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Ranking the Best Paddles of the Summer + Vatic Pro Owner Daryl Wang
Sep 1, 2026
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Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour First Impressions & New Selkirk Bags | EP 137
Aug 25, 2026
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New Paddles: Boulder Opal, UnMarked 2026, LUZZ Inferno 2 & Quanta Pro
Aug 18, 2026
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11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 Impressions, Apes Zen Grit Test, & Reddit Recs | EP 135
Aug 11, 2026
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Just When You Thought Foam Peaked... Apes Zen S+ & 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 Preview | EP 134
Aug 4, 2026
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| 9/1/26 | Ranking the Best Paddles of the Summer + Vatic Pro Owner Daryl Wang | We sit down with the owner of Vatic Pro to talk about the new V-Sol Tour series, how the brand has evolved, and what’s coming next. We also rank our top 5 paddle releases of the summer and share our on-court impressions of the V-Sol Tour paddles.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Upcoming PE Labor Day Sale here: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview01:57 New web pages, Aaron’s league06:44 Special delivery - Franklin balls, Gearbox, Proton11:17 Aaron it Out - Vatic Pro owner interview12:40 The vision for the V-Sol Tour15:35 How are they able to only charge $100?19:56 Are some paddles being phased out and what’s coming next?22:00 How did EverGrit pass certification, it’s so gritty?23.03 Will Vatic ever do UPA certification?23:57 About Vatic Pro growth over last three years26:42 Thoughts on acquisitions & where R&D comes from34:20 Paddle Recon39:30 Paddle Babble - Ranking Summer paddle releases56:05 Vatic V-Sol Tour gameplay impressions__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:New Review Directory page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/ Braydon’s Gear page: https://pickleballeffect.com/braydons-gear/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTPaddles:11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2: https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/vapor-jelly-bean-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=statsEngage Axiom: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-elongated-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECTMark UnMarked 2026: https://markpickleball.com/products/unmarked-2026?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U&sca_source=statsPickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=statsRonbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffectSpartus Spitfire: https://gospartus.com/products/spitfire-elongated?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=statsVatic Pro: https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupontableAll our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour First Impressions & New Selkirk Bags | EP 137 | Vatic Pro is launching a new durable grit budget paddle with the V-Sol Tour, and we compare it to other popular budget options. We also debate whether the Selkirk x Tesla collab was genius or just a gimmick, and dive into Selkirk’s new luxury pickleball bags.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/46l4dpy 👉 Active Tac Shopify: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920 __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview02:37 Paddle type refinement and Activ Tac feedback10:52 Special delivery - Foam paddle13:16 Aaron it Out - MLP finals preview18:00 From stroke to PPA gold20:18 Tesla x Selkirk: genius or gimmick24:23 Volair potentially licensing HexGrit26:26 Paddle Babble - 2 paddles releasing this week28:03 Vatic V-Sol Tour. What’s new?29:00 Grit durability & performance33:26 V-Sol Tour vs Spartus Spitfire vs Ronbus Quanta Pro37:31 Which one do we pick & final thoughts43:45 Engage Axiom first impressions45:40 We get nit picky on the new Selkirk Bags__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Paddle database with new paddle types: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTPaddles:Mark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect Vatic Pro: https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupontable Engage Axiom: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-elongated-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT Bags:ADV Flex Bag: https://www.getadv.com/products/flex-backpack?snowball=BRAYDON14972 Selkirk Team Bag 25L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-team-backpack-25l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837220454 Selkirk Tour Bag 35L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-tour-backpack-35l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837154918 Selkirk Duffle Bag 45L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-duffle-45l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837351526 All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ | — | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | New Paddles: Boulder Opal, UnMarked 2026, LUZZ Inferno 2 & Quanta Pro | We break down several new paddles, including the LUZZ Inferno 2, Six Zero Boulder Opal, Quanta Pro, and the surprisingly good Mark UnMarked 2026. Plus, I share new grit durability results from five different brands and what stood out in testing.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Tungsten Tape Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g54OBD 👉 Tungsten Tape Shopify: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape?variant=46219251613920 __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview04:38 Cheaper tungsten tape is available06:35 Special delivery - Selkirk bags, Quanta Pro, Engage Axiom08:19 Special delivery - Inferno 2, Boulder Opal, Wilson, Poppers09:59 Aaron it Out - MLP quarters update14:12 Read it on Reddit - live reactions21:24 Paddle Babble - 5 grit durability test results28:36 Mark UnMarked 2026 - this one is good30:33 Aaron first impressions33:24 Braydon first impressions39:37 Six Zero Black Opal46:49 Ronbus Quanta Pro50:42 LUZZ Inferno 2 stats__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:New Hot List hub page: https://pickleballeffect.com/hot-list/ New Hot List Power page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/best-power-pickleball-paddles-pickleball-effects-hot-list/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTMark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect Six Zero Boulder Opal: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/boulder-opal?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI&sca_source=yt LUZZ Inferno 2: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzz-inferno2-m1?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/11/26 | 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 Impressions, Apes Zen Grit Test, & Reddit Recs | EP 135 | 11SIX24 revamped its Jelly Bean series with durable HexGrit and a new foam core material and we have our take on how it plays. We also dig into PPA’s new ranking system, and share our grit durability test results for Pickleball Apes.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview03:02 Cheaper tungsten tape is coming04:20 Ronbus anniversary sale06:20 Special delivery - Mark UnMarked, Engage X2 Pro, Nike GP08:34 Aaron it Out - PPA launches World Rankings18:12 Reddit paddle recommendations24:23 Paddle Recon - what paddles got approved27:54 Paddle Babble - Jelly Bean 2 short tech overview28:48 Performance stats30:01 Aaron first impressions34:47 Braydon first impressions40:09 Compared to JB1, Power 2, Coral Pro46:38 Apes Zen grit durability test results49:24 Meeting with Gearbox__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:New Paddle Database page: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTRonbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect 11SIX24: https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&amp%3Bsca_source=review&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupon Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats Gearbox: https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577 All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | Just When You Thought Foam Peaked... Apes Zen S+ & 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 Preview | EP 134 | Foam paddles are still evolving. We break down what makes the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ and 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 different from the foam builds we’ve seen so far. We also preview the MLP playoffs and discuss another negative Proton headline.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pRV3K8 👉 Active Tac Overgrips store: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920 __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview01:33 Active Tac grips are here05:31 Special delivery - Jelly Bean 2, Geau Bag, Thrive Ignite09:30 Stride Orthotics, GX2 Power colorway12:47 Aaron it Out - MLP playoffs preview15:07 Proton lawsuit with player18:38 RPM lawsuit with JOOLA20:51 Paddle Babble - Apes Zen S+ tech23:59 Static & performance stats & impact feel28:38 Aaron first impressions33:03 Braydon first impressions42:07 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 tech47:11 Thrive Ignite Elongated48:39 Paddles in the work__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:New Paddle Directory and pages: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/Follow Pickleball Pundits: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballpundits/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTActive Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pRV3K8 Active Tac Overgrips store: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920 Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats Thrive Ignite Elongated: https://thrivepb.com/products/ignite-elongated-foam-new/?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F BNB Loco sales: https://www.bnbpickleball.com/?irclickid=z7sxc2zguxycWhd042UQL24mUkuSHvXHCyx2zM0&sharedid=&irpid=5059526&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | These Paddles Will Make a Comeback + Steal These Shots From Pros | EP 133 | 👉 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 Preview01:53 Weekly update - Claude is Braydon’s new friend08:01 How AI is affecting reviews14:04 Special delivery - Active Tac, Haworth Sig, Mission First16:46 Under Review - Top three skills/shots amateurs should steal from pros20:00 #1 Pre shot preparation23:10 #2 Backhand slick dink & drop25:57 #3 The short hop31:27 Aaron it Out - Drafting our full pickleball kit (a cruel game)44:47 Paddle Babble - Playing with Anna Bright 128 SW setup52:20 Ronbus Tenon update56:48 Five paddles that will resurge with durable grit__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:New Paddle Directory and pages: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/Follow Pickleball Pundits: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballpundits/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTAsk in comments for links to gear mentioned or look up brands here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | Ronbus Tenon Grit Test, Pakle Fuse + USAP Finally Doing Spin Test | EP 132 | 👉 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 Preview02:04 Weekly update - best jeopardy scores04:05 Braydon is a banger07:36 Special delivery12:26 Under Review - Anna Bright’s heavy widebody setup20:06 Aaron it Out - USAP finally doing spin testing!28:17 Do brands need to certify with UPA anymore?32:05 Answering Reddit paddle comparison questions32:40 Coral Pro Hybrid vs Power 2 Ultre33:58 $300 budget for bag and paddle birthday gift36:40 Good on demand all court paddle38:24 What are the latest hyped control paddles39:56 Aura Pro vs Power 2 Ultre41:24 Paddle Babble - Catherine Parenteu playing LUZZ Glider42:49 Ronbus Tenon performance stats & play impressions52:02 Tenon grit retention results54:37 Aaron’s Pakle play impressions1:02:01 Pakle vs Spartus Spitfire1:03:11 Head Pro Boom EX1:05:37 Selkirk CourtStrike 3.0 shoes__________________________________________👉 Links to gear mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTSelkirk CourtStrike 3.0 shoes (code inf-braydonu): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/courtstrike-3-0/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffectSix Zero Coral Pro: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-pro?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI&sca_source=yt 11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre: https://11six24.com/collections/power-paddles/products/ultre-power-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=pr Friday Aura Pro: https://fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?snowball=pbeffect CRBN: https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT Honolulu Pickleball: https://808pickle.com/?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb Pakle Pickleball: https://paklepickleball.com/discount/BRAYDONUNSICKER?rs_ref=lHCnu22r 👉 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 | — | ||||||
| 7/7/26 | Can You Beat Us at Pickleball Jeopardy? + Is Pickleball Really Dying? | EP 131 | 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Play Pickleball Jeopardy: https://pickle-jeopordy.base44.app __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview03:04 Weekly update - 4th, website updates06:46 Why less releases lately, Special Delivery10:05 Under Review - 14 vs 16mm foam paddle feel23:27 Aaron it Out - Why nobody is playing pickleball anymore debate25:21 Boomers are aging out & growth has slowed30:19 Padel is taking over & paddle business is cracking35:40 Pickleball franchises are dying38:58 Paddle Babble - Ronbus Tenon41:27 Pickleball Jeopardy!42:08 Paddle History45:33 Reviewer History47:27 Pro Player History51:35 Random Questions__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Paddle Comparison Tool (now filter by impact feel): https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ How to pick a paddle article: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/other/the-definitive-guide-for-choosing-a-pickleball-paddle/ Why nobody is playing pickleball video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNiOhjB7hNI Play Pickleball Jeopardy: https://pickle-jeopordy.base44.app👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTRonbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=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 | — | ||||||
| 6/30/26 | Spartus Spitfire, Paddles for Less Arm Strain, and Aaron’s Gameshow | EP 130 | Spartus is releasing the first budget paddle we've tested with a highly durable grit texture. We break down the data and how it plays. We also dive into the best paddles for tennis elbow and do a gameshow Aaron created to test Braydon against his own brain. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save 👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview04:05 Special delivery04:36 Under Review - Best paddles for arm comfort10:19 Aaron it Out - Scoreboard falls on pro player15:15 NFL stars seen playing pickleball17:50 Aaron’s gameshow testing Braydon’s brain30:13 Paddle Babble - Spartus Spitfire30:54 Grit retention results34:39 Performance stats, tech & feel37:41 Aaron’s take47:19 Three reasons it’s unique48:28 VS Inferno, J6CR, Hurache-X, P154:05 Neonic Swift FLX56:38 RPM Friction Pro V258:58 Paddletek TKO-X__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Comfort Index Article: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/best-pickleball-paddles-for-tennis-elbow-and-arm-comfort/ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned:Promo code: PBEFFECTSix 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 Spartus: https://gospartus.com/?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=discountRPM Friction Pro V2: https://collabs.shop/aj1u3i Neonic: https://neonicpickleball.com?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH Paddletek: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/paddletek-pickleball-paddles/?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 | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | 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 | — | ||||||
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| 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 | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
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