Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Braydon and Kyle discuss some player and news updates from the APP tour this week, question whether Selkirk is slipping or thriving, their meeting with Babolat and the challenges big brands have and then finish with a brain dump on a bunch of paddles they tested this week. Stuff mentioned: Babolat shoes: https://fromuthpickleball.com/category/29/shoes?rfsn=5939069.07b17a&manufacturer=-18-  My favorite Babolat shoe: https://fromuthpickleball.com/product/48538/babolat-jet-mach-3-all-court-mens-shoe?rfsn=5939069.07b17a&variantid=49106  Maverix Havik 15 Pro (code 15EFFECT): https://www.maverixpickleball.com/products/havik-15-pro-pre-sale-shipping-may-15  Maverix Havik 15 All-Court (code 15EFFECT): https://www.maverixpickleball.com/products/havik-15-all-court-pre-sale-shipping-may-15  Spartus Apollo: https://gospartus.com/products/apollo?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt  Mark Pickleball (code 10EFFECT): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U  Honolulu Pickleball Company J2K (code 10EFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt  Thompson Pickleball: https://thompsonpickleball.com/  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Water cooler chat 06:52 Kyle's corner - new vulcan ball 10:09 APP player updates & new shuffle format 20:44 Meeting with Babolat - big brands vs small brands 30:48 Is Selkirk slipping or thriving? 38:36 Maverix Havik All Court & Pro 40:53 Spartus Apollo 43:27 Mark paddles 45:08 Honolulu Pickleball Company J2K 47:46 Thompson paddles 53:15 Why are their weight variations in paddles 54:45 New Franklin ball coming out Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/  __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/  Paddle Database:  Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing  Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle discuss their participation in a local tournament last weekend, sharing insights about the paddles they used and debating whether players should choose paddles based on their strengths or weaknesses. They also delve into the implications of the recent news about the delisting of the JOOLA Gen-3 paddle and the announcement of the PPA's new paddle regulation entity called UPA-A. Lastly, Kyle shares his discoveries regarding the new paddle testing protocols for USAP. Stuff mentioned: Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12.7 (code 10EFFECT): https://www.paddletek.com/xSlapL Vatic Pro Prism Flash 16mm (code 10EFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/prism-flash-16mm?variant=44442736853151&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=pod Bread & Butter Shogun (code 15EFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/5gvDon TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:41 Local charity pickleball tournament 06:02 Kyle should have body bagged Braydon 07:27 The Shogun 10:07 Power vs control experiment 18:16 JOOLA Gen 3 delisting22:52 UPA-A implications 28:53 Poll: Are gen-3 paddles too much power? 31:58 New USAP testing meeting Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon & Kyle talk about the new USAP plans for paddle testing and approval to appropriately box in the power and spin levels of paddles, new tech around paddle skins, hot topics from last week and upcoming paddle reviews. Stuff mentioned: Paddletek Bantam TKO-C Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/paddletek-bantam-tko-c-14-3mm-tko-c-12-7mm-review/ PIKKL (code 10EFFECT): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/pikkl-pickleball?rfsn=7945169.3d98850 Spartus Apollo (code 10EFFECT): https://gospartus.com/products/apollo?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B Gamma Librarian Ball: https://www.gammasports.com/collections/pickleballs/products/librarian-foam-pickleball TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Playing Dallas PPA & Kyle’s trip to Seattle 08:33 New USAP paddle approval processes 19:26 OWL paddle controversy 22:40 Paddle skins 32:44 Hot topics 44:18 Paddle Babble: Paddletek 51:31 Upcoming reviews Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon talks about a paddle collaboration he’s doing with Volair to raise money for the AJU Foundation, outlines how he picks paddles to review, and talks about how he makes money. Then he brings on Christian Alshon who recently got his own signature Paddletek paddle to talk about his rise in the sport, how he thinks about strategy and to chat about his new paddle. Stuff mentioned: Volair Mach 2 Forza Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/volair-mach-2-forza-16mm-14mm/ AJU Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajufoundation/ Donate to AJU Foundation via Venmo @aju-foundation Shop Alshon’s new paddle on Pickleball Central (code 10EFFECT): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/paddletek-pickleball-paddles?rfsn=7945169.3d98850 Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:25 Braydon gets his own paddle 03:35 AJU Foundation & my little brother 11:50 How I select paddles to review & how I make money 18:25 How many people use my codes 24:46 Amazon sales 30:50 Interview with Christian Alshon 35:25 How Christian broke the top 10 40:25 Pickleball strategy 49:10 Tips to deal with more power 54:15 Christian’s signature paddle with Paddletek 1:06:13 Video analysis of how to improve speed ups Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle sit down with pro player Susannah Barr and APP commentator Dominic Catalano to discuss tournaments, steroid usage, the perspective of pro players on power, and the story of how Susannah got her face on a can of water. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:48 Players are getting younger 07:26 Thanks for saying hi 10:25 Food & supplements during tournaments 17:38 How Dom got into commentating 24:57 Are steroids being used on tours? 29:05 Pros perspective on power 42:01 How pros pick paddles 51:37 Should pickleball be an indoor sport? 56:51 Susannah Barr Hydrogen-Rich Spring Water Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle talk about outstanding JOOLA questions like quality control, Braydon's preview of the PPA Red Rock tournament he's playing in, upsets from Los Cab, and pro pickleball player paddle reviews. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro 01:49 Outstanding JOOLA Gen 3 paddle questions 15:37 Braydon getting trained by Connor Dickerson 21:19 PPA Red Rock Preview for Braydon 31:03 Kyle’s corner - Notable upsets 38:18 UTR rating system making moves 42:44 Pro player reviews and paddle handles Shop JOOLA Gen 3 paddles: https://joolausa.com/professional-pickleball-paddles/?ref=8190 Braydon's paddles for PPA Red Rock: Volair Mach 2 Forza 14 for doubles (code 10EFFECT): https://volair.com/collections/paddles/products/mach-2-forza-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7475751.28260c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7475751.28260c Ben Johns Perseus 3 16mm for singles: https://joolausa.com/ben-johns-perseus-3-16mm-pickleball-paddle/?ref=8190 Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle talk about JOOLA's new paddle tech, its implications on the sport, and whether or not it's good for the game. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro & gift from Kyle 01:48 JOOLA Gen 3 paddle tech explained 04:05 Power level and implications of it 12:33 Comparison to Gearbox Power Pro 17:20 New Vatic Pro and other paddles 23:20 New Vulcan ball formula & Ben Johns paddle theory 26:39 PPA signings and other pro news 30:50 Will the JOOLA Gen 3 paddles be legal in the future? 38:08 In or Out - Is power good for the game? 39:15 In or Out - Paddle tech patents 41:50 In or Out - Rally or traditional scoring 45:21 In or Out - PPA serve rule 49:25 Braydon’s JOOLA Review plans Link to written review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/joola-gen-3-paddle-series-review-includes-perseus-3-magnus-3-and-scorpeus-3-models/ Links to purchase JOOLA Gen 3 paddles: JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 3 16mm - https://joolausa.com/ben-johns-perseus-3-16mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190 Ben Johns Perseus 3 14mm - https://joolausa.com/ben-johns-perseus-3-14mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190 Simone Jardim Hyperion 3 16mm - http://joolausa.com/simone-jardim-hyperion-3-16mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190 Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 14mm - https://joolausa.com/tyson-mcguffin-magnus-3-14mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190  Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 16mm - https://joolausa.com/tyson-mcguffin-magnus-3-16mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190  Anna Bright Scorpeus 3 14mm - https://joolausa.com/anna-bright-scorpeus-3-14mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190  Collin Johns Scorpeus 3 16mm - https://joolausa.com/collin-johns-scorpeus-3-16mm-pickleball-paddle?ref=8190  Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/  __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database:  Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing  Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share their reactions to the paddle reviewer battle posted on Pickleball Studio's channel, PPA's infrastructure to take over pickleball in the US, updates on new paddles coming, and chat about a potential new paddle metric called the Hand Speed Index. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Reactions to paddle reviewer battle 07:38 Kyle’s paddle and paddle shapes 13:30 Kyle’s corner - PPA upsets 17:57 MLP draft reactions 24:27 When is power too much 27:45 New DUPR partnerships and PPA taking over 36:00 Paddle Babble - Engage Pursuit Pro1 27:56 Other paddles coming 44:30 Can Kevlar be used on its own? 48:19 New metric idea: Hand Speed Index 51:50 Different paddles for different events/climates Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Coming off Easter weekend Braydon and Kyle talk about recent moneyball events and formats, a tough rules question, recent MLP news, paddle testing rules for APP events that make it easy to cheat, and then they finish talking about kevlar and if it has its own identity. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Easter weekend 01:15 PB April Fools jokes 04:00 Moneyball events 11:34 Rules question 14:27 MLP teams must pay 20k for unsigned PPA players picks 19:27 Players pulling out of MLP draft 23:03 APP making it easy for players to cheat 25:40 Does kevlar have an identity? 27:56 Carbon vs kevlar vs fiberglass 33:56 Should brands get more granular with paddle specs? 35:41 Story behind CupcakeDestoryer Stuff mentioned: Thrive Azul 16 (code 10EFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/azul-16mm?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F Pickleball Apes (code 10EFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV Six Zero Ruby (code 10EFFECT): https://fromuthpickleball.com/product/47183/six-zero-ruby-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=5939069.07b17a&variantid=46964 11Six24 Hurache X Control + (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/hurache-x-control-16mm?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod Support my channel: Use my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PB Effect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Dink + Smash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle talk about Braydon's trip to New Orleans for the JOOLA conference, Kyle has a run in with the local parks and rec department, and they chat about upcoming paddle releases in April. There are a lot of paddles coming. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Watercooler talk 08:19 Trip to New Orleans 11:12 What are the Joola pros like? 13:50 Joola pro paddle set ups 18:22 Pitching my Tungsten Tape 21:00 Kyle’s corner - Restricted hours at local park 24:19 $2000 prize money tournament in northwest 26:43 MLP draft predictions 34:07 Upcoming paddle releases 47:49 Vanguard Control thoughts Stuff mentioned: Pickleball Superstore affiliate program (sign up under Braydon - Nampa): https://pickleballsuperstore.com/pages/superaffiliates Thrive Azul 16 (code 10EFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/azul-16mm?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F Vanguard Control Series (code ADV-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/vanguard-control?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt Bzer mini balls: https://bzer.net/ Support my channel: Use my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon brings on a new cohost, Kyle Trenga. They talk about Braydon's recent trip to Austin to visit Building Pickleball and what the PPA event. Then they talk about local news and Braydon gives a preview of the upcoming JOOLA conference. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Another new cohost? 04:10 Meeting Brian Lim of Building Pickleball 08:08 Pickle Pro Labs1 1:12 Does Braydon have a personality? 13:15 Talk with Tyra & power paddles 20:58 Vulcan points 25:16 JOOLA conference 34:19 Are patents good? 36:35 Lifetime coming to Boise 38:48 Is this a real training tool? 41:50 MLP Schedule release 47:20 The black book of Boise Hosts:  @DinkSmashMedia  - Kyle Trenga  @pickleballeffect  - Braydon Unsicker Support my channel: View my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon does a solo podcast where he interviews and talks with Franklin Pickleball, reviews his trip to Vegas, and shares his thoughts about recent paddles using some sort of weight adjustment feature. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Franklin’s entry into Pickleball 05:00 What’s the pickleball team at Franklin consist of? 06:37 What does Franklin represent?08:40 Franklin paddle history 13:12 FS Tour Series 15:48 Johnson’s involvement in FS Tour Series 25:32 Franklin challenging what paddles should weigh 35:35 What paddles are their pros using? 37:24 Future of Franklin pickleball 40:31 My Vegas trip 45:52 The nicest private court ever 50:53 Reviewer battle 59:26 The Book of Kew 1:01:15 Random stories 1:05:48 Thoughts on weight adjustment features for paddles 1:25:20 Future of PB Effect podcast Stuff Mentioned: Franklin FS Tour Series Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/review-of-franklin-fs-tour-series/ View my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon & Porter talk about the local moneyball event and the best formats for pickleball events like this. This turns into a conversation about local events vs out of state events and managing the mental part of pickleball. Braydon gives updates about his hot list and database and shares some observations of power vs pop he noticed in paddles. Things end talking about Alshon's social media strategy and pro social media videos and then we get a surprise text from Zane Navratil. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:11 Local moneyball event format 09:23 Is there a better format? 16:29 Local vs out of state tournaments 20:39 Managing the mental game 34:26 Meditation  42:15 Paddle hot list & database update 44:08 Power vs pop observations 57:15 Does Alshon have social media figured out? 1:07:35 Looking ahead  1:08:27 Text from Zane Navratil Stuff Mentioned: 2024 Hot List: https://pickleballeffect.com/hot-list/  Paddle database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  Agassi’s autobiography: https://a.co/d/8ROrTaX  Next book we’re reading: https://a.co/d/dkQVsXy  View my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/  __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Paddle Database:  Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing  Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon & Porter talk about their weeks, PB's rise in popularity & Agassi's support of the sport, what motivates Ben Johns and the paddles Braydon is testing next. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Tungsten Tape update 04:23 Carla body bags 09:03 PB’s popularity increase 12:32 PB Slam 2 & Agassi 23:27 Pro PB Viewership 27:45 Is Ben Johns slipping? 38:02 Paddle updates 38:12 Custom paddle shapes 47:53 CoreTek  50:30 New Engage paddles 53:36 DUPR Updates Gear Mentioned: Tungsten Weighted Tape: https://a.co/d/4UjTwhV  11Six24 Hurache-X (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/hurache-x-control-16mm?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod  Engage (code 20EFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/  Neonic (code 10EFFECT): https://neonicpickleball.com/products/neonic-force-16mm?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH&sca_source=pod  See all my discount codes here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Paddle Database:  Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing  Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  __________________________________________ Pickleball Effect Products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Porter talks about his recent trip to visit Pickleball Studio and Pickleball Will. Braydon then shares his experiences from his first week on the job, and how his new toy - a radar gun that captures power, pop, and spin of a paddle - has made his work easier. Finally, Porter ends the podcast with a story about a near accident that almost cost him his vision. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Porter’s trip 11:20 Porter’s ranking of PB Studio, and PB Will’s skills 14:47 Braydon’s first week on job 16:50 Blind ball game 21:57 Radar gun for power, pop, and spin 26:15 Porter’s spin serve results 31:00 Paddle volume is crazy 33:30 Indoor pickleball locations 36:39 Developing two handed shots 50:30 Benefits of longer handles 53.40 Hurache-X review preview 55:14 Porter nearly lost his vision __________________________________________ Paddles Mentioned: 11Six24 Hurache-X (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/hurache-x-control-16mm?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod Bread & Butter Filth (code 15EFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/JzvxPa CRBN Pivot Pickleball Glasses: https://crbnpickleball.com/products/best-pickleball-glasses?rfsn=6397755.27c6454&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6397755.27c6454 See all my discount codes here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ Pickleball Effect Products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon welcomes new cohost, Porter Barr. Braydon is officially going full time with Pickleball Effect. They chat about the new Franklin paddles, new players sponsors, the new Vulcan ball, and what the future of pro pickleball could look like with junior player development. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Get to know Porter 15:01 Braydon is full time Pickleball Effect 18:20 Thank you Downtown Logan Brown 19:22 Thoughts on new Franklin paddles 25:24 New pro paddle sponsors 31:43 Porter’s Riley Newman encounter 35:38 Kyle Trenga & Proton 40:21 Andre Daescu’s new sponsor 42:39 First thoughts on new Vulcan ball 48:27 Junior development 47:08 Logan surveyed his local facebook group: Top paddles being used in Greenville, SC 58:10 Becoming a pro  1:02:38 Outro Paddles Mentioned: Franklin Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/review-of-franklin-fs-tour-series/ 11Six24 Hurache-X (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/hurache-x-control-16mm?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod  See all my discount codes here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Paddle Database:  Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing  Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  __________________________________________ Pickleball Effect Products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon welcomes kid number 3. Logan and Braydon chat about some big news surrounding the future of pro pickleball. Then they talk about the release of the Ruby review and crazy swingweight of the new Franklin paddles. They then finish things with the In or Out segment. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Braydon welcomes kid #3 01:27 End of season 1 of the Pickleball Effect Podcast 02:20 APP announces a team format in 2024 07:30 Does the APP announcement throw a wrinkle in MLP contract renegotiations? 10:55 MLP decides Premier and Challenger through Dutch auction 16:20 MLP 2023 Finals results 17:32 SixZero Ruby sells out in opening weekend 18:00 Does the Ruby's kevlar really have more pop and power? 31:50 First thoughts on the new Franklin paddles 38:15 Could standard shape paddles be the future for low to mid-level players? 47:08 Logan surveyed his local facebook group: Top paddles being used in Greenville, SC 50:38 In or Out on paddle brands making shoes? 53: 55 In or Out on new dedicated Pickleball stadium in Florida? 56:22 Prediction on new Catherine Parenteau x Jack Sock partnership Paddles Mentioned: Six Zero Ruby (code 10EFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/ruby?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=yt  Volair Mach 2 Forza (code 10EFFECT): https://volair.com/collections/paddles/products/mach-2-forza-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7475751.28260c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7475751.28260c Franklin FS Tour (code 10EFFECT): https://fromuthpickleball.com/category/143/paddles?rfsn=5939069.07b17a&manufacturer=-249-&searchterm=FS Tour See all our discount codes here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

Braydon and Logan chat about the winners and losers in paddle equipment this year with their 2023 paddle superlatives. Then they break down some of Logan's gameplay and chat about love. Support the channel by using the discounts listed here, https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/, on any of the paddles mentioned in the podcast. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 2023 Pickleball Paddle Superlatives 01:26 Best bang for your buck paddle 03:21 Most over-hyped paddle 08:04 Most underrated paddle 12:27 Most overrated paddle 15:02 Trailing Off: Paddle or brand that's losing steam 17:50 Best paddle of the year 19:32 Is delamination back? 21:26 Six Zero Ruby & Franklin FS Tour launch this week 28:15 Braydon contemplates consulting for paddle brands 40:12 3.0 to 5.0: Breaking down Logan's game film 55:31 Does pickleball need a "superstore" like the PGA? 60:00:45 Bonus: Braydon tells us his love story _________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Subscribe to Logan’s Sunday Dinking Club on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sundaydinkingclub/ ________________________ #pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Logan talk about their Thanksgiving break and then dive into an interview with the Product Manager of Pickleball Apes to talk about kevlar and how it compares to carbon fiber. After that they talk through the new quiet and reduced noise competition paddle categories and what that means for pickleball. To finish things off they talk about the remaining pro tour stops in 2023. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Braydon's Thanksgiving turns into streaking in the tundra 08:27 Kevlar, Patents and paddle tech with Tim, Product Manager at Pickleball Apes 35:00 Get 10% off Pickleball Apes paddles 36:20 Takeaways from the interview 38:31 Pickleball's new "quiet category" kicks off with some drama 42:00 What does a "quiet category" consist of? 53:05 Which should get quieter first... Paddles or balls? 57:23 Get ready for PPA Finals + MLP Finals this weekend Pickleball Apes Link (code 10EFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV  Get 10% off (most) paddles, shoes and gear at Fromuth, use code 10EFFECT: https://bit.ly/3Dex6n6  Use my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Buy my edge guard tape: https://a.co/d/hpf79Qi  __________________________________________ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

People are talking about the new Selkirk S1 Pro ball with its no crack 1 year warranty. Is it here to stay? Braydon tried out a new AI pickleball stats app. Plus Logan and Braydon share their first impressions of the Pickleball Apes Kevlar faced paddles. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:20 Are Selkirk's no-crack warranty ball the future? 07:49 What happened to Selkirk shoes? 08:56 Fine details of the Selkirk S1 ball warranty 11:51 An app that uses AI to analyze your pickleball game 18:30 Grass courts pop up in Australia 21:30 APP announces change to amateur tournament format 24:20 Update to the remainder of the 2023 MLP season 29:02 Braydon's quick thoughts on Anna-Leigh's new paddle 31:55 Our first thoughts on the new Pickleball Apes kevlar infused paddles 50:21 PPA Daytona Recap 54:14 More paddle drama coming out of the Jilly B camp Products mentioned: Pickleball Apes (code 10EFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV Selkirk S1 Pro Balls (code ADV-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/pro-s1-12?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=pod Support my channel by: Get 10% off (most) paddles, shoes and gear at Fromuth, use code 10EFFECT: https://bit.ly/3Dex6n6 Use my discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Buy my edge guard tape: https://a.co/d/hpf79Qi __________________________________________Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/