Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

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 update14:00 Under Review - Ryan Dawidjan introduction20:42 How do you help a pro improve23:12 Breaking down Ben Johns new twoey dink27:49 James Ignatowich had the twoey dink wrong31:43 The new meta of kitchen play42:05 Coach’s paddle rec for beginners 47:09 Aaron it Out - Partners PPA show51:44 Paddle recon: paddles coming soon56:17 Paddle Babble - Extended J2CR thoughts58:23 Reviewers on J2CR vs Power 21:02:30 J2CR setup recommendation1:06:19 Aireo NanoGraph grit test1:08:03 Spartus P1 Standard is Braydon’s plural wife1:11:55 JOOLA Rally shoe impressions1:18:31 Mizuno’s speed shoe impressions__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:New writers’ stuff: https://pickleballeffect.com/the-pickleball-effect-blog/ 3g strips Tuning Tape: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips?variant=51309854425312 Ryan Dawidjan IG: https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:J2CR Blue Grit (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?variant=51541798945088 11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2vAireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://www.aireo-sports.com/products/aireo-cyclone-2-0-16mm-pickleball-paddle-nanograph-grit-surface-with-pulsefoam%E2%84%A2-power-core-for-pro-level-performance?sca_ref=11194194.I0xvPiqmTP5Oc&sca_source=yt Spartus P1 Standard (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt JOOLA Rally shoes (code not applicable): https://pickleballcentral.com/pickleball-shoes/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&tab=products#/productsFilter:brand:JOOLA Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 7 (code not applicable): https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Mizuno_Mens_Outdoor_Pickleball_Shoes/catpage-MIZPBMSHT.html#MIZPBMSXT?from=effect Babolat Pickleball Shoe (code PBEFFECT): http://babolat.com/us/jet-mach-pickleball-men/7002-3A0S25B932.html 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 update03:48 Under Review - New Paddle Tuning Lab feature07:55 Don’t Cap Coins add swing weight?10:50 Aaron it Out - 225M PPA investment 17:15 Holy Tama Shimabukuro27:47 Read it on Reddit33:12 Paddle Babble - J2CR performance stats37:08 J2CR Blue Grit spin & durability42:42 J2CR first impressions  50:42 J2CR Blue Grit VS 11SIX24 Power 2 HexGrit58:30 Aireo Cyclone is a blind buy safe1:01:29 Spartus P1 Standard on “main watch”__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ PE Cap Coins: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/collections/cap-coins J6CR raw carbon review: https://youtu.be/kN1jX1aoLgo 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:J2CR Blue Grit (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?variant=51541798945088 J6CR Blue Grit (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order 11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2vAireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://www.aireo-sports.com/products/aireo-cyclone-2-0-16mm-pickleball-paddle-nanograph-grit-surface-with-pulsefoam%E2%84%A2-power-core-for-pro-level-performance?sca_ref=11194194.I0xvPiqmTP5Oc&sca_source=yt Spartus P1 Standard (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 update02:58 My Power 2 got pulled from tournament06:35 New main for Braydon11:53 Under Review - Keeping pickleball joy with Nikki24:01 Is pickleball getting toxic?29:17 Women creators you should follow31:20 Nikki’s paddle picks + reviewers callout40:30 Aaron it Out - Big DUPR updates46:09 6 new PPA rules you need to know 58:01 Proton is back58:52 Paddle Babble - RPM Q21:09:18 Aura Pro hybrid & widebody1:12:35 Paddles in the pipeline__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Pickleball Nikki IG: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballnikki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Obsessed with Pickleball IG: https://www.instagram.com/obsessed.with.pickleball?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Lydia Pickleball IG: https://www.instagram.com/lydia.pickleball?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Detailed pro rule changes: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/pro-pickleball-rulebook-line-calls-paddle-throws-ball-blowing/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2vAireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cycCRBN Barrage (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/collections/barrage/products/tfb4 Enhance MPP Widebody (code PBEFFECT): Friday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/pauraeGherkin Draco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/dracoHonolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/J6CRSelkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDON-U): https://a8qh.short.gy/BSEThrive Ignite (code PBEFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy-1?sca_ref=7386308.4YIsUhaWnh2kvZ&sca_source=yt👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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 update05:25 Under Review - Does adding weight = power?16:19 Aaron it Out - JOOLA lawsuit update22:51 Pickleball Slam 4 on ESPN33:59 Paddle Babble - Update on best power paddles34:46 High power40:17 Mid power43:53 Low power48:02 Underrated power51:38 You have to pick two paddles54:39 Announcer voice for winners 😂__________________________________________👉 Links to paddles mentioned:11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2vAireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cycB&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HL16Friday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/pauraeGherkin Draco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/dracoHonolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/J6CRLUZZ Cannon (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cannonMark 02R3 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/m02r3Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDON-U): https://a8qh.short.gy/BSESpartus P1 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p1hThrive Ignite (code PBEFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy-1?sca_ref=7386308.4YIsUhaWnh2kvZ&sca_source=yt👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Preview01:25 Weekly update05:28 Under Review - New paddle descriptive terms13:04 Aaron it Out - JOOLA patent lawsuit details and thoughts28:18 Paddle Babble - Thrive Ignite impressions, feel map, and grit test41:08 Nox X-Foam impressions50:30 Callaway Inertia weighting vs Selkirk weighting57:01 Franklin ALW Signature paddle1:01:17 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 PBEFFECT):https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy-1?sca_ref=7386308.4YIsUhaWnh2kvZ&sca_source=yt Nox X-Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://noxsportusa.com/collections/pickleball-paddles/products/pala-pickleball-x-foam-jma-16mm?sca_ref=10857980.IYEj3Vpj8oy Callaway Inertia (link applies discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/callaway-inertia-pickelball-paddle/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo Franklin ALW Signature Series (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/k4z4W3 Enhance Duo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/duo?snowball=PBEFFECT 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Preview01:21 NEW Tuning Strips & USAP Golden Ticket event08:05 Coral lightweight version11:16 Under Review - Interview with Eric Oncins13:41 Talking Mixed results and mental game20:49 Breaking into the semis in Men’s23:58 Moving from JOOLA to Engage26:04 Switching to X2 paddle31:34 Aaron it Out - Proton issues with PPA42:27 Paddle Babble - New durable grit - Chorus Harmony54:18 Smooth doesn’t always mean no texture58:12 Engage X2 update1:01:12 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 paddles mentioned:Coral Lightweight (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm-lightweight?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=yt Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40 Engage X2 (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/engage-x2-pickleball-paddle?aff=101 Vatic Pro V Sol Pro Bloom (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?variant=62511728132255&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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: https://www.instagram.com/wesdawg_pb?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Make and submit your own bracket: https://pick-bracket-pro.base44.app/ 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Preview02:50 Under Review - MPP vs EPP foam experiment7:30 Aaron it Out - Paddle Recon12:51 I Read it on Reddit18:03 New pickleball participation report21:23 Paddle Babble - Engage X2 preview28:34 CRBN Barrage47:00 LUZZ Blade 252:13 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): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/10EFFECT Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40 Engage (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/?aff=101 Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna LUZZ (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Preview02:36 Under Review - Pro 4 vs 5 power experiment12:19 Aaron it Out - Analyzing Zane Navratil’s paddle advice20:34 PPA cheating crackdown22:37 Quang Dong signs with APP26:37 Paddle Babble - Friday Aura Pro37:51 Friday Aura43:35 Vulcan Chapter 149:46 Gearbox GBX Power55:27 Babolat Jet Mach 4 shoes1:01:27 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: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/provFriday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): http://fridaypickle.com/pbeffect/aura Babolat Jet Mach 4: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Babolat_Jet_Mach_4_Cream_Dark_Blue_Mens_Shoes/descpage-BMJ4CDB.html?from=effect Selkirk Legacy Pro Shoe (code INF-BRADYONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-legacy-pro-mens-pickleball-shoe?variant=44820565688422/discount/inf-braydonuSelkirk Classic Shoe (code PBEFFECT): https://www.selkirk.com/products/limited-edition-selkirk-legacy-classic-mens-pickleball-shoe?variant=44820565753958/discount/inf-braydonu👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 breeze07:04 Preview08:12 Recommended paddle setups in my store10:43 Under Review - Kate Fahey on JOOLA Pro V16:16 Is all-court the new meta for pros?20:55 Kate’s paddle set up23:52 What drives Kate to win - she’s built different29:16 Doing commercial with Andre Agassi31:46 Aaron it Out - MLP draft update37:02 Are you doing the DUPR reset?43:20 Paddle Babble - Our current favorite paddles, spots 1 & 548:23 Spots 2 through 41:02:59 Spots 5 & 1__________________________________________👉 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 Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon6.0 Coral Hybrid (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm?variant=50729129672989&sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=prChorus Coda (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/coda-all-foam-power-hybrid?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=podEnhance MPP Turbo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/mpp-turboFranklin C45 Dynasty 16mm (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/qWnQMNGruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=podHonolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbJOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/prov👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:22 JOOLA event recap & stories11:51 Handing out with Kyle Kozuta & Slyce18:41 Visiting Slyce’s headquarters23:30 Tournament day28:35 Aaron it Out - John Kew & Upset city in PPA Mesa33:24 Paddle Babble - JOOLA Pro V price34:19 Kosmos & Perseus specs + Fed choking up39:04 New Pro V tech + first impressions48:32 Why no foam or durable grit?54:28 CRBN Barrage preview__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Kyle Kozuta’s school: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6 Shop Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7 PE Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights Shop JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/j6OgK1 Shop CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro01:36 Busy week ahead & paddles for PPA tourney05:15 TK1 Debut and Power 2 release12:23 If your partner was a paddle 16:45 Under Review - Concentrated vs spread out weight32:08 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 Coda55:28 Enhance Turbo EPP & MPP59:51 Turbo EPP Vs Vsol, Quanta, and Loco1:05:55 Turbo MPP vs Inferno1:12:36 Apes Joy first impressions1:27:37 Upcoming paddle releases__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:PE Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ PE Slyce Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights Chorus Coda (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/coda-all-foam-power-hybrid?srsltid=AfmBOooiCBl3j6hF-g66t0qX7gpDO63tSUxRSpBcgNI7BYaoe9ktlWcp&sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=coupon Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT LUZZ Inferno (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-pro-4-inferno-mpp-pickleball-paddle-large-sweet-spot-durable-core?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro03:47 Preview 05:49 New website and paddle quiz07:42 Aaron’s paddle dilemma 10:56 Under Review - Interview with Tyra Black14:38 Mixed strategy & Tyra as backup20:25 Smart aggression vs going too far 20:49 Favorite food and travel places29:58 Is drilling needed to be good? 33:50 Aaron it Out - Tyra Black recap 39:58 New MLP rules & trades43:56 Paddle Babble - New $99 power Apes Joy & Enhance Turbo50:58 Feel map57:48 Selkirk CourStrikes 2.01:10:14 Daps Desi court shoes__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Fitting Quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Selkirk CourtStrikes (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/pickleball-shoes?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=written Daps Shoes (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/dapsyt Blumaka Insoles (code PBEFFECT): https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_source=coupon Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=coupon Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:59 Preview 06:21 Gherkin Draco Giveaway10:45 Under Review - Interview with Chris Haworth12:45 Haworth recaps Masters win & 2026 singles meta18:32 Why singles players struggle in doubles20:49 Why Chris chose LUZZ & Pro Blade 2 22:54 Picking 14mm over 16mm paddle & LT ball26:12 Singles tips and drills28:21 Aaron it Out - Haworth recap & skinny singles37:01 Implications of Selkirk Raising 30M43:08 Paddle Babble - 11SIX24 Power 2 Tech & Stats47:15 Does the Power 2 check all the boxes?52:29 Firepower ranking, feel map, and first impressions58:45 Power 2 vs J6CR1:07:16 Flik F3 series1:15:29 Mark Two R3__________________________________________👉 Links to gear mentioned:LUZZ Paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw Lifetime Ball (click link to apply discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt Flik F3 (code PBEFFECT): https://flikpickleball.com/products/f3-triple-core-paddle?variant=47293697130670 Mark Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro01:06 Preview and Aaron recouping from shoe habits blast06:54 Updates to database, comparison tool, and shoe review13:13 Under Review - Paddle set up recs13:30 Widebody set ups20:41 Hybrid set ups25:36 Elongated set ups30:45 Aaron it Out - I read it on Reddit31:21 ALW’s small head shape & the best frankenstein player40:23 Can’t see Lifetime ball & USAP launches onsite testing49:15 Masters debrief54:22 Paddle Babble - J6CR tech57:22 Stats & first impressions1:03:30 Firepower ranking1:09:53 Feel map and comparisons1:15:55 Paddles we’re testing next__________________________________________👉 Links to gear mentioned:Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt PE Tuning Accessories (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/PE Paddle Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/?tab=dream PE Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ PE Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ Adidas Barricade Shoe: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/search-pickle.html?searchtext=barricade&opt_perpage=20&opt_sort=relevance&opt_page=1?from=effectB&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/JKeE9E Vatic Pro V Sol (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD Gruvn Lazr 16x Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16x-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=yt 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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 Intro00:42 Preview and Dink Awards nominee10:23 Under Review - Interview with Augi Ge11:33 Life in Arizona and house of pickleball16:07 Talking through Augie’s PPA gold win23:19 Augie’s 2026 season plan26:37 What do pro players think of foam paddles38:31 Aaron it Out - Interview reactions47:16 ALW to Franklin confirmed53:47 Other pro sponsor moves57:34 PPA Masters preview1:00:49 Paddle Babble - Gherkin Draco1:12:04 Blumaka non slip insoles1:22:15 Aaron pre-ties his shoes?1:25:11 Neonic Sidekick bag is $991:27:33 Holbrook Court bag is $70__________________________________________👉 Links to gear mentioned:Gherkin (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE Blumaka non slip insoles (code PBEFFECT): https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_source=e Neonic Sidekick bag (code PBEFFECT): https://neonicpickleball.com/products/neonic-pickleball-rec-bag-sidekick?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH&sca_source=yt Holbrook Court Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/products/court-bag?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=yt&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro02:41 Cohost change & episode preview08:00 Weekly Update - Upcoming videos13:50 Under Review - Grit durability testing18:31 Ranking of the grits26:17 Phase 2 of grit test31:12 Aaron it Out - 11SIX24 signing and paddle info35:09 Is USAP certification needed anymore?43:15 ALW leaving Paddletek51:50 More player sponsor changes57:44 Paddle Babble - Volair Shift 1:15:57 Spartus P11:21:29 GRUVN foams1:28:50 Aaron Coral impressions__________________________________________👉 Links to gear mentioned:11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ GRUVN Lazr full foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16x-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod RPM Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://rpmpb.com/PBEFFECT Selkirk Boomstik (code PBEFFECT): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=hl Six Zero Coral (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=written Spartus P1 (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/products/p1-hybrid?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=pod 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:12 Best power paddle10:24 Best all court paddle17:46 Best control paddle22:59 Paddle of the year34:04 Most underrated paddle38:39 Best bang for you buck39:39 What paddle did you want to love but didn’t43:41 Biggest paddle miss49:51 Favorite accessory 53:26 Most improved brand56:48 Breakout brand of the year1:00:06 Brand on the decline1:03:46 People’s choice awards1:08:29 2026 paddle trend predictions1:20:12 See you again next year__________________________________________Links to gear mentioned:👉 The Big FourBread & Butter Loco Hybrid & Elongated (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Bloom (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?variant=62511728132255&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt Selkirk Boomstik Elongated (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=written Pickleball Apes Charm (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/collections/charm-series?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=written Six Zero Coral (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=written Honolulu J2NF (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2fc-beta-pre-order-copy?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt Franklin C45 16mm (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/Vxq59M Chorus Shapeshifter (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/collections/shapeshifter?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt 👉 Specialty AwardsGherkin Nightshade (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com/products/nightshade?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE&sca_source=yt Engage Alpha Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/alphapro?aff=101 Enhance Duo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/duo?ref=trbmrlzi LUZZ Cannon (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-cannon-paddle-t700-carbon-friction-surface-thermoformed?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt Ronbus Quanta (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?variant=62511728132255&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt 👉 Accessory AwardsSlyce Slyders (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com/products/slyce-slydrs%E2%84%A2-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-weights?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7&sca_source=yt Paddle Tuning Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/paddle-tuning-tape ADV Flex Backpack (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack Life Time Ball (use link for discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 👉 Brand AwardsSelkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=coupontable Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna LUZZ (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi RPM (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/RPM_Friction_Pro_Elongated_Pickleball_Paddle/descpage-RFPP.html?from=effect 

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 Intro03:57 Weekly Update - Choke up, PE shop deal, Kyle to Japan12:36 Main Paddle Monitor moves15:01 3.0 to 5.0 - Learn these stock shots20:34 Kyle’s Corner - Pros using widebody shape24:55 Crazy net call, Boise is building courts31:19 Paddle Babble - Paddle stats impact of overgrip and Hesacore36:39 Coral performance thoughts42:18 Pre production Opal vs production Opal46:20 Proton Peacock __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ PE Paddle Accessories Giveaway: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ Hesacore Grips (code PBEFFECT): https://shop.hesacore.com/collections/frontpage?ref=pmpwmicl Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=yt Proton (use link to apply discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/proton-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:06 Best Black Friday deals coming up13:26 3.0 to 5.0 - Forehand roll tips18:11 Kyle’s Corner - Slyce Slyders21:55 Chris Cali can’t do PPA tournament recaps25:06 Paddle Babble - Charm & Duo launched30:45 Six Zero Coral Specs37:22 Why are pros choking up on their paddles?__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Deals/PaddlesBabolat (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/XjiqJnBread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKKChorus (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/tu7kFlEnhance Duo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=%2Fcollections%2FpaddlesForward Bags (no code needed): https://a8qh.short.gy/RVPzEHHolbrook (code PBEFFECT50): https://a8qh.short.gy/u7GGHOPickleball Apes Charm (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/aOQZDFVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=coupontableOtherRyan Dawidjan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/ Pickleball Apes written review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-apes-charm-series-review-all-court-with-activated-power/ ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:06 People’s choice paddle awards voting is open07:05 Picks format slot number 517:33 Slot number 426:21 Slot number 336:07 Slot number 242:21 Slot number 154:04 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): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=coupontable Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fpaddles Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna Gearbox (code PBEFFECT): https://gearboxsports.com/products/gx2-power-hybrid?rfsn=7676489.281577 Honolulu (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/braydonunsicker5946671 Vatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=coupontable Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:22 Weekly Update - 11SIX24 sale & BFCM sale sheet07:15 Kyle to Japan and ironman 10:48 3.0 to 5.0 - Short hopping aggressive serves17:19 Kyle’s Corner - Expensive glasses company sponsoring players21:55 MLP Cup results23:54 Paddle Babble - are 14mm paddles still needed?30:49 Kyle’s take on Opal & Runout36:39 Enhance Duo43:24 Pickleball Apes Charm55:59 New JOOLA budget paddles__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpackBFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharingSix Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpackEnhance (code PBEFFECT): https://fandbsports.com/collections/carbon-fiber-pickleball-paddles Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/alphapro?variant=42036424998989&aff=101 Budget JOOLA (no code available): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro02:01 Weekly Update - Big giveaway winner03:20 New moneyball format/Collegiate regional09:02 3.0 to 5.0 - Being aggressive on 4ths and 6ths15:55 Kyle’s Corner - PPA news & upsets + upcoming MLP event22:24 Paddle Babble - F&B Runout3:203 Engage Alpha Pro42:22 Dink Master 3.0__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:ADV Flex Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpackRyan 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): https://engagepickleball.com/products/alphapro?variant=42036424998989&aff=101 Dink Master Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro03:43 Weekly Update - Kyle runs marathon07:01 League night revelation 11:56 The last interactive tool15:24 3.0 to 5.0 - Counter technique19:49 Kyle’s Corner - We got duped22:14 PPA player gets suspended & tourney results27:12 Paddle Babble - Opal updated thoughts35:10 Tips for your next paddle43:49 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): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 ADV Flex Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack Forward Ranger (code PBEFFECT): https://forwrd.co/products/court-ranger-pickleball-backpack?ref=pbeffect&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro04:38 Weekly Update - Tuning lab and member guest tournament08:39 Upcoming reviews, Kyle’s new IG page, and marathon14:48 3.0 to 5.0 - When they lean back, you lean in18:36 Kyle’s Corner - JOOLA ball20:42 Pickleball in Asia & local news27:33 Paddle Babble - New Adidas paddles38:37 Gherkin Wraith44:11 Selkirk Courtstrike shoe review1:06:29 Centerline shorts and shirts__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Pops & Pigtails: https://www.instagram.com/popsandpigtailsPaddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ That Pickleball School: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6 Adidas Paddles: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/adidas-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo  Gherkin Wraith (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE Selkirk Courtstrike Shoes (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/pickleball-shoes?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro03:03 Weekly Update - Paddle Tuning Lab & website09:34 Paddles Kyle and Aaron have been testing19:53 Aaron it Out - Guess the paddle28:39 Kyle’s Corner - CJ Klinger to Adidas30:48 Watching the pros play with wood paddles44:07 Paddle Babble - Vatic Pro release and feel poll53:45 Underrated paddle57:47 Franklin shoe review__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt Vatic Pro V-Sol Power (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/vsol-power?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd Ronbus Quanta (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html Franklin C45 (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/aOXMoN ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro03:23 Weekly Update - Loco early shipment winners!05:33 League lesson & Kyle’s life article12:17 3.0 - 5.0 - Aggressive when stable16:29 Kyle’s Corner - Malaysia & wood paddle open21:53 Paddle Babble - Wood paddle stats26:40 6.0 Black Opal34:14 Vatic Pro V-Sol Paddles41:00 Diadem foam paddles50:15 Balls__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Speak Pickleball Article on Kyle: https://www.speakpickleball.com/articles/kyle-trenga-dinksmash-media Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 Diadem (code PBEFFECT): Vatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD Life Time Ball: https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro03:36 Weekly Update - Stressed, Kyle’s new job11:23 3.0 - 5.0 - 30-60-90 tip15:03 Kyle’s Corner - You can bet on pickleball19:51 PPA recap and paddle shuffle28:51 Pro wooden paddle tournament32:07 Paddle Babble - The foam core everyone will copy38:30 Upcoming paddles42:48 Honolulu elongated shape others can learn from__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:1G Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4mSD1Ff CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd Ronbus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/braydonunsicker5946671Vatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

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 Intro05:01 Weekly Update - 1g Tuning Tape10:29 New interactive tool coming15:12 Kyle’s moneyball and bee sting20:08 3.0 - 5.0 - Cross body attack25:41 Kyle’s Corner - Haworth signs PPA27:30 Boomstik with MOI is not allowed in UPA-A events33:14 Ramifications of Boomstik event40:34 Boise courts shut down48:55 Paddle Babble - CRBN Waves57:57 Lifetime ball1:06:18 Ronbus Quanta launch1:08:23 Kyle’s paddle journey__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:1G Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4mSD1Ff CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd Ronbus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT Lifetime Ball: https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to break down fresh paddle insights from more than 600 players who’ve logged their mains in the Main Paddle Monitor. They also react to the MLP finals and dive into the playability differences between two newly announced Selkirk Boomstik variants, revealed less than two weeks after the original Boomstik’s launch.Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:50 Weekly Update - Main Paddle Monitor additions09:14 Paddle data trends - top paddles13:20 Shape trends19:01 Power paddle usage trends21:21 Gen usage & brand leaders25:25 Aaron it Out - Guessing paddle journeys32:14 Kyle’s Corner - Local accomplishments34:47 MLP finals reactions39:40 JOOLA V guesses42:58 Paddle Babble - The Boomstik, Loco, & Quanta57:21 Cohost only paddle prank59:29 Aaron’s Paddle Journey__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/project-boomstik-elongated?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd Ronbus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT Gherkin (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon shares his strategy for beating AI with the launch of his new Main Paddle Monitor app, Kyle unveils a fresh format for KOTC games, and together they break down the results from the MLP Playoffs.Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:05 Weekly Update - Kyle’s declaration & kid joke05:27 Beating AI & Kyle’s 20 mile run13:32 New KOTC format10:49 3.0 to 5.0 - Try this deceptive shot22:30 Kyle’s Corner - Japan play25:12 MLP playoffs results and finals preview 29:42 Paddle Babble - New Flick shapes don’t pass34:10 Main Paddle Monitor37:08 Creating a Paddle Journey45:03 Future yearly people’s choice awards47:47 Braydon’s Paddle Journey____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Selkirk just dropped a true power paddle, and we’re asking if it’s enough to win back enthusiast players. We also break down the best spots to place your returns for maximum impact, and share results from our tungsten density test to find the optimal material to use.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:54 Weekly Update - Managing gas while playing lol08:19 Kyle’s new camera10:49 3.0 to 5.0 - Return locations16:34 Kyle’s Corner - PPA Bristol23:19 Paddle testing coming to amateurs 25:11 Kyle toured Lifetime25:23 Paddle Babble - Boomstik tech29:14 Boomstik numbers & tuning system33:40 Is Selkirk back? And paddle thoughts48:55 Tungsten tape density experiment56:00 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Sign up for Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/collections/early-access?sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=yt Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/project-boomstik-elongated?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share first impressions of several new paddle releases, highlight their favorite plays from MLP Salt Lake City, and offer a tip to help you finish points more effectively.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:32 Weekly Update - Attending MLP Salt Lake08:34 Kyle is a hero14:37 3.0 to 5.0 - Finishing balls and net cord tactic19:41 Kyle’s Corner - MLP year end standings21:26 Best MLP gets25:11 Kyle toured Lifetime30:11 Paddle Babble - Boomstik launch date and impressions39:22 J2NF Long handle and other shapes46:15 Ronbus Refoam50:44 Thrive Project Fury56:16 Franklin Parris Todd C4557:08 Forwrd Ranger Backpack1:03:48 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Owala Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3J1oh87Honolulu J2NF series (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbFranklin Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPESelkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/?sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=coupontable Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable FORWRD Ranger Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://forwrd.co/products/court-ranger-pickleball-backpack?ref=pbeffect&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle catch up on current projects, dive into recent MLP headlines, ask when point-screaming goes too far, share deeper thoughts on the Gearbox GX2 Power, and wrap with their Paddle Fitting of the Week.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:33 Weekly Update - Launching AI & paddle comparison tool14:58 Kyle needs shoe recs16:46 3.0 to 5.0 - Athletic position 20:28 Kyle’s Corner - Local player shoutout24:30 MLP news27:36 At what point are players too loud?34:23 Paddle Babble - CRBN TruFoam Genesis 443:20 Gearbox GX2 Power advanced thoughts50:46 Foam paddles plushness rankings1:02:03 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/PE New Control Hot List: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/best-control-pickleball-paddles/ Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKERBread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKKCRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECTEnhance Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/gen-4-5?ref=trbmrlziFranklin Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPEGearbox GX2 Power (code PBEFFECT): https://gearboxsports.com/collections/gx2-power-series?rfsn=7676489.281577Honolulu J2NF series (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbPickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpVVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to debate whether intentional body bags should be legal, break down the controversial Ben trade and the forces behind it, review new CRBN durability data that highlights the benefits of foam core paddles, and share first impressions of the Gearbox GX2 Power.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE Pickleball Effect 😂(code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:53 Weekly Update - Bathroom mishap…again08:36 Aaron’s main paddle22:54 3.0 to 5.0 - Serve routines 28:06 Aaron It Out - Rigging paddle & ranking reviewers36:49 Kyle’s Corner - The big Ben trade42:18 Should intentional body bags be allowed?51:52 Paddle Babble - CRBN’s TruFoam warranty data58:11 Vatic Pro postponing the V Core1:12:41 Gearbox GX2 Power first impressionsPatriquin body bag clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMT3jvCOWRA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=bHF4ZWRmOTR6bDBj__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Stack Athletics Endura Shorts (code PBEFFECT): https://collabs.shop/mqngim Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKERCRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT Gearbox GX2 Power (code PBEFFECT): https://gearboxsports.com/collections/gx2-power-series?rfsn=7676489.281577 ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle debate whether it’s better to play indoors or outdoors, break down the impact of DUPR’s algorithm update, talk through QD’s loss of UPA contact, and explore a potential weakness happening with foam core paddles.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:41 Greg & Bonnie05:00 Indoor vs Outdoor polls & KOTC trick14:01 Gruvn Lazr and Kyle training update18:14 3.0 to 5.0 - Reading drops21:06 Kyle’s Corner - DUPR update thoughts29:00 QD losing UPA contract37:45 Paddle Babble - Potential flaw of foam paddles46:40 Current projects and 11SIX24 Alpha Pro Power54:21 Paddle Fitting of The Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKER11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=couponGRUVN LAZR Solid Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/solid-foam-pickleball-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-solid-foam-pickleball-paddle-red-blend-w-blue-band?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle break down why rec players gravitate toward power paddles, share a serve pattern you should try this week, and reveal a ranking of the newest foam paddles from least to most powerful, three of which pack more punch than the JOOLA Pro IV series.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:08 Kyle’s marathon training help 08:03 Why do rec players love power paddles?11:05 3.0-5.0 - Serve pattern you should try15:40 Kyle’s Corner - Loyd getting new paddle sponsor17:45 PPA prize structure update & local courts battle25:40 Paddle Babble & Gear - Ranking foam paddles26:45 Bottom power & pop paddles27:45 All court and bottom power & pop paddles32:48 High power & pop paddles38:54 Thoughts on experiment and paddles46:33 Paddle Fitting of The Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:That Pickleball School: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbBody Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKEREnhance Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/?ref=trbmrlziVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=coupontableCRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/10EFFECTSelkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/BraydonUnsicker____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle discuss Fed’s return to JOOLA, the new PPA pay structure, and the launch of Selkirk’s ERA paddles—raising the question of whether it was fair for them to mimic 11SIX24’s design. They also break down nine new paddle releases set to drop in the next month.30% off Pickleball Effect shop for the next 48 hours with code ILOVEKYLE: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:05 Weekly update - 30% off thank you07:28 X-games and Kyle’s marathon14:24 3.0-5.0 - Goals and self talk19:26 Kyle’s Corner - Nation Juniors in Boise23:33 Fed leaves Adidas, & PPA pay structure31:16 Paddle Babble & Gear - SLK ERA45:10 Solase shoes50:29 Paddle Babble - Paddletek GTO-C, Avoura55:00 Body Helix Flick, Pickleball Apes Harmony58:02 Vatic Pro V Core, CRBN TFG4 1:01:17 11SIX24 Alpha Power, Gearbox GX2 Power 1:03:40 Paddle Fitting of the Week __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Accessories (code ILOVEKYLE): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/Solase shoes (code PBEFFECT): https://vmmvvu-jc.myshopify.com/braydon88Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKERPickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=couponVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=coupontableCRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/10EFFECT11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle are joined by Aaron the Editor to share what they learned from visiting Six Zero’s paddle factory in China, dive into recent PPA headlines, and discuss two new foam paddles that are signaling the next wave of foam core innovation.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:45 Weekly update - PE products update05:12 Anna Leigh Waters using PE tungsten11:23 China experiences31:15 Paddle factory walk through40:10 Why hasn’t Six Zero released any paddles recently?59:08 Aaron it Out - Paddle tantrum 1:03:49 Kyle’s corner - PPA upsets and come backs1:09:55 Paddle Babble - J2NF & GRUVN __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:DryMax Grip (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/drymax-grip PE Tungsten tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/collections/tungsten-weighted-tape Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=coupontable Honolulu J2NF (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2fc-beta-pre-order-copy?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=pod GRUVN Lazr 16HD Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/solid-foam-pickleball-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-solid-foam-pickleball-paddle-red-blend-w-blue-band?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon’s upcoming trip to a paddle factory in China, the ethics of reviews and brand events, their new go-to paddles, and the latest results from Braydon’s second round of tungsten tape power and pop tests.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:10 Weekly update - China trip preview13:53 June 10 releases, Kyle gets a car, vests20:10 3.0 to 5.0 Beating bangers & handling drives26:27 Kye’s Corner - Deflection machine stolen from MLP31:20 Reviews and events ethics39:22 Paddle Babble - Our new mains46:56 Tungsten Power & Pop test #252:40 Paddle fitting of the week __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPE Diadem (code PBEFFECT): https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker Holbrook ARMA (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers-(15-discount-15-kickback) Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK PE Tungsten tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/collections/tungsten-weighted-tape Chorus Shapeshifter EX (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/shapeshifter-all-court-paddle-ex?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon is joined by Kyle Trenga and Aaron the Editor to share stories from the Nerdy Tourney, joke about Onix’s hilariously perfect paddle description, debate whether QD’s fine was justified, and discuss the paddles Braydon is currently testing—including some intriguing foam-core models in the pipeline.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:19 Weekly update - Nerdy Tourney18:16 3.0 to 5.0 - Braydon gets back at Kyle21:23 Speed up tip23:52 Aaron it Out - Maxed out marketing madness26:54 Launch day suicide 29:12 MLP would you rather31:01 Kye’s Corner - QD fine36:30 Boise PPA Challenger results40:41 Paddle Babble - B&B paddles46:52 What Braydon is testing next51:00 Potentially good foam paddles coming 56:11 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share stories about nearly losing to some talented young guns, how to have your partner’s back on fourths, the explosion of pickleball courts worldwide, and break down the top power paddles available right now.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:45 Weekly update - Playing youths08:27 Is Ben Johns using my tungsten?12:02 3.0 to 5.0 - Use protection17:04 Kye’s Corner - Picklr in Japan, Lifetime in Boise 24:04 Boise PPA Challenger, getting arrested for playing pb28:13 Paddle Babble - Power paddle comparisons30:30 Most firepower, power, and pop 38:05 Most forgiving, best feel, best budget  47:15 Favorite and least favorite51:42 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Tungsten Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape?variant=46219251646688 Franklin C45 (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/WyAbWP JOOLA Pro IV: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/collections/pro-iv?bg_ref=La4dKLtAAD 11SIX24 Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2 Paddletek Bantam (use link for discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/paddletek-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo Friday Fever (code PBEFFECT): https://www.fridaypickle.com/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/friday-fever-paddle/ Ronbus Ripple (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor3tvvgokXbSIEvfnqhaZXLwc2ZnR3uy6qOJX_R1kE3BT3P42ru Holbrook paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=coupon&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers-(10-discount-15-kickback) ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share updates on their current projects, discuss the key storylines from PPA Atlanta, and analyze the power and pop metrics of the new Ronbus Ripple. They also delve into whether it significantly differs from the original Ripple paddles that did not pass USAP testing.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:25 Weekly update - NAMI tournament09:39 New PE products14:45 Paddle AI assistant17:14 3.0 to 5.0 - Off the court training25:15 Kye’s Corner - Pablo Tellez disqualification, QD & Holbrook 30:03 64 seed beats Fed, Anna Bright cam, Klinger & Johnson35:07 Paddle Babble - Ronbus Ripple background38:05 Ripple OG vs New by the numbers51:10 Holbrook Arma first impressions  55:38 Wilson Vesper first impressions__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4koIKkv PE Tungsten Tape: https://amzn.to/3H1IidA NAMI: https://www.nami.org/CRBN Trufoam 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 Bread & Butter Invader (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bnbpickleball.com/collections/the-invader-intergalactic-paddle-technology-hybrid/products/the-invader-16mm-pickleball-paddle?irclickid=z7sxc2zguxycWhd042UQL24mUksTyf0hxU14Ww0&sharedid=&irpid=5059526&irgwc=1 Holbrook paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=coupon&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers-(10-discount-15-kickback) Wilson Vesper: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/wilson-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor discuss their visit to Selkirk's HQ, sharing their evolving perspectives on the brand. Aaron debuts a new segment, "Aaron it Out," to gather candid opinions from Braydon and Kyle, and they provide updates on recently received and upcoming paddle releases.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:10 Weekly update - Kye loses 47lbs06:46 Nerdy tourney pairings14:32 3.0 to 5.0 - Dink & lean19:41 Aaron it Out - Did QD make the right decision?24:45 Savage finish or out of line nasty nelson?27:04 Kye’s Corner - John’s brothers pulling out of MLP33:53 MLP serve, PPA Atlanta, PPA transgender policy39:20 Paddle Babble - Is Selkirk still relevant? HQ visit54:01 New paddles and upcoming releases56:41 Friday Fever, Diadem Blucore, Luxx Control Air update  1:05:40 Holbrook Arma internals__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:No Man’s Land article: https://www.nmlpickleball.com/opinion/what-ben-johns-and-the-eye-gate-debacle-tells-us-about-the-upas-investment-in-mlp/Shop Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANwShop Diadem (code PBEFFECT): https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker Shop Friday Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): fridaypickle.com/PBEFFECT ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor delve into data from Pickleball Effect’s Paddle Benchmark Report, provide updates on the JOOLA lawsuit, and share their insights on recent MLP developments.Download Paddle Benchmark Report: https://pickleballeffect.com/q1-2025-benchmark/ Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:14 Weekly update - “mono-coke”, upcoming videos, new Selkirk shape12:00 3.0 to 5.0 - Get good at what happens most18:34 Kyle’s Corner - MLP takeaways, foam core faith31:28 USAP lawsuit update, ALW & Patriquin altercation40:29 Paddle Babble - Benchmark report preview45:06 Most popular paddles48:11 Most popular shapes by level59:21 Swing weight preferences  __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Shop Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw11SIX24 Vapor Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/vapor-powerCRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 Honolulu J2K (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbSix Zero Double Black Diamond (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/double-black-diamond?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=written ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss public play formats, provide an MLP season preview, review the new Adidas paddles, and share the interesting results of Braydon's tungsten tape experiment.Paddle Benchmark Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZyvYka7OEM5OzntVyE4vWNi8TtjnvXbwx62Mo7BgJ93bSTA/viewform?usp=header Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:35 Pickleball Central new title sponsor04:44 Weekly update - Paddle benchmarks, Stack launch06:22 Panic buying, play formats, Kyle update17:34 3.0 to 5.0 - Good right side dinking pattern20:47 Kyle’s Corner - MLP season preview29:22 Paddle Babble - Adidas PP Metalbone paddles41:26 Adidas EVA Metalbone paddles - how’s this legal?54:27 Franklin C45 tungsten tape experiment  __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Shop Stack clothes (code PBEFFECT): https://stackathletics.com?dt_id=2294736 Shop Adidas (code PBEFFECT): https://www.justpaddles.com/products/vendor~adidas?rfsn=8007972.684cbb&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=pickleballeffect PE Tungsten Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape Franklin C45 (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/WyAbWP ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's Austin trip, the Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau split, and their specs for the perfect pickleball paddle.Sponsors:ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:34 Weekly update - Austin trip lookback08:34 Selkirk opens brick and mortar store14:16 Introducing people to pickleball & Chat GPT20:30 3.0 to 5.0 - Adding deception to your game28:43 Kyle’s Corner - ALW & CP split36:06 Diadem fixes BluCore edge guard issue37:52 Paddle Babble - Building the perfect paddle55:05 Head Motion Pro BOA shoes59:00 Q&A: Are there better paddles for different ages?1:02:03 Q&A: How does 008 10mm compare to the TruFoams?__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Selkirk Apparel (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/essentials-pickleball-clothing?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=pod PE Egde Guard Tape: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-edge-guard-tape-narrow-width-no-wrinkling-protects-full-edge-of-2-paddles-designed-by-pickleball-will-pink PE Tungsten Tape: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape Head Motion Pro BOA Shoes (code PBEFFECT): Releases April 17, 2025 : https://www.head.com/en_US/pickleball.html ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss strategies and share predictions for the podcast battle, provide their first impressions of the Diadem BluCore paddles, and analyze the potential impact of new tariffs on pickleball.Sponsors:ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:58 Weekly update - podcast battle predictions 23:56 3.0 to 5.0 - Dinking with purpose30:53 Kyle’s Corner - Local club closes and PPA results40:28 Paddle Babble - BluCore first impressions55:40 Do we still think foam is the future?1:00:36 Gherkin Nightshade1:05:55 Q&A: Pros & cons of 5.25 vs 5.5 inch handle1:08:15 Q&A: Paddle options like my 6.0 DBD but more power1:09:58 Q&A: Will tariffs drive paddle prices above $300__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Diadem BluCore info: https://diademsports.com/products/blucore-the-future-of-pickleball-copy?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&sca_source=pod&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsickerGherkin Nightshade (code PBEFFECT): Coming April 15Selkirk Labs 008 (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-008-13mm?variant=47594180837613&sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=podCRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2Honolulu J2k (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=podB&B Invader (code PBEFFECT): http://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/GKmMqm____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss playing patterns, new PPA partnerships, and rank the top sixteen pickleball brands in a head-to-head March Madness bracket challenge.Sponsors:ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:10 Weekly Update - New weighted tape, Austin plans11:41 3.0 to 5.0 - Identifying patterns23:56 Kyle’s Corner - PPA Red Rock partnerships and storylines33:48 Paddle Babble - Best Brands Bracket39:27 Honoluou vs Selkirk46:47 Six Zero vs JOOLA59:31 Paddletek vs Spartus1:04:35 Vatic Pro vs PB Apes1:20:14 Final four - 11SIX24, JOOLA, Chorus, CRBN1:21:53 Finals 11SIX24 vs CRBN1:24:43 Q&A Should beginners use power paddles or control paddles?__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Kyle Koszuta That Pickleball School: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6 11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/PBEFFECT____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle to hear about their upcoming pickleball trips, the catch 22 of creating and implementing new paddle testing standards, and the results of Braydon's test comparing Selkirk’s InfiniGrit to raw carbon fiber.Sponsors:ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:10 Weekly Update - Upcoming trips08:12 Kyle life updates & Braydon’s Florida trip15:26 3.0 to 5.0 - Off ball pressure23:19 Kyle’s Corner - Lifetime prices, and local tournament29:20 Paddle Babble - Brands, UPA-A, and USAP panel39:52 The catch 22 of paddle testing48:42 Gearbox GX2 price correction53:01 Thrive Smoke58:47 Updated Selkirk Luxx 59:43 Is InfiniGrit for real?1:04:14 Upcoming paddle release dates1:06:09 Q&A Best pros use elongated. To be my best, should I use elongated?1:08:15 Q&A Is the 11SIX24 Vapor Power harsh on the elbow?1:08:48 Q&A Compare Agassi Pro to Perseus Pro 41:09:35 Q&A What paddle(s) walk the line between power and all-court?__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Kyle Koszuta That Pickleball School: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6 Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/BraydonUnsicker Gearbox (no code): https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577 Thrive Smoke (code PBEFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/smoke?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=yt 11SIX24 Vapor Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/vapor-power?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=pod CRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast