I only got to use it for one open play before my wife tried it and stuck it in her bag. I really liked the way it played and felt!
Mine was shipped early. Nice surprise!
Also, the paddle face feels smooth and not “gritty” to the touch, but the literature says this.
The elongated shape and Harmony Grit surface have been great for my game. I’m hitting more confident drives and dinks, so it’s really a great all-around paddle with plenty of power. I bought the original CODA when it launched in the hybrid shape, and it’s a great paddle. I like this one even better.
I’m happily singing and slamming along in the Chorus!!
Been using the Coda E w/Harmony Grit and it is amazing. I can shape balls, defend, and hit with power. Break in is necessary, but once you have it is easy to control and does what I think it should instead of trying to figure out what it will do.
This paddle is SO good! I didn't need to add any weights to it at all. Just pick up and play.
The Coda E is my new main paddle. I've played with all Chorus Pickleball paddles and am still impressed with their innovation of paddle technology.
I really like this paddle. I review ton of paddles, however Coda has become one of my mains. It's always fun to step away from the main branded vendors to a product that easily out perfoms the big brand names.
The Coda E with Harmony Grit has been on my want list for awhile and it does not disappoint. Matt explained that the grit was more of a solution for longevity and less for extreme grit. He nailed it. The Harmony Grit is in a league of its own. It is basically allergic to ball dust and is easily wiped off with a hand between points without smearing or getting stuck. It also has such a special feel when hitting shots.
A lot of paddles currently are focused on getting this crazy grit and sacrifice paddle feel. The Coda E keeps its feel with the Harmony Grit on board. It's on the softer side of foams, but the power is there. I was expecting something on the low end, but was pleasantly surprised at the power this thing generates.
I normally add weight to my elongated paddles (3-5g on each side around 4/8), but with the Coda E I've actually left it stock which is very new for me. It may be a break-in period thing, but for now it's staying stock.
My main before the Coda E was a J6CR and I had every intention on sticking with that paddle until I wore it out, but the Coda E snuck in and has taken the top spot, relegating the J6CR to my bag. If you're a fan of the J6CR, this is a great step-up. A bit more power, weighted pretty similarly and a longer lasting grit on-board.
The Coda has become my default recommendation for every all court player who prefers a soft/dense feeling paddle but wants a bit more juice. The elongated model in particular has a much quicker break in period compared to the hybrid and naturally has less pop by comparison. There is however lots of power on full swings to be had, so you get the best of both worlds (easy to control soft shots in transition and kitchen line but deceptively high put-away power). For USAP only tournaments, this is the durable grit option for those who find the Spartus P1 too heavy to swing. The Coda E starts at just under 8 oz, so there’s room to add weight where you want it.
I really feel dialed in with the harmony E. It has great drive power and enough pop.
I have early access to this model as an ambassador so I want to share my experience with it; that being said, I will not be biased with my opinion as I am an amabassdor for other brands as well because I love trying different paddles, with my previous main being the Honolulu J6CR.
Well, if you read my review for the Coda H (non-Harmony Grit) and my title for this review, it is clear I have nothing but good to say about the Coda E. The H is a wonderful paddle in it's own right, but the E is my preferred shape. It has all the characteristics of the H as a mid-level power paddle with a very balanced profile, but feels a little softer after the break-in period (approximately 3 games for me). It has enough power to brute force your way through points, enough pop to put volleys away but not too much to gift pop-ups to the other side, and more than enough spin to hit drips, aggressive topspin dinks, and looping drives that dives at the baseline. The sweetspot is plenty big as I have yet to hit a deadspot. What's more surprising, as a paddle that is so composed, is when you ask of it in a full-swing shot for a big serve or drive, it is almost like it has a hidden gear that kicks in and let you blast a ball with authority. At the same time, it has plenty of feedback, not as muted as some foam paddles if you prefer the more lively Gen 2-3 feel. And on top of all that, there is the Harmony Grit that is designed to let it play more consistently overtime by maintaining a more consistent spin with more controlled grit degradation. What more can you ask of a paddle?
Overall, as my title said, this is my dream paddle. Rarely does your need and want align, but this paddle is all that I need AND want for my game right now. If my J6CR, which is an amazing paddle that I enjoyed a lot, is a feature-full Tesla that makes many parts of driving easier for you, then as someone who loves the feedback and providing my own input, the Coda E is a lovely Civic Type R -- chill enough to be an everyday driver, but a lot more fun to drive while letting you dictate how you want to drive.