our paddles are glossy on one side--anyone have that experience?
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Thomas-- As a matter of fact, I recall noticing the same thing. So much so that, thinking it was a temporary laminate of some kind, I proceeded to try and peel it off! I'll be sure to give that paddle to my opponent.
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Ours doesn't do that. It actually worked really well. When we needed to sand in between boards, we tilted it sideways, but that's the only time we only used the edges.
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The paddle has a light clear varnish. It would need to be sanded to remove the finish.
189483
Both sides are glossy. this is the only thing I've found close to a gloss text paper for ink-jet printers.
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We've used our machine a lot with no problems. The paddle seems durable enough to me.
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The white version I have is semi-glossy down the top, and matte on the sides. I haven't noticed any particular grime build up on the glossy area, however, the "gaps" behind the side buttons do tend to collect some dust/dirt that I generally clear out with a napkin edge around an unfolded paper clip. The dirt hasn't really "stuck" and is easy to wipe off.
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It is, and I was mailed the left and left pieces both times, I ordered and returned, I suggested I hold one piece, and they send me the "female" piece, as I was mailed two "male" paddles (the push button release pull apart) maybe they have corrected the slotting problem now.
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Yes the surface grips are on both sides. That is why I bought two. They work great.
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Most likely referring to the number of plys in the paddle rubber. These are NOT as thick as the factory originals, so they will wear faster. They still move the machine when properly adjusted to slave plate, just not as fast (less grip). These are about 1/3 of the price of factory paddles.
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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
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After assembling the 140 the problem I ran into was with the resistance when I first tried to move the paddles forward I'm unable to move I tried to change the resistance but nothing works. The back movement is very smooth. Anyone have a solution
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Both sides are glossy,the only problem is it's a little pricey,other than that it's great
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Recently bought one and the paddles now have some black foam wrapped around the handle just below where the two pieces join. I haven't actually tested it but I would think that it floats fine now. As an added bonus it's a nice soft grip on the paddle too.
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No idea. Not that I could tell the difference but the paddle seems of very high quality. For $30 I don't think you'll be disappointed.
2198640
The paddle shaft is in the shape of a "D" so the paddles will only go on at that angle.
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Mine had 2 paddles, each came in three parts. Make sure you really tighten them before use.
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One side of mine works great, the other not at all. I haven't tried to fix it yet, but I expected to have problems with this from reading reviews before I bought it. Still a good table, and just use the manual scoring on the side.