Episodios

  • 163. Pickleball Etiquette… Who’s in the Wrong?
    Mar 25 2026

    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 - AITA for making hand motions with the ball on my side?
    38:04 - AITA for calling out illegal serves?
    40:36 - AITA for ditching my friend group for a better one?
    43:34 - AITA for wanting warmup after being late
    44:32 - AITA for always being late to a session with only 4 people
    46:00 - AITA for lobbing a lot in rec play
    48:12 - AITA for telling someone that their rating is wrong
    51:07 - AITA for telling someone how they should setup their paddle
    52:48 - AITA for not wanting to play against UPA-A paddles in tournaments
    55:04 - AITA for wearing wet shoes at an indoor facility
    57:29 - Last story
    1:02:28 - Pro mixed strategy debate
    1:19:01 - AITA for saying people aren’t a specific DUPR online?

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    1 h y 26 m
  • 162. Ranking the Top Gen 3 Paddles & First Impressions of Vulcan Chapter 01
    Mar 18 2026

    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 issues at the PPA
    12:29 - The craziest scoreline in pickleball history
    14:35 - Vulcan Chapter 01 First Impressions
    28:56 - What paddle types are pros using in 2026?
    37:31 - Ranking the top gen 3 paddles
    58:58 - What is better for improvement? Drilling or playing rec games?
    1:06:35 - Questions & Answers
    1:06:48 - Should people wait for long lasting grit models?
    1:09:08 - Tips on tournament nerves. How to stay calm?
    1:15:33 - What grip do you hold?
    1:19:30 - Are lessons worth it for 4.5 plyaers?
    1:23:33 - best $100 power paddle on the market right now
    1:25:44 - Thoughts on concentrated MOI weight vs tape?
    1:28:13 - Is Zane the type of guy to put mayo on a hot dog

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    1 h y 30 m
  • 161. RPM Q2, Friday Aura Pro, & Who is The Selkirk Legacy Shoe Thoughts
    Mar 11 2026

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    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 - Friday Aura Pro
    54:04 - RPM Q2
    1:09:09 - Enhanced MPP turbo
    1:14:45 - Are we starting to see too many indoor facilities?

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    1 h y 27 m
  • 160. DUPR Reset Reactions & Enhanced EPP Turbo, Luzz Pro Blade & More
    Mar 4 2026

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    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 Haworth’s serve in Mesa
    5:39 - Ben and Anna Leigh’s mixed final in Mesa
    8:30 - The new Babolat jet mach 4
    15:24 - Loose edge guards on P1’s & RPM update
    25:15 - Vapor Power2 HexGrit Update:
    28:58 - Nick Kyrgios paddle sighting
    31:34 - PPA junior and senior’s are switching over to UPA-A approved paddles only
    45:35 - DUPR reset Reaction
    1:02:04 - Luzz Pro Blade
    1:07:32 - Enhanced EPP Turbo
    1:15:26 - Aireo cyclone
    1:21:07 - CRBN TruFoam Barrage
    1:36:15 - Joola ProV thoughts so far
    1:47:31 - Does height in pickleball really matter as much as people say for doubles?


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    2 h y 1 m
  • 159. Are $200+ Paddles Worth it Anymore? Joola Pro V, CRBN Barrage Reactions & More
    Feb 25 2026

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    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
    2:02:45 - Does Pickleball ever burn you out?
    2:07:36 - Why did John shift to elongated from widebody or hybrid?
    2:09:16 - Which paddles do y’all disagree the most on?
    2:13:44 - With podcasts changing co-hosts over time, what makes Eddie such a good co host in your eyes?
    2:17:43 - Who has the biggest Melin collection?
    2:23:31 - Foam vs polymer
    2:30:06 - How much time are you dedicating towards getting better at pickleball?
    2:34:02 - Is there a skill level too high to be a paddle reviewer?

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    2 h y 41 m
  • 158. Callaway Gets Into Pickleball?! & Our Current Top 5 Favorite Paddles
    Feb 18 2026

    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 elongated paddles?
    1:44:40 - Just switched to a widebody, what do I need to know?
    1:45:52 - Advice to recover from a slump?
    1:48:21 - What paddle would you recommend for women who struggle to generate power?
    1:54:12 - How do you know how much weight is too much weight?

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    1 h y 56 m
  • 157. So. Many. Paddles. PaddleTek Honeyfoam, Vapor Power2, Upcoming Launches, & More
    Feb 11 2026

    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 (extremely light and fast paddle)
    1:13:09 - Long term grit testing updates
    1:29:37 - Improving your sleep for better performance
    1:38:28 - Aizec shoulder pain update

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    1 h y 43 m
  • 156. Debating Pickleball Paddles & More with Pro Player Zane Navratil
    Feb 4 2026

    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 culture around it
    1:19:47 - Zane gave Aizec some lessons
    1:24:12 - Chris and Zane talk about creating content and their approaches
    1:46:02 - How Zane feels about not going as deep in tournaments now
    1:50:51 - Zane asks why Chris doesn’t review paddles faster
    1:58:03 - QnA for Zane
    1:58:22 - Can you make Chris a 5.0?
    2:03:42 - Who has the correct take? Chris with a widebody or Aizec with elongated
    2:04:03 - How come Zane never answers questions on IG?
    2:06:20 - Who would win in a singles match?
    2:07:11 - How many paddles does Chris own?
    2:09:14 - Who would win in an arm wrestle?
    2:10:59 - What’s Zane’s diet?
    2:17:40 - Why hasn’t PPA censored Zane?
    2:21:34 - Who is your favorite Olson brother?
    2:22:18 - How did Chris and Zane become friends?
    2:23:37 - How many likes to make Zane play a tourney with Chris?
    2:24:24 - Which content creator would Zane partner with?
    2:25:09 - Why won’t anyone buy the Chefs?

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    2 h y 34 m