The Baseline Blog

Expert paddle reviews, buying guides, comparisons, and player-focused advice to help you find the right gear.

Honolulu J2CR Blue Grit vs Bread & Butter LOCO: Hybrid Paddle Showdown

Honolulu J2CR Blue Grit vs Bread & Butter LOCO: Hybrid Paddle Showdown

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 8 minute read

Buying Guides | Paddle Reviews

LUZZ Inferno MPP vs RPM Q2: Two Premium Pickleball Paddles Compared

LUZZ Inferno MPP vs RPM Q2: Two Premium Pickleball Paddles Compared

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 8 minute read

Buying Guides | Paddle Reviews

Gherkin Draco vs AIREO Cyclone 2.0 Paddle Review

Gherkin Draco vs AIREO Cyclone 2.0 Paddle Review

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 7 minute read

Buying Guides | Paddle Reviews

How to Clean Pickleball Paddle: Maintenance Guide 2026

How to Clean Pickleball Paddle: Maintenance Guide 2026

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 14 minute read

Buying Guides

Gherkin Draco Review 2026: E & W Shapes — Filthy Firepower

Gherkin Draco Review 2026: E & W Shapes — Filthy Firepower

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 11 minute read

Paddle Reviews

Pickleball Weight Placement: Power, Stability & Balance Guide

Pickleball Weight Placement: Power, Stability & Balance Guide

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 10 minute read

Paddle Tech

Pickleball Edge Guard Tape: More Than Scratch Protection

Pickleball Edge Guard Tape: More Than Scratch Protection

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 10 minute read

Buying Guides

Indoor vs outdoor pickleball — full gear guide for both playing environments

Indoor vs Outdoor Pickleball: Gear Differences You Need to Know

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 10 minute read

Buying Guides

Pickleball Overgrip Guide: The Overgrip Bible (2026)

Pickleball Overgrip Guide: The Overgrip Bible (2026)

Jan Dayleg

Jan Dayleg 10 minute read

Paddle Tech