AI vs DUPR? New PB Vision Rating Explained + F+B Paddles & Hunter S. Thompson Wisdom | KewCast #81

In KewCast Episode 81, John and Eddie break down the biggest new stories in pickleball tech and gear. If you love deep-dive paddle analysis, pickleball gear science, and philosophical detours, you’ll love this episode. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:10 🧠 PB Vision launches an AI-powered DUPR alternative — measuring how you play, not just whether you win 8:24 🥇 Atlanta Open singles recap — Lea Jansen, Parris Todd, Federico Staksrud, and the brutal grind of 5-game matches 🏓 Paddles of the Week: 10:31 Forge + Bond Runout – Fusion Fiber Technology, thermoplastic forged carbon, 100 % recyclable 19:36 Engage Alpha Pro – foam-injected, EVA-wrapped design with KewCOR 0.38 26:36 Engage Encore Pro V3.0 – cold-pressed carbon at an affordable $70 28:59 🔍 X-Ray catch-ups: Engage ProFoam, Adidas AdiPower, E6 Zephyr, Friday Fever 102, Honolulu J6NF 37:44 Luzz Inferno break-in 43:12 💡 Tip of the Week: Hunter S. Thompson’s advice — don’t chase goals, build a way of life 49:38 🤯 Fun Fact: the Fruit of the Loom Mandela Effect — did it ever have a cornucopia? 55:01❓ Kew & A: “Which foam paddles have the most consistent KewCOR across the face?” 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow @johnkew.pickleball on Instagram 🐦 Follow @JohnKewPickle on Twitter #pickleball #pickleballpaddles #dupr #pickleballnews #kewcast #paddletech #pbvision #pickleballai #engagepickleball #forgeandbond #foamcore #huntersthompson #mandelaeffect