Beach tennis is not your average court sport. For one thing, it’s played on sand, and paddles — not rackets — are used to smash the ball over the net.

At 7.9 ounces, the niupipo Pro paddle offers fantastic power, but because its weight is evenly distributed, it has a lightweight feel that’s easy to control. Weight aside, comfort is crucial in ...

“While I am supportive of this quiet paddle ordinance as a compromise, I support expanding the hours at Lang Park,” Laguna Beach Mayor Alex Rounaghi said in a statement to The Times.