suitable paddle length for players with long hands.

[k-rex]

Hello ppl, i have a general enquiry here. My hands stretch to abt 183cm from 1 point to the other. I am hoping to buy a paddle but i cannot determine the suitable length of the paddle for me. I am playing as a goalkeeper and i am currently using a 208cm braca spoon. Hope to have some answers. Thanks. :)

[michielv]

With hands like that you don't need a paddle :cheers:

I guess you meant that when you stretch your arms the span is 183 cm (i.e. same as your length)?

Total length really depends on the type of feel that you like. For instance a "spoon" blade is a lot shorter than for instance the RVX blades. Therefore a 208 cm paddle will have a different shaft length (and thus a different feel) with either type of blades.

I personally prefer a fairly long shaft when goalkeeping (but I like longer paddles anyway). So, do you like the feel of your current paddle? If not, would you prefer bigger blades and a shorter shaft?

[clyde]

Best thing to do is try everything you can get your hands on.
Different models/makes of paddle will have different weight and feel particularlly when trying to control a shot that you block.

So, as well as the length of paddle, also try different types of paddle.

And don't assume that just because a really good player uses a particular paddle then it must be good for you too. Be objective. Try everything !

Clyde