The KewCast with John & Eddie

In Episode 88 of KewCast, we break down new full foam paddles from Spartus, Holbrook, and GRUVN, and we discuss gear gossip, swing weight science, and viewer questions, all through a data-driven lens. 🔬 Free swing weight estimator tool: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/swing-weight-calculator Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:27 Latest News-Gear Gossip: Swing Weight Estimator tool published 6:47 ALW's New YouTube Channel 8:51 Paddles of the Week: new GRUVN full-foam paddles 18:25 Spartus P1 with Permagrit 27:23 Holbrook Fuze 36:15 Gear of the Week: Slyce SLYDRS 37:05 Blumaka Konnect Insoles 41:00 Eddie's Fun Fact - Pickleball's parallels to racquetball 48:36 John's Fun Fact: The quiet mind spots the loose thread 52:11 Kew & A: What are your preferred shapes for each of the picks on the leaderboard? 54:18 Is the Boomstik price warranted, given the issues with edge guards and face cracking? 56:02 Do we know how full foam paddles will handle cold weather? 57:44 Thoughts on not being able to lock-in to softer "catch and release" full foam paddles? 1:00:35 Regarding the survey by DUPR and Sports & Fitness Industry - how are none of the enthusiast paddle brands in their data? 1:02:23 What would a poll look like that breaks down the percentages of paddle shapes? 1:03:36 Why is there a grid pattern drawn on John's Loco? 1:04:29 Thoughts on the grit degradation on the Loco Products mentioned in the pod: ★Blumaka Insoles - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?_pos=10&_sid=357223863&_ss=r&sca_ref=9901941.bcFPwzuTR4v ★GRUVN - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://gruvn.co?sca_ref=4937714.X1H4Uman8f ★Spartus - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://gospartus.com/johnwilliams ★Slyce SLYDRS - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/mrxypxuh What We Cover in This Episode 🔹 Swing Weight Estimator Tool 🔹 Paddles of the Week GRUVN MUVN 16HD • KewCOR: 0.38 • 8.12 oz | 116 SW | 6.8 TW • 16.2” x 7.8” GRUVN LAZR 16X • KewCOR: 0.41 • 8.0 oz | 118 SW | 6.4 TW • 16.5” x 7.5” • Updated middle-layer foam vs previous LAZR & MUVN builds Spartus P1 (Hybrid Shape) • Gen 4 floating foam core (EVA ring + EPP center) • Carbon fiber / fiberglass / carbon fiber layup • PermaGrit ceramic-hybrid grit, applied in the USA • ~116–119 SW | ~6.8 TW | ~8.1–8.3 oz Holbrook Fuze (Elongated & Hybrid) • Both versions clock in at 0.40 KewCOR • Notable swing weight & twist weight differences 🔹 Manufacturing & Grit Talk How PermaGrit is made, applied, and quality-checked 🔹 Gear of the Week Blumaka Foam Lock Max Cushion • $12 off with code (now ~$48) 🔹 Pro Pickleball Fun Facts Anna Leigh Waters launched a YouTube channel “In the Kitchen” cookie episodes with Anna Bright & Ben Johns spinach dip (yes, really) 🔹 Mental Game & Philosophy Takeaway from a personal story from Athens, Greece: It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. Why staying calm on (and off) the court is a force multiplier — and how mental clarity creates leverage. 🔹 Q&A + Wrap-Up Rapid-fire listener questions, final thoughts, and a few personal asides before closing out the episode. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly pickleball paddle reviews, lab testing, gear breakdowns, and honest analysis. 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow @johnkew.pickleball on Instagram 🐦 Follow @JohnKewPickle on Twitter #pickleball #pickleballpaddles #pickleballgear #pickleballreview #kewcast #swingweight #pickleballscience

Welcome back to Episode 87 of the show! This week we dive into the 2025 Pickleball Market Playbook, new paddle-usage analytics from the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association study. We also do a head-to-head paddle battle for the Bread & Butter Loco versus the Six Zero Coral. Plus, swing weight prediction formulas. 2025 Pickleball Market Playbook: https://sfia.users.membersuite.com/shop/store/f147b189-00ce-c7a1-d05c-0b48e5ac09ac/detail Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:27 New study reveals paddle preferences among random sample of US population 35:26 Paddles of the Week: Bread & Butter Loco vs. Six Zero Opal 56:43 Paddle Leaderboard Updates 1:09:12 Predict your paddle's swing weight without a machine 1:19:21 Kew & A: Your top paddle choice in four categories: power, all-court, control, and just for fun 1:22:45 What's your opinion on the new Honolulu J6CR paddle? Products mentioned in pod: ★Bread & Butter Loco: take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/55PRPo ★Gearbox GX2 Power: take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/4mcs3tD ★Honolulu J6NF - 10% off using code JOHNKEW: https://808pickle.com/products/j6nf-pre-order?sca_ref=9901941.bcFPwzuTR4v ★Luzz Inferno: Take 15% off using code JOHNKEW: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-pro-4-inferno-mpp-pickleball-paddle-large-sweet-spot-durable-core ★Ronbus Quanta - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html ★Selkirk Boomstik: get a $40 gift card using this affiliate link: https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=6285388.NM89wCbFwv ★Six Zero: Take 10% off using code JOHNKEW, or at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3rkdsdb3 ★Thrive Fury - Take 10% off using code JOHNKEW: https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy?sca_ref=5609835.GqRRIIgfl9 ★Vatic V-Sol Pro - $10 off with code JOHNKEW: https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?sca_ref=3717419.wRxewY5VFb 🎧 Listen & Subscribe 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow @johnkew.pickleball on Instagram 🐦 Follow @JohnKewPickle on Twitter

👇 Timestamps & Topics 0:00 - Intro & Latest Pickleball News 3:25 - Updated thoughts on main paddles this week 19:06 - Gear of the Week: Neonic Sidekick bag 28:19 - Bodhi Backpack 32:14 - Holiday Gift Guide - Our favorite BF/CM deals 1:06:14 - Deep Dive - measuring paddle frame flex with digital force gauge 1:18:56 - Pickleball ball comparisons - ball cannon data 1:26:34 - Two Fun Facts (Deep Thoughts with John & Eddie) 1:33:25 - Kew & A: When tuning your paddle, what's your goal for swing weight & twist weight? 1:38:38 - Are the strips of carbon fiber along the sides of a paddle visible in x-ray preventing the core from floating? John & Eddie’s Favorite Black Friday–Cyber Monday Deals (Many stack with code JOHNKEW. Prices may vary during BF/CM windows.) $5 Gifts 🔹 Chorus 3g Lead Tape Pods – $3.00 https://tinyurl.com/bdzk8apw 🔹 Body Helix UV Arm Sleeves – $6.00 https://tinyurl.com/5n8b8pe7 🔹 Personalized Neck Bands (2-pack) – $6 https://amzn.to/48j8mep $10 Gifts 🔹 Bodhi Grips – 25% off Nov 28–30 https://tinyurl.com/2p8xkek4 🔹 PBEffect Tuning Tape – $10.50–$11.90 (stacks w/ JOHNKEW) https://tinyurl.com/ad2j6pah 🔹 PIKKL Pro Skins – 35% off https://tinyurl.com/75et9zvv 🔹 LT Pro 48 Balls, 3-pack – $11.69 https://tinyurl.com/mam6djm8 🔹 Gamma Librarian Balls – $11.69 https://tinyurl.com/c8eu5u49 🔹 Theraband Flex Bar – $12.74 https://amzn.to/44wNcYS 🔹 Custom Paddle Head Cover – $10 https://amzn.to/43NRQSb $20 Gifts 🔹 Pickleball Mindset by Dayne Gingrich & Jill Martin – $21.94 https://amzn.to/3JTKhCQ 🔹 Selkirk Lightweight UPF Hoodies – $20 (code INF-JOHNKEW) https://tinyurl.com/rjvdb2n6 🔹 Slyce Slydrs – $24 with BF + JOHNKEW stacking https://tinyurl.com/mrxypxuh 🔹 Giant Pickleball – $17.99 https://tinyurl.com/ykn892c7 $30 Gifts 🔹 Gherkin Blackout Prototype — $28.80 (Gen 3 Hybrid) https://tinyurl.com/4aztbpk6 🔹 Baller Performance Tee (B&B) https://tinyurl.com/mwyydv5k 🔹 Chorus Echo SX – $35.10 after code https://tinyurl.com/4ajpkmb3 🔹 Six Zero Outback Hoodie — $35 (50% off) https://tinyurl.com/9747yyjc 🔹 YETI 36 oz Rambler Bottle — $35 https://amzn.to/3XQAssp $40 Gifts 🔹 Chorus Supercourt SX – $44.10 https://tinyurl.com/mskwba3f 🔹 Blumaka Foamlock Insoles – $48 (code JOHNKEW) https://tinyurl.com/4utcnsas $50 Gifts 🔹 Chorus Phoenix Prototype 2-Pack – $99 https://tinyurl.com/y8xekdke 🔹 Chorus Shapeshifters – $50–$60 https://tinyurl.com/9ahbfw77 🔹 FORWARD Cross Court Sling – $80 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/53u568zn $100 Gifts 🔹 Ronbus Quanta – $89.99 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/3ufrpr3u 🔹 Vatic V-Sol Pro – $89.99 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/mr2svd6t 🔹 Neonic Sidekick Bag – $89 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/33r3deh6 🔹 11Six24 Jelly Bean – $80 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/2b6z7j88 🔹 Diadem Court Burst Shoes – $105 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/ycycy9ts 🔹 Yobow Massage Gun – $126 w/ JOHNKEW https://bit.ly/4iwvo67 $200 Gifts 🔹 11Six24 Alpha Pro Power – $150 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/45ehe29v 🔹 Thrive Fury – $160 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/493wpntv 🔹 Rudy Project Eyewear – 35% off (typically $130–$150) https://alnk.to/btqE6LE 🔹 ADV Backpack V2 – $225 w/ JOHNKEW + free gifts https://tinyurl.com/bdfz9btn 🔹 ADV Flex Backpack – $202.46 w/ JOHNKEW https://tinyurl.com/hkencyn4 🔹 Rudy Project Cutline Stealth – $194.51 https://alnk.to/dLkuRnM $300 Gifts 🔹 Selkirk Boomstik Regal (Presale 11/28) – $333 + $40 digital gift card (INF-JOHNKEW) https://tinyurl.com/2h49m3jy 🔹 Dink Master 3.0 – $280 BF/CM sale https://tinyurl.com/y55tsau9 🔹 SpinPro – $254 https://amzn.to/48Cwg5J 🔹 Briffidi SW1 – $250 https://www.briffidi.com/product/sw1/ Money Is No Consideration 🔹 Titan Ace or One Ball Machines — $350 off w/ JOHNKEW ($1,849–$1,949) https://tinyurl.com/2jhmevj4 🙌 Thanks for supporting the channel! More deals updated daily at: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/black-friday-pickleball-deals

Topics this week: paddle leaderboard shakeups, Black Friday/Cyber Monday updates, paddle testing insights, gear reviews, and a brand-new analysis of sweet spot consistency using ball cannon data. UPDATED Black Friday Paddle & Gear Deals: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/black-friday-pickleball-deals Summary of new deals this week: 🔥 11Six24 giving away $10K on the 20th (every dollar spent is an entry) – All paddles 20% off, plus 10% stack with code JOHNKEW: https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5460250.6fDhFP0v1v 🔥 Bodhi – 25% off sitewide Nov. 28–30: https://bodhipickleball.com/?sca_ref=6485713.jagcSYeM4dlg3 🔥 Bread & Butter – starting now, use code BADABING to get Loco for $169.69: https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/55PRPo 🔥 JOOLA – Now to end of year: Pro IVs $230 (includes paddle cover and 3 balls); bundles (Perseus Pro IV + Tour Elite Bag + water bottle for $350; affiliate link: https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=SGHmrvEFDJ 🔥 Titan ball machines – starting now, take $350 with code JOHNKEW: https://titanballmachines.com?sca_ref=8396817.xE0IjEU9l4 Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Centerline Athletic Apparel • GripTek™ tech for better hand-drying • AirLite breathable moisture-wicking fabric • SPF protection 💸 20% off with code JOHNKEW: https://centerlineathletics.com/kewcast Technical Pickleball's study on sweet spot mapping: https://www.technicalpickleball.net/sweet-spot2 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:57 New Black Friday Deals 8:30 Paddles of the Week – Update on Enhance Duo 15:16 Proton Peacock and new widebody Flamingo 21:16 Six Zero Coral 31:14 Paddle X-Ray Backlog 35:35 Paddle Leaderboard Update 56:30 Gear of the Week: Blumaka shoe inserts 1:03:52 Deep Dive – Study on Paddle Sweet Spot Mapping 1:14:09 Kew & A: Does the grit on the Luzz Inferno wear out more quickly than others? 1:16:30 Does the LT ball wear down paddle grit faster than others? Products mentioned in pod: ★Apes Charm - take 10% off at checkout with code JOHNKEW: https://www.pickleballapes.com/collections/charm-series?sca_ref=4876737.4JZ4MIHBSA ★Blumaka Shoe Inserts - save 20% with code JOHNKEW: https://blumaka.com/discount/JOHNKEW ★Bread & Butter Loco: take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/55PRPo ★Enhance: Take 10% off using code JOHNKEW: https://enhancepickleball.com/discount/JOHNKEW?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fpaddles ★Gearbox GX2 Power: take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/4mcs3tD ★Honolulu J6NF - 10% off using code JOHNKEW: https://808pickle.com/products/j6nf-pre-order?sca_ref=9901941.bcFPwzuTR4v ★Luzz Inferno: Take 15% off using code JOHNKEW: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-pro-4-inferno-mpp-pickleball-paddle-large-sweet-spot-durable-core ★Proton - buy on Pickleball Central and get the maximum discount using this affiliate link: https://pickleballcentral.com/?oid=9&affid=7926664 ★Ronbus Quanta - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html ★Selkirk Boomstik: get a $40 gift card using this affiliate link: https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=6285388.NM89wCbFwv ★Six Zero: Take 10% off using code JOHNKEW, or at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3rkdsdb3 ★Thrive Fury - Take 10% off using code JOHNKEW: https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy?sca_ref=5609835.GqRRIIgfl9 ★Vatic V-Sol Pro - $10 off with code JOHNKEW: https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?sca_ref=3717419.wRxewY5VFb 🎧 Listen & Subscribe 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow @johnkew.pickleball on Instagram 🐦 Follow @JohnKewPickle on Twitter

In Episode 84, John and Eddie cover gear gossip, tournament drama, and some of our most surprising paddle experiments yet. We break down the latest news from around the pickleball world, recap the biggest moments from Worlds, and test some of the most talked-about paddles—including new weight-mod options and paddle neck-flex research. In this episode, we cover everything from Warping Point paddles to Gearbox GX2 Power stiffness vs. flex experiments, plus a full update on the community leaderboard and our paddles of the week. If you love paddle tech, fun experiments, and hearing what’s coming next in the pickleball gear world… this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Products mentioned in pod: ★ Flik Weights - save 10% with code JOHNKEW: https://gd20a0-mc.myshopify.com/johnkew ★ Pickleball Apes - save 10% with code JOHNKEW: https://www.pickleballapes.com?sca_ref=4876737.4JZ4MIHBSA ★ Pickleball Central - automatically apply the best discount possible at checkout with this link: https://pickleballcentral.com/?oid=9&affid=7926664 ★ Six Zero - save 10% with code JOHNKEW: https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3538395.LI0TTTs35q ★ Slyce - save 10% with code JOHNKEW: https://slycesport.com?sca_ref=6327245.4GAmN4sm0v ★ Warping Point paddles - save 10% with code JOHNKEW: https://warpingpoint.com/ Chapters: 1:17 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: John's recap of Worlds 11:05 Paddles of the Week: Warping Point Rainbow 14:52 Warping Point NightShade 19:57 Warping Point Neon 24:20 Warping Point Phoenix (Tina Pisnik signature) 30:36 Gear of the Week: new Flik Weight accessories 33:42 Slyce SLYDRs 39:13 Tales from the Ball Cannon - Gearbox GX2 Power Neck Flex Experiment 47:04 Kew & A: Did the Six Zero Black Opal production model chnge enough to require recertification? 49:07 How does the Apes Charm compare to the Pulse? 51:04 What to do if you hit a weak, short return of serve? Come in or stay back? 54:43 What is your preferred weight setup on the Vatic V-Sol Bloom? 🎧 Listen & Subscribe 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow @johnkew.pickleball on Instagram 🐦 Follow @JohnKewPickle on Twitter 👇 Support the channel & save: ★ 11SIX24: Get 10% OFF using code JOHNKEW, or at this link: http://tinyurl.com/65zfxjb5 ★ Bread & Butter: Get 15% OFF your purchase using code JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/5n956578 ★ Body Helix: Take 10% OFF with code JOHNKEW: https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=JOHNKEW ★ CRBN: Get 10% OFF CRBN using code JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/47dvfre3 ★ Gearbox: Take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/48vIn2p ★ GRUVN: Take 10% OFF with code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/5e5hyjer ★ Honolulu Pickleball: Get $20 OFF any Kevlar paddle using code JOHNKEW-KEVLAR, or 10% off any other paddle using code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/3Yl0OnI ★ JOOLA: Get 10% off of most products with code JOHNKEW: https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=SGHmrvEFDJ ★ PaddleTek: Get 10% OFF your purchase with code JOHNKEW: https://www.paddletek.com/6xAhP5 ★ Pickleball Apes: Get 10% OFF at checkout using code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/4crabzvw ★ Pickleball Central: Get 10% OFF using code JOHNKEW: https://pickleballcentral.com/ ★ Ronbus: Get $20 OFF your purchase using code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/ ★ Selkirk: Get digital gift cards up to $40 off with code INF-JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/57np7947 ★ Six Zero: Get 10% OFF using code JOHNKEW, or at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3rkdsdb3 ★ Vatic: Get $10 OFF purchases up to $220, and $20 OFF above that using code JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/mum92h26

The biggest deals of the pickleball year are here: Black Friday through New Year, and we’re breaking down what’s actually worth your money. From Selkirk’s 60% off sale to JOHNKEW discounts for Babolat, Engage, Holbrook, and Apes. Find the latest Black Friday Paddle Deals Here: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/black-friday-pickleball-deals We’re also diving into: 🔬 New updates from PBVision improve rating accuracy. 🧩 EPP + EVA hybrid builds in the new Enhance Duo paddle. 🧠 “Diced-Core” foam tech from Apes Charm and how it changes flex & rebound. 🎮 Paddle leaderboard updates – what John and Eddie are swinging now. 🎧 Fun Fact segment: Misophonia, the “brain short-circuit” behind emotional reactions to sound—and why it might explain why musicians feel music so deeply. ❓Q&A highlights from the community: power curves, PBCOR balance, and paddle weighting setups. Plus, John heads to PPA Worlds with JJ—3,500 players strong—and shares tactical insight for 4.0-level doubles (how to counter the shake-n-bake). 📅 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:24 Black Friday Deals – Updates 4:52 John heading to Worlds this week - plans 9:49 PBVision Update 17:42 Paddles of the Week: Enhance Duo 28:34 Apes Charm 38:01 Paddle Leaderboard Updates 42:00 Gear of the Week: Franklin bags 48:00 Neonic Sidekick bag 51:17 Sqairz XRZ Shoes 54:27 Tip of the Week: Proactive 4ths 59:27 Two Fun Facts: World Series // Misophonia 1:05:07 Kew & A: Why is it that the top paddles for reviewers are not the ones pros use? 1:08:25 For a sweet spot curve, wouldn't it be better for the top of the paddle to have lower power than the bottom, because the top of the paddle is moving faster during the swing arc? 1:11:16 On the Boomstik it seems like the power goes up as you move to the throat. Would that help correct missed shots for the part of the paddle that isn’t moving as fast? 👇 Support the channel & save: ★Gearbox: take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/48vIn2p ★Body Helix: Take 10% OFF with code JOHNKEW: https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=JOHNKEW ★GRUVN: Take 10% OFF with code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/5e5hyjer ★Honolulu Pickleball: Get $20 OFF any Kevlar paddle using code JOHNKEW-KEVLAR, or 10% off any other paddle using code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/3Yl0OnI ★PaddleTek: Get 10% OFF your purchase with code JOHNKEW: https://www.paddletek.com/6xAhP5 ★Pickleball Central: Get 10% OFF using code JOHNKEW: https://pickleballcentral.com/ ★Selkirk: Get digital gift cards up to $40 off (contingent on total price) with code INF-JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/57np7947 ★JOOLA: Get 10% off of most products with code JOHNKEW: https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=SGHmrvEFDJ ★CRBN: Get 10% OFF CRBN using code JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/47dvfre3 ★11SIX24: Get 10% OFF using code JOHNKEW, or at this link: http://tinyurl.com/65zfxjb5 ★Bread & Butter: Get 15% OFF your purchase using code JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/5n956578 ★Pickleball Apes: Get 10% OFF at checkout using code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/4crabzvw ★Ronbus: Get $20 OFF your purchase using code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/ ★Six Zero: Get 10% OFF using code 10JOHNKEW, or at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3rkdsdb3 ★Vatic: Get $10 OFF purchases up to $220, and $20 OFF above that using code JOHNKEW, or this link: https://tinyurl.com/mum92h26 ★Vatic Saga Flash: Take $10 off this paddle with the code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/48V3yM4

In Episode 82 of the KewCast, John and Eddie break down their personal Top 5 pickleball paddle leaderboard — including the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid, Selkirk Boomstik, Luzz Inferno, Ronbus Quanta, and Six Zero Black Opal. We rate each paddle on power, control, feel, spin, and value — plus share our X-factor scores for connection and play style. Hear how these new foam-core and hybrid models stack up across the firepower-control spectrum, and which paddles truly deliver that balanced performance every player wants. ⚡Black Friday Deals Roundup (Updated Daily): https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/black-friday-pickleball-deals 💥 Gear Spotlight: Franklin ACV Pro shoes, Diadem Court Burst, and Bodhi Protour Duffel review — complete with capacity and materials breakdown. 🎾 Bonus Segment: “Tales from the Ball Cannon” dives into KewCOR sweet-spot consistency — what it means for performance maps and how it differs from vibration and feel. 🕰️ Fun Fact: We rewind to 2020 for a “Time Warp” look at how pro pickleball looked before the PPA and MLP boom — which pros were bigshots, and what paddles they used. 👉 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Black Friday deals already coming - here's what to watch out for 8:57 Gear of the Week: Franklin ACV Pro Pickleball Shoes 17:53 Diadem Court Burst Shoes 21:35 Bodhi ProTour Duffel 25:29 Tales from the Ball Cannon - can we use KewCOR score across the paddle face to map sweet spot? 44:18 Time Warp: How far has pickleball come in just 5 years? 53:30 Paddle Leaderboard: John & Eddie's Top 5 Picks 1:36:48 Kew & A: What’s your initial feeling, J2FC+ long handle would be better or the Luzz paddles? 📦 Shop Deals on Products Mentioned in Pod → ⭐Bodhi - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bodhipickleball.com/?sca_ref=6485713.jagcSYeM4dlg3 ⭐Diadem - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6541890.ZymzZY8Ua9 ⭐Franklin - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/WqZr1O ⭐Gearbox - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/48vIn2p ⭐Luzz - 15% off with code JOHNKEW: https://luzzpickleball.com/ ⭐Ronbus - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/ ⭐Selkirk - Digital gift card with code INF-JOHNKEW: https://www.selkirk.com?sca_ref=6285388.NM89wCbFwv ⭐Six Zero - 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3538395.LI0TTTs35q ⭐Vatic - $10 off with code JOHNKEW: https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3717419.wRxewY5VFb 🎧 Listen Everywhere → Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 💬 Drop your favorite paddle in the comments — and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly gear reviews, KewCast episodes, and exclusive discount codes like JOHNKEW for extra savings. #pickleball #pickleballpaddles #KewCast #pickleballgear #Selkirk #Gearbox #Ronbus #Boomstik #foamcorepaddle

In KewCast Episode 81, John and Eddie break down the biggest new stories in pickleball tech and gear. If you love deep-dive paddle analysis, pickleball gear science, and philosophical detours, you’ll love this episode. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:10 🧠 PB Vision launches an AI-powered DUPR alternative — measuring how you play, not just whether you win 8:24 🥇 Atlanta Open singles recap — Lea Jansen, Parris Todd, Federico Staksrud, and the brutal grind of 5-game matches 🏓 Paddles of the Week: 10:31 Forge + Bond Runout – Fusion Fiber Technology, thermoplastic forged carbon, 100 % recyclable 19:36 Engage Alpha Pro – foam-injected, EVA-wrapped design with KewCOR 0.38 26:36 Engage Encore Pro V3.0 – cold-pressed carbon at an affordable $70 28:59 🔍 X-Ray catch-ups: Engage ProFoam, Adidas AdiPower, E6 Zephyr, Friday Fever 102, Honolulu J6NF 37:44 Luzz Inferno break-in 43:12 💡 Tip of the Week: Hunter S. Thompson’s advice — don’t chase goals, build a way of life 49:38 🤯 Fun Fact: the Fruit of the Loom Mandela Effect — did it ever have a cornucopia? 55:01❓ Kew & A: “Which foam paddles have the most consistent KewCOR across the face?” 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow @johnkew.pickleball on Instagram 🐦 Follow @JohnKewPickle on Twitter #pickleball #pickleballpaddles #dupr #pickleballnews #kewcast #paddletech #pbvision #pickleballai #engagepickleball #forgeandbond #foamcore #huntersthompson #mandelaeffect

In KewCast Episode 80, John and Eddie dive into our favorite bags and backpacks, discuss the latest pickleball news, including the Uspenski scandal, talk about the new Adidas and Engage paddles, and examine how neck flex on a paddle affects PBCOR. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:48 🗞 News & Gear Gossip: BMack, Samson, and Marcus launch the first PPA Pick’em Podcast 5:52 JOOLA 3S drops to $200 with new dual certifications 7:05 College Pickleball Boom: Alabama, Texas A&M, Maryland, Ohio State, Georgia & Michigan add major court expansions 11:20 UPA suspends Denis Uspensky for cheating & abusive behavior during a PPA Challenger Series match 16:01 Did Honolulu invent the floating EPP core used in all the most popular paddles right now? 21:46 🏓 Paddles of the Week: Adidas Adipower • Engage Full Foam • Friday Fever 102 • Thrive Fury Elongated 44:35 🎒 Gear of the Week | Bag Roundup - ADV Backpack • CRBN Sling Bag • FORWRD Sling • Ethos Venture Backpack ($230) • FORWRD Court Caddy ($325) • GRUVN Small Court Backpack • FORWRD Court Ranger ($175) • Six Zero Pro Tour & Performance Backpacks • CRBN Tour bag • Chorus Tour bag • Holbrook Podium Pickleball Bag 1:15:16 🔬 Tales from the Ball Cannon: How do stiff vs. flexy paddles score on PBCOR? 1:23:33 🎙 Eddie Unplugged — 20 Questions Get to know Eddie like never before — from his childhood and creative process to his philosophy on data vs. feel in paddle testing. 💡 Plus: John reveals his Myers-Briggs type (INTJ-A, “The Architect”) and what that means for how he approaches pickleball science and content creation. Use Discount Code JOHNKEW and Affiliate Links for Products Mentioned in Pod: ★ ADV: https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/JOHNKEW ★ Adidas: https://pickleballcentral.com/adidas-adipower-pro-edition-attk-14mm-pickleball-paddle/?oid=9&affid=7926664 ★ Chorus: https://choruspickleball.com?sca_ref=5913065.peNkMfPr6F ★ CRBN: https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/JOHNKEW ★ Engage: https://engagepickleball.com/products/profoam ★ FORWRD: https://forwrd.co/?ref=dqdbjrty ★ Friday: https://www.fridaypickle.com/JOHNKEW ★ GRUVN: https://gruvn.co?sca_ref=4937714.X1H4Uman8f ★ Holbrook: http://bit.ly/4fha6Xc ★ Honolulu Pickleball: https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=4978161.g3fNpksoBn ★ JOOLA: https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=SGHmrvEFDJ ★ Six Zero: https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3538395.LI0TTTs35q ★ Thrive: https://thrivepb.com?sca_ref=5609835.GqRRIIgfl9 Stay Connected: 📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎵 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkew.pickleball/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JohnkewPickle

In KewCast Episode 79, John and Eddie break down whether handle flex changes PBCOR, and its affect on paddle performance. We review findings from Dr. Daniel Russell’s Penn State study on bat flex and explore how those insights apply to pickleball paddles. Plus, we test how pivot point placement affects PBCOR results in our Ball Cannon experiments — and the results might surprise you. Referenced Study: “Do Flexible Handles Affect the Performance of Baseball or Softball Bats?” 👉 https://www.acs.psu.edu/drussell/bats/handle-flex.html ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:44 Adidas new paddles; signs CJ Klinger, adding to pro roster 3:14 Bread & Butter Locos shipping early to 3 JOHNKEW code users 4:38 Paddles of the Week: Body Helix Falcon 17:25 Element 6 Zephyr 23:26 Bread & Butter Loco Production Models 31:26 Tales from the Ball Cannon: what happens to PBCOR if you change the pivot point from 2- to 3-inches? 39:14 Deep Dive: Paddle neck flex and paddle performance 1:00:06 Kew & A: Eddie's 20 questions for John 1:09:46 If you’re launching a pickleball paddle line and HAVE to skip a shape, which one are you leaving out? Discount Codes for Products Mentioned in Pod: ★ Element 6: 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://e6pickleball.com/product/pro-series-16mm-zephyr/ ★ Body Helix: 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.bodyhelix.com/?ref=JOHNKEW ★ Adidas (on Pickleball Central): 10% off with this link: https://pickleballcentral.com/?oid=9&affid=7926664 ★ Bread & Butter: 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/Qj390x Stay Connected: 📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎵 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkew.pickleball/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JohnkewPickle

In Episode 78 of the KewCast, John and Eddie break down the latest pickleball gear, paddle tech innovations, and tournament highlights you won’t want to miss: Topics Covered: –PPA Sacramento Vintage Open: Surprising performances from tennis pros like Jack Sock & Genie Bouchard –Paddle Deep Dive: Luzz Tornazo, Gherkin Wraith, RPM Friction Pro, Six Zero Ruby Pro, Diadem Edge BluCore, and more –Full-Foam Paddle Iterations: EVA, EPP, MPP & SCF foams explained—density, stiffness scaling, and real-world performance –Black Opal Break-In Updates: KewCOR scores before & after break-in –Fan Q&A: Wide-body power paddles, all-court vs control paddles for sub-4.5 players, and more Subscribe for more paddle reviews, tech insights, and pro tournament analysis every week! ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:10 LT Ball is in stock at PBCentral 3:59 Thoughts on wooden paddles used at PPA Sacramento Vintage Open 11:02 Paddles of the Week: Luzz Tornazo 17:24 Gherkin Wraith 21:13 RPM Friction Pro 27:14 Six Zero Ruby Pro 34:43 Diadem Edge BluCore 45:14 Chorus Phoenix 50:48 Chorus Tour Bag 53:40 Vatic V-Sol updates 1:05:28 Foam Deep Dive 1:20:05 Selkirk Court Strike Shoes 1:28:24 Update on Six Zero Black Opal Break In 1:33:10 Kew & A: Should paddle companies consult with reviewers before going to market with a paddle only to get killed by bad reviews? 1:40:45 Should we still be recommending less powerful paddles for beginner players when there's plenty of control in modern power paddles? 1:43:23 What do we do with all the paddles after we're done reviewing them? Discount Codes for Products Mentioned in Pod: ★Chorus Phoenix: 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://choruspickleball.com/collections/phoenix?sca_ref=5913065.peNkMfPr6F ★Diadem – 11% off with code JOHNKEW: https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6541890.ZymzZY8Ua9 ★LT Ball: 10% off here – https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=17&affid=7926664 ★Luzz Tornazo – take 15% off with code JOHNKEW: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-pro-4-tornazo-carbon-fiber-pickleball-paddle-dual-layer-core ★Gherkin Wraith – take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: ★RPM Friction Pro – 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://rpmpb.com/products/rpm-friction-pro-16mm-pickleball-paddle ★Selkirk Court Strike shoes – use code INF-JOHNKEW for digital gift card: https://www.selkirk.com/collections/courtstrike-pickleball-shoes ★Six Zero – take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3538395.LI0TTTs35q ★Vatic V-Sol – take $10 off with code JOHNKEW: https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?sca_ref=3717419.wRxewY5VFb Stay Connected: 📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎵 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkew.pickleball/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JohnkewPickle

John and special guest Pickleball Will break down the latest pickleball paddle releases and give their first impressions on: –Six Zero Black Opal and Ruby Pro –Vatic V-Sol Pro & Power –Several more We also do a deep dive on why PBCOR doesn't change when you add perimeter weight to the paddle. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:12 What's Will been doing? 13:54 Will's new paddle line 22:48 Paddles of the Week: Rapid Fire with Will 23:34 Franklin C45 Parris Todd 25:48 Bread & Butter Loco 28:21 Luzz Cannon & Inferno 32:24 Ronbus Quanta 34:03 CRBN TruFoam Waves 37:03 Vatic V-Sol Pro & Power 41:18 Six Zero Ruby Pro 46:51 Six Zero Black Opal 52:32 Deep Dive: Why does adding weight not make a difference to PBCOR? 1:01:17 Kew & A: Can you clarify how much the swing weight on the Ronbus Quantas went up after your perimeter weighting? 1:03:24 How does the Luzz Inferno compare to the Bread & Butter Loco? 1:06:46 Will's new bag collab: Courtside 1:08:59 ADV Flex Backpack Products Mentioned in Pod: ★Bread & Butter Loco - take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/dvdvmhv6 ★CRBN – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/JOHNKEW ★Franklin – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/WqZr1O ★Luzz Pro 4 Inferno – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: http://bit.ly/48ehxhF ★Luzz Cannon – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: http://bit.ly/47F9URk ★Ronbus Quanta: Take $20 off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html ★Six Zero – take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3538395.LI0TTTs35q Stay Connected: 📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎵 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkew.pickleball/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JohnkewPickle

Episode 76 of the KewCast John and Eddie break down the latest pickleball paddle releases and give their first impressions on: –Honolulu J6NF/FC+ –Friday Fever Widebody –Pakle Evo-01 –Reload 14mm We also do a deep dive on the LT pickleball—comparing it to the Vulcan VPRO and Franklin X-40—to see how it performs in terms of speed, spin, and durability. Plus, we discuss the latest pro paddle shakeup at the PPA Tour, what it means for pro players, and how it could impact the game moving forward. ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Paddle shakeup at PPA Cincinnati 9:00 Kawamoto Twins Upset Everyone 12:20 PPA Cincinnati Pick-Em Results: "Influencers" Battle 17:36 Other notable matches in PPA Cincinnati 19:40 Paddles of the Week: Honolulu J6NF and J6FC 26:14 Friday Fever Widebody 34:01 Pakle Evolution 01 38:44 Reload 14mm4 46:12 Ball Analysis: LT Ball vs. Vulcan vs. Franklin X-40 57:32 Gear of the Week: PIKKL Skins Products Mentioned in Pod: ★Friday Fever Widebody (Releases mid-October) - take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.fridaypickle.com/JOHNKEW ★Honolulu - take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=4978161.g3fNpksoBn ★LT Ball - https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7926664 ★Pakle - take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://paklepickleball.com/products/evolution-01-new-gen3-pickleball-paddle ★PIKKL Skins (Releasing 9/18) - take 20% off with code JOHNKEW: https://pikkl.com/ ★Reload - take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://reloadpickleball.com/johnkew Stay Connected: 📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/u2t7a3uy 🎵 Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/57kv8de8 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkew.pickleball/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JohnkewPickle

John and Eddie break down the major paddle shakeup happening at the PPAs after the new UPA-A rule regulations went into effect. 🏓 We share first impressions of the latest paddles hitting the scene: –CRBN TruFoam Waves –Luzz Pro-Cannon & Pro4 Inferno –Facolos Elite-X Plus, we dive deep into the Ronbus Quanta, including how adding weight affects PBCOR performance and whether it gives you that extra edge on the court. 🔔 Subscribe for more paddle reviews, gear breakdowns, and the latest pickleball news. UPA-A Certified Paddles List: https://upaa.unitedpickleball.com/approved-paddles/ Current list of which paddles pros are playing: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/top-pro-paddles Poll – your favorite pro player: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/poll-peoples-choice-pro-rankings Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:08 UPA-A Regs and Pros Scrambling for Paddles in Cincinnati 6:00 Selkirk Boomstik with MOI weights not allowed at PPA 12:38 Current status of paddles NOT approved for PPA pros 22:48 Unexpected paddles pros are playing with in Cincinnati 27:00 After years of dragging my feet, I'm now a fan of the MLP format 36:25 Paddles of the Week: Luzz Pro-Cannon 44:32 Luzz Pro4 Inferno 51:52 Facolos Elite-X 56:40 CRBN TruFoam Waves 1:01:33 Ronbus Quanta: Updated Thoughts Products Mentioned in Pod: ★CRBN – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/JOHNKEW ★Luzz Pro 4 Inferno – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: http://bit.ly/48ehxhF ★Luzz Cannon – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: http://bit.ly/47F9URk ★ Pickleball Effect Tuning Tape – Use code JOHNKEW for 10% off: http://bit.ly/4gg2K88 ★Ronbus Quanta: Take $20 off with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html

In KewCast Episode 74, John and Eddie discuss John's trip to China to visit faddle factories and production, the Ronbus Quanta, upcoming releases, and updates on spin durability and break-in on the Selkirk Boomstik and Gearbox GX2 Power. Take $20 off Ronbus Quanta with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:41 John's trip to China 2:46 Hong Kong and PPA Asia 8:07 Mainland China - Paddle Factories 14:36 Carbon Fiber Factory 15:52 Face Layup Factory 18:59 Foam Factory 24:31 James Ignatowich & Selkirk part ways; James starting new paddle company (RPM) 26:49 PPA Las Vegas: Thoughts on Alshon targeting Gabe with full send body shots 34:56 Honolulu Mystic Flood Relief paddle 35:49 CRBN Trufoam Waves launching 9-25 35:51 Gherkin – why no paddle for Eddie? 37:56 Paddles of the Week: Ronbus Quanta Series 51:48 ProXR Jolt 55:37 Are JOOLA Pro IVs still elite-tier firepower, or have they moved down to mid-tier? 1:00:37 Update on spin for Boomstik and GX2 Power 1:04:14 Update on Gearbox GX2 Power Break-In 1:06:28 Kew & A: Is Gen-3 Dead? 1:10:28 Will John do any more drum videos?

In KewCast Episode 73, John and Eddie discuss the remake of the Loco, Bread & Butter's first full-foam paddle, and we ask whether all the indoor pickleball facilities are sustainable. People's Choice Top Pros & Paddles: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/top-pro-paddles Vote for your favorite pro here: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/poll-peoples-choice-pro-rankings Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:51 Ben takes #1 from ALW on People's Choice Pro Rankings 4:44 New Paddle Sightings: Catherine playing with Boomstik 8:36 Will most pickleball facilities be closed in 10 years? 25:31 Paddles of the Week: Bread & Butter Loco, Redux 36:17 Future Deep Dive: Ball Cannon, Meet Ballistic Gel Head 38:02 Kew & A: What does Eddie mean when he says a paddle is 'buttery'? 40:41 Does the Honolulu J2NF have any kind of break-in? 42:25 Do we know the type of foam used in the SURTR? 44:27 Would you pay for the Boomstik with your own money? Products Mentioned in Pod: ★Bread & Butter: Take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/dvdvmhv6 ★Gearbox: Take 10% off GX2 Power with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/4mcs3tD ★Honolulu: 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://tinyurl.com/yrxpcvur ★Selkirk - Purchase Boomstik here, and get a $40 Selkirk gift card with code "INF-JOHNKEW": https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=6285388.NM89wCbFwv

In KewCast Episode 72, John interviews Tom Barnes of Selirk about the Boomstik. We talk about the MOI tuning weights, durability testing, and concerns about loose edge guards. Get The Selkirk Boomstik here, and get a $40 Selkirk gift card with code "INF-JOHNKEW" https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=6285388.NM89wCbFwv Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Selkirk Boomstik Interview with Tom Barnes 2:42 How long did R&D take on the Boomstik? 4:42 What kind of metal is used on the MOI weights? 5:31 MOI Weights: Why This Weight, and Why This Location? 8:53 John's theory about the MOI weight and placement - is it true? 14:14 Are loose edge guards a concern on the Boomstik? 16:53 Is there a Boomstik without MOI weight approved at UPA-A? 20:24 Are there plans to release a Boomstik without the MOI weights? 21:36 Will the Boomstik be released as a main line paddle eventually? 23:29 What kinds of durability testing were performed on the Boomstik? 25:20 Is there a break-in period with the Boomstik? 27:25 Has Selkirk addressed the issue of disbonding with full-foam paddles? 28:25 Kew & A: Can you chart out how the Life Time Ball degrades over time? 34:30 How does the Boomstik compare to the Element 6 Surtr? 36:42 If you weighted up the Selkirk ERA exactly the same as the Boomstik, how would they compare? 40:17 How is the dwell time of the Boomstik compared to the Gearbox GX2 Power? 42:00 What's your choice betwen the Boomstik elongated vs. widebody?

In KewCast Episode 71, John and Eddie discuss the new Honolulu shapes, and give initial impressions on several other new paddles. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://johnkewpickleball.beehiiv.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: LT Ball now official PPA ball 10:10 GRUVN LAZR Issues with Disbonding? 13:01 Poll results: podcast preferences 19:35 Anna Leigh Waters edged out Ben Johns again to claim #1 on People's Choice poll 26:53 Jaume Martinez-Vich playing with Adidas paddle 28:01 Chorus Phoenix will be released 32:46 Are the weird PBCOR results at USAP the result of the methodology, or the paddles? 36:40 Paddles of the Week: Honolulu J2NF long handle 42:04 Honolulu J7NF and J3NF 48:21 Mark 1X-R2 53:48 Proton Peacock 1:00:40 Whisper paddles - USAP quiet approved 1:05:58 Today's Paddles, Ranked By Firepower and Feel/Forgiveness 1:07:24 Hudef Apex 1:10:39 Back to Rankings of Power and Feel/Forgiveness 1:18:44 Kew & A: What does perimeter weighting do to pop on both stationary shots versus flicks/punches? 1:21:25 Boomstik vs. Gearbox GX2 Power: which one do you pick? 1:22:04 Should you pick a paddle that plays to your strengths, or helps with your weaknesses?

In Episode 70, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball news, and give our initial impressions of four new paddle releases: Selirk Boomstik, Franklin Pariss Todd C45, Thrive Fury, and Ronbus Refoam.

In KewCast Episode 69, John and Eddie consider top contenders for new mains after all the new paddle drops this summer. Gearbox GX2 Power Giveaway. Follow instructions at Instagram post here: (forthcoming) Pre-order GX2 Power here, and take 10% off with code JOHNKEW: https://bit.ly/4mcs3tD Wringer Apparel 24-hour code - 20% off with code KEW20: http://bit.ly/4kVkeaC New poll - what's your favorite podcast segment? https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/latest-poll Technical Pickleball study on Slyce Caps: https://www.technicalpickleball.net/speed-cap Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Vatic pulled Vcore launch 6:28 Ben Johns MLP Trade 8:19 New Poll: tell us what you like most/least about the KewCast 9:31 Paddles of the Week: Sypik Triton 15:00 Chorus Phoenix 22:03 Enhance Gen 4.5 27:50 Side Tangent: does a square patch of fiberglass in the center of the paddle cause inconsistency across the face? 31:17 Gearbox GX2 Power 37:46 Top two contenders for new mains 39:36 Gearbox GX2 Power Giveaway 41:30 CRBN TFG4 46:29 Deep Dive - Weighted Endcaps Don't Do What You Think They Do 56:16 Gear of the Week: Pickleball Effect Cap Coins 58: 40 Wringer Apparel - 24 hr code 1:01:27 Kew & A: How do you define the 'control' paddle category? 1:05:12 Kevlar is UV-sensitive. Is the sun bad for Kevlar-faced paddles? 1:08:05 If paddles get more powerful in the heat, don't balls get less springy? 1:08:53 Eddie's playing in a wooden paddle tournament - are there any good wooden paddles?