PickleballCentral Expert's Corner:
Club Reviews of the Phoenix G6 Composite Paddle"I'm a 53-year-old male who's been playing pickleball for about two years. Most of my play is recreational and I'd consider myself a 3.0 to 3.5 player, although I haven't been to any top tournaments to verify my skill level. I used the Paddletek
Phoenix G6 for
many games against different players to get a true assessment. Features I really like are the grip circumference, the 5" grip length and the thick grip
wrap. I had no issues with the weight and I liked its thickness for my style
of game. I like a traditional paddle, and the G6 provides more control at the net and enables me to
return volley shots quickly and reset for a return hit. I own a Tempest Wave and enjoy that this is another
paddle in the Paddletek family. If I
were recommending either of these paddles, honestly both could be good choice depending on your
seriousness of play and budget. The Phoenix G6 played up to my
expectations, and for the value it's an exceptional paddle for a beginner or advanced player. I had no issues serving or performing at the net. I tried quite
a few touch shots and gained a lot of confidence when using
this paddle. Another aspect I heard about upon
receiving the Phoenix G6 was the quietness of play. I've never been bothered by pickleball
noise, but I've read articles about communities and players disliking pickleball sounds. So I paid more attention to my hits and could tell a
difference in the softer noise of this paddle. I hope
this review helps anyone who is interested in purchasing a Phoenix G6. If you are new to pickleball then give PickleballCentral a
call as they have trained staff who can assist in finding a paddle right for your style of play, and don’t forget about their 30-day test period on paddle
purchases."
- Mike S. (3.5 Player) from Forks, WA
"I’ve been playing pickleball for about a year
and a half and am a recreational player. I haven’t tried many different paddles, but
when I played with the Phoenix G6 Composite by Paddletek, the first thing I noticed was the handle and
grip. The paddle fit my hand much better
than other paddles I've played with and has a balanced feel
to it. The G6 was comfortable and gave me control and power in my shots. I was able to generate significant spin on
the ball while also placing dinks where I wanted them. The weight of the paddle was a little heavier
than what I’ve used in the past, but it was still easy to maneuver when in long, close
up rallies at the net. I liked the weight of the
paddle when serving as it provided plenty of power and touch along with the control I enjoy. I had no issues with the baseline play of
this paddle but most of my play is at the net. The price of the paddle also makes it an excellent value."
- Chris G. (3.5 Player) from Forks, WA
"I've been playing pickleball
for over two years after playing tennis for over forty. I played with the Paddletek Phoenix G6 and found it to be very responsive, but the grip was probably
better suited for someone with a larger hand. When talking to some of the other women in our club, they liked everything
about the paddle except the thickness of the grip. The paddle was otherwise excellent for all aspects of
the game: serving, dinks, both forehand and backhand shots and volleys at the
net. I noticed that I could generate
more spin with this paddle. The sound of
the ball hitting the paddle was less noisy than my current paddle, which is a
Paddletek Tempest Wave. The thing I
liked most was the 'feel' I had hitting the ball, especially
putting spin on it. The Phoenix G6 has both power and touch. I would highly
recommend it to a beginner or a beginner seeking to upgrade to a
mid-range paddle as I think it's an excellent choice for the
price. Not only does it play well but the graphics
and five color selections add great value. Paddletek has a wide selection of paddles and the Phoenix G6 is definitely an excellent mid-range selection."
- Gene B. (3.5 Player) from Forks, WA
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Excellent starter paddle 
