I was a longtime tennis player but retired from the sport almost ten years ago.
Recently I started playing Pickleball and gave the Vapor Jelly Bean a try.
Came in at stock weight of 8.0 oz and it felt very light to swing.
Beefed it up with Tungsten tape and Gamma Neon Tac OG to a total of now 8.5 oz.
This is now a very good paddle to me, lots of control and feel, acceleration on demand, probably due to the fiberglass layer.
I like it really very much, as it provides some room for customization and fills all my needs.
Control and feel is great. The price solidifies this as one of the best budget paddles you can buy!
After tons of reviews and video comparisons I selected the vapor jelly bean and have been genuinely impressed. I've borrowed higher-priced paddles from my local club and I enjoy playing with this much more than any of those I've tried.
Amazong shape. Huge sweet spot. So much control.
I just got this to upgrade from my $35 carbon fiber paddle, and I definitely notice the difference. This is a great paddle to level up from beginner to intermediate skill levels without breaking the bank. It seems to go toe-to-toe with paddles that are $200+.