I just crossed the 50 Pickleball paddle mark for the first time, and 4 of my paddles are Bread and Butter paddles including the Drip pickleball paddle.
So, yes, I love the Bread and Butter brand, but I was very curious about how the Drip paddle compared to the Filth, Fat Boy, and Shogun.
Thankfully, I was able to get my hands on the Drip paddle, and boy is this a neat paddle for under $100.
I love the simple design of the paddle.
Let’s go through the unboxing experience, how this paddle played, and the specifications, and I’ll try to help answer the question whether you should purchase the Drip.
Unboxing Experience
My all-time favorite unboxing experiences, include Bread and Butter paddles. The brand is extremely fun with a lot of unique characterstics.
For example, one paddle says, “Designed In Outer Space”. So, when I get a Bread and Butter box, my excitement certainly grows.
Here’s some picture of the Drip’s unboxing experience. I’ll plan to present my video as well shortly when that’s available.
My kids love that I received some stickers, and I really appreciate the drink koozie that says, “Tennis sucks”. It’s so funny.
Here are some of the pictures of the paddle.
So, yes, the Drip did not disappoint when I unboxed the paddle, but how did the paddle play on the courts?
Playability
When I am reviewing a paddle, I like to consider how the paddle spins the ball, how powerful you can hit your shots, and whether you can control the ball.
Power
The Filth paddle is a power paddle, but the Drip paddle had similar components that made me feel that it was also a power paddle.
For example, the design is similar to the filth, and the feeling of the paddle is similar. I felt that power was one component that I loved about this paddle.
I was able to get ample power on serves and returns.
Control
The Drip paddle is a fantastic control paddle. The paddle has 16mm thickness, and it has grit on the paddle’s face to provide better control when you are hitting all your shots.
For example, when I was positioning my drives, I felt that the paddle provided ample control.
When I was dinking, I thought that the paddle’s grip allowed me to control dropping the shots in the kitchen.
And, I thought my drop shots were also well coordinated with the Drip paddle. The Drip may not have as much control as the Fat Boy, the paddle provided great control.
Spin
I love a paddle that has ample spin. While I didn’t think that the Drip was a naturally spin paddle, I felt that the grit on the paddle face provided enough to grip the ball and spin the ball effectively.
This was evident on some of my serves where I spin the ball sideways.
Specifications
Let’s cover the specifications that make the Drip paddle unique.
- Core Thickness 16mm
- Weight: 8.25 oz (233.8g)
- Size: 16.4”x7.48” (417mm x 190mm)
- Octagon Handle with vibration-dampening wrap
- Face Material: T700 Carbon Fiber, UV printed with applied grit.
- High-Density Polypropylene Core
- Graphics are UV printed directly onto the core surface
- 5″ Grip Length, 4.24″ Circumference
- USAPA APPROVED
I weighed my paddle, and it came in through as 8.1 ounces, so nearly the same as provided above.
So, should you get the drip Pickleball paddle?
Should You Purchase the Drip Pickleball Paddle?
Personally, I am super thankful to have the Drip Pickleball paddle in my collection.
The paddle is a premium paddle without the higher price point. In addition, you can use the code bepickleballer and get an even better discount on this paddle.
So, if you like a paddle that has power, but also spin and control, you may find the Drip paddle is the perfect paddle for you.
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