I really liked the spin I could get with serves and topspin drops and drives. I added lead weight for stability and power. I feel it really improved paddle's performance. Lastly I have small hands, so I removed the handle grip which I felt was too bulky. With my overgrip added it now feels perfect (weight 8.6).

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I've been using the RED pickleball paddle from Robust Pickleball for a month now, and I’m absolutely impressed! So much so that I’ve already bought two more—one for my wife and another for my neighbor.

The paddle has the familiar feel of the Vauraus paddle I used for the past year (also by Cliff) and delivers power that rivals the best heavy-hitting paddles on the market. Its versatility is what truly stands out. Whether hitting hard from the back of the court, transitioning with precision from mid-court, or dinking from the kitchen, the RED paddle maintains control without compromising power.

A game-changer for me has been the ability to consistently drive the ball with control from the kitchen—something I’ve never been able to do until I started using this paddle.

Thanks, Cliff! The RED paddle is a keeper, just like the Vauraus. Highly recommend!

This is by far the best paddle I’ve played with for way less than the others I’ve purchased . My control, power, and over all confidence in my shots have gone up significantly! Must have in your bag.

I have been using the Vaurus and was excited to try the RED. I absolutely love the POP. The paddle has an excellent sweet spot, and nearly every hit feels solid. I will definitely be making another purchase.

I have personally switched from the Joola 3S to the R.E.D.. If the 3S is a 10 on power level the R.E.D. is a 9 but with better spin. The R.E.D. has a large and consistent sweet spot with miss hits still giving a surprisingly good result. In 1 drill session i felt comfortable with this paddle and forgot i had a new paddle in my hand. The most impressive part for me was how reliable the resets, blocks and drops were. All of the soft game was very predictable. Well done Robust this is a winner.