Gear DeskSeptember 2026 · Page 95 of 112

The paddle wall needs a test protocol

JOOLA, Selkirk, Franklin, and other brands belong in a buying guide only when the questions are visible.

Core Takeaway: JOOLA, Selkirk, Franklin, and other brands belong in a buying guide only when the questions are visible.
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Core Takeaway

Paddles / feel and fit

Primary signal
The Situation

What the courts are telling us

JOOLA’s public catalog and news desk give the category enough breadth for a recurring gear page. The next step is a disclosed protocol: weight, balance, grip, control, power, sound, durability, and price at capture.

The Analysis

Why this shift matters for players and organizers

Dink Digest does not call a product the best from a catalog page. It calls the page a candidate gear desk and leaves the review claim for a tested issue.

Key Takeaways

Practical takeaways from the field desk

• Paddles / feel and fit

• Balls / use case and durability

• No untested “best” claim

Dink Digest Editorial Takeaway

No untested “best” claim

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This story is based on official public reporting from:

Data window frozen September 20, 2026. Official organization: JOOLA R&D Lab.

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