Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg

Product Specialist

  • Paddle Nerd

Jan Dayleg is Spinwave’s resident paddle nerd — a detail-obsessed gear tester, writer, and pickleball thinker who breaks down paddles in a way players can actually understand. From specs and feel to real on-court performance, Jan helps players cut through the hype and find the right paddle for their game.

How to Choose Your Next Pickleball Paddle (May 2026)

How to Choose Your Next Pickleball Paddle (May 2026)

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 15 minute read

Buying Guides

Selkirk Boomstik Review (2026): Tech, Performance, and How It Compares

Selkirk Boomstik Review (2026): Tech, Performance, and How It Compares

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 10 minute read

Paddle Reviews

Honolulu Pickleball Paddles Guide

Honolulu Pickleball Paddles Guide

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 12 minute read

Buying Guides

Best Pickleball Shoes for Wide Feet, Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

Best Pickleball Shoes for Wide Feet, Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

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Jan Dayleg 17 minute read

Buying Guides | Paddle Reviews | Paddle Tech

11SIX24 Power 2 Paddle Shapes Explained: Pegasus, Vapor, Ultré & Hurache-X

11SIX24 Power 2 Paddle Shapes Explained: Pegasus, Vapor, Ultré & Hurache-X

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 10 minute read

Buying Guides | Paddle Reviews | Paddle Tech

The Best Durable Grit Pickleball Paddles: Which Surfaces Keep Their Spin Longest?

The Best Durable Grit Pickleball Paddles: Which Surfaces Keep Their Spin Longest?

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 15 minute read

Comparisons | Paddle Reviews | Paddle Tech

The Best Foam Core Pickleball Paddles of 2026: Power, Control and Durability Compared

The Best Foam Core Pickleball Paddles of 2026: Power, Control and Durability Compared

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 16 minute read

Comparisons

14mm Elongated Paddle Showdown: RPM V2 vs Ramsports Typhoon vs Gherkin Draco E

14mm Elongated Paddle Showdown: RPM V2 vs Ramsports Typhoon vs Gherkin Draco E

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 6 minute read

Buying Guides | Comparisons | Paddle Reviews | Paddle Tech | News / Culture

Bread & Butter LOCO Review: Huge Power, Three Shapes — Which One Should You Buy?

Bread & Butter LOCO Review: Huge Power, Three Shapes — Which One Should You Buy?

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 13 minute read

Buying Guides | Paddle Reviews | Beginner Help | Paddle Tech

Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Review: Elite Spin, Usable Power — and One Major Catch

Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Review: Elite Spin, Usable Power — and One Major Catch

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 12 minute read

Buying Guides | Comparisons | Paddle Reviews | Beginner Help | Paddle Tech | News / Culture

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