Kamito Alpha X Weight Setup

In this video, Luke demonstrates his personal customization setup for the Kamito Alpha X pickleball paddle [00:16]. The tutorial focuses on adding an overgrip, strategic electrical tape placement for aesthetics and surface protection, and a specific lead tape weight configuration to increase paddle stability and plow through [09:23]. Key Steps & Customization Details Materials Used: Kamito Alpha X pickleball paddle (Original Green Version) [00:16] Tennis overgrip (highly tacky and cost-effective) [00:43] Standard black electrical tape [00:57] Lead tape/weight tape (approximately in-between 0.5g to 1g per inch) [00:23] Scissors and a tape measure [00:16] Installing the Overgrip: Luke removes the original branded rubber band from the top of the handle before starting [04:15]. After removing the protective plastic film from the overgrip [03:09], he wraps it tightly up the handle diagonally, cutting off the excess tennis overgrip to keep the handle from getting too bulky [05:47]. He secures the top of the overgrip using standard hardware-store black electrical tape for a clean, uniform finish [06:20]. Surface Protection Layer: To prevent the adhesive from the weighted lead tape from ruining or peeling the paddle's glossy metallic finish over time, a layer of electrical tape is applied first [07:05]. The tape is carefully positioned on the lower sides of the paddle head, stopping just before the "Kamito" and "Alpha X" lettering to preserve the paddle's aesthetic appeal [07:39]. Lead Tape Weight Setup: Luke measures and cuts two identical 5.25-inch strips of lead tape [08:20]. These strips are applied symmetrically over the protective electrical tape on the lower perimeter (the throat/lower sides) of the paddle [09:11]. The branded rubber handle band is then slid back into place over the bottom ends of the tape for a neat appearance [09:32]. Final Edge Protection: To protect against scraping, ground contact, and paddle tapping during recreational or tournament play, regular black electrical tape is wrapped along the outer edge guard of the paddle [10:02]. Luke notes that he prefers this over clear after-market edge tapes, which can damage the glossy metallic paint finish when removed [01:36]. Outcome The final result is a weighted setup designed to make the paddle feel more stable in the hand [09:23] while ensuring the underlying graphics and paint remain entirely protected from adhesive damage [09:42].