Grit wars: A closer look at popular paddles that have been re-released with new grit
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Over the past several months we’ve seen a consistent trend in the pickleball paddle industry: Companies re-releasing paddles with upgraded durable grit surfaces that are designed to enhance spin and longevity.
Instead of reinventing the wheel and coming up with completely new designs, brands are simply improving upon already successful and popular paddles.
In this video, we’re taking a closer look at a few of the paddles that have followed this trend.
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The Six Zero Coral Pro took everything that made the original Six Zero Coral an extremely popular paddle and made it even better. The Coral Pro features Six Zero’s “Double Diamond Tough” surface, a gritty texture that delivers exceptional spin and long-lasting durability. The added grit also seemed to produce a slightly firmer feel on contact and a bit more power and pop.
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The Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit kept the “dual-density” foam core of the original Fuze and added a new grit surface that generates elite spin and is designed to hold up over time. The added grit also softens the pop coming off the paddle face, delivering more overall control than the original Fuze.
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We think this one is the closest in feel to the original Bread & Butter Loco, which was one of the most popular paddles of the past several years. The Loco 2 keeps the same full-foam core platform while adding the brand’s durable Space Dust Grit for serious spin that lasts. If you were a fan of the original, we think you’ll like this one even more.
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The Enhance MPP Turbo was already one of our favorite power paddles, delivering incredible performance for just $99 after code “KITCHEN.” We’ve had it ranked No. 1 on our list of the best paddles under $150 since its release earlier this year. Now it’s back with a brand-new grit surface designed for improved durability — and without a price increase. If you’re looking for a great power paddle with durable grit and a friendly price, this is definitely a paddle worth considering.
