The KewCast with John & Eddie

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest gear and tech news, John details his conversation with JOOLA about their new 3S paddles, and the performance of the 3S paddles is detailed. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:40 13 new paddles with metrics added to database 3:39 Paddle radar charts now available on user interface 6:57 Updates on paddle analytics user interface 8:29 Life Time stock up 56% due to pickleball 11:00 Property values decline 10% to 20% near pickleball courts due to noise 14:19 Newest PPA serve rule 20:09 Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau handed first loss in ages 21:35 Do the new JOOLA 3S's provide a competitive advantage? Breakdown of PPA Atlanta medalists by paddles they were using 25:18 Paddles of the Week: JOOLA 3S models 26:06 Breaking news on Gen-3 cores, and John's conversation with JOOLA about new technology in the 3S's 32:32 New information about JOOLA 3S core technology 37:41 Our impressions of the JOOLA 3S paddle performance 46:12 Comparing JOOLA 3S side-by-side with other power paddles: Gen-3's, Ronbus Ripple, and Gearbox Pro Power 56:15 Updated thoughts on Honolulu J2Ti, and direct comparison to J2K 1:00:49 Deep Dive: paddle x-rays 1:03:49 Comparing how different perimeter weighting setups on the Ripple affect performance (hand speed, power, pop) 1:11:44 Kew & A: How difficult is it to control the Ronbus Ripple compared to the JOOLA Gen-3s? 1:14:32 Two questions 1) is the Pikkl Hurricane Pro still on your radar for a full review ? And 2) what treatment(s) ultimately cured your Plantar Fasciitis?

Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:02 Paddle database updates 5:35 USAP using X-ray for similarity testing 8:38 Wave of titanium paddles coming 10:06 What in the world is titanium weave, anyway? 11:08 PPA Las Vegas recap 15:25 Johns brothers both playing with JOOLA 3S; Collin being more aggro 21:33 Paddles of the Week: Ronbus Ripple 32:55 Ethos Dunamis 37:11 Synergy Kevlar paddles 48:47 Chorus Shapeshifter new color ways unboxing 51:13 Deep Dive: clarification on last week's discussion of polypropylene core grades 56:25 Deep Dive: ideal custom weighting for a standard/widebody paddle - does a Slyce cap help? 1:07:40 Kew & A - How about replaceable paddle cores instead of just grit? 1:11:49 How does the Jelly Bean compare to the Vatic Prism Flash?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball gear headlines, and our impression of the new Selkirk Kevlar paddle, Revolin basalt paddle, Body Helix Gold Kevlar, and Versix Vector. Timestamps: 0:00 Hellos and pleasantries 3:38 Centerline Athletics 4:40 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: website poll winner for next paddle reviewed 7:23 Melin hat 20% off code coming next week 9:18 Most recommended write-in paddles for review 9:49 JOOLA Gen 3-S versus MOD TA-15 - is there a difference? 16:49 Updates on UPA paddle certification program 23:09 Paddles of the Week: Selkirk SLK Halo Pro 27:21 Revolin Revo Pro with basalt surface 31:55 Versix Vector 36:01 Body Helix X4 Gold Kevlar 43:30 Kew & A: Which Slyce cap is recommended: 0.5 ounce of 1.0 ounce? 47:15 Why use concentrated perimeter weighting versus lighter-weight tape spread over larger area?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss current paddle news, and Chris Callie from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 7:00 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Callie (Sorry Not Sorry) 23:44 Gear Gossip: Chorus Shapeshifter back in stock (Pre-Order) 25:09 Collin Johns MLP rant 41:17 Paddles of the Week: PaddleTek Bantam and Tempest 54:53 JOOLA MOD TA-15 1:05:40 Release of the Hand Speed Index 1:17:39 Kew & A: How did the dwell time on the Gearbox Ultimate compare to the JOOLA Gen-3? 1:19:52 Can you take an average of the Firepower and Control metrics to find the best paddle? 1:25:05 Outro

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss some current news, give initial impressions of some new and upcoming paddles and products, and deep dive into the new Firepower metric. Timestamps: 0:00 Introductions 3:15 Visit to CRBN's R&D facility in California 6:57 Mach 2 Forza, Pickleball Effect Edition 8:19 Reload paddles - replaceable raw carbon fiber face 16:49 Proton paddles banned at APP Newport 20:30 Bread & Butter Fat Boy 26:21 Proton Series 4 31:36 Bodhi grips 34:34 Deep Dive: new Firepower metric, power and pop 45:57 Kew & A - Best way to clean Kevlar-faced paddles 49:59 New Vulcan ball formulation

John & Eddie discuss the latest news on the UPA-A's paddle certification program, tournament results, what's in our tournament bags, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Eddie & John's results in the tournament 4:23 Eddie's clinic with Salome Davidze 7:46 John's experience at Proton event in Phoenix 17:09 UPA-A statement on paddle certification 36:26 What's in our bags for the tournament? 50:24 Paddle updates: Chorus Shapeshifter 54:08 Q&A - providing a rating for paddle stiffness (plushness vs. stiffness) 1:01:17 Plans for next week and wrap-up

John and Eddie discuss the controversy surrounding the new USAP ruling on JOOLA Gen-3 paddles. And we cover our recent trip to Dallas for the PPA event. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:07 USAP's ruling on JOOLA Gen-3 paddles: latest news 25:59 Dallas Trip: First Day 35:36 Behind the scenes at Pickle Pro Labs 37:40 Notable moments watching pro matches at Dallas PPA 43:13 Content creator experiences at tournament, and meeting viewers 50:09 Six Zero Event at The Grove 1:00:57 Eddie's paddle setup for the tournament 1:02:20 John's experience in finals match for mixed doubles 1:05:30 John's paddle setup for the tournament 1:08:49 Other paddles tested: Bread & Butter Fat Boy 1:09:55 Six Zero Rub 14mm 1:11:21 Briffidi Brian's Frankenstein paddle 1:12:18 Gear of the Week: KTCHN Court Caddy Bag 1:16:36 New Franklin balls: FS Pro Eco 1:20:51 Bread & Butter Performance Tee 1:22:02 SLYCE weighted speedcaps 1:31:19 Wrap-up

John and Eddie discuss the JOOLA paddle delisting, new Selkirk paddles, and answer an interesting listener question. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:14 Follow-up on last week's big news about JOOLA Gen-3 paddle delisting 16:56 PPA Atlanta Open highlights 27:55 Results of Next Paddle Review Poll 33:01 Selkirk Amped Pro Air first impressions 47:43 Q&A: Is Eddie Will's Dad?

John and Eddie discuss the last week of qualifiers for our paddle bracket, considering 8 Kevlar paddles for the competition. Also, we run some math on ball velocity, and the new JOOLA Gen-3 paddles are faster than human reaction time at the kitchen.

John & Eddie discuss current events - is pickleball more athletic than tennis? Week 3 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge, including the new Engage Pro-1 paddles. A winner is picked from the reader questions for this week's giveaway: a Chorus backpack and photochromic safety glasses.

John and Eddie discuss the Joola Alpha launch event, Get2Eleven gift codes, and the start of our paddle battle bracket tournament.

John and Eddie discuss where to put lead/tungsten tape to maximize performance, new paddles we're testing, and the possibility of a signature paddle

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