Mike Johnson
Topic Author Shopping for a new paddle and seeing both materials. What are the practical differences in play?
Carbon fiber vs fiberglass face - what's the difference?
5 posts
Lisa Park
If you're more of a control player, go carbon. Power players often prefer fiberglass.
Steve Taylor
Carbon fiber generally gives more control and a crisper feel. Fiberglass has more pop and power.
Jennifer Davis
Carbon tends to be more durable. My fiberglass paddles showed wear faster.
Robert Miller
Some newer paddles have hybrid faces. Might be worth looking into those too.