is this the paddle that's hard on the black side and soft on the red side?
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I'm assuming by hard, you mean it's (almost) as hard as no padding. No, both sides are soft. However, if one side is softer than the other by a smidgen, I can't tell. I can't tell if one side is tackier than the other either.
1665207
I think they're both the same as far as I can tell. Both soft with the same amount of sponge.
1665208
JS, Thank you for your interest in STIGA! The two sides of this paddle are identical other than the color. Hope this helps! STIGA
2048500
Yes this paddle is easily adjusted on the fly after the initial set up. Great paddle I have had it about three months and love it. BTW, the initial adjustment requires no tools only a trust if the level to tighten it loosen the grip. I highly recommend this paddle.
2165227
Hello Forest, One side has scratchy hard surface and the other one is a regular sponge. You also can visually see the difference -hard side has darker layer on top. Best Regards, YoungYou International.
726003
My unit paddle frame has also turned darker (almost black) in the middle of the paddle rim, but it still works well. It appears that the plastic in that section gets pretty hot during the time the switch is pressed. So far, not a problem.
1978561
Probably not normal. The dhs I received looked fake. It was poorly glued together and was split from the handle all the way up. I've been playing for many years. Kept buying paddles on sale. But the best one I ever bought was Killersspin 800. Even if you don't get the super expensive ones you may find killerspin is excellent quality and well worth the money.
810201
Definitely. It's comfortable, stable, rigid and easy .We had two people in it and only one could paddle - no problem
45365
I'm sorry Pamela, I'm not much help. I gave this as a gift, so I do not have the product to check now. However, I know that it's being used and they are please with the paddle.
1651622
Each person experiences the way an item feels differently, so I cant tell you if it is hard or soft. Sorry
269388
The paddle on mine is solid metal, very heavy. It looks like stainless steel. Are you sure you're looking at the paddle for the Lello 4080? (I think some of the smaller machines have a white plastic paddle.) Mine has been in service for years, lots of use, no problems.
1887707
The paddle part of it is pretty much square. But I wouldn't order it. It cracked in three different places shortly after we started using it.
1855522
I agree. It is harder to push than my old machine, especially on the uphill side of a sloped drive. My machine is only a year old, so I don't think it's worn paddles, but I really don't know the answer. It seems strange for a machine with plenty of power.
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The grip area has a thin synthetic material. The Fred Meyer store chain here is carrying a very similar paddle at this price point now that has nicely insulated foam rubber about 3/16 inch thick. Would be great for temperature and anti-fatigue comfort. Will get brand and model info to add to reply
2042754
On a scale of 1-100 I would rate spin at 90 on red side, and 85 on black side -- very tacky Red side rubber with the Hurricane III that I got, however the sponge is fairly thin on that side, so it doesn't stay on the paddle too long to get extreme spin. The black side G555 side is not nearly as tacky but seems to have a slightly thicker sponge. Control 85 Red side, 80 black side. Power, 85 black side, and 80 red side. For me this paddle was good for playing a lot of spin and drive shots on offense, but not great for looping shots from below table level...well at least not with much power. Defensively the red side is decent for chopping and very good for blocking. The black side is the more offensive side.
1592533
It's just the paddle, but I love it. It stays in place and would not be easy for someome else to get.
1938593
Unfortunately there is none. I had this paddle for less than a year & I'd only used it for a few times. I don't like it because it's pretty weak on top spin & bad on control. After all, I wouldn't recommend this paddle to anyone.
1749699
I have bought 2 crampbusters and they were both wide paddle, black, so that style is most popular with me.
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I bought 2 of the 4002 paddles form different vendors and both have on one side the G888 rubber and the Hurricane III on the other side. However, one weights 180 grams (black G888 rubber) and the other 200 grams (red G888 rubber). I think that either the DHS factory lacks quality control or that these paddles are not original.