As the weather changes, it’s important to adjust your game as well. Cold conditions have a real impact on how paddle is played. The ball feels heavier, doesn’t bounce as much, and it comes off the screens noticeably slower. All of that naturally shifts the game away from pure offense and puts a bigger emphasis on patience, control, and decision-making. Baseline Strategy From the baseline, cold conditions reward patience and control. The ball isn’t jumping off the paddle the w