Is foam the BEST material in Pickleball? Joola Mod TA-15 Review | Rackets & Runners

Rackets & Runners' Luca Berg shares his thoughts on the Joola Mod TA-15 and how positive of an effect foam has on a paddle's playability.

[PackAPuncher]

What do you think about this paddle vs the Gearbox Pro Ultimate? Would love to know your thoughts!

[robertbenjamin]

Would love to see a review of the Body Helix X4 Kevlar paddle.
Surprisingly little mention of it so far.
Kudos on continuous top level, articulate, and well thought out content. 👏👊

[stevehang]

crazy good paddle in the right hands. Fast and crazy dip for spin and forehand

[CharlesBrodheadIII]

Another excellent review! Love your channel!

[mattlorito]

How does the mod TA compare to the ronbus ripple?

[t]

just saw your amazing review of the Ronbus Ripple, of these 2 paddles Which do you like better and why?

[JorgeMorales-dopr]

Great video review like always Luca.
I would like read your comments about this one vs j2k. What I find. Because I j2k user

[kimleith]

On the foam topic, review the NEXUS PROSTAR. You did not mention the "propulsion" feature of the core. The "flex" that the core does creates power as well as the foam.

[ChefOfTheDead]

These do come slightly core crushed out of the box, same as the original Gen 3’s right? I could hear some crackle from the one I demo’d after one session

[douglasmurdoch]

This review made it sound like you think this paddle is a foam core all the way through. It’s just a ring of foam around the edge. The sweet spot or any area where you’ll actually be hitting the ball is still a traditional polypropylene core.

[dtang]

Does it sound a like wood paddle when it is new?

[jamesmusial]

Could you please tell me in your opinion, what's the differences between TA MOD n the new R1 Ripple you just reviewed? Thank you.

[jamesforrestal]

Hudef new era eva foam and diadem hush: etpu foam face. Love these paddles. Power feel touch and spin. Try the hush. Incredible feel and touch.

[Themusicman]

I have a question…I’ve been playing seriously for about 6 months. A very athletic 65 year old. I was recently rated a 4.0. I’ve played with Selkirk Luxx elongated, Perseus, Mod TA 15, Scorpeus 14mm, Mach 2 Forza. Play best with the Mach 2. I want a little more power and pop. My strong suite is drives and drops. Any recommendations. I like lighter paddles.

[Firesongng]

Should maybe address the breaking of this paddle. I know 7 guys and gals who have bought them. All except 2 are broken (except the ladies paddles - we guess since they have a softer game) One broke within 2 weeks and within 1.5 months totally core crushed. Is warranty through you or directly with Joola on this paddle?

[El_Guap]

Ummm… it’s a hex polypropylene core like most other paddles but with a thin foam boarder around the “spring board” area of the poly core.

The website literally says “REACTIVE HONEYCOMB CORE
Specially tuned for the high-level player to maximize the consistency of the bounce and feel necessary for every shot.”

The Ronbus Ripple and the CRBN are the only “foam core” paddles coming in the near future. The Ripple is the only currently approved “foam core”.

Not great or accurate info on the technology here, eh?

[dannywiess]

I here they are VERY prone to breakage. I'm not going to spend that kind of $ if the paddle is going to crush and become wild to play with

[austinbarnes]

The paddle I got core crushed/delaminated after 2 weeks of play. During that time, it continued to get hotter and hotter until it was uncontrollable. This is a well documented problem from many players online. Joola will only replace one paddle and will not honor a return on the replacement. Their other Gen 3 paddles were banned shortly after they sold them and now the Mod Tech paddle only lasts a few weeks. I would not recommend this paddle or Joola as a company.

[sherylbuck]

I have the 16mm. I figured out how to reset with it but my dinks are still suffering. Week 3, this week hoping to get this down. What’s the difference between 14mm and 16mm Mod Ta when it comes to dinking. The 16mm sometimes I would dink and thought it would go over but it didn’t get the right spring to make it go over the net

[jamesmack]

I have been using my paddle wrong… if this paddle feels soft because of the foam you must be hitting off the edge guard since thats the only place on this paddle thats foam lol😂