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Addressing Gen 4 Hype, Market Shifts & Why Head Might Be Ready to Start Winning | EP 129
Jun 23, 2026
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11SIX24 Ultre, Coral Pro, Frozen Inferno & I Read it on Reddit | EP 128
Jun 16, 2026
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Mid-Year Paddle Winners, Honorable Mentions & Misses + Interview With Selkirk & BNB | EP 127
Jun 9, 2026
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Selkirk Omni vs Best All-Court Paddles + 11SIX24 Ultre | EP 126
Jun 2, 2026
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We Tested the UPA Coral’s New Grit + Who Should Use All-Court Paddles? | EP 125
May 26, 2026
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| 6/23/26 | Addressing Gen 4 Hype, Market Shifts & Why Head Might Be Ready to Start Winning | EP 129 | 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview02:30 Braydon paddle setups library & Matt to an all-court07:52 Special delivery09:17 Under Review - Highest spinning paddle & RPM Q2 setups11:38 RPM Q2 elongated setups16:56 RPM Q2 widebody setups19:30 Aaron it Out - Why Tyra was traded23:50 Are Gen 4 paddles all hype?30:06 Aaron preaches in favor of gen 437:02 Paddle recon: what paddles are coming40:23 Paddle Babble - Tama seen playing with Coral Pro41:19 State of paddle market thoughts43:52 Head will be legacy brand that rises53:42 Scoop Sidewinder56:27 Our current personal top 3 paddles__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Braydon’s paddle setup library: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/setup-library Matt Reny paddle journey article: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/my-pickleball-paddle-journey-what-3-0-to-4-5-actually-looked-like/ Paddle Tuning Strips (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips Paddle Cap Coins (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/cap-coins 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTRPM Q2: https://collabs.shop/ywmxhl Six Zero Coral Pro: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/6-0-six-zero-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&tab=products#/productsFilter:custom_collection:Coral$2520Pro Honolulu J2CR: https://808pickle.com/collections/honolulu-foam/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&variant=51746641445184 Thrive Ignite: https://thrivepb.com/products/products-https-thrivepb-com-products-fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=written Spartus P1 Standard: https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt Head Pickleball: https://www.head.com/en_US/pickleball 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | 11SIX24 Ultre, Coral Pro, Frozen Inferno & I Read it on Reddit | EP 128 | We discuss why the 11SIX24 Ultre feels different, share new information on the Six Zero Coral Pro series and LUZZ Frozen Inferno, and dive into the depths of Reddit to react to what players are talking about. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview & intro02:00 Shoutout to pickle star nephew Drew06:51 Special delivery08:32 Under Review - Customer service tiers of brands13:03 Aaron it Out - ALW is top 100 most influential people in sports17:50 I read it on Reddit - pickleball injuries 21:41 I read it on Reddit - live paddle fitting26:47 Paddle Babble - 11SIX24 Ultre33:19 Ultre sound difference37:02 Ultre vs J6CR 40:28 Coral Pro extended thoughts48:44 LUZZ Frozen Inferno53:28 Squariz XRZ2 court shoes56:30 Our go to shoes right now & last thing__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECT11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre: https://11six24.com/collections/power-paddles/products/ultre-power-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=written Six Zero Coral Pro: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-pro?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=ig Honolulu J2CR: https://808pickle.com/collections/honolulu-foam/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&variant=51746641445184 LUZZ Frozen Inferno: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzz-pro-4-frozen-inferno?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=stats Squariz XRZ2 (discount auto applied at checkout): https://pickleballcentral.com/sqairz-xrz2-pickleball-court-shoes-men-s-storm-gray/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Mid-Year Paddle Winners, Honorable Mentions & Misses + Interview With Selkirk & BNB | EP 127 | The 2026 mid-year paddle recap is here. We discuss the standout releases, honorable mentions, and disappointments of the year so far, share Nerdy Tourney stories and results, and interview the CEOs of Selkirk and Bread & Butter. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview & intro03:10 Braydon’s DUPR reset results07:17 Special delivery11:08 Under Review - CEOs of Selkirk & BNB interview15:18 Why Selkirk chose BNB19:22 Advice for new brands23:17 Has paddle technology plateaued?27:51 Will we see InfiniGrit on a Loco?32:00 Aaron it Out - Nerdy Tourney results40:23 Dunk tank and elite chirping from Selkirk Doug43:37 Whiskey Dink, John Kew drumming, porta potty joke13:58 Stories from the weekend49:12 Paddle Babble - Mid year paddle check in50:30 Best paddle releases so far54:20 Honorable mentions for best paddles57:42 Good but not elite paddles1:02:18 Missed the mark paddles__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTSix Zero Coral Pro (coming June 13): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 Honolulu J2CR: https://808pickle.com/collections/honolulu-foam/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&variant=51746641445184 Babolat Jet Mach 4: https://www.babolat.com/us/jet-mach-4-all-court-men/1115-30S26629B.html 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor: https://11six24.com/products/vapor-power-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=written Selkirk Omni (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=written&variant=45607806173286 Thrive Ignite: https://thrivepb.com/products/products-https-thrivepb-com-products-fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=written Friday Aura Pro: https://fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?snowball=pbeffect Spartus P1 Standard: 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | Selkirk Omni vs Best All-Court Paddles + 11SIX24 Ultre | EP 126 | Everything you need to know about the new Selkirk Omni, how it compares to the top all-court paddles on the market, community favorite paddles under $200, and fitting Aaron’s dad to the right paddle. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Shop Selkirk Omni (code INF-BRADYONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45607806173286 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview & intro01:16 Nerdy Tourney paddles & tungsten is back04:02 Special delivery05:48 Under Review - Comparing trending paddles10:27 Aaron it Out - RPM & Six Zero drama13:58 Reactions to community best paddles under $20020:12 Paddle fitting Aaron’s dad24:34 Paddle Babble - Omni tech26:23 MOI numbers and thoughts29:36 Specs with and without MOI32:53 Play impressions42:38 Omni vs Boomstik44:52 Omni vs Coral48:18 Omni vs Pro V50:38 Omni vs J2NF53:45 Recommended Omni setups59:06 11SIX24 Ultre__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ 5g Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights?variant=48730594181344 4g Tuning Strips (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Shop Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 Shop JOOLA: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/pbeffect Shop Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): Shop 11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=coupon Shop Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | We Tested the UPA Coral’s New Grit + Who Should Use All-Court Paddles? | EP 125 | Six Zero released a new UPA version of the Coral with a grittier surface, so we tested its spin potential, overall grit levels, and grit durability. We also discuss the all-court vs. power paddle debate with the new Selkirk Omni line on the way, plus break down the teams in the 2026 Nerdy Tourney and who’s officially on Flush Watch. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Shop PE Memorial Day sale (up to 35% off at checkout): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview & intro06:03 Special delivery09:56 Under Review - Picking all-court vs power (beginner to intermediate)18:40 All-court vs power (advanced)25:43 Aaron it Out - Pickleball rage quite story28:08 Who’s on flush watch for Nerdy Tourney36:22 Paddle recon38:31 Paddle Babble - 6.0 Coral Pro spin & grit test48:01 Why P1 Standard is good53:12 LUZZ Glider durable grit tested59:15 Durable grit cleaning solution1:01:07 PE’s next product?__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:SportRx: https://www.sportrx.com/ Why pros are shifting to all-court (article): https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/are-pros-switching-to-all-court-pickleball-paddles/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Shop Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 Spartus P1 Standard (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=discount Shop LUZZ (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw Paddle Reset (code PBEFFECT): https://resetpickleball.shop?sca_ref=11234102.MZysgI7ebt 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | Mizuno’s New Paddle Misses the Mark + Community Foam Paddle Durability Feedback | Ep 124 | We break down Mizuno’s newest paddle release and why a cool new feature couldn’t save the overall paddle. We also discuss real-world foam paddle durability feedback from players, plus thoughts on the Selkirk & Bread & Butter acquisition, MLP kickoff, and Dunlop’s new paddles. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 All Pickleball Effect Discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview02:38 New! Special Delivery segment07:22 Under Review - Community input on foam core durability14:27 Aaron it Out - MLP season kickoff15:46 Owl Ai line calling, new team, & new structure19:12 Five questions for Selkirk buying BnB27:35 Will we see more acquisitions?31:39 Paddle Babble - Mizuno Acrostrike32:45 Weight adjustment feature, is it worth it?40:48 The paddle’s fatal flaw is spin49:41 Dunlop paddles & bag__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Growing Happiness Initiative: https://www.instagram.com/growinghappinessinitiative/ Shop Luzz (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw Shop Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi Squairz Shoes (discount applied at checkout): https://pickleballcentral.com/sqairz-xrz2-pickleball-court-shoes-men-s-electric-volt/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&sku=SQA106-0001 Sketchers Shoes (discount applied at checkout): https://pickleballcentral.com/skechers-viper-court-elite-2-0-shoe-women-s-white/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&sku=SKE282-0001 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Mizuno Acrostrike (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Mizuno_Acrostrike_LX_Pickleball_Paddle/descpage-MPASTLX.html?from=effect Dunlop Pickleball gear (code PBEFFECT): https://us.dunlopsports.com/dunlop/pickleball.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 | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Ryan Dawidjan on Ben Johns’ New Dink + JOOLA Shoe Impressions | 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | Honolulu J2CR Blue Grit VS 11SIX24 Power 2 HexGrit, Tama Shimabukuro & Tuning Lab Update | EP 122 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Is Pickleball Getting Toxic?, Big DUPR Update, Q2 Impressions | EP 121 | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Updated Best Power Paddles + How Adding Weight Affects Power | EP 120 | 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 | — | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 | Thrive Made What JOOLA Didn’t + New Paddle Terms | EP 119 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Chorus Joins the Durable Grit Race + Eric Oncins on Breaking Through | EP 118 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | We Ranked The Top Pickleball Brands... And People Won't Agree | EP 117 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Engage X2 Preview, CRBN Barrage, & MPP vs EPP Test | EP 116 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | Friday Aura Pro First Impressions + Analyzing Zane Navratil’s Paddle Advice | EP 115 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Our Updated Top 5 Paddles + Kate Fahey on the JOOLA Pro 5 | EP 114 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | JOOLA Pro 5 Tech & First Impressions + Arizona Trip Highlights | EP 113 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Concentrated vs Distributed Weight + Loco & Inferno Lookalikes | EP 112 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Tyra Black Interview + New $99 Foam Power Paddles | EP 111 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor vs Honolulu J6CR + Chris Haworth Interview | EP 110 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Honolulu J6CR vs Similar Paddles + Best Setup Tips & Reddit Reactions | EP 109 | 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/ | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Do Pros Like Foam Paddles? w/ PPA Champ Augie Ge + Gherkin Draco | EP 108 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Testing Grit Durability Claims, Pro Sponsor Changes, and Lots of Paddle Updates | EP 107 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | 2025 Paddle Awards: Best Paddles and Biggest Surprises | EP 106 | 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 | — | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Six Zero Coral & Proton Peacock First Look + How Overgrips & Hesacore Change Your Paddle Stats | EP 105 | 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 | — | ||||||
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