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173. USAP Delists Facolos Pro Elite X, Frozen Luzz Inferno, & Nerdy Tourney Recap
Jun 10, 2026
1h 17m 07s
172. DUPR Reset Results & OWL Talon X1, Aireo Cyclone X 11six24 Ultre Thoughts
Jun 3, 2026
1h 26m 23s
171. Upcoming Six Zero Coral Pro & Pickleball Advice We Wish We Knew Sooner
May 27, 2026
1h 02m 07s
170. Honolulu J2CR LH, PaddleTek HoneyFoam, and Our Top Paddles of 2026
May 20, 2026
1h 20m 30s
169. The State of Pickleball Paddles in 2026 & Selkirk buys Bread & Butter
May 13, 2026
1h 38m 25s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/10/26 | 173. USAP Delists Facolos Pro Elite X, Frozen Luzz Inferno, & Nerdy Tourney Recap | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links: USAP statement: https://bit.ly/4e8n76E Frozen Luzz Inferno: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/frozeninferno HowToPickleball account: https://bit.ly/4dXXMxr Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - HowToPickleball instagram account 2:34 - Facolos Pro Elite X gets delisted by USAP 11:37 - Luzz frozen inferno thoughts 26:12 - B&B nerdy tourney recap 52:39 - Guess the paddle with new rules 1:00:05 - Q&A 1:0... | 1h 17m 07s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | 172. DUPR Reset Results & OWL Talon X1, Aireo Cyclone X 11six24 Ultre Thoughts | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links: OWL Talon X1: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/owl-talon-x1?b Selkirk Omni: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-omni?b Aireo Cyclone hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/aireo-cyclone-x?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - My DUPR reset results 8:13 - Back & shoulder MRI 15:00 - Durable grits and thoughts on cleaning them 22:21 - Luzz & Aireo long lasting grit isn't looking great 26:39 - O... | 1h 26m 23s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | 171. Upcoming Six Zero Coral Pro & Pickleball Advice We Wish We Knew Sooner | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. You can use code PBSTUDIO to save money on your order. Sketchers Viper Court Elite 2.0: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/sketchers-viper-court-elite-2-0?p PaddleTek Honeyfoam 14mm: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?p Luzz Glider 2026: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-glider-2026?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 -B&B nerdy tourny 5:11 - Traveling pet peeve 7:33 - New Sketchers viper court... | 1h 02m 07s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | 170. Honolulu J2CR LH, PaddleTek HoneyFoam, and Our Top Paddles of 2026 | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Paddle buying guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ND_AVkP0s Honolulu J2CR LH: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-lh-cbe?b MPP Turbo Hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mpp-turbo-hybrid?b PaddleTek HoneyFoam: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?b Friday Aura: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Chris is dealing with an injury 3:37 - Bread ... | 1h 20m 30s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | 169. The State of Pickleball Paddles in 2026 & Selkirk buys Bread & Butter | This description may contain affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. New UPA-A rulebook: https://bit.ly/4uKIRfE Selkirk buys Bread & Butter: https://bit.ly/4dqI8cl FORWRD Ranger bag v2: https://bit.ly/4uM6tAp PaddleTek Honeyfoam: https://bit.ly/4wqoXIr Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Selkirk buys Bread & Butter?? 14:35 - New PPA amateur rules you should know 33:00 - FORWRD Ranger bag v2 40:00 - PPA Partners docu series (SPOILERS!) 47:33 - Mizuno makes their first p... | 1h 38m 25s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | 168. Friday Aura Pro, Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Grit, & Reviewer Transparency | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: Reload article: https://bit.ly/4dqDXyh Friday Aura Pro: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura-pro-wb?b Honolulu J2CR CBE: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-cbe?b Dunlop tour bag: https://bit.ly/42miXTc Vatic Pro Prism Bloom: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/prism-bloom?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What is the best Pickleball advice you've ever received? 3:12 - PPA get... | 1h 44m 16s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | 167. Are Power Paddles Hurting You, or Helping you in 2026? | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Melin 24 hour discount: https://alnk.to/b7BZ50r Connor Derrickson https://www.youtube.com/@ThatPickleballTrainer- Matchdaypb: https://apple.co/4vUMG3j RPM Friction v2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/rpm-friction-v2?b Arronax: https://bit.ly/4eQNWy0 Walking Pad: https://bit.ly/4ub4RQm Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Melin 24 hour discount code 2:56 - We finally got our paddles from John 4:04 - DUPR features... | 1h 32m 39s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | 166. HexGrit 300 Games Later, and What Are the Best Spots to Add Weight to your Paddle? | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: Learn about swing weight: https://youtu.be/7WwbO3vMyEs?si=3j-bM9oyrP_tQjpO Weight tutorial: https://youtu.be/tRG-VCk1Da0?si=QUxmBYYSD6BquTpp MPP Turbo: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/enhance-mpp-turbo-widebody Chorus CODA: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/chorus-coda 11six24 Power2 series: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/11six24-power2 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - PPA drama 12... | 1h 27m 19s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | 165. Franklin Aurelius 12.7mm, Thrive Ignite, & New Paddle Database Tool | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: New website: https://pickleballstudio.com/ Franklin Aurelius: https://bit.ly/4bVaTyo Enhanced DUO Hybrid: https://bit.ly/4ccCf1E Thrive Ignite: https://bit.ly/41TEpi1 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Redesigned Pickleball Studio website 10:43 - PPA Asia line calls 24:46 - Augies signs with 11six24 25:11 - Paddle terminology 25:39 - What is swing weight? 33:05 - What is RPM? (... | 1h 30m 03s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | 164. The Top Paddles we Are Recommending, & More Proton Drama | Links: Franklin Aurelius: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/KBBAQA Spartus P1 Elongated: https://bit.ly/4tfVcHM Joola R4lly Shoes: https://bit.ly/3OhXyqN Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - New DUPR features 6:16 - Chris is doing DUPR Reset 8:14 - Anna Leigh Waters crazy win streak 13:00 - Grit testing update with John Kew 17:32 - New Joola shoes 20:16 - Proton gets banned from the PPA Tour 43:23 - The gen 3 vs gen 4 debate makes more sense now 47:52 - Spartus P1 elongated is released 49:41 - Franklin... | 1h 19m 07s | ||||||
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| 3/25/26 | 163. Pickleball Etiquette… Who’s in the Wrong? | Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - J2CR Gets UPA-A Approved 3:05 - 11six24 Power Series Remains 5:21 - Chorus CODA Harmony Grit Announced 6:30 - FLIK $50 Paddle Discounts 7:57 - I intentionally broke someones paddle, AITA? 12:22 - Forcing people to stack, AITA? 15:16 - Unsolicited coaching, AITA? 20:33 - AITA for purposely body bagging? 28:54 - Targeting in rec play, AITA? 33:18 - Calling the score for my opponents, AITA? 35:01 - AITA for targeting the nervous player in a tournament? 36:46 ... | 1h 25m 46s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | 162. Ranking the Top Gen 3 Paddles & First Impressions of Vulcan Chapter 01 | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: Vulcan Chapter 01: https://bit.ly/4bP1rMK Joola Pro V: https://bit.ly/3PdO6ES Thrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCj SLK ERA: https://bit.ly/3TR7Qx9 Joola Pro IV: https://bit.ly/3F6DlPW RPM Friction Pro V2: https://bit.ly/4s32pdX Proton Flamingo: https://bit.ly/4snu21G Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Selkirk Legacy classic shoe update 5:45 - Andre Deasecu joins CRBN 7:26 - Weather is... | 1h 29m 32s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | 161. RPM Q2, Friday Aura Pro, & Who is The Selkirk Legacy Shoe Thoughts | This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: RPM Q2: https://bit.ly/40qsI1L Selkirk Legacy shoe: https://bit.ly/4lxOo5J Friday Aura Pro: https://bit.ly/4la0WyK Enhanced MPP Turbo: https://bit.ly/4rcFnQW Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Question of the week 1:03 - DUPR reset funny comments 9:04 - Mens singles debate 14:18 - Catherine leaves Selkirk 17:55 - Selkirk Legacy shoe 38:22 - 11six24 Power2 shape approvals 40:35 - Frid... | 1h 26m 49s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | 160. DUPR Reset Reactions & Enhanced EPP Turbo, Luzz Pro Blade & More | Some links below may be affiliate links that help support the channel when you use them. DUPR Reset: https://bit.ly/3OYBrpf Enhanced EPP Turbo: https://bit.ly/4rcFnQW Joola Pro V: https://bit.ly/3PdO6ES Vapor Power2: https://bit.ly/4kBmjKp Spartus P1: https://bit.ly/49YoS42 Aireo Cyclone: https://bit.ly/4rSpZKC Babolat Jet Mach 4: https://bit.ly/4sghOrg Luzz Pro Blade: https://bit.ly/4bmw0ct CRBN Barrage: https://bit.ly/4rtjOvD Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Question of the week 1:20 - Chris H... | 2h 00m 43s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | 159. Are $200+ Paddles Worth it Anymore? Joola Pro V, CRBN Barrage Reactions & More | Check out John Kew's channel Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Honolulu’s new grit (was this handled right?) 12:30 - CRBN TruFoam Barrage reactions 21:01 - Joola Pro V reactions 42:58 - Are $200+ paddles worth it anymore? 57:54 - John Kew’s review process 1:21:34 - RPM spin testing methods (human vs cannon) 1:28:09 - Does dwell time actually give better spin or is it a myth? 1:42:05 - Grit degradation breakdown 1:53:34 - Why did John get into testing eye wear? 1:55:48 - Q&A for John 2:0... | 2h 40m 58s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | 158. Callaway Gets Into Pickleball?! & Our Current Top 5 Favorite Paddles | Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - What is Typti? 18:32 - JW playing with a Joola? 22:55 - New electronic line system? 30:16 - Selkirk Courtstrike 2.0 quick thoughts 38:40 - Joola Pro V Kosmos 45:08 - Callaway is getting into pickleball? 57:47 - Flik F3 1:03:22 - Holbrook Fuze 1:13:24 - Facolos Elite X (Gabe Tardio's paddle) 1:20:28 - Our top 5 favorite / interesting paddles 1:38:10 - How would you turn someone down for a tournament? 1:42:00 - Q&A 1:42:09 - What are other light but good ... | 1h 56m 15s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | 157. So. Many. Paddles. PaddleTek Honeyfoam, Vapor Power2, Upcoming Launches, & More | Link to the Podcast Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudioClips/videos Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 6:50 - New PPA Challenger singles court 15:40 - Slyce Slyders update 16:56 - PSA Check if your paddle is broken! 25:02 - Pro paddle shakeup 28:43 - 30+ paddles received in January 30:44 - Upcoming launches Feb - March 51:11 - Thoughts on some paddles we’ve been hitting 51:22 - PaddleTek Honeyfoam 58:11 - Honolulu J6CR 1:03:29 - Thoughts on the Vapor Power2 1:08:14 - Pickle Poppers ... | 1h 42m 41s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | 156. Debating Pickleball Paddles & More with Pro Player Zane Navratil | Check out Zane's channel: https://bit.ly/46xraGu Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - What has Zane been up to? 4:11 - Will the Chinese brands change the paddle market? 19:57 - Why don’t the brands reviewers love get UPA-A certified? 35:14 - Are pros wanting less power in their paddles now? 41:45 - Is mens singles really boring now? 48:27 - What paddle shape does Zane think is the best? 1:00:50 - Zane’s thoughts on foam paddles 1:07:30 - Incentives as an influencer and trying to create a healthy cul... | 2h 33m 43s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | 155. Volair Shift First Impressions & Reacting to Our 2025 Paddle Predictions | Links: Reddit thread about the paddle market: https://bit.ly/3YTUfHW Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW Enhanced Duo widebody: https://bit.ly/4aBpC1d Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - Reddit thread that I wrote about paddles 3:58 - DUPR end of year recap story 13:20 - JW using a widebody in Daytona 18:18 - ALW leaving PaddleTek 31:34 - 11six24 signs Dekel 37:22 - Parris Todd fined $50,000 39:46 - Volair shift 1:06:06 - Enhanced Duo widebody 1:09:37 - Paddle awards discussion 1:15:06 - Aizec’s... | 2h 24m 42s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | 154. Six Zero Coral, Spartus P1, Tesla Plaid & Have Paddle Categories Shifted? | Links mentioned: Melin hat discount link: https://alnk.to/ge9bgEQ Six Zero Coral: https://bit.ly/48SVTPR Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW Tesla Plaid Paddle: https://bit.ly/48Wl9n8 Ryan Fu / Samin tweet: https://bit.ly/4aMOrHu Pickleball.com article: https://bit.ly/4qe0odL Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Question of the week 3:43 - Melin discount code (only for 24 hours) 6:43 - UPA-A player contracts terminated 20:58 - Tesla Plaid / Selkirk paddle 36:35 - Upcoming Volair Shift 50:01 - ... | 1h 46m 30s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | 153. Reacting to Your Pickleball Hot Takes & Mixed Doubles Team Dynamics | Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - We have a guest this week 0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother 3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat 8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR 10:13 - Reacting to hot takes 13:32 - Mia’s hot take 27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s) 37:30 - Instagrams hot takes 37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed 40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy 41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just pay... | 2h 06m 04s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | 152. We Answer Your Pickleball Questions | Links: Weighted tape guide: https://youtu.be/tRG-VCk1Da0?si=nJuleSZOm_LYax8s Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:57 - Question of the week 5:14 - A couple of funny stories 14:01 - Proton Peacock update 23:35 - Spartus P1 coming soon? 27:28 - Got 2 more Luzz inferno’s 27:50 - Chris’s hot take 31:29 - Paddle awards season 34:47 - advice for increasing DUPR but not deal with all the fees 44:08 - Which is better for performance, polymer or foam? 51:13 - If you were 3.5 again, would you pay For lessons? Wh... | 1h 30m 39s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | 151. What Paddles Are We Recommending & Thoughts on RPM & Proton Peacock | Links: FORWRD Ranger: https://bit.ly/47Mz7Jh Neonic Sidekick: https://bit.ly/3TTDXwh RPM Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4pCU3s9 Proton Peacock: https://bit.ly/4pvGGtF Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - Gearbox Power series dual certification 4:46 - Neonic Sidekick bag vs FWRD Ranger 12:52 - CRBN Waves update 16:31 - RPM Pickleball 35:00 - Proton Peacock 59:12 - Monthly Paddle Roundup (What are we recommending?) | 1h 36m 38s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | 150. Six Zero Coral First Impressions & The Best Pickleball Black Friday Deals | Link: Black Friday deals page: https://bit.ly/4o3M1Hy Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 6:10 - SixZero Black Opal thoughts after play testing 23:04 - SixZero Coral 36:28 - Random paddle updates 38:28 - Slyce slyder update 39:20 - B&B Loco update 43:14 - Black Friday deals 44:06 - 11six24 BF deals 46:06 - Vatic Pro BF deals 46:54 - Bread & Butter BF deals 48:30 - CRBN BF deals 49:42 - Thrive BF deals 50:05 - Franklin BF deals 51:03 - Ronbus BF deals 52:04 - Chorus BF deals 53:21 - Luzz BF deals... | 1h 19m 15s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | 149. New Pickleball Bags, Six Zero Black Opal Changes, & PPA Worlds Recap | Links: 11six24 sale: https://bit.ly/3WUX3Uj Franklin Tour Bag: https://bit.ly/4hXR4b9 Slyce Slyders: https://bit.ly/3K0u2Uk Pickleball Apes Charm series: https://bit.ly/3LFGJV1 Six Zero Black Opal: https://bit.ly/44agRaa Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Is DUPR trying to charge for searching friends and opponents? 7:38 - 11six24 Black Friday Deal 9:27 - New Neonic bag 31:10 - New Franklin tour bag 37:10 - Slyce Slyders (reusable weight system) 48:56 - Pickleball Apes Charm series 1:08:45 - Si... | 2h 07m 03s | ||||||
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