Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
arlienb said:...does anyone know how else to transfer the pizza, without using a paddle?...
You could use a rimless cookie sheet or the bottom of a rimmed cookie sheet to deliver the pizza to the stone for cooking. When it's done, it's a lot easier to remove it. You can get under it with a couple of large spatulas to slide it onto a tray or even use tongs.