PICKLEBALL LEAD TAPE SPEED TEST!

[mrbojangles]

It’s not placebo, more weight around the edges increases what is called the “Moment of Inertia” in engineer-speak. Basically higher inertia to resist the paddle spinning in your hand when hitting it off-dead-center. Therefore more energy is transferred into the ball, rather than into spinning the paddle. Therefore more speed and larger “sweet spot”.

[lazyhusband]

In Ben John’s video on how he sets up his paddle, he specifically says adding lead tape along the bottom towards the throat will not increase the power on drives.

[dalrolaalorlad]

It’s hilarious how jealous tennis players are of this game. Look in the comments. Pickleball is living rent free in their heads lol.

[dtniland]

try a blind test somehow, you might be hitting it harder because of placebo effect

[shellixrambles]

probably gonna be harder on volleys where quick reactions are needed

[sol]

F=ma. This isn't anything new guys.

[walkeronthewalk]

In singles is it illegal to pop it to the opposite side of the court so they can’t get it it to try and hit it

[PicklesTheBall]

Lol a bigger sweet spot?!? Since when does led tape make the center sweet spot of a racket... Bigger in any way?

[HankChang]

Physics - more mass in the same motion = more force.

[bryanwells]

So... Uh... Am I missing something? Couldn't the paddle design just be a little more top heavy? Why do you need tape? This seems so counterintuitive, are there no paddle makers that create a professional level racket?

[WorldBeater]

Lead should be illegal in tournament/ranked play.

[richardcarter]

Was he swinging harder with the tape to make your point?

[matthewbentham]

55mph!!! My average tennis serve is 110!! What an utterly pointless game this is