Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Selkirk just dropped a true power paddle, and we’re asking if it’s enough to win back enthusiast players. We also break down the best spots to place your returns for maximum impact, and share results from our tungsten density test to find the optimal material to use.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:54 Weekly Update - Managing gas while playing lol08:19 Kyle’s new camera10:49 3.0 to 5.0 - Return locations16:34 Kyle’s Corner - PPA Bristol23:19 Paddle testing coming to amateurs 25:11 Kyle toured Lifetime25:23 Paddle Babble - Boomstik tech29:14 Boomstik numbers & tuning system33:40 Is Selkirk back? And paddle thoughts48:55 Tungsten tape density experiment56:00 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Sign up for Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/collections/early-access?sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=yt Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/project-boomstik-elongated?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share first impressions of several new paddle releases, highlight their favorite plays from MLP Salt Lake City, and offer a tip to help you finish points more effectively.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:32 Weekly Update - Attending MLP Salt Lake08:34 Kyle is a hero14:37 3.0 to 5.0 - Finishing balls and net cord tactic19:41 Kyle’s Corner - MLP year end standings21:26 Best MLP gets25:11 Kyle toured Lifetime30:11 Paddle Babble - Boomstik launch date and impressions39:22 J2NF Long handle and other shapes46:15 Ronbus Refoam50:44 Thrive Project Fury56:16 Franklin Parris Todd C4557:08 Forwrd Ranger Backpack1:03:48 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Owala Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3J1oh87Honolulu J2NF series (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbFranklin Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPESelkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/?sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=coupontable Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable FORWRD Ranger Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://forwrd.co/products/court-ranger-pickleball-backpack?ref=pbeffect&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle catch up on current projects, dive into recent MLP headlines, ask when point-screaming goes too far, share deeper thoughts on the Gearbox GX2 Power, and wrap with their Paddle Fitting of the Week.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:33 Weekly Update - Launching AI & paddle comparison tool14:58 Kyle needs shoe recs16:46 3.0 to 5.0 - Athletic position 20:28 Kyle’s Corner - Local player shoutout24:30 MLP news27:36 At what point are players too loud?34:23 Paddle Babble - CRBN TruFoam Genesis 443:20 Gearbox GX2 Power advanced thoughts50:46 Foam paddles plushness rankings1:02:03 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/PE New Control Hot List: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/best-control-pickleball-paddles/ Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKERBread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKKCRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECTEnhance Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/gen-4-5?ref=trbmrlziFranklin Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPEGearbox GX2 Power (code PBEFFECT): https://gearboxsports.com/collections/gx2-power-series?rfsn=7676489.281577Honolulu J2NF series (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbPickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpVVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to debate whether intentional body bags should be legal, break down the controversial Ben trade and the forces behind it, review new CRBN durability data that highlights the benefits of foam core paddles, and share first impressions of the Gearbox GX2 Power.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE Pickleball Effect 😂(code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:53 Weekly Update - Bathroom mishap…again08:36 Aaron’s main paddle22:54 3.0 to 5.0 - Serve routines 28:06 Aaron It Out - Rigging paddle & ranking reviewers36:49 Kyle’s Corner - The big Ben trade42:18 Should intentional body bags be allowed?51:52 Paddle Babble - CRBN’s TruFoam warranty data58:11 Vatic Pro postponing the V Core1:12:41 Gearbox GX2 Power first impressionsPatriquin body bag clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMT3jvCOWRA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=bHF4ZWRmOTR6bDBj__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Stack Athletics Endura Shorts (code PBEFFECT): https://collabs.shop/mqngim Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKERCRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT Gearbox GX2 Power (code PBEFFECT): https://gearboxsports.com/collections/gx2-power-series?rfsn=7676489.281577 ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle debate whether it’s better to play indoors or outdoors, break down the impact of DUPR’s algorithm update, talk through QD’s loss of UPA contact, and explore a potential weakness happening with foam core paddles.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:41 Greg & Bonnie05:00 Indoor vs Outdoor polls & KOTC trick14:01 Gruvn Lazr and Kyle training update18:14 3.0 to 5.0 - Reading drops21:06 Kyle’s Corner - DUPR update thoughts29:00 QD losing UPA contract37:45 Paddle Babble - Potential flaw of foam paddles46:40 Current projects and 11SIX24 Alpha Pro Power54:21 Paddle Fitting of The Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKER11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=couponGRUVN LAZR Solid Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/solid-foam-pickleball-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-solid-foam-pickleball-paddle-red-blend-w-blue-band?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle break down why rec players gravitate toward power paddles, share a serve pattern you should try this week, and reveal a ranking of the newest foam paddles from least to most powerful, three of which pack more punch than the JOOLA Pro IV series.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:08 Kyle’s marathon training help 08:03 Why do rec players love power paddles?11:05 3.0-5.0 - Serve pattern you should try15:40 Kyle’s Corner - Loyd getting new paddle sponsor17:45 PPA prize structure update & local courts battle25:40 Paddle Babble & Gear - Ranking foam paddles26:45 Bottom power & pop paddles27:45 All court and bottom power & pop paddles32:48 High power & pop paddles38:54 Thoughts on experiment and paddles46:33 Paddle Fitting of The Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:That Pickleball School: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbBody Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKEREnhance Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/?ref=trbmrlziVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=coupontableCRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/10EFFECTSelkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/BraydonUnsicker____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle discuss Fed’s return to JOOLA, the new PPA pay structure, and the launch of Selkirk’s ERA paddles—raising the question of whether it was fair for them to mimic 11SIX24’s design. They also break down nine new paddle releases set to drop in the next month.30% off Pickleball Effect shop for the next 48 hours with code ILOVEKYLE: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:05 Weekly update - 30% off thank you07:28 X-games and Kyle’s marathon14:24 3.0-5.0 - Goals and self talk19:26 Kyle’s Corner - Nation Juniors in Boise23:33 Fed leaves Adidas, & PPA pay structure31:16 Paddle Babble & Gear - SLK ERA45:10 Solase shoes50:29 Paddle Babble - Paddletek GTO-C, Avoura55:00 Body Helix Flick, Pickleball Apes Harmony58:02 Vatic Pro V Core, CRBN TFG4 1:01:17 11SIX24 Alpha Power, Gearbox GX2 Power 1:03:40 Paddle Fitting of the Week __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Accessories (code ILOVEKYLE): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/Solase shoes (code PBEFFECT): https://vmmvvu-jc.myshopify.com/braydon88Body Helix (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=BRAYDONUNSICKERPickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=couponVatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=coupontableCRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/10EFFECT11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle are joined by Aaron the Editor to share what they learned from visiting Six Zero’s paddle factory in China, dive into recent PPA headlines, and discuss two new foam paddles that are signaling the next wave of foam core innovation.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:45 Weekly update - PE products update05:12 Anna Leigh Waters using PE tungsten11:23 China experiences31:15 Paddle factory walk through40:10 Why hasn’t Six Zero released any paddles recently?59:08 Aaron it Out - Paddle tantrum 1:03:49 Kyle’s corner - PPA upsets and come backs1:09:55 Paddle Babble - J2NF & GRUVN __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:DryMax Grip (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/drymax-grip PE Tungsten tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/collections/tungsten-weighted-tape Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=coupontable Honolulu J2NF (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2fc-beta-pre-order-copy?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=pod GRUVN Lazr 16HD Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/solid-foam-pickleball-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-solid-foam-pickleball-paddle-red-blend-w-blue-band?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon’s upcoming trip to a paddle factory in China, the ethics of reviews and brand events, their new go-to paddles, and the latest results from Braydon’s second round of tungsten tape power and pop tests.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:10 Weekly update - China trip preview13:53 June 10 releases, Kyle gets a car, vests20:10 3.0 to 5.0 Beating bangers & handling drives26:27 Kye’s Corner - Deflection machine stolen from MLP31:20 Reviews and events ethics39:22 Paddle Babble - Our new mains46:56 Tungsten Power & Pop test #252:40 Paddle fitting of the week __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPE Diadem (code PBEFFECT): https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker Holbrook ARMA (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers-(15-discount-15-kickback) Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK PE Tungsten tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/collections/tungsten-weighted-tape Chorus Shapeshifter EX (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/shapeshifter-all-court-paddle-ex?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon is joined by Kyle Trenga and Aaron the Editor to share stories from the Nerdy Tourney, joke about Onix’s hilariously perfect paddle description, debate whether QD’s fine was justified, and discuss the paddles Braydon is currently testing—including some intriguing foam-core models in the pipeline.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:19 Weekly update - Nerdy Tourney18:16 3.0 to 5.0 - Braydon gets back at Kyle21:23 Speed up tip23:52 Aaron it Out - Maxed out marketing madness26:54 Launch day suicide 29:12 MLP would you rather31:01 Kye’s Corner - QD fine36:30 Boise PPA Challenger results40:41 Paddle Babble - B&B paddles46:52 What Braydon is testing next51:00 Potentially good foam paddles coming 56:11 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share stories about nearly losing to some talented young guns, how to have your partner’s back on fourths, the explosion of pickleball courts worldwide, and break down the top power paddles available right now.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:45 Weekly update - Playing youths08:27 Is Ben Johns using my tungsten?12:02 3.0 to 5.0 - Use protection17:04 Kye’s Corner - Picklr in Japan, Lifetime in Boise 24:04 Boise PPA Challenger, getting arrested for playing pb28:13 Paddle Babble - Power paddle comparisons30:30 Most firepower, power, and pop 38:05 Most forgiving, best feel, best budget  47:15 Favorite and least favorite51:42 Paddle Fitting of the Week__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Tungsten Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape?variant=46219251646688 Franklin C45 (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/WyAbWP JOOLA Pro IV: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/collections/pro-iv?bg_ref=La4dKLtAAD 11SIX24 Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2 Paddletek Bantam (use link for discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/paddletek-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo Friday Fever (code PBEFFECT): https://www.fridaypickle.com/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/friday-fever-paddle/ Ronbus Ripple (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor3tvvgokXbSIEvfnqhaZXLwc2ZnR3uy6qOJX_R1kE3BT3P42ru Holbrook paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=coupon&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers-(10-discount-15-kickback) ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share updates on their current projects, discuss the key storylines from PPA Atlanta, and analyze the power and pop metrics of the new Ronbus Ripple. They also delve into whether it significantly differs from the original Ripple paddles that did not pass USAP testing.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:25 Weekly update - NAMI tournament09:39 New PE products14:45 Paddle AI assistant17:14 3.0 to 5.0 - Off the court training25:15 Kye’s Corner - Pablo Tellez disqualification, QD & Holbrook 30:03 64 seed beats Fed, Anna Bright cam, Klinger & Johnson35:07 Paddle Babble - Ronbus Ripple background38:05 Ripple OG vs New by the numbers51:10 Holbrook Arma first impressions  55:38 Wilson Vesper first impressions__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:PE Paddle Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4koIKkv PE Tungsten Tape: https://amzn.to/3H1IidA NAMI: https://www.nami.org/CRBN Trufoam 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 Bread & Butter Invader (code PBEFFECT): https://www.bnbpickleball.com/collections/the-invader-intergalactic-paddle-technology-hybrid/products/the-invader-16mm-pickleball-paddle?irclickid=z7sxc2zguxycWhd042UQL24mUksTyf0hxU14Ww0&sharedid=&irpid=5059526&irgwc=1 Holbrook paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=coupon&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers-(10-discount-15-kickback) Wilson Vesper: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/wilson-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor discuss their visit to Selkirk's HQ, sharing their evolving perspectives on the brand. Aaron debuts a new segment, "Aaron it Out," to gather candid opinions from Braydon and Kyle, and they provide updates on recently received and upcoming paddle releases.Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro03:10 Weekly update - Kye loses 47lbs06:46 Nerdy tourney pairings14:32 3.0 to 5.0 - Dink & lean19:41 Aaron it Out - Did QD make the right decision?24:45 Savage finish or out of line nasty nelson?27:04 Kye’s Corner - John’s brothers pulling out of MLP33:53 MLP serve, PPA Atlanta, PPA transgender policy39:20 Paddle Babble - Is Selkirk still relevant? HQ visit54:01 New paddles and upcoming releases56:41 Friday Fever, Diadem Blucore, Luxx Control Air update  1:05:40 Holbrook Arma internals__________________________________________Stuff mentioned:No Man’s Land article: https://www.nmlpickleball.com/opinion/what-ben-johns-and-the-eye-gate-debacle-tells-us-about-the-upas-investment-in-mlp/Shop Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANwShop Diadem (code PBEFFECT): https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker Shop Friday Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): fridaypickle.com/PBEFFECT ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor delve into data from Pickleball Effect’s Paddle Benchmark Report, provide updates on the JOOLA lawsuit, and share their insights on recent MLP developments.Download Paddle Benchmark Report: https://pickleballeffect.com/q1-2025-benchmark/ Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro04:14 Weekly update - “mono-coke”, upcoming videos, new Selkirk shape12:00 3.0 to 5.0 - Get good at what happens most18:34 Kyle’s Corner - MLP takeaways, foam core faith31:28 USAP lawsuit update, ALW & Patriquin altercation40:29 Paddle Babble - Benchmark report preview45:06 Most popular paddles48:11 Most popular shapes by level59:21 Swing weight preferences  __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Shop Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw11SIX24 Vapor Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/vapor-powerCRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 Honolulu J2K (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tbSix Zero Double Black Diamond (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/double-black-diamond?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=written ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss public play formats, provide an MLP season preview, review the new Adidas paddles, and share the interesting results of Braydon's tungsten tape experiment.Paddle Benchmark Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZyvYka7OEM5OzntVyE4vWNi8TtjnvXbwx62Mo7BgJ93bSTA/viewform?usp=header Sponsors:Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:35 Pickleball Central new title sponsor04:44 Weekly update - Paddle benchmarks, Stack launch06:22 Panic buying, play formats, Kyle update17:34 3.0 to 5.0 - Good right side dinking pattern20:47 Kyle’s Corner - MLP season preview29:22 Paddle Babble - Adidas PP Metalbone paddles41:26 Adidas EVA Metalbone paddles - how’s this legal?54:27 Franklin C45 tungsten tape experiment  __________________________________________Stuff mentioned:Shop Stack clothes (code PBEFFECT): https://stackathletics.com?dt_id=2294736 Shop Adidas (code PBEFFECT): https://www.justpaddles.com/products/vendor~adidas?rfsn=8007972.684cbb&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=pickleballeffect PE Tungsten Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape Franklin C45 (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/WyAbWP ____________________________________Support my channel:Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________Join my community:PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/__________________________________________#pickleball #podcast