BOOK A PADDLE DEMO.
Grab paddles from the wall and go hit: in Open Play, on your own court reservation, or in a demo slot you book below. A staffer who fits paddles for a living watches you play, tunes the pick, and tells you which one to buy. Free for members, no strings. Non-members: $5 rental, up to two paddles per player.
Three quick picks and you're booked: how you're playing, which paddles, and when. Not sure? Send your details and a fitter sorts it out with you. The guide at the bottom of your screen keeps track as you scroll.
HOW IT WORKS
Three ways to demo
Every paddle on the wall is available to hit. Pick whichever fits your day.
- 1Open Play. Drop into any Open Play session, grab paddles at the front desk, and rotate through games with them.
- 2Your reservation. Already have a court booked? Pick up demo paddles on the way in and use them for your session.
- 3Book a demo slot. Want a fitter's full attention? Reserve a time below and we'll set aside court space and a staffer.
Members: free, swap any paddle on the wall.
Non-members: $5 rental, 2 paddles per player.
A shop fitter is on the floor to check in and give you a recommendation either way.
GRAB A PADDLE. GO PLAY.
BEST DEMO WINDOWS
Demo any time we're open. These are the hours a fitter is on the floor; 12–3pm is the sweet spot.
Monday
9:00am – 1:00pm CST
Tuesday
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday
10:00am – 2:00pm & 3:00pm
PADDLES ON THE WALL
Selkirk
OMNI Elongated
Selkirk
Selkirk Labs Boomstick
11SIX24
Vapor Power 2
RPM
RPM Q2 Elongated
TEST · TUNE · RECOMMEND
EXPERT PADDLE FITTING, INCLUDED
Eastside Pro Shop is the only paddle shop in Austin where a demo comes with a fitting.
- 1
Test
Hit with paddles from the wall in real games: Open Play, your reservation, or a booked slot.
- 2
Tune
A shop fitter watches your swing, grip, and shot mix, then swaps or adjusts core thickness, shape, grip size, and weight until it feels right.
- 3
Recommend
You leave with a specific paddle recommendation and the reasons behind it, whether you buy here or not.
HOW ARE YOU DEMOING?
PICK YOUR PADDLES
PICK A DAY
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PICK A TIME
60-minute sessions • 6 slots on Sat 19
ANYTHING WE SHOULD KNOW?
DEMO & FITTING FAQ
Updated
Eastside Pro Shop, inside Eastside Paddle Club at 979 Springdale Rd in East Austin, is the only paddle shop in Austin where a demo comes with an expert fitting.
A paddle with a large sweet spot, a softer feel on dinks and resets, a mid-weight build around 7.8 to 8.2 oz, and a grip that fits your hand.
Grab any paddles from the demo wall at the front desk and go play.
No.
Free for members, no strings.
Members can swap any paddle on the wall as often as they like.
No.
A fitting replaces guesswork with a person watching you hit.
Beginners get the most out of fitting.
Thickness changes the feel.
Everything on the demo wall, currently including the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2, Selkirk Labs Boomstick, Selkirk OMNI Elongated, RPM Q2 Elongated, and the new Luzz paddles.
Yes.
Any time the shop is open.
Yes.
The front desk at Eastside Paddle Club & Pro Shop, 979 Springdale Rd #120, Austin, TX 78702.
Want to demo during an Open Play or clinic? Everything on the club calendar is fair game.
FIND AN EVENT ↗DEMO POLICY
- 1.Demo paddles are available for Open Play, your own court reservation, or a booked demo slot. Pick them up at the front desk.
- 2.Members demo free and may swap any paddle on the wall. Non-members pay a $5 rental and may take up to 2 paddles per player.
- 3.Demos are available any time the shop is open; 12:00–3:00pm is preferred.
- 4.To check out demo paddles, leave your name, phone number, and a photo ID at the front desk.
- 5.Demos follow the same cancellation rules as court reservations and Open Play: cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance; same-day cancellations forfeit the slot.
- 6.Fall in love with a paddle mid-session? Bring it to the counter and we'll take care of you.