Pickle-n-Dimes

Pickle

Let’s face it outside of advance strategy pickle ball comprehension is pretty straightforward right? Stay out of the kitchen, let the service ball bounce, yada yada yada. Truth be told the most stressful part is the post match “good game.” Do you paddle tap? Handle tap? Or is everyone out there just going “tap-less?” I’ve been on the receiving end of a greeting gone wrong and it wasn’t pretty. I send the fist bump, they send the handshake, and all of a sudden we are playing thumb war. Why others do what they do isn’t really the issue because quite frankly all these options basically turn it into Hallmark roulette. I’m here for solidarity, and to tell you you’re not alone. So when you approach that net you have your head up high, and respectfully try all three at once.

Dimes

Generally speaking, you get what you pay for, but occasionally you get even more. This week’s dime is none other than the Spartus Gladius Centerion. Coming in at just $99, this elongated thermoform paddle will break the opposition, not your bank account. By pairing above average spin and power with low pop, the Centurion seamlessly checks all the boxes of an elite all court paddle. While its playability can be compared to the Joola Scorpeus, its price point is virtually unmatched. Check out gospartus.com and use code drenestle while the stock is hot!