Add one 2-gram strip directly in the middle of each side. Then place another 2-gram strip on each side starting just above the handle. Add overgrip.
Why this placement?
The weight placed in the middle of the sides improves stability across the entire face rather than concentrating it in one specific area. The swing weight on this paddle was already a little higher for a hybrid shape, so I kept the side weight lighter at just 2 grams per side.
The strips just above the throat are there to bring the balance point down slightly to offset the added head weight and bring the balance to a more neutral level. Normally I would use a Cap Coin for this, but JOOLA’s end cap design isn’t compatible with them, so this was the next best placement to achieve a similar effect.
The result:
The paddle moves more naturally through the swing with a more neutral balance point, and you get a fuller, more stable sweet spot across the face. The swing weight does end up higher than a typical hybrid, but the paddle needed the sweet spot boost and it wasn’t especially maneuverable to begin with for a hybrid, so it doesn’t feel like you’re giving up much.
Fine tuning:
If you’re feeling ambitious, try moving the weights from the throat area to the bottom half of the grip under your overgrip. This will counterbalance the head weight a little more and lower the balance point further for improved maneuverability on flicks.
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