Niupipo Explorer vs Rally Tyro 2 Pro

The paddle just doesn't return a ball with much force unless you grip the heck out of it and hit the ball in the dead center of the paddle. My wife bought this for me as a birthday gift, as an upgrade to the wooden paddles we started with. Those cheap paddles honestly have better energy return than this one does. If you hit the ball outside of the paddle's center, it just goes dead and rarely clears the net

Personally, I've been rocking with a Rally Tyro 2 Pro for about a year (I bought a pair for about 50 bucks each at a slight discount). I can't say I've had much issues with their performance--though I have noticed some annoying wear and it seems some issues are starting to appear. Maybe it's because I'm younger and have less readily available disposable income (the life of a poor college kid amirite) but the highest I could reasonably see myself spending on a paddle is maybe $100.

So it remains to be seen how durable the Niupipo Explorer will be (looking at you polypro core) However out of the (glorious) box, the Nuipipo Explorer feels every bit as well-built as my Selkirk Amped Invicta. Nuipipo gave it a VERY fat grip with a good feel. Personally I prefer a thinner grip for my brachydactyly-challenged hands. But this is definitely the paddle for you big hand types

Next time I would go lighter and pay more attention to the handle. That said, I'm hitting passing shots, have a decent serve, and am countering opponents spins.

The Graphite face of this Pro model improves the control, but not enough. There are many shots that bounce off erratically because the Explorer Pro is simply too rigid. The manufacturer claims the Explorer Pro is "Carbon Fiber," but that's misleading since this paddle DOES NOT have a carbon fiber weave face. Graphite is often referred to erroneously as carbon fiber, and paddle-makers use the term knowing most people are ignorant of the differences

the handle feels cheap, considerable so compared to the paddles my friends have at the same price point. the grip stays mostly dry but it looks like electrical tape holds it on. im neutral on recommending this product, i would not buy it again but i dont think you would be upset with it either.

It looks like it will hold up much longer to the scrapes that can happen to the leading edge. This is a keeper - try one today - you won’t be disappointed!

Has a good sweet spot. It has been durable- no problems at all. I recommend this one for any beginner to upper intermediate level player.

I used to have a lightweight Selkirk Epic that I replaced because I was getting elbow pain. This paddle plays as well if not better than the Epic but is a better weight for me being in the midweight range. I still added some lead tape to bring it to an even 8oz from the 7.8oz it came stock

I love it because it's lightweight, makes it maneuverable. You can move it quickly. I like that it's a polymer core. It's going to last a long time