Talon X1 - Midnight

Talon X midnight

After trying out for 2 weeks , it gets better with Side weights for me , spin serve is incredible. Gets better progressively , takes a while to get the hang of it

Talon x1 is Not a good paddle.

I’m a 4. 5-level pickleball player with a tennis background. As I got older, I needed a sport that involved less running, and about two years ago I made the transition to pickleball. The adjustment was fairly smooth because many of the fundamentals carry over from tennis, although learning the soft game and drop shots took some time. I recently decided to experiment with different paddles and gave this one a try. While it definitely has a lot of pop and power, I found that it lacks the control I’m looking for. The biggest issue, however, is comfort. Despite the carbon-fiber surface, I could still feel the impact in my tennis elbow. I expected the paddle to absorb more vibration, but that wasn’t my experience. Another drawback is the balance. The paddle feels noticeably head-heavy, and you can feel the extra weight concentrated toward the top of the paddle during play. As for spin, I disagree with the 9/10 rating. In my opinion, it’s closer to a 5 or 6. Other paddles, such as the Hurricane and several competing models, generate significantly more spin and make it easier to shape shots and create movement on the ball. Overall, I think this paddle could benefit from some redesign. That said, paddle preferences are highly personal, and other players may have a different experience. One positive feature is that it’s relatively quiet, which could make it a good option for players in neighborhoods or communities where noise is a concern.

I love the soft touch and spin of this paddle!

This paddle feels great when you make good contact. There's something very plush about this soft, quiet touch. I feel more in control. Also, the spin is fantastic. I'm getting some incredible serves with this that are very hard to return. Only drawback for me is that the sweet spot is a little smaller than some other paddles I've used. But for our home court, it's awesome to have a much quieter option, so we don't need to worry about our neighbors.