With pickleball seeing a rapid growth in interest in the United States, Keirns swapped his tennis racket for a pickleball paddle some years back, helping propel the sport forward locally.

Paddle weight and comfort Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

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According to International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) certified pickleball instructor Jennifer Azevedo, “you can personalize a paddle to your specific needs as a player.

The best pickleball paddles are sweat-proof, work well for speed and control, have a non-slip grip, and are approved by the USA Pickleball Association.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport and it's also popular with older athletes. All Things Considered went to the Florida Senior Games to find out why.