Luzz Glider
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- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $109.00
Our take on the Glider
The all-new Luzz Glider comes in a hybrid shape that has a very low swingweight, making it extremely maneuverable in hands battles at the kitchen line. It’s competitive in terms of performance with several paddles that are twice the price or more.
Is the Glider worth $109?
Yes. At $109 it sits in the low price range, and it competes with paddles that cost twice as much or more, which makes it one of the stronger values around. You also get a very low swing weight that makes hands battles easy.
Who should buy the Glider?
Players who want an affordable paddle that is extremely maneuverable in hands battles at the kitchen line, and PPA Tour pro Chris Haworth has made it his paddle. If you want big power from the baseline, its medium power means a higher-power paddle will suit you better.
Buy it if
- You want a budget paddle that competes upward
- You live in hands battles at the kitchen
- You want a long-lasting grit surface
- You like a hybrid shape
Skip it if
- You want heavy power from the baseline
- You want mass to plow through shots
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Glider play?
The hybrid shape and 107 swing weight make it very quick through the hitting zone. The 984 Aero Grit face spins the ball very well, and the 16mm Gen 3 core backs it up with a medium 6.1 twist weight. Power is medium, so you shape shots rather than blast them.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Glider?
Its biggest edge is hand speed and spin at a low price. The main cost is medium power, so it will not match elongated power paddles from the baseline.
Strengths
- Very low swing weight for fast hands
- 984 Aero Grit surface spins the ball well
- Grit that lasts at a budget price
- Hybrid shape that stays easy to control
Trade-offs
- Medium power limits baseline pop
- Low swing weight gives up plow-through mass
- Hybrid reach trails elongated shapes
Closest match we’ve tested
Luzz Glider vs Franklin C45 Parris Todd Signature
Same hybrid shape, same Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 107
- Twist Weight
- 6.1
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 13mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Swing Weight
- 104
- Twist Weight
- 5.5
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
15% off with code KITCHEN
15% off with KITCHEN
15% off with KITCHEN
Not sure yet? Compare the Luzz Glider against any paddle
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Questions people ask about the Glider
Is the Luzz Glider worth $109?
Yes. It competes with paddles that cost twice as much or more, which makes it one of the stronger values around.
Who should buy the Luzz Glider?
Players who want an affordable paddle that's extremely maneuverable in hands battles at the kitchen line. PPA Tour pro Chris Haworth plays it.
What is the swing weight of the Luzz Glider?
107, which is low, with a medium 6.1 twist weight. It's a hybrid shape with a 16mm Gen 3 core and a medium-length handle.
Does the Luzz Glider have good spin?
Yes. Its 984 Aero Grit surface spins the ball very well, and it's one of the cheapest paddles you can get with a long-lasting grit.
Is the Luzz Glider USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Luzz Glider alternatives?
Luzz Glider – Chris Haworth signature
Power 76Spin 88
16mm Gen 3 · Swing weight 107
Franklin C45 Parris Todd Signature
Power 77Spin 81
13mm Gen 3 · Swing weight 104
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Glider measured power 76, spin 88, swing weight 107 and twist weight 6.1.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.