I have now been playing with your Twill paddle for the last week. My game continues to improve especially the soft game extra control on the paddle. I expect that it will only get better thank you.
Received my paddle about 3 days after ordering. Very nice craftsmanship. I've played with it 7 times now and am getting the feel for it. Love the low swing weight (much faster handspeed). I feel the pop is very similar to the Gearbox, power on serves, returns, and drives maybe a little less, but makes up for it completely with the added spin. Very happy so far!
I like the elongated shape, the edgeless design, and the fact it's made in Michigan and the USA. Also seems easier on my healing tennis elbow than the Gearbox, likely due to the lower swing weight.
I’ve enjoyed playing with my original Thompson paddle since day one but wished it had an octagon shaped handle. My wish has come true. I now have a second Thompson paddle and this has made a great paddle even better. Loving the new handle shape!
Having played with my new Thompson Uni for 2 weeks now I definitely have no regrets! I was a little concerned that I would lose some power that I had with my Invintka but that is not the case. I not only enjoy great power but have a better touch in midcourt and dinking shots. I would definitely recommend this paddle.
I normally don’t right reviews on a paddle that I’ve only owned for a couple of weeks but I’m making an exception. This paddle lacks power but more than makes up for it with its spin and control. I’ve played about 35 games with it and there is a learning curve when using it. I have used many different paddles from engage, Joola, Selkirk and paddletech. I don’t believe they are any better than this paddle and if this paddle last as long as those I would have to say it is a superior product. My net game is much better with this paddle and we all know that’s where this game is won.
I like everything about this paddle including the fact that it was produced by a small business located in my home state of Michigan…
Been playing pickleball 10 years. This by far is the best paddle I've had the pleasure to own. The control,touch, power is bar none.
It helped my game the most up to kitchen with dinking.
So far, this is my favorite ever paddle…my paddle is just getting to know me, so it will take awhile to know if we are compatible. First impression is awesome!
I like everything about the paddle , the weight ,how it feels in my hand, the texture on the pad
The Twill has good levels of power and pop. Great stability with off centre shots and plays excellent with drives at the baseline and dinking at the kitchen line. It's very well built and has a nice weighty feel to it. No need for additional weighting, plays great stock.
As a spin-heavy former tennis player coming from a Diadem 18k edge I expected to gain more power but was less optimistic I would see more spin. I see a lot more pop on my volleys and I am also seeing more spin on my drives and serve, creating a much more challenging and consistent shot. I also really enjoy the grip. At the net my hand sits nicely between the butt and the notch and I can slide the butt into my hand on drives to feel like I can really whip it without losing confidence in my grip. I still may add tape to help shore up off center volleys a bit but otherwise i'm very happy.
An awesome all-around paddle that checks all the boxes. Lots of power with the spin to control it. Plays plush at the NVZ. Love it!
The quality of the paddle is excellent !
Although I’ve only played with it for a few hours, my first impressions are positive so far. It hits similarly to the Proton Series 4 with a very solid feel on ground strokes. Dinks are controlled & it’s very maneuverable during hands battle. The surface has texture which definitely helps with spin.
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The sweet spot? The spin? It’s even better than what they describe! And I dearly love the handle shape and the shrink wrap grip.
Have played a couple of times with the Twill and the spin is off the charts! Had a couple of opponents comment on the spin after completely missing the ball on my return. Ball also pops off the face with little effort without sacrificing any control. I'm a 3.0 at best and I don't play in tournaments. Spin, control, forgiveness, weight balance all in one - the best way I can sum up this paddle by calling it The Total Package. Or as Muhammad Ali once said.."floats like a butterfly but stings like a bee".
I like to spin coming off another head light gearbox 14e. I do like the small gearbox handle coming from 5 years of badminton play. I ground the nubs off the grip, cut 1/2 of foam off handle to make smaller. Great paddle!
I find this paddle to be well made and a delight to the hand. I recently played this paddle in a tournament here in Florida. I played using both my Luxx and new Uni,. The Luxx felt very hard to maneuver compared to the Uni. Uni was easy to move around and much more stable from twisting while taking on hard drives. The most noticeable attribute of this paddle in my opinion is the way the face T1100 grabs the ball, causing it to fly true with controllable spin. I am looking forward to using this paddle to its full potential in the future. Note I have only used this paddle for a week.
Very impressed with the combo of power, pop and spin rate and still has great control. Highly recommend
Has more spin than my engage pursuit pro, six zero black diamond, and honolulu pickleball jk7 pro. Not quite as much power as those paddles but makes up in the spin and control. Everyone complains about the handle but I'm fine with it. It does have a slightly tapered spine right above the handle (probably structure support) and i feel that it affects ball trajectory a bit if you hit it there. It handles a little faster than my other 8 once paddles but i do wish they had a lighter weight option then weight could be added to change performance a bit. All around my new main paddle.
I love the great spin, but the power and pop is also there. It is advertised as having a length of 16.5 but it comes up a little short. Add .25 inches to the handle to make it 5.5 inches and I'll be ready to order again!
I'm definitely a paddle nerd so I used dinkbase.com, John Kew's paddle database, the Pickeball Effect paddle database, and every YouTube reviewer I could find to help me select my new paddle.
Requirements: A paddle with tier-1 power, pop and spin. But I didn't want some weird trampolining effect that destroys control, an unpredictable break-in period that makes the paddle play differently each outing, or any foam settling / core crushing that cuts the lifespan to a few months. You know the paddles I'm referencing.
The Thompson Uni 515 is magic. It took me less than 5 minutes to notice that its biggest feature wasn't even something on my list. It doesn't have any dead spots. You can hit the ball right to the edge of the face and the shot is still predictable with no vibration or twisting. I know edge weighting makes paddles much more stable, so I guess that Urethane frame is truly doing something special.
And just in case you're like me and saw a YouTube reviewers mention that the handle is "weird" and he didn't like the buttcap, I'll just say "so what." It literally took me 30 seconds to note that "yes, the handle is more of an oval shape but it fits in my hand just fine." I wrapped it with my favorite overgrip, just like all my other paddles, and never thought about it again.
It's also interesting to see the reactions I'm getting at the court using a paddle that no one has ever seen, especially when they see it in action. If I had a demo paddle I'm sure I could sell quite a few of these, but I think I'm going to have to limit any test runs because I'm not going back to another paddle.
Thank you Thompson -- this paddle is truly like no other. And personally, I love being able to support the ingenuity and craftsmanship it takes to design and construct one of these paddles here in the USA.
Favorite paddle. I bought one and had to get one for my wife.
NV Zone touch and control is amazing. Seems to have great power and control from baseline. Love the patented "No Edge Guard". High quality, durable. Great product, made in USA! Love it.
I own a few dozen paddles, and have tried out just about every common paddle on the market, but the spin and control that my Thompson Uni provides is unmatched. I’ve stopped playing with all of my other paddles and exclusively use the Thompson, furthermore, I’ve already ordered the Twill, and am waiting eagerly for it to arrive.
My only gripe with Thompson is how long it takes for a paddle to arrive, that being said, the wait is worth it.
The 515 Uni is an excellent paddle. The TrueFeel edge is definitely noticeable and makes it seem like the whole face of the paddle is the sweet spot. The carbon fiber is very high quality and imparts a ton of spin on the ball. The paddle is built very well and looks very good. I would definitely recommend this paddle for anyone looking for more power and control.
