Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

We sat down with Doug from Bread & Butter to talk about durable grit, Space Dust vs. HexGrit, changes to the Loco 2, and why he's ditching widebody paddles. Plus, the future of paddle technology, discontinued models making a comeback, and what's next for Bread & Butter. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Pre-Order BNB Loco 2: https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/DWgA3b __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:46 Doug is finding his groove 06:37 How tough is it to make a Tier 1 grit? 13:03 How Doug knows if he has a good paddle 15:09 Is Space Dust the same thing as HexGrit? 18:39 Will Shogun or Invader be back with foam? 24:20 Did they make the Loco 2 lighter? 28:08 Doug’s black book of paddle names & artwork 31:35 Dick’s Sporting Goods wouldn’t carry Loco with gun artwork 33:58 No widebody shape, why Braydon agrees, and will others adopt? 37:28 Is paddle tech slowing down? 40:54 What will separate brands in the…

We share our first impressions and performance data on the new Bread & Butter Loco 2, compare the Selkirk S2 Pro ball to the Lifetime ball, discuss interesting new data from DUPR, and reveal what our testing shows about the Gearbox Pressure X breaking in. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:00 How to play against chaos 06:24 Special delivery - Pilla, RPM Jade, Luzz Cannon XPP, new shoes 12:19 Aaron it Out - Picklr files for bankruptcy 18:21 New DUPR data shows where you rank 23:52 Paddle recon 26:26 Paddle Babble - Loco 2 performance stats & grit test 31:26 Loco 2 first impressions 37:32 Loco 2 vs Power 2 Ultre and Volair CMD 40:12 Selkirk S2 ball test results 46:18 Selkirk S2 ball play impressions 52:58 Gearbox break in test results __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: How long…

Are paddles getting too powerful again? We ran an experiment to find out. Plus, we break down why Anna Leigh Waters’ lob serve works, check out SENS—a brand-new paddle company—and its Atra paddle, and discuss Holbrook’s new Fuze with VantaGrit. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:04 Special delivery - BNB Loco 2, Gearbox Pressure X 04:34 Aaron it Out - Why is Anna Leigh’s lob serve working? 13:00 Ben Johns lost three times on Championship Sunday 20:08 Reddit on how durable grit paddles are holding up 26:27 Paddle Babble - Are paddles getting too powerful experiment 35:44 Sens Atra 43:33 Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: How long should a paddle last?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-long-should-a-pickleball-paddle-last/ How much should you spend…

We sit down with Gearbox founder and engineer Rafa Filippini to talk about the new Pressure X, what makes its construction different, and his approach to paddle design and testing. We also hear about Aaron’s pickleball adventures in New York and run through release dates for all the major upcoming paddles. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:38 Added edge guard tape to paddle tuning lab 04:10 Special delivery - Neonic FLX, SENS, Holbrook Fuze, Engage Pursuit 07:28 Aaron it Out - Pickleball in New York 25:39 Paddle Babble - Upcoming paddle release dates 27:51 Interview with Gearbox CEO & engineer, Rafa Filippini 28:54 Overview and goals with Pressure X paddles 33:33 Inside the Pressure X 42:32 Difference between Gearbox and other other brands 46:30 Do the Pressure X paddles break in and get hot 53:09 Durable grit on…

Volair licensed 11SIX24’s HexGrit for the new CMD, and our first impressions are good. We break down how it plays and compare it to the 11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre, Jelly Bean 2, Six Zero Coral Pro, and Selkirk OMNI. We also share new details on what’s inside JOOLA’s upcoming Power FX foam paddle. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:20 Results from paddle picking game, web updates 08:20 Upcoming videos 09:26 Special delivery - Bling Bag Unbagging 11:33 Special delivery - Ascend, Axiom Widebody, Diadem Shoes & grit update 14:54 Aaron it Out - Experience attending PPA Arizona live 24:52 Paddle Babble - Volair CMD tech 24:03 CMD static & performance stats 28:54 Aaron CMD first impressions 33:01 Braydon CMD first impressions 36:19 CMD vs 11SIX24 Power 2 & Jelly Bean 2 38:27 CMD vs Coral Pro Hybrid 42:16 CMD vs Selkirk Omni…

The paddle volume is picking up as we continue testing new releases coming this fall. We also share grit retention results for the Enhance ArmorGrit, Pakle Fuse DuraSpin, and Diadem Edge Flex, plus our testing results for a new tacky paddle surface from Gherkin. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:15 Current projects, paddles we are playing, watching tennis US Open 08:26 Special delivery - Gherkin Draco Tacktion, Pakle Fuse, Engage X3 09:35 Special delivery - Volair CMD, Licenced Edge Tape, Spiderman Bling Bag opening 13:30 Aaron it Out - Court Order! What are the prettiest court locations 21:31 Paddle Babble - Girt durability results of ArmorGrit, Pakle Fuse, Diadem 24:03 Pakle Duraspin & sound differences & AmorGrit updates 26:11 ArmorGrit updates 27:47 Is Pakle hurting themselves with quick iterations? 32:52…

September is packed with new releases. We share our first impressions of the Enhance EPP Turbo ArmorGrit and Gearbox Pressure X, take a look at Franklin’s new X-44 ball coming later this year, and speculate on what JOOLA’s mystery foam paddle might be. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:20 Earbud enlightenment, secret project progression, fitting quiz 09:29 Special delivery - Enhance Turbo, Diadem Edge Flex 11:09 Aaron it Out - Johnsons take down #1 seed 15:35 I read it on Reddit - Jorja’s erne 18:35 I read it on Reddit - Coral Pro to USAP, pb on ocean liner 22:25 I read it on Reddit - Hilarious pickleball addiction progression & paddle pic in car 24:41 Paddle Babble - JOOLA mystery foam paddle 34:28 Aaron’s beef with RPM Jade 37:01 Gearbox Pressure X 48:01 Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit 58:42 Franklin X-44 first…

We sit down with the owner of Vatic Pro to talk about the new V-Sol Tour series, how the brand has evolved, and what’s coming next. We also rank our top 5 paddle releases of the summer and share our on-court impressions of the V-Sol Tour paddles. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Upcoming PE Labor Day Sale here: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:57 New web pages, Aaron’s league 06:44 Special delivery - Franklin balls, Gearbox, Proton 11:17 Aaron it Out - Vatic Pro owner interview 12:40 The vision for the V-Sol Tour 15:35 How are they able to only charge $100? 19:56 Are some paddles being phased out and what’s coming next? 22:00 How did EverGrit pass certification, it’s so gritty? 23.03 Will Vatic ever do UPA certification? 23:57 About Vatic Pro growth over last three years 26:42 Thoughts on acquisitions & where R&D comes from 34:20 Paddle Recon 39:30 Paddle Babble -…

Vatic Pro is launching a new durable grit budget paddle with the V-Sol Tour, and we compare it to other popular budget options. We also debate whether the Selkirk x Tesla collab was genius or just a gimmick, and dive into Selkirk’s new luxury pickleball bags. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/46l4dpy 👉 Active Tac Shopify: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920 __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:37 Paddle type refinement and Activ Tac feedback 10:52 Special delivery - Foam paddle 13:16 Aaron it Out - MLP finals preview 18:00 From stroke to PPA gold 20:18 Tesla x Selkirk: genius or gimmick 24:23 Volair potentially licensing HexGrit 26:26 Paddle Babble - 2 paddles releasing this week 28:03 Vatic V-Sol Tour. What’s new? 29:00 Grit durability & performance 33:26 V-Sol Tour vs Spartus Spitfire vs Ronbus Quanta…

We break down several new paddles, including the LUZZ Inferno 2, Six Zero Boulder Opal, Quanta Pro, and the surprisingly good Mark UnMarked 2026. Plus, I share new grit durability results from five different brands and what stood out in testing. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Tungsten Tape Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g54OBD 👉 Tungsten Tape Shopify: ​​https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape?variant=46219251613920 __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 04:38 Cheaper tungsten tape is available 06:35 Special delivery - Selkirk bags, Quanta Pro, Engage Axiom 08:19 Special delivery - Inferno 2, Boulder Opal, Wilson, Poppers 09:59 Aaron it Out - MLP quarters update 14:12 Read it on Reddit - live reactions 21:24 Paddle Babble - 5 grit durability test results 28:36 Mark UnMarked 2026 - this one is good 30:33 Aaron first impressions…

11SIX24 revamped its Jelly Bean series with durable HexGrit and a new foam core material and we have our take on how it plays. We also dig into PPA’s new ranking system, and share our grit durability test results for Pickleball Apes. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:02 Cheaper tungsten tape is coming 04:20 Ronbus anniversary sale 06:20 Special delivery - Mark UnMarked, Engage X2 Pro, Nike GP 08:34 Aaron it Out - PPA launches World Rankings 18:12 Reddit paddle recommendations 24:23 Paddle Recon - what paddles got approved 27:54 Paddle Babble - Jelly Bean 2 short tech overview 28:48 Performance stats 30:01 Aaron first impressions 34:47 Braydon first impressions 40:09 Compared to JB1, Power 2, Coral Pro 46:38 Apes Zen grit durability test results 49:24 Meeting with Gearbox…

Foam paddles are still evolving. We break down what makes the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ and 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 different from the foam builds we’ve seen so far. We also preview the MLP playoffs and discuss another negative Proton headline. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pRV3K8 👉 Active Tac Overgrips store: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920 __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:33 Active Tac grips are here 05:31 Special delivery - Jelly Bean 2, Geau Bag, Thrive Ignite 09:30 Stride Orthotics, GX2 Power colorway 12:47 Aaron it Out - MLP playoffs preview 15:07 Proton lawsuit with player 18:38 RPM lawsuit with JOOLA 20:51 Paddle Babble - Apes Zen S+ tech 23:59 Static & performance stats & impact feel 28:38 Aaron first impressions 33:03 Braydon first impressions 42:07 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 tech 47:11 Thrive…

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:53 Weekly update - Claude is Braydon’s new friend 08:01 How AI is affecting reviews 14:04 Special delivery - Active Tac, Haworth Sig, Mission First 16:46 Under Review - Top three skills/shots amateurs should steal from pros 20:00 #1 Pre shot preparation 23:10 #2 Backhand slick dink & drop 25:57 #3 The short hop 31:27 Aaron it Out - Drafting our full pickleball kit (a cruel game) 44:47 Paddle Babble - Playing with Anna Bright 128 SW setup 52:20 Ronbus Tenon update 56:48 Five paddles that will resurge with durable grit __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Paddle Directory and pages: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/ Follow Pickleball Pundits: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballpundits/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT…

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:04 Weekly update - best jeopardy scores 04:05 Braydon is a banger 07:36 Special delivery 12:26 Under Review - Anna Bright’s heavy widebody setup 20:06 Aaron it Out - USAP finally doing spin testing! 28:17 Do brands need to certify with UPA anymore? 32:05 Answering Reddit paddle comparison questions 32:40 Coral Pro Hybrid vs Power 2 Ultre 33:58 $300 budget for bag and paddle birthday gift 36:40 Good on demand all court paddle 38:24 What are the latest hyped control paddles 39:56 Aura Pro vs Power 2 Ultre 41:24 Paddle Babble - Catherine Parenteu playing LUZZ Glider 42:49 Ronbus Tenon performance stats & play impressions 52:02 Tenon grit retention results 54:37 Aaron’s Pakle play impressions 1:02:01 Pakle vs Spartus Spitfire 1:03:11 Head Pro Boom EX 1:05:37 Selkirk CourtStrike…

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Play Pickleball Jeopardy: https://pickle-jeopordy.base44.app __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:04 Weekly update - 4th, website updates 06:46 Why less releases lately, Special Delivery 10:05 Under Review - 14 vs 16mm foam paddle feel 23:27 Aaron it Out - Why nobody is playing pickleball anymore debate 25:21 Boomers are aging out & growth has slowed 30:19 Padel is taking over & paddle business is cracking 35:40 Pickleball franchises are dying 38:58 Paddle Babble - Ronbus Tenon 41:27 Pickleball Jeopardy! 42:08 Paddle History 45:33 Reviewer History 47:27 Pro Player History 51:35 Random Questions __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Comparison Tool (now filter by impact feel): https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ How to pick a paddle article:…

Spartus is releasing the first budget paddle we've tested with a highly durable grit texture. We break down the data and how it plays. We also dive into the best paddles for tennis elbow and do a gameshow Aaron created to test Braydon against his own brain. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 04:05 Special delivery 04:36 Under Review - Best paddles for arm comfort 10:19 Aaron it Out - Scoreboard falls on pro player 15:15 NFL stars seen playing pickleball 17:50 Aaron’s gameshow testing Braydon’s brain 30:13 Paddle Babble - Spartus Spitfire 30:54 Grit retention results 34:39 Performance stats, tech & feel 37:41 Aaron’s take 47:19 Three reasons it’s unique 48:28 VS Inferno, J6CR, Hurache-X, P1 54:05 Neonic Swift FLX 56:38 RPM Friction Pro V2 58:58 Paddletek TKO-X __________________________________________ 👉 Links to…

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:30 Braydon paddle setups library & Matt to an all-court 07:52 Special delivery 09:17 Under Review - Highest spinning paddle & RPM Q2 setups 11:38 RPM Q2 elongated setups 16:56 RPM Q2 widebody setups 19:30 Aaron it Out - Why Tyra was traded 23:50 Are Gen 4 paddles all hype? 30:06 Aaron preaches in favor of gen 4 37:02 Paddle recon: what paddles are coming 40:23 Paddle Babble - Tama seen playing with Coral Pro 41:19 State of paddle market thoughts 43:52 Head will be legacy brand that rises 53:42 Scoop Sidewinder 56:27 Our current personal top 3 paddles __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Braydon’s paddle setup library: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/setup-library Matt Reny paddle journey article:…

We discuss why the 11SIX24 Ultre feels different, share new information on the Six Zero Coral Pro series and LUZZ Frozen Inferno, and dive into the depths of Reddit to react to what players are talking about. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 02:00 Shoutout to pickle star nephew Drew 06:51 Special delivery 08:32 Under Review - Customer service tiers of brands 13:03 Aaron it Out - ALW is top 100 most influential people in sports 17:50 I read it on Reddit - pickleball injuries 21:41 I read it on Reddit - live paddle fitting 26:47 Paddle Babble - 11SIX24 Ultre 33:19 Ultre sound difference 37:02 Ultre vs J6CR 40:28 Coral Pro extended thoughts 48:44 LUZZ Frozen Inferno 53:28 Squariz XRZ2 court shoes 56:30 Our go to shoes right now & last thing __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff…

The 2026 mid-year paddle recap is here. We discuss the standout releases, honorable mentions, and disappointments of the year so far, share Nerdy Tourney stories and results, and interview the CEOs of Selkirk and Bread & Butter. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 03:10 Braydon’s DUPR reset results 07:17 Special delivery 11:08 Under Review - CEOs of Selkirk & BNB interview 15:18 Why Selkirk chose BNB 19:22 Advice for new brands 23:17 Has paddle technology plateaued? 27:51 Will we see InfiniGrit on a Loco? 32:00 Aaron it Out - Nerdy Tourney results 40:23 Dunk tank and elite chirping from Selkirk Doug 43:37 Whiskey Dink, John Kew drumming, porta potty joke 13:58 Stories from the weekend 49:12 Paddle Babble - Mid year paddle check in 50:30 Best paddle releases so far 54:20 Honorable mentions for best paddles…

Everything you need to know about the new Selkirk Omni, how it compares to the top all-court paddles on the market, community favorite paddles under $200, and fitting Aaron’s dad to the right paddle. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Shop Selkirk Omni (code INF-BRADYONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45607806173286 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 01:16 Nerdy Tourney paddles & tungsten is back 04:02 Special delivery 05:48 Under Review - Comparing trending paddles 10:27 Aaron it Out - RPM & Six Zero drama 13:58 Reactions to community best paddles under $200 20:12 Paddle fitting Aaron’s dad 24:34 Paddle Babble - Omni tech 26:23 MOI numbers and thoughts 29:36 Specs with and without MOI 32:53 Play impressions 42:38 Omni vs Boomstik 44:52 Omni vs Coral 48:18 Omni vs Pro V 50:38 Omni vs J2NF 53:45 Recommended Omni setups 59:06 11SIX24 Ultre…

Six Zero released a new UPA version of the Coral with a grittier surface, so we tested its spin potential, overall grit levels, and grit durability. We also discuss the all-court vs. power paddle debate with the new Selkirk Omni line on the way, plus break down the teams in the 2026 Nerdy Tourney and who’s officially on Flush Watch. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Shop PE Memorial Day sale (up to 35% off at checkout): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 06:03 Special delivery 09:56 Under Review - Picking all-court vs power (beginner to intermediate) 18:40 All-court vs power (advanced) 25:43 Aaron it Out - Pickleball rage quite story 28:08 Who’s on flush watch for Nerdy Tourney 36:22 Paddle recon 38:31 Paddle Babble - 6.0 Coral Pro spin & grit test 48:01 Why P1 Standard is good 53:12 LUZZ Glider durable grit tested 59:15 Durable grit cleaning solution 1:01:07 PE’s…

We break down Mizuno’s newest paddle release and why a cool new feature couldn’t save the overall paddle. We also discuss real-world foam paddle durability feedback from players, plus thoughts on the Selkirk & Bread & Butter acquisition, MLP kickoff, and Dunlop’s new paddles. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All Pickleball Effect Discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:38 New! Special Delivery segment 07:22 Under Review - Community input on foam core durability 14:27 Aaron it Out - MLP season kickoff 15:46 Owl Ai line calling, new team, & new structure 19:12 Five questions for Selkirk buying BnB 27:35 Will we see more acquisitions? 31:39 Paddle Babble - Mizuno Acrostrike 32:45 Weight adjustment feature, is it worth it? 40:48 The paddle’s fatal flaw is spin 49:41 Dunlop paddles & bag __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Growing…

Ryan Dawidjan joins the podcast to break down the subtle changes in Ben Johns’ dink technique and why its better. We also share extended J2CR impressions, NanoGraph grit testing results, first impressions of the new JOOLA shoes and the Mizuno Exceed Tour 7 speed shoe. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 14:00 Under Review - Ryan Dawidjan introduction 20:42 How do you help a pro improve 23:12 Breaking down Ben Johns new twoey dink 27:49 James Ignatowich had the twoey dink wrong 31:43 The new meta of kitchen play 42:05 Coach’s paddle rec for beginners 47:09 Aaron it Out - Partners PPA show 51:44 Paddle recon: paddles coming soon 56:17 Paddle Babble - Extended J2CR thoughts 58:23 Reviewers on J2CR vs Power 2 1:02:30 J2CR setup recommendation 1:06:19 Aireo NanoGraph grit test 1:08:03 Spartus P1 Standard is Braydon’s plural wife 1:11:55 JOOLA Rally shoe impressions…

Exciting week with updates to the paddle tuning lab, new forces on the PPA Tour, and Honolulu’s durable grit texture testing coming in strong. Plus, a look ahead at other standout paddles like the Aireo Cyclone and Spartus P1 Standard. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 03:48 Under Review - New Paddle Tuning Lab feature 07:55 Don’t Cap Coins add swing weight? 10:50 Aaron it Out - 225M PPA investment 17:15 Holy Tama Shimabukuro 27:47 Read it on Reddit 33:12 Paddle Babble - J2CR performance stats 37:08 J2CR Blue Grit spin & durability 42:42 J2CR first impressions 50:42 J2CR Blue Grit VS 11SIX24 Power 2 HexGrit 58:30 Aireo Cyclone is a blind buy safe 1:01:29 Spartus P1 Standard on “main watch” __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ PE Cap Coins:…

This week, we chat with Nikki Maldonado about bringing more joy back to pickleball, break down major DUPR updates, cover new PPA Tour rules (including the no ball blowing rule), and share first impressions of the Q2 paddles from RPM. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 02:58 My Power 2 got pulled from tournament 06:35 New main for Braydon 11:53 Under Review - Keeping pickleball joy with Nikki 24:01 Is pickleball getting toxic? 29:17 Women creators you should follow 31:20 Nikki’s paddle picks + reviewers callout 40:30 Aaron it Out - Big DUPR updates 46:09 6 new PPA rules you need to know 58:01 Proton is back 58:52 Paddle Babble - RPM Q2 1:09:18 Aura Pro hybrid & widebody 1:12:35 Paddles in the pipeline __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Pickleball Nikki IG:…

Here's our updated picks for the best high, mid, and low tier power paddles. We also share how added weight affects power and pop, and why it’s not as simple as “more weight = more power.” Plus, an update on the JOOLA lawsuit and Pickleball Slam 4 results. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 05:25 Under Review - Does adding weight = power? 16:19 Aaron it Out - JOOLA lawsuit update 22:51 Pickleball Slam 4 on ESPN 33:59 Paddle Babble - Update on best power paddles 34:46 High power 40:17 Mid power 43:53 Low power 48:02 Underrated power 51:38 You have to pick two paddles 54:39 Announcer voice for winners 😂 __________________________________________ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned: 11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2v Aireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cyc B&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HL16 Friday Aura Pro (code…

The Thrive Ignite feels like what JOOLA might have made if they went the foam route. We break it down, introduce some new paddle terms, take a quick look at the Nox X-Foam, and share thoughts on JOOLA’s patent lawsuit. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:25 Weekly update 05:28 Under Review - New paddle descriptive terms 13:04 Aaron it Out - JOOLA patent lawsuit details and thoughts 28:18 Paddle Babble - Thrive Ignite impressions, feel map, and grit test 41:08 Nox X-Foam impressions 50:30 Callaway Inertia weighting vs Selkirk weighting 57:01 Franklin ALW Signature paddle 1:01:17 Revisiting Enhance Duo __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Tuning Strips on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dS33qu Enhance Duo review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/enhance-duo-review/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Thrive Ignite (code…

We tested Chorus’ new durable grit and break down how it compares to others. Plus, Eric Oncins on his game and what’s next, and a look at JOOLA entering the shoe space. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:21 NEW Tuning Strips & USAP Golden Ticket event 08:05 Coral lightweight version 11:16 Under Review - Interview with Eric Oncins 13:41 Talking Mixed results and mental game 20:49 Breaking into the semis in Men’s 23:58 Moving from JOOLA to Engage 26:04 Switching to X2 paddle 31:34 Aaron it Out - Proton issues with PPA 42:27 Paddle Babble - New durable grit - Chorus Harmony 54:18 Smooth doesn’t always mean no texture 58:12 Engage X2 update 1:01:12 JOOLA announces court shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Tuning Strips on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dS33qu Follow Eric Oncins on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eric_oncins/ 👉 Links to…

We put the biggest pickleball brands head-to-head in a March Madness-style bracket to see who comes out on top.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview04:33 Under Review - Interview with WesDawg22:01 Aaron it Out - Main Paddle Guessing27:57 Paddle Babble - Brand Bracket Challenge30:14 Sweet 16 - 11SIX24/Gearbox, Enhance/Vatic Pro, Selkirk/Paddletek39:20 Sweet 16 - CRBN/Friday, LUZZ/Six Zero, B&B/Franklin53:29 Sweet 16 - HPC/JOOLA, Spartus/Pickleball Apes1:03:56 Elite 8 - 11SIX24/Enhance, Selkirk/Friday1:06:38 Elite 8 - Six Zero/B&B, HPC/Spartus1:14:28 The Final Four1:21:24 The Championship__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Suay hats (code PBEFFECT): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Follow WesDawg on IG:…

In this episode, we share results from our MPP vs EPP power experiment, bring back the I Read It On Reddit segment, discuss the Engage X2, and give our impressions of the CRBN Barrage. Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:50 Under Review - MPP vs EPP foam experiment 7:30 Aaron it Out - Paddle Recon 12:51 I Read it on Reddit 18:03 New pickleball participation report 21:23 Paddle Babble - Engage X2 preview 28:34 CRBN Barrage 47:00 LUZZ Blade 2 52:13 14mm paddle take __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned: 11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon CRBN (code PBEFFECT):…

In this episode, we share results from our experiment comparing the power of the JOOLA Pro 4 vs Pro 5, react to Zane Navratil’s amateur paddle buying guide, and give first impressions of several new paddles and shoes. Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:36 Under Review - Pro 4 vs 5 power experiment 12:19 Aaron it Out - Analyzing Zane Navratil’s paddle advice 20:34 PPA cheating crackdown 22:37 Quang Dong signs with APP 26:37 Paddle Babble - Friday Aura Pro 37:51 Friday Aura 43:35 Vulcan Chapter 1 49:46 Gearbox GBX Power 55:27 Babolat Jet Mach 4 shoes 1:01:27 Selkirk lifestyle shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned: JOOLA Pro V:…

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Fahey to talk JOOLA Pro V, her current paddle setup, and what drives her to win. We also dive into the DUPR reset debate and what it could mean for players, then wrap it up with Paddle Babble as we rank and debate our current favorite paddles. Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro/Shooting the breeze 07:04 Preview 08:12 Recommended paddle setups in my store 10:43 Under Review - Kate Fahey on JOOLA Pro V 16:16 Is all-court the new meta for pros? 20:55 Kate’s paddle set up 23:52 What drives Kate to win - she’s built different 29:16 Doing commercial with Andre Agassi 31:46 Aaron it Out - MLP draft update 37:02 Are you doing the DUPR reset? 43:20 Paddle Babble - Our current favorite paddles, spots 1 & 5 48:23 Spots 2 through 4 1:02:59 Spots 5…

We recap our trip to the JOOLA Pro V launch event, what we learned about the paddle, and share our first impressions. We also share stories from filming with Kyle Kozuta, visiting Slyce Pickleball’s shop, and preview the upcoming CRBN Barrage. Shop JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/j6OgK1 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:22 JOOLA event recap & stories 11:51 Handing out with Kyle Kozuta & Slyce 18:41 Visiting Slyce’s headquarters 23:30 Tournament day 28:35 Aaron it Out - John Kew & Upset city in PPA Mesa 33:24 Paddle Babble - JOOLA Pro V price 34:19 Kosmos & Perseus specs + Fed choking up 39:04 New Pro V tech + first impressions 48:32 Why no foam or durable grit? 54:28 CRBN Barrage preview __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Kyle Kozuta’s school:…

We break down concentrated vs spread-out weight and how it changes numbers and performance, talk Loco and Inferno lookalikes with the Enhance Turbos, and dive into JOOLA’s new hybrid shape plus Anna Leigh experimenting with paddle shapes.👉 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Busy week ahead & paddles for PPA tourney 05:15 TK1 Debut and Power 2 release 12:23 If your partner was a paddle 16:45 Under Review - Concentrated vs spread out weight 32:08 Aaron it Out - JOOLA making a hybrid 38:29 Anna Leigh with an elongated shape? 45:34 Paddle Babble - Main Paddle Monitor changes 49:40 Chorus Coda 55:28 Enhance Turbo EPP & MPP 59:51 Turbo EPP Vs Vsol, Quanta, and Loco 1:05:55 Turbo MPP vs Inferno 1:12:36 Apes Joy first impressions 1:27:37 Upcoming paddle releases __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: PE Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ PE Slyce Tuning…

Braydon and Aaron talk with pro player Tyra Black about the mixed doubles strategy behind her gold medal run in Lakeville, breaking down the thinking, roles, and common misconceptions. The episode also dives into new foam-core paddles offering power at more accessible prices from Pickleball Apes and Enhance. Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:47 Preview 05:49 New website and paddle quiz 07:42 Aaron’s paddle dilemma 10:56 Under Review - Interview with Tyra Black 14:38 Mixed strategy & Tyra as backup 20:25 Smart aggression vs going too far 20:49 Favorite food and travel places 29:58 Is drilling needed to be good? 33:50 Aaron it Out - Tyra Black recap 39:58 New MLP rules & trades 43:56 Paddle Babble - New $99 power Apes Joy & Enhance Turbo 50:58 Feel map 57:48 Selkirk CourStrikes 2.0 1:10:14 Daps Desi court shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: PE Paddle Fitting Quiz:…

Is the 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor better than the J6CR? In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor, stack it up against the J6CR and the rest of the field using firepower rankings and a feel map, then sit down with Chris Haworth to talk singles strategy and why he made the switch to LUZZ. Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:59 Preview 06:21 Gherkin Draco Giveaway 10:45 Under Review - Interview with Chris Haworth 12:45 Haworth recaps Masters win & 2026 singles meta 18:32 Why singles players struggle in doubles 20:49 Why Chris chose LUZZ & Pro Blade 2 22:54 Picking 14mm over 16mm paddle & LT ball 26:12 Singles tips and drills 28:21 Aaron it Out - Haworth recap & skinny singles 37:01 Implications of Selkirk Raising 30M 43:08 Paddle Babble - 11SIX24 Power 2 Tech & Stats 47:15 Does the Power 2 check all the boxes? 52:29 Firepower ranking, feel map, and first impressions 58:45 Power 2 vs…

In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the Honolulu J6CR and compare it to its competition with firepower rankings and a feel map to see if anything beats it. We also dive into some recommended paddle setups based on shape and introduce a new segment called Read it on Reddit where we react to popular reddit posts. 👉 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Preview and Aaron recouping from shoe habits blast 06:54 Updates to database, comparison tool, and shoe review 13:13 Under Review - Paddle set up recs 13:30 Widebody set ups 20:41 Hybrid set ups 25:36 Elongated set ups 30:45 Aaron it Out - I read it on Reddit 31:21 ALW’s small head shape & the best frankenstein player 40:23 Can’t see Lifetime ball & USAP launches onsite…

Augie Ge joins the pod fresh off his first PPA gold to break down the win and what it means for his career. We also dive into foam paddle trends on tour and what pros really think about them, Anna Leigh Waters moving to Franklin, first impressions of the new Gherkin Draco, our thoughts on Blumaka insoles, and a few budget pickleball bags that genuinely impressed us. Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Vote for PE for the Dink Awards: https://dinkawards.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Preview and Dink Awards nominee 10:23 Under Review - Interview with Augi Ge 11:33 Life in Arizona and house of pickleball 16:07 Talking through Augie’s PPA gold win 23:19 Augie’s 2026 season plan 26:37 What do pro players think of foam paddles 38:31 Aaron it Out - Interview reactions 47:16 ALW to Franklin confirmed 53:47 Other pro sponsor moves 57:34 PPA Masters preview 1:00:49 Paddle Babble - Gherkin Draco…

The pod is back for 2026. Braydon and Aaron break down their grit durability test results, cover sponsor shakeups across the pro scene including Anna Leigh Waters and Andre Daescu, and wrap with first impressions on recent paddle testing, including the Volair Shift, Spartus P1, and the GRUVN LAZR and MUVN Full Foam paddles.Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Cohost change & episode preview 08:00 Weekly Update - Upcoming videos 13:50 Under Review - Grit durability testing 18:31 Ranking of the grits 26:17 Phase 2 of grit test 31:12 Aaron it Out - 11SIX24 signing and paddle info 35:09 Is USAP certification needed anymore? 43:15 ALW leaving Paddletek 51:50 More player sponsor changes 57:44 Paddle Babble - Volair Shift 1:15:57 Spartus P1 1:21:29 GRUVN foams 1:28:50 Aaron Coral impressions __________________________________________ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: 11SIX24…

It’s the last episode of the year, and we’re handing out the 2025 paddle awards. Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron run through the paddles and gear that earned their spot, the surprises, the letdowns, and what shaped the year in pickleball gear. All the paddles and gear we talked about are linked below with any discounts available. Using those links doesn’t cost you extra and goes a long way in supporting the reviews we do. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:12 Best power paddle 10:24 Best all court paddle 17:46 Best control paddle 22:59 Paddle of the year 34:04 Most underrated paddle 38:39 Best bang for you buck 39:39 What paddle did you want to love but didn’t 43:41 Biggest paddle miss 49:51 Favorite accessory 53:26 Most improved brand 56:48 Breakout brand of the year 1:00:06 Brand on the decline 1:03:46 People’s choice awards 1:08:29 2026 paddle trend predictions 1:20:12 See you again next year __________________________________________ Links to gear mentioned: 👉 The Big Four…

Braydon and Kyle break down the latest shifts in the community’s most-mained paddles, react to that wild net-cord moment from the recent PPA event, and dive into how overgrips and Hesacore grips affect paddle stats. They also share early thoughts on the Six Zero Coral and the Proton Peacock. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing Main Paddle Monitor App: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:57 Weekly Update - Choke up, PE shop deal, Kyle to Japan 12:36 Main Paddle Monitor moves 15:01 3.0 to 5.0 - Learn these stock shots 20:34 Kyle’s Corner - Pros using widebody shape 24:55 Crazy net call, Boise is building courts 31:19 Paddle Babble - Paddle stats impact…

Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing People’s Choice Paddle Awards: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:06 Best Black Friday deals coming up 13:26 3.0 to 5.0 - Forehand roll tips 18:11 Kyle’s Corner - Slyce Slyders 21:55 Chris Cali can’t do PPA tournament recaps 25:06 Paddle Babble - Charm & Duo launched 30:45 Six Zero Coral Specs 37:22 Why are pros choking up on their paddles? __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: Deals/Paddles Babolat (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/XjiqJn Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/tu7kFl Enhance Duo (code…

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron share their personal favorite pickleball paddles that they play their best ball with. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing People’s Choice Paddle Awards: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:06 People’s choice paddle awards voting is open 07:05 Picks format slot number 5 17:33 Slot number 4 26:21 Slot number 3 36:07 Slot number 2 42:21 Slot number 1 54:04 How many paddles Braydon got in 2025 __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: 11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon Six Zero (code PBEFFECT):…

Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:22 Weekly Update - 11SIX24 sale & BFCM sale sheet 07:15 Kyle to Japan and ironman 10:48 3.0 to 5.0 - Short hopping aggressive serves 17:19 Kyle’s Corner - Expensive glasses company sponsoring players 21:55 MLP Cup results 23:54 Paddle Babble - are 14mm paddles still needed? 30:49 Kyle’s take on Opal & Runout 36:39 Enhance Duo 43:24 Pickleball Apes Charm 55:59 New JOOLA budget paddles __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: 11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack BFCM Deals:…

Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:01 Weekly Update - Big giveaway winner 03:20 New moneyball format/Collegiate regional 09:02 3.0 to 5.0 - Being aggressive on 4ths and 6ths 15:55 Kyle’s Corner - PPA news & upsets + upcoming MLP event 22:24 Paddle Babble - F&B Runout 3:203 Engage Alpha Pro 42:22 Dink Master 3.0 __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: ADV Flex Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack Ryan Dawidjan IG Account: https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/ F&B Runout (code PBEFFECT): https://fandbsports.com/collections/carbon-fiber-pickleball-paddles Engage Alpha Pro 16 (code PBEFFECT):…

Join us live next week on YouTube for our 100th episode on 10/21 at 10am MT. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:43 Weekly Update - Kyle runs marathon 07:01 League night revelation 11:56 The last interactive tool 15:24 3.0 to 5.0 - Counter technique 19:49 Kyle’s Corner - We got duped 22:14 PPA player gets suspended & tourney results 27:12 Paddle Babble - Opal updated thoughts 35:10 Tips for your next paddle 43:49 New ADV bag is good __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: Analytics Dashboard: https://db.pickleballeffect.com/ Pickleball Effect Database Table: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ Six Zero (code PBEFFECT):…

This week, Braydon and Kyle talk about when to lean in at the kitchen to attack, break down the numbers on the new Adidas paddles, share first impressions of the Gherkin Wraith, and give an in-depth review of Selkirk’s new CourtStrike shoes. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:38 Weekly Update - Tuning lab and member guest tournament 08:39 Upcoming reviews, Kyle’s new IG page, and marathon 14:48 3.0 to 5.0 - When they lean back, you lean in 18:36 Kyle’s Corner - JOOLA ball 20:42 Pickleball in Asia & local news 27:33 Paddle Babble - New Adidas paddles 38:37 Gherkin Wraith 44:11 Selkirk Courtstrike shoe review 1:06:29 Centerline shorts and shirts __________________________________________ Stuff…

This week, Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron dive into updates on the new Paddle Tuning Lab, share the paddles they’ve been testing, give their take on pros playing with wood paddles at the PPA Vintage Open, react to the Vatic Pro V-Sol releases, and review Franklin’s upcoming pickleball shoes set to launch in October. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:03 Weekly Update - Paddle Tuning Lab & website 09:34 Paddles Kyle and Aaron have been testing 19:53 Aaron it Out - Guess the paddle 28:39 Kyle’s Corner - CJ Klinger to Adidas 30:48 Watching the pros play with wood paddles 44:07 Paddle Babble - Vatic Pro release and feel poll 53:45 Underrated paddle 57:47 Franklin shoe review…

This week, Braydon and Kyle discuss Speak Pickleball’s article on Kyle, give first impressions of several new paddles, and share data on how a wood paddle performs ahead of the PPA wood paddle event where the pros will be required to use one. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:23 Weekly Update - Loco early shipment winners! 05:33 League lesson & Kyle’s life article 12:17 3.0 - 5.0 - Aggressive when stable 16:29 Kyle’s Corner - Malaysia & wood paddle open 21:53 Paddle Babble - Wood paddle stats 26:40 6.0 Black Opal 34:14 Vatic Pro V-Sol Paddles 41:00 Diadem foam paddles 50:15 Balls __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: Speak Pickleball Article on Kyle:…

This week, Braydon and Kyle dive into the emerging foam core trend that’s poised to spread across multiple brands, Kyle’s firsthand story of betting on pro pickleball, and the lessons other companies can take from Honolulu’s paddle shapes. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:36 Weekly Update - Stressed, Kyle’s new job 11:23 3.0 - 5.0 - 30-60-90 tip 15:03 Kyle’s Corner - You can bet on pickleball 19:51 PPA recap and paddle shuffle 28:51 Pro wooden paddle tournament 32:07 Paddle Babble - The foam core everyone will copy 38:30 Upcoming paddles 42:48 Honolulu elongated shape others can learn from __________________________________________ Stuff mentioned: 1G Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4mSD1Ff…