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Eastside Pro Shop at Eastside Paddle Club (979 Springdale Rd, East Austin) is the only paddle shop in Austin where a demo comes with a fitting. A shop fitter watches you play, adjusts grip size, weight and core thickness, and gives a specific recommendation whether you buy from us or not. Demos are free for members and $5 for non-members.

For most beginners we recommend a paddle with a generous sweet spot, a softer feel on resets and dinks, a mid-weight build, and a grip that fits your hand. Forgiveness matters more than raw power while you learn. Our starting point is the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2: a hybrid shape with a widebody-sized sweet spot, a soft predictable feel on the soft game, and the lightest swing on our wall, at $210. If you want extra reach and a very stable, composed feel, the Selkirk OMNI Elongated is the alternative. Demo both and a shop fitter will size the grip and weight for you.

The 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is the lightest-swinging paddle on our wall. It is a hybrid shape (the sweet spot of a widebody with the feel of an elongated) built on a full-foam floating core, so it is quick in hand battles at the kitchen but still has pop on drives. HexGrit texture keeps its spin far longer than raw carbon faces. At $210 it is also the most affordable tournament-grade paddle we carry.

Thicker cores (16mm) are softer, more controlled and more forgiving on off-center hits, which is why most beginners and control-first players do better on them. Thinner cores (14mm) are firmer with more pop and a faster feel at the net, and suit players who want extra power and can handle a smaller sweet spot. Demo both on our wall so you can feel the difference in one session.

Yes. Every paddle on the wall can be demoed during open play, your own court reservation, or a booked demo slot. Members demo free with unlimited swaps; non-members pay a $5 rental for up to two paddles.