Best investment I have made! I love the Kratos H Special Edition with 16mm polymer core and Triple Layer Carbon Fiber Diamond weave surface. It has definitely allowed me to hone in on my game and become a more rounded player. The ability to customize my own paddle speaks volumes when playing to my strengths and adjusting on my weaknesses. I just received my second paddle with a custom graphic and I LOVE it just the same. Now I am winning games while looking stylish. Jack was great in assisting with any inquiries I had. Will most definitely be ordering my 3rd paddle in the near future!
Best investment I have made! I love the Kratos H Special Edition with 16mm polymer core and Triple Layer Carbon Fiber Diamond weave surface. It has definitely allowed me to hone in on my game and become a more rounded player. The ability to customize my own paddle speaks volumes when playing to my strengths and adjusting on my weaknesses. I just received my second paddle with a custom graphic and I LOVE it just the same. Now I am winning games while looking stylish. Jack was great in assisting with any inquiries I had. Will most definitely be ordering my 3rd paddle in the near future!
Jack, I am writing this review only because I tried 7 TSD paddles (Nomex/Graphite Chaos, Polymer/Graphite Chaos & Kratos, Polymer/Triple Layer Carbon Fiber Diamond Weave Chaos 11.5oz & 12.2oz and Kratos 9.2oz & 10.4oz. and my previous posts are old news. I currently have the Chaos 11.5 & 12.2 and Kratos 10.4oz....my go-to is the 12.2 Chaos paddle. I love the chaos width for dinking and blocking. The paddle is solid with weight behind it for blocks and power shots. Let the paddle do the work with less effort. My only negative is you lose some reach vs the kratos. And my only suggestion to your readers is to make sure Jack can make the paddle to your specs before you order because not everything is customizable.
Jack, I am writing this review only because I tried 7 TSD paddles (Nomex/Graphite Chaos, Polymer/Graphite Chaos & Kratos, Polymer/Triple Layer Carbon Fiber Diamond Weave Chaos 11.5oz & 12.2oz and Kratos 9.2oz & 10.4oz. and my previous posts are old news. I currently have the Chaos 11.5 & 12.2 and Kratos 10.4oz....my go-to is the 12.2 Chaos paddle. I love the chaos width for dinking and blocking. The paddle is solid with weight behind it for blocks and power shots. Let the paddle do the work with less effort. My only negative is you lose some reach vs the kratos. And my only suggestion to your readers is to make sure Jack can make the paddle to your specs before you order because not everything is customizable.
March 06 2022 03:11 PM
Kyle L. Smith
The best paddle I have ever played with, Carbon Fiber H Kratos . Get them while you can! Time to advance to 4.5/5.0. Very excited since I now have the control, power and concistency in play.
521The best paddle I have ever played with, Carbon Fiber H Kratos . Get them while you can! Time to advance to 4.5/5.0. Very excited since I now have the control, power and concistency in play.
March 06 2022 03:08 PM
Kyle L. Smith
The best paddle I have ever played with, Carbon Fiber H Kratos . Get them while you can! Time to advance to 4.5/5.0. Very excited since I now have the control, power and concistency in play.
511The best paddle I have ever played with, Carbon Fiber H Kratos . Get them while you can! Time to advance to 4.5/5.0. Very excited since I now have the control, power and concistency in play.
December 18 2021 06:15 PM
Tracy Thomas
Back in November, I ordered the special edition Chaos model H. After ordering this custom build paddle, I received it in less than one week! This blew me away since I have ordered off the shelf paddles from other companies that have taken far longer to receive. I played with it for a couple of weeks and was so impressed that I ordered a second paddle. The amount of control this paddle has is fantastic and my game has improved dramatically. The customer service I have received from Jack in building my paddle and other questions was exceptional. Third Shot Drop has been great to work with. I highly recommend this paddle.
341Back in November, I ordered the special edition Chaos model H. After ordering this custom build paddle, I received it in less than one week! This blew me away since I have ordered off the shelf paddles from other companies that have taken far longer to receive. I played with it for a couple of weeks and was so impressed that I ordered a second paddle. The amount of control this paddle has is fantastic and my game has improved dramatically. The customer service I have received from Jack in building my paddle and other questions was exceptional. Third Shot Drop has been great to work with. I highly recommend this paddle.
November 28 2021 04:25 AM
Reed
Hi Jack,
Thanks for all your help in recent past for guiding me in the right direction to get a paddle that works for me. I am loving the Kratos H SE….I must say paddle weight makes a difference and you are the only one that has a logical approach to paddle weight. I am ordering my second Kratos H Special Edition right now.
Thanks
261Hi Jack,
Thanks for all your help in recent past for guiding me in the right direction to get a paddle that works for me. I am loving the Kratos H SE….I must say paddle weight makes a difference and you are the only one that has a logical approach to paddle weight. I am ordering my second Kratos H Special Edition right now.
Thanks
November 28 2021 04:23 AM
Tracy Thomas
Jack,
I got a chance to use my new Chaos H SE with the new diamond weave carbon fiber. The paddle is all I could have dreamed of. Great control on drop and dinks. I was able to re-direct several smash hits defensively. Simply amazing. Say the word and I will gladly follow your lead and order a second paddle like the first to break in at the same time. Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.
251Jack,
I got a chance to use my new Chaos H SE with the new diamond weave carbon fiber. The paddle is all I could have dreamed of. Great control on drop and dinks. I was able to re-direct several smash hits defensively. Simply amazing. Say the word and I will gladly follow your lead and order a second paddle like the first to break in at the same time. Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.
November 14 2021 06:11 AM
Reed
I’ve been playing with the Kratos H Special Edition for more than a week now. I can attest that a heavier weight paddle is better for my arthritic shoulder. I switched to my 7.7oz paddle and felt pain after a couple of games perhaps from over-swinging to produce more power. I also started making more unforced errors. One of the tournament players that I partnered with in a rec game even said he noticed I had a lot better ball control with the TSD. It’s an incredible paddle and I’ve played with them all. Ordering a second one today.
221I’ve been playing with the Kratos H Special Edition for more than a week now. I can attest that a heavier weight paddle is better for my arthritic shoulder. I switched to my 7.7oz paddle and felt pain after a couple of games perhaps from over-swinging to produce more power. I also started making more unforced errors. One of the tournament players that I partnered with in a rec game even said he noticed I had a lot better ball control with the TSD. It’s an incredible paddle and I’ve played with them all. Ordering a second one today.
November 10 2021 12:10 PM
Reed Kano
I have the Chaos G SE and the Chaos B SE paddles. Love the touch and feel of the Chaos G SE Polymer core-graphite surface paddle 13mm core 4" grip. The Chaos B SE Nomex core-carbon fiber surface 11mm core 4" grip did not suit my style of play so I exhanged/traded the paddle for a Kratos G SE Polymer core-Graphite surface 11mm core 4" grip to get more power out of the paddle. Jack, the owner, is very responsive and has been very accommodating in getting me the right paddle. I also play with the Engage Pursuit MX and will be assessing how the Kratos G SE compares to the Pursuit.
191I have the Chaos G SE and the Chaos B SE paddles. Love the touch and feel of the Chaos G SE Polymer core-graphite surface paddle 13mm core 4" grip. The Chaos B SE Nomex core-carbon fiber surface 11mm core 4" grip did not suit my style of play so I exhanged/traded the paddle for a Kratos G SE Polymer core-Graphite surface 11mm core 4" grip to get more power out of the paddle. Jack, the owner, is very responsive and has been very accommodating in getting me the right paddle. I also play with the Engage Pursuit MX and will be assessing how the Kratos G SE compares to the Pursuit.
November 07 2021 05:40 PM
Bill
The Kratos H Special Edition is fantastic. Several other players were asking me about the paddle. I even offered to let them try it out somewhat reluctantly, mid game, since I would not have one to play with. I made 3 more sales for you.
The Kratos H Special Edition is fantastic. Several other players were asking me about the paddle. I even offered to let them try it out somewhat reluctantly, mid game, since I would not have one to play with. I made 3 more sales for you.
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Why we are different
There are well over 100 paddle manufacturers serving the pickleball industry. We are the ONLY custom paddle manufacturer in the world. In order to understand what it is we do and why it’s unique, it’s necessary to understand how a paddle is made.
Every paddle with few exceptions has a honeycomb core. The different companies in the industry use one of three different materials for the core- aluminum, polymer and Nomex. We use all three. The core provides 75% of the way a paddle performs.
Then the honeycomb core is sandwiched between two thin layers of surface materials. Again, the different companies in the industry use three different materials- graphite, fiberglass composite and carbon fiber. We use all three. The surface material is about 25% of the way a paddle performs. Think of it as fine tuning the paddle’s performance characteristics.
The three different core materials combined with the three different surface materials make 9 different combinations of materials. Each plays differently. We make two (soon to be three) different shapes for our paddles. The Chaos has a large square sweet spot- at 8 1/2”, it is the widest paddle on the market. The Kratos has an equally large rectangular shaped sweet spot. Each combination of cores and surfaces is available in both the Chaos and Kratos shape.
Then we give each player the opportunity to select their paddle’s weight (ranging from 7.4-10.5 ounces).
Now comes the grip. Players can choose one of three different handle shapes, their grip size from 3 7/8” to 6”, one of three different grip materials and more than 10 colors for each grip style.
Now that the player has chosen the best paddle shape, core, surface and grip for their individual game comes the fun part. We can put any custom graphic the player chooses on their paddle face- either one of our many choices or one of their own- a picture, logo or graphic of their choosing.
Now every player can play with a totally bespoke paddle and watch their game immediately improve because they are playing with the right paddle for them in every way.
Every other sport has specialized equipment for every player except pickleball. Not anymore- now pickleball is catching up to other sports. Pickleball players spend a lot of time playing the game they love. Now they can play with the gear that suits them and not be forced to use a one size fits all paddle.
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