…y, I followed this advice and selected the Vatic Pro Flash 16mm, a paddle leaning towards control. For context, I engage in regular workouts and consider myself quite strong. I used this control paddle for the first three months of serious pickleball play, and it worked well. With practice, I became proficient at dinking and dropping. However, I observed other players, often referred to as “bangers,” who played aggressively and won points by driving the ball hard. I wanted to learn this style as well, as it was an easier way to score points, particularly when th…