My Doctor Told Me to Quit PickleballâŠ
I Did This Instead
How Steve Dawson turned years of arm pain into a paddle innovation thatâs now helping 1,000s play pain free.
Steve Dawson had battled tennis elbow since college. The advice was always the same:
"If you want the pain gone, you'll have to quit racquet sports."
But quitting wasnât an option.
When he discovered pickleball, he searched everywhere for paddles that would go easy on his arm.
Nothing worked.
So when he set out to design his own, making it safe for the arm wasnât optionalâit was a top priority.
Before founding Avoura, Steve was invited to help design a competitorâs paddle aimed at reducing arm pain.
It was an important step forward for the sportâbut Steve saw its limits.
The focus couldnât just be on absorbing shock and vibration after they happened.
The paddle itself had to be designed to generate less of it in the first place.
That experience gave Steve the blueprint for something bigger: a paddle that wouldn't just reduce pain, but would set a new standard for performance and protection.
Through years of testing and iteration, Steve realized:
- Arm pain comes from shock and vibration running through the handle
- The âsweet spotâ is simply the elimination of that shock
So the question became:
what if you could optimize for the sweet spotâAND expand it?
Thatâs where Avouraâs
Sweet-Spot Enhancement System was born.
Avouraâs Sweet-Spot Enhancement System is dual-activated.
First, every paddle is shaped so its widest point sits directly at the equator of the sweet spotâplacing more mass behind the ball and keeping shots stable while reducing strain on the arm.
Then, inside the paddle, a proprietary semi-solid gel brings the balance point into perfect harmony with that sweet spot.
The same gel also stabilizes the perimeter of the paddle, expanding the sweet spot even further, while capturing and dampening shock before it ever reaches the handle.
The result?
A paddle that feels effortless, forgiving, and safe on the armâeven after hours of play.
The Sweet-Spot Enhancement System reaches its fullest expression in
The RivelleâAvouraâs flagship hybrid paddle.
The Rivelle was built for players who refuse to choose between power and control.
Its hybrid shape, paired with Avouraâs
proprietary internal weighting, delivers:
- A massive, forgiving sweet spot that protects your arm from shock
- The reach and power of an elongated paddle
- The touch and control of a wide-body paddle
For players battling tennis elbow or arm fatigue, the Rivelle doesnât just protect youâit gives you confidence to swing freely, knowing your paddle is working with you, not against you.
It didnât take long for word to spread.
Players dealing with tennis elbow, joint pain, and fatigue began gravitating to Avouraâand especially the Rivelle. Review after review told the same story:
I finally play pain-free again.
Sarah M., | Competitive Player
This paddle literally saved my game.
Jason R., | Club Champion
I can play longer and better, without my arm paying the price.
Laura T, |4.0 Tournament Player
Today, 1,000s of players trust the Rivelle to protect their arms while delivering the performance they need to play their best for years to come.
The Hybrid Paddle That Lets You Play Longer.
Donât quit the game you love.
Experience the Rivelleâwhere Avouraâs Sweet-Spot Enhancement System meets hybrid performance.
Order Now and Elevate Your Game
Why continue struggling with paddles that work against you? The Rhapsody 13 isnât just a paddleâitâs your partner in achieving Pickleball dominance.
With the Sweet-Spot Enhancement System, Avoura-Tek Carbon Fiber, and our innovative design, youâll have everything you need to play at your best. Donât let your paddle hold you back any longer.
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- Largest Sweet-Spot in Pickleball
- Designed by Hall of Fame Pros
- Fully Made in the USA
- USA Pickleball Approved
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rhapsody 13 stands out due to our patent-pending Sweet-Spot Enhancement System (SES)™. This innovative technology combines an optimized "Smart Shape" design with HyperStrike Precision Gel, resulting in a larger sweet-spot and superior ball control. Add to that our NASA-grade honeycomb core, and you've got a paddle that delivers unmatched power, precision, and durability.
