PPA Rankings, Drives, BNB Loco, CRBN Glasses!

NEWS
PRO PRESS
Voting!

Thank you SO much for being a part of our Pickleball Journey! We are incredibly grateful for all of our supporters! From watching our videos, sharing with friends, doing our drills, and even reading this newsletter! The Dink Pickleball is hosting a voting event where Selkirk is giving $1,000 to the 2023 fan favorite content creator!!!! Reminder to get your vote in!

Here’s the link to vote! Dink Awards 2023 (thedinkpickleball.com)

NOW - on to the Pros!

Here is the updated official rankings of PPA Tour!

This is great to see so many up-and-coming players jumping up the ranks! There are young, athletic and energetic players that are climbing to the top year after year!

We are reaching a point where we are getting different, unique styles of play frequently and almost no matchup is the same! Of course, we are not surprised to see Ben, Collin, and Anna standing at the top. Yet, even they are anticipating more and more challenges as time goes on! These TOP 10 players have to work hard day and night to not only keep their physical game up, but their mental game up! Ben and Collin are known for studying their opponents with every bit of information they can get!

Shout out to the people leading the way for us!

PADDLES
WHAT’S NEW

Paddle Stats Spreadsheet - HERE for discounts, and stats!

Bread & Butter Filth - Loco 16mm

The company Bread & Butter filth blew up once people started comparing it to a CRBN 1X! Now they have a Hybrid Shaped paddle for sale and it’s already SOLD OUT!

Our RPM test came out to - 1991

This is around the average spin rate as of recently with the thermoformed paddles taking over the market!

Our Swing Weight test came out to - 117 

117 for a hybrid shaped paddle is actually on the higher side. In which a higher swing weight usually means more power! This is a similar swing weight to the Ben Johns Elongated Perseus!

Our Twist Weight test came out to - 6.5

This twist weight measurement is about average for a hybrid shaped paddle!

-Weight: 7.7-7.9 oz. (225.3g)
-Width: 7.5” to 7.7” (192mm to 196mm)
-Length: 16.3” (413mm)
-Thermoformed T700 Unibody construction
-Face Material: Nano T700 Raw Carbon Fiber face
-Core Thickness 16mm
-High Density Polypropylene Core
-Graphics are UV printed directly onto core surface
-5.3" Grip Length, 4.25" Circumference 
-Octagon Handle with vibration dampening wrap
-USAPA APPROVED

TIP OF THE WEEK
 How to Hit DRIVES Like a 5.0+ in Pickleball (win more)

The drive in pickleball can be a shot that distinguishes you from your opponents. It can help you beat lower-level players more handily and can help you keep up with those who are a level above you. Here are 5 Do’s and Don'ts with drives!
 

NOW - What is a drive? A drive is when you hit the ball hard, and low over the net!

1 - Don’t Hit Your Drive With an Open Stance! - Too often people hit drives with an open stance. What you want to do is step in with the OPPOSITE foot you’re hitting with. Let’s say you’re a righty! If you’re hitting a FOREHAND: LEFT FOOT. If you’re hitting a BACKHAND: RIGHT FOOT. Use your feet to transfer momentum into the court, through the ball.

2 - Don’t Have the Paddle Tip Down! - When we dink, and drop, we want our paddle tip down, but don’t get too comfortable! When we hit a drive we want our paddle pointed to the side, in a “C” like motion.

3 - Don’t Swing Big When Hitting Drives! - A lot of people have a huge backswing in preparation for a drive. When you do this, you may get a lot of power, but you lose control! You want to keep it compact and short, keep your paddle and swing into your peripherals! This is where that “C” motion will help the most!

4 - Don’t Keep Your Shoulders Open When Hitting Drives! - One thing to help close your shoulders, is when you take the back swing, touch your paddle the whole way with that “C” motion. This will force your legs, hips, core, and shoulders to rotate with your swing, causing a more powerful accurate drive!

5 - Don’t Hit Your Weaker Shot If Possible! - If you can, without causing yourself trouble, run around to your preferred side! (Most peoples preferred side is forehand.) This doesn’t mean that your weaker side is bad, just something to use more often if you’re better at a shot!

Watch the video here! 

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DISCOUNTS
WAYS TO SAVE

CRBN 10% Off: PBJourney10 

Is there a tiny voice in the back of your head saying “PROTECT YOUR EYES” every time you play pickleball?

Well, CRBN is here to save you money, and your eyesight! These glasses have SO many options, styles, and ways to wear them! Is your budget an obstacle? The SHOP APP will allow you to do payments! These have a 1 YEAR WARRANTY! With our code, the price will come out to about $85, in comparison to other brands of $100-$300! Save your eyesight, and your wallet from hospital bills!

JustPaddles + Pickleball Journey Discount

Do you want a drilling partner who doesn’t talk smack? Here’s the SpinShot!!!

RECOVERY
STRETCHES/EXERCISES

Additional Injury Prevention Strategies

Besides stretching, other methods can help you in injury prevention in pickleball. Make sure to:

1. Warm-up properly: Spend at least 5-10 minutes warming up your muscles with light aerobic exercises like jogging or jumping jacks.

2. Wear appropriate gear: Invest in quality shoes with proper support and traction, and consider wearing protective equipment like knee pads or wrist guards.

3. Use proper technique: Learn and practice correct techniques for various shots and movements to avoid strain on your muscles and joints.

4. Rest and recover: Listen to your body and take breaks when needed, giving yourself time to recover between games and training sessions.

By incorporating these practices into your Fitness and Training routine, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a safe and successful Pickleball experience.

Thanks to Pickleball Wiki for all this information and these routines! Read more here!