The Pickleball Studio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Olson & Will Chaing
The Pickleball Studio podcast is hosted by Chris Olson and co-host Will Chaing where they deliver the latest news on all things related to Pickleball in a fun easy to digest conversational manner.
Links:
FORWRD Ranger: https://bit.ly/47Mz7Jh
Neonic Sidekick: https://bit.ly/3TTDXwh
RPM Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4pCU3s9
Proton Peacock: https://bit.ly/4pvGGtF
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - Gearbox Power series dual certification
4:46 - Neonic Sidekick bag vs FWRD Ranger
12:52 - CRBN Waves update
16:31 - RPM Pickleball
35:00 - Proton Peacock
59:12 - Monthly Paddle Roundup (What are we recommending?)
Link:
Black Friday deals page: https://bit.ly/4o3M1Hy
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
6:10 - SixZero Black Opal thoughts after play testing
23:04 - SixZero Coral
36:28 - Random paddle updates
38:28 - Slyce slyder update
39:20 - B&B Loco update
43:14 - Black Friday deals
44:06 - 11six24 BF deals
46:06 - Vatic Pro BF deals
46:54 - Bread & Butter BF deals
48:30 - CRBN BF deals
49:42 - Thrive BF deals
50:05 - Franklin BF deals
51:03 - Ronbus BF deals
52:04 - Chorus BF deals
53:21 - Luzz BF deals
54:44 - Enhanced DUO BF deal
56:56 - FORWRD BF deals
57:58 - Babolat BF deals
1:00:56 - Udrippin and Bodhi grips BF deals
1:02:35 - Improvement is a slow burn that you don’t often see
Links:
11six24 sale: https://bit.ly/3WUX3Uj
Franklin Tour Bag: https://bit.ly/4hXR4b9
Slyce Slyders: https://bit.ly/3K0u2Uk
Pickleball Apes Charm series: https://bit.ly/3LFGJV1
Six Zero Black Opal: https://bit.ly/44agRaa
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Is DUPR trying to charge for searching friends and opponents?
7:38 - 11six24 Black Friday Deal
9:27 - New Neonic bag
31:10 - New Franklin tour bag
37:10 - Slyce Slyders (reusable weight system)
48:56 - Pickleball Apes Charm series
1:08:45 - Six Zero Black Opal
1:21:57 - PPA worlds
1:29:39 - Chasing 5.0 Worlds (SPOILERS!)
2:01:17 - Random stories about pro matches
Links to items mentioned:
F&B Runout: https://bit.ly/4hCKtTc
J6NF & FC+: https://bit.ly/436344c
Thrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCj
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - F&B Runout
19:28 - J6FC+ & J6NF
28:31 - Thrive Fury
34:10 - Quick rant on grit
39:20 - Luzz Inferno updates
47:14 - Upcoming Enhanced Duo
51:10 - CRBN Waves delamination?
52:59 - Should there be a 5.5 division?
56:49 - Chasing 5.0 series
1:01:15 - How the last few tournaments have gone
1:06:45 - Noticing improvments
1:08:38 - Things I learned from this last tournament
1:17:01 - Aizec’s Vegas experience
Links:
Six Zero Ruby Pro: https://bit.ly/4ngwcwC
Joola 3S Dual: https://bit.ly/42SexUJ
Friday Fever 102: https://bit.ly/3IUuuTP
Adidas Adipower: https://bit.ly/42NTenj
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Question: What paddle are you using and why?
3:32 - Update on the Luzz Inferno
7:43 - New Adidas Adipower
19:22 - Joola 3S dual certified
21:08 - Six Zero Ruby Pro
33:34 - Friday fever 102
42:12 - Chasing 5.0 PPA mens day (SPOILERS!)
52:22 - Mixed day
1:17:42 - Funny stories from Virginia
Luzz Cannon: https://bit.ly/46T5Z0V
Luzz Inferno: https://bit.ly/3KJYD8F
Luzz Tornanzo: https://bit.ly/4o6NgGi
Ace Spade: https://bit.ly/3KJYLVH
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - DUPR reliability rating
14:03 - Luzz cannon
20:42 - Luzz inferno
27:05 - Luzz tornazo
30:44 - Information on Luzz as a brand
36:16 - Ace pickleball budget gen 3 paddle
40:17 - What are our top paddles right now
58:10 - things I’ve learned from tournaments recently
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Where to setup your camera when filming
8:34 - How does weight effect different paddle constructions
13:28 - Selkirk shoe update
16:12 - CRBN Waves thoughts with Aizec
36:56 - New SixZero Black Opal
42:37 - PIKKL pro skins
48:39 - Black Opal core
57:30 - Why don’t control paddles get recommended more?
1:06:47 - Pickleball mindset book
1:16:51 - Paddle guessing game
1:22:16 - Pickleball homework
Links to things mentioned:
Bread & Butter Loco: https://bit.ly/487FkQl
PB Vision: https://bit.ly/487Fwix (Code PBSTUDIO will give you 15 extra credits)
Element 6 Zephyr: https://bit.ly/46LgEe6
Diadem BluCore Edge 18k: https://bit.ly/4nASri4
Adidas Adipower: https://bit.ly/3VDjuNj
RPM Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4gRvKU6
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:39 - PB Vision deep dive (An Ai tool to analyze games)
19:40 - RPM Company (James Ignatowich's paddle)
28:05 - Diadem BluCore Edge 18k
38:10 - Adidas launches a new paddle
43:03 - Element 6 Zephyr
48:43 - Bread and Butter production Loco thoughts
1:00:05 - Learning to be a better partner
1:08:20 - Questions & answers
1:08:26 - How did you improve your footwork?
1:13:23 - How to stop being stuck at a low DUPR?
1:16:42 - What makes a paddle have a higher skill ceiling?
1:21:42 - Why is playing down a level sometimes harder?
1:26:38 - Any tips on keeping Pickleball fun?
Links:
Phone tripod: https://amzn.to/4goJd5v
PB Vision: https://bit.ly/4fZNOtF
Selkirk Court Strike: https://bit.ly/46rFlMJ
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Question of the week
6:19 - PPA pro’s having to use different paddles this week (SPOILERS)
12:58 - Selkirk Courtstrike shoes
20:55 - Honolulu pickleball graphics update
24:00 - Vatic Pro V-sol VS the Quanta
38:55 - Have you ever used a Whoop or an Oura ring?
40:07 - Health updates
44:50 - Pickleball recovery tips
55:29 - The importance of good sleep
58:16 - Why filming yourself is so beneficial
Links:
UPA-A approved paddle list (only matters for pros & qualifiers): https://bit.ly/3V7DyHm
You can use code PBSTUDIO on the paddles we mentioned to save some money:
Sypik Avatar: https://bit.ly/41KecTx
Ronbus Quanta: https://bit.ly/4peYOZi
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - What are your top 3 brands in pickleball?
1:41 - UPA-A approved paddles as of Sept 8th 2025
10:19 - UPA-A denies Boomstik with MOI clamps
23:48 - UPA-A VS USAP grit levels
31:25 - CRBN Waves quick impressions
37:01 - Weight setup experiment on the Ronbus Quanta
45:44 - Sypik Avatar initial impressions
54:51 - A great way to filter potential tournament partners (and avoid headache)
1:17:18 - Questions and answers
1:17-36 - What will be the hardest skill for you to improve for Chasing 5.0?
1:24:37 - How do you keep wanting to grow in Pickleball?
1:27:37 - Is PaddleTek still worth it for durability when foam exists?
1:30:04 - Will there be more lesson content for chasing 5.0?
1:30:15 - How to deal with the metal side of having off days and regression
1:31:44 - What paddle shape is best for a beginner?
1:33:01 - What paddle will I use for Chasing 5.0?
Sypik Triton Pro 3: https://bit.ly/462Mrqw
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Chasing 5.0 is coming back
7:48 - PPA amateur formats
13:52 - Update on my neck injury (I’m good!)
17:30 - Boomstik edge guard update
23:03 - Selkirk warranty discussion
29:57 - Updated opinion on the Lifetime ball
41:07 - New Gherkin paddle
49:46 - Sypik Triton pro 3 first impressions
1:00:13 - What things should you prioritize when buying a paddle for performance?
Items mentioned:
FORWRD Ranger: https://bit.ly/47Mz7Jh
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - How long do you use the same paddle for?
5:19 - I competed at a Rubik's cube competition again
12:33 - FOWRD Ranger Bag Thoughts
28:13 - Breaking in 100 Lifetime balls?
30:46 - The MLP Finals were crazy
35:28 - ProXR Jolt
44:25 - Engage new paddle updates
46:36 - Gen 3 vs full foam paddles
50:10 - The Ronbus Quanta was very surprising
1:17:49 - Why people shouldn’t feel FOMO for new paddles
Links to things mentioned:
Melin discount code: PBSTU20
Purchase here: https://bit.ly/3Jn57cY
Speak Pickleball article: https://bit.ly/3Hspvcb
Pick up a Sypik paddle: https://bit.ly/4fIuUZk
Memes of Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4mjEtjD
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Holy lizard
2:15 - the Melin code is back for 24 hours
6:37 - SpeakPickleball story about Chris
7:30 - Sypik paddles are on the way
10:13 - Engage annonces full foam core paddles
18:35 - Boomstik updates after a tournament
29:38 - The new Bread & Butter Loco is really good
37:55 - MLP playoffs story “SPOILERS”
41:46 - What are our top paddles we would choose?
1:02:34 - A smarter way to drill in Pickleball
1:06:52 - Chris’ gold medal recap in mixed doubles
1:14:34 - Chris' mens day recap
1:17:41 - Craziest gold medal match story (Triple cramps??)
1:30:59 - Pick your paddle pro shop (a game)
Links to things mentioned:
Mid-Century Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4mDClDh
Pickleball journal app: https://bit.ly/4mEzGJy
Speak Pickleball stories: https://bit.ly/4mIq8xe
Selkirk Labs Boomstik: https://bit.ly/4fCq8N2
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Pickleball journal app
6:37 - Speak Pickleball articles
7:52 - Is Aizec going to use the Boomstik?
23:33 - Cleaning the Boomstik surface
27:23 - Adidas & Jaume
30:19 - The Pickleball Studio review process
32:13 - When reviewing a paddle, pick 2 out of 3 quadrants
36:21 - How do we choose which paddles to cover?
39:48 - First impressions format (and why we haven't done more of them)
43:48 Full reviews and why they take a long time
57:52 - The process of producing the content (Shooting, scripting, editing)
1:12:17 - Other tasks in the business that eat time
1:16:27 - Q&A: What's up with Sypik paddles?
1:17:35 - Q&A: J2NF or Gearbox GX2 power?
1:20:52 - Q&A: How do you know if a paddle is wrong for you?
1:23:58 - Q&A: What are our mains?
1:24:39 - Q&A: Can using a difficult paddle make you better?
1:27:41 - Q&A: Shouldn't the J2NF be more powerful with the PBCoR result?
1:30:22 - Q&A: What is Aizec's favorite ghost flavor?
1:31:35 - Q&A: Has paddle technology peaked?
1:34:09 - Q&A: Why would anyone buy a gen 3 now?
Products mentioned:
Life Time ball: https://bit.ly/46I6r3Y
Thrive Project Fury: https://bit.ly/41qeLBJ
Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid: https://bit.ly/3UnjIHz
Joola Pro IV: https://bit.ly/3F6DlPW
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - What PPA stops have you enjoyed?
3:16 - The new official ball of the PPA, Life Time
28:18 - Thrive Project Fury first impressions
42:17 - Gearbox GX2 Power & Joola Pro IV updated comparison
55:24 - New shapes for the NF series J3 NF, J7NF, & J2 NF long handle
1:01:47 - What’s with the hype behind foam?
1:14:00 - The Kitchen: Blind ranking paddles game
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Ghost story
3:31 - Ronbus Refoam (not in-depth)
4:44 - Pickleball Apes Harmony
12:23 - Element 6 SURTR
19:41 - What makes a paddle worth buying in 2025?
47:54 - Minor league pickleball event
55:19 - Aizec's PPA challenger experience
1:07:22 - What tournament formats do you prefer?
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Paddle companies pretending to be normal people in comments
5:06 - Quang Duong’s contract gets terminated
11:10 - Automated line calls coming to the pro tour in 2026
14:15 - Foam paddles in the heat?
22:56 - The DUPR changes that has everyone fuming
1:10:18 - Should you have multiple ratings for mixed/age?
1:17:54 - Chris plays a 5.0+ moneyball
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You can use code PBSTUDIO to save on any of the paddles mentioned in this podcast. Using our code helps support the channel by giving us a commission when you use it.
Paddles discussed that are available:
Honolulu NF: https://bit.ly/4jMsJUR
GRUVN LAZR16-HD: https://bit.ly/46wtpL4
11six24 Alpha Pro Power: https://bit.ly/40GpozZ
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Question for the viewers
2:08 - GRUVN LAZR-16HD PBCoR update
3:47 - Paddle warranty updates
4:36 - Vatic Pro V-core design clarification
5:10 - CRBN 4 hybrid shape
8:14 - Ronbus Ripple R5
10:04 - Enhanced gen 4.5
17:32 - Our ranking of foam paddles
50:55 - 11six24 Alpha Pro Power thoughts
1:02:23 - Take care of your body
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Court update with the neighbor
4:52 - Holbrook Amra updated core
8:50 - Foam core paddle galore
9:15 - Honolulu NF series
12:47 - Body helix TerraCore XC
15:26 - GRUVN LAZR-16HD Solid Foam
20:02 - Enhanced Pickleball foam paddle
20:22 - Element 6 SUTR
24:33 - PaddleTek GTO-C review tomorrow
29:10 - Is Chris switching his main?
31:58 - Vatic pro V-Core Power - $99 full foam paddle??
44:54 - Gearbox GX2 power. Did they finally strike gold?
1:05:22 - Creative way to drill with a Dink Master
1:13:59 - Tournament stories from the weekend
1:18:58 - An inside bet with our friend group
Links:
USA Pickleball announcement: https://bit.ly/4k0853F
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - The home court is finished!
3:11 - Black Ace is getting relisted
7:29 - What’s going on with Adidas and Fed?
10:47 - New paddles coming this summer
12:46 - Six Zero China trip
17:23 - Factory tour
22:15 - Carbon fiber factory
30:59 - Six Zero R&D
42:54 - Random stories from the trip to China
1:01:14 - Update on core crushed Holbrook Arma T
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - China update
2:58 - QD gets fined and suspended
7:40 - Onix is releasing new paddles
10:30 - Upcoming paddle release dates
11:00 - Nerdy tourney recap
34:21 - Q&A
34:34 - Does the number of layers of raw carbon fiber affect durability or playability?
36:27 - Should USAP/UPA ban paddle modifications that are not grip related?
38:19 - ADV VS court Caddy bag update
42:59 - Should DUPR be used to gate open play groups?
49:23 - Do you think full foam cores are better than polymer so far?
53:19 - How does the Metalbone compete with the Ripple? Are they not more or less the same?
55:46 - How to handle toxic Pickleball groups?
57:48 - Have we hit the peak of paddle development?
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Friday Fever price increase
4:50 - Ronbus Ripple vs Joola Pro IV
30:29 - My journey with back pain
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Question: Are you happy with the current paddle warranty system?
4:03 - Atlanta PPA updates (SPOILERS)
12:46 - Home court is almost done!
13:57 - New GRUVN foam core paddles (pending approval)
17:56 - New Honolulu foam paddles (pending approval)
22:19 - Our thoughts after testing the Ripple v2
35:58 - The state of Pickleball paddles in 2025
36:06 - Power
39:42 - Spin
44:37 - Durability
54:48 - Price
59:50 - Control paddles
1:03:32 - Miscellaneous things
You can pick up a Melin for the next 24 hours for 20% off with code PBST20 or use this link: https://alnk.to/aWFbEuG
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Melin discount code is back for 24 hours
1:38 - How many gen 2/gen 3 paddles have you broken?
4:15 - Nasty nelson on match point in a tournament
7:23 - Trip to Selkirk headquarters
15:24 - Friday Fever
17:16 - SLK ERA
18:55 - 11six24 Alpha Pro Power
20:56 - Joola Pro IV Scorpeus
23:50 - Ronbus Ripple V2 is back?!
34:55 - Holbrook Arma T is feeling promising
40:13 - Volair V.1F series…what are these?
43:12 - Qna: How is the Pro IV and 11six24 power durability?
46:54 - Are there any paddles that tempt you away from the CRBN?
47:39 - Thoughts on different face layups?
Links:
USAP counter lawsuit against Joola: https://bit.ly/4m1qjE8
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - USAP counter lawsuit on Joola
2:51 - Quang signs with Sypik
5:24 - Dylan Frazier signs with Volair
7:12 - The new PPA ball
14:19 - Funny story about John Kew
17:51 - B&B nerdy tourney
20:03 - Heading to the Selkirk HQ
21:14 - Selkirk new Maxima shape
22:52 - Selkirk Era Power in pros hands
23:56 - PaddleTek’s new hybrid shape
25:46 - Wilson Vesper Initial Impressions
36:45 - New Holbrook Arma (power paddle) initial thoughts
45:25 - Is the US Open the best tournament?
1:09:53 - Should you buy a paddle to fix your weakness or add to your strength?
For more detailed information, check out this Facebook group: https://bit.ly/4jUGwsZ
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:38 - What are some green and red flags in a contractor?
9:12 - Grading your yard
13:40 - What direction to build the court?
15:45 - How much should your court slope?
19:30 - Make sure you build the right court dimensions
22:12 - Be careful what surface is around your court
25:25 - Getting permits
26:43 - Be careful about setback distances
28:43 - Know your impervious surface limits
31:27 - HOA vs no HOA
35:20 - Adding a vapor barrier under the concrete
37:40 - Who drills the holes for in ground nets?
40:35 - What type of concrete job should you do? (IMPORTANT)
41:00 - Asphalt Pickleball courts
44:01 - Concrete + Rebar Pickleball courts
49:51 - Post tension concrete Pickleball courts (gold standard)
53:46 - How to deal with saw cuts
55:40 - Painting the court
58:08 - What type of broom finish should your concrete have?
1:00:30 - The 2 main paint companies
1:02:16 - Random things you should know
ADV bag: https://bit.ly/42lMw8f
Head Motion Pro BOA: https://bit.ly/42UJg3U
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - New ADV Pickleball bag quick thoughts
6:36 - Head Motion Pro BOA update
10:46 - Adidas Ubersonics shoe
12:55 - Joola Pro IV new shapes
19:55 - New Honolulu paddle
20:43 - Vatic Pro Saga 14mm update
23:52 - ProXR has new of their paddles
26:00 - New SLK paddle?
26:49 - New CRBN paddle?
27:43 - Our first impressions of the Adidas Metalbone EVA
50:22 - Trying continental grip wasn't too bad
53:12 - Q&A
1:00:07 - Quick thoughts on tariffs and the paddle market
1:08:19 - UPA-A certification and duel certification
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Adidas event
1:49 - Host vs cohost podcast battle
10:14 - Open devision money ball
16:11 - The creator cup
23:00 - FluidPB tournament software
26:09 - Diadem fixes the BlueCore edge guard
28:03 - Selkirk 10mm 008
31:25 - Vatic Pro 14mm Saga
39:55 - Anna Leigh and Catherine split up
46:37 - Q&A
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Home court update
4:21 - B&B Filth line update with 3 shapes
6:11 - Gearbox GX2
11:53 - Engage Pursuit Innovation
22:07 - Diadem BluCore
46:06 - Are certain paddles better for specific levels of play?
58:34 - Tournaments indoor vs outdoor
1:01:35 - Aizec’s shoulder routine for physical therapy
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
00:40 - Chris played in a MLP style tournament
7:08 - Adidas launch event
14:32 - Aizec's main paddles
22:35 - Chris' main paddles
44:40 - Main backup pass (paddle game)
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Babolat Jet Mach 3 code
1:50 - BOA Head Motion Pro
6:04 - PPA challenger events
13:46 - new weight setup for the Franklin C45
18:48 - Is everyones perception of power skewed right now?
27:59 - Q&A
28:16 - Why does Aizec call you Christopher?
30:34 - Why are companies making paddles light?
34:44 - How do you know whether to modify a paddle or change paddles?
39:46 - The difference between lead densities?
43:05 - Favorite part about your job?
45:26 - Do you guys like Flick Weights?
53:54 - What is the best format for local tournaments?
1:00:46 - Have we reached peak paddle performance?
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Babolat Jet Mach 3
8:46 - Warm up routine
15:12 - Home court update
16:59 - FWRD bag 9 month update
24:09 - Sparkling LMNT
26:07 - Paddle talk
26:13 - Thrive Smoke
33:42 - Babolat Strikr+
37:10 - Gearbox GX2
47:30 - Luzz Pro2 Archer
53:14 - Franklin C45
1:03:56 - Experimenting with lead at the head of the paddle
1:06:01 - Hand speed drills
1:13:23 - More forehand topspin
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - How does Joola feel about the QC?
4:54 - The two versions UPA-A only & dual certified
7:55 - The QC process
11:50 - The thermoformed process
13:58 - Is Joola in bed with PPA?
17:30 - Joola R&D process
26:50 - How does Austin feel about the Joola hate?
29:50 - Pro IV break in
31:30 - The two types of break in
39:03 - Feedback pipeline
43:10 - Factory knockoffs
45:45 - Closing remarks
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Chorus Fire Delisting
10:51 - PPA updates. SPOILERS!
22:39 - Joola event
23:53 - Playing with Agassi
32:28 - Joola Durability Claims
40:28 - Perseus Pro IV Play Thoughts
47:22 - Meeting all the content creators
50:24 - Triangle rule explained like as a wall
53:36 - Reduce friction
58:18 - Minnesota has a crazy amount of indoor facilities now
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - New Engage Pursuit Pro1 Shapes
5:32 - Upcoming Spartus Paddles
7:44 - One of the Weirdest Paddle Shapes we Have Seen
16:16 - Franklin C45 Update
19:43 - 11six24 All Court vs Chorus Supercourt
34:01 - Weighted Tape Breakdown (With data)
1:00:41 - Some New Improvements from Drilling
Chapters:
0:00 - Franklin FS Pro ball update
2:00 - what actually happened to Will
12:00 - Will got burnt out
17:12 - Will’s new job
22:59 - USAP testing rundown
27:04 - Will has his own paddle?
31:43 - What’s Will’s plan for the future?
36:36 - What paddles has Will been playing with?
49:37 - Proton flamingo
55:10 - 007 10mm
55:47 - J2K+
56:20 - gearbox pro power
58:23 - Feds performance with new Adidas paddle
1:00:56 - Franklin C45 update
1:03:36 - Performance paddles and shorter life span
1:11:45 - Fixing Chris' forehand drives
Links:
Speak Pickleball USAP media day recap: https://bit.ly/4gz4bgu
USAP Statement about the Ripple: https://bit.ly/4b1tWFj
Ronbus' statement: https://bit.ly/4gs5rlA
Chapters:
0:00 - Opening clarifications
10:44 - PBCoR test
13:44 - Degradation testing
26:54 - Should USAP implement fines and suspensions?
27:44 - What happened to the Ripple this time?
43:28 - Why are we so vocal about paddles that might be sketchy?
48:20 - How did our break in January go?
Chapter markers:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Paddle updates
2:49 - Franklin C45
10:43 - Selkirk 008
21:48 - 11six24 power series
27:39 - 11six24 all court series
31:41 - Vatic pro saga bloom
33:10 - Technifibre TF Blitz
38:07 - Honolulu J2K+
44:35 - CRBN TruFoam
50:08 - Proton Flamingo
54:03 - Is the New Franklin ball having issues?
Vote for us in the Dink Awards: https://bit.ly/4iRLWp3
USAP announcement: https://bit.ly/3VYbkPY
Joola announcement: https://bit.ly/4gXQEzU
KTCHN sling: https://bit.ly/3PeHiDQ
HabitKit: https://bit.ly/4fH72U4
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - UPA drama
3:00 - Taking a break in January
6:28 - How to keep pickelball fun
10:01 - T Dink awards are back
11:25 - Ethos grip
16:38 - KTCH sling bag
21:39 - Honolulu J4K
25:36 - Honolulu J2XK
28:15 - Pro Kennex new paddles
37:35 - Chorus fire update
40:58 - Gearbox Pro Power Ultimate 14mm
43:04 - ProXR protohype...what?
45:57 - USAP delistings
52:58 - 2025 new years resolutions
57:47 - 2025 predictions / wish list
20% off Melin for the next 21 hours using code PBSTUDIO20: https://bit.ly/3VJGWZz
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Melin discount code
3:11 - PickleballSwap
5:44 - Winners Edge shoe update
13:24 - More people should do physical theraphy
18:47 - Chris' weird habit on the court
20:47 - Chorus Shapeshifter Thoughts
37:23 - Pickleball Apes Pulse V Thoughts
44:53 - Pickleball Burnout & content creation
Link to Zane's cameo: https://bit.ly/3DgVU2G
Check out Zach The Foot Doctorfor shoe reviews
Wringer wear: https://bit.ly/3VwBv09
Winners edge shoes: https://bit.ly/4gmpZw0
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - A message from Zane Navratil
4:33 - More food hot takes
9:49 - 2024 Paddle Awards video
10:36 - PPA challengers tour
18:29 - PPA tour finals
23:53 - Ronbus ripple delayed again
31:54 - 11six24 new power paddles & new shape
51:33 - Wringer wear clothing
1:02:53 - Winners edge shoes
1:14:21 - Comparing various balls in Pickleball
1:33:24 - Local tournament over the weekend
Links to items mentioned:
Black Friday deals: https://pickleballstudio.com/2024blackfridaydeals
Vuori joggers: https://bit.ly/4gaDeji
Vuori comfy shorts: https://bit.ly/4g6Lz80
Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/3ZCyxK0
Chubbies shirt: https://bit.ly/49lieEj
CLIQ chair: https://bit.ly/4ggiG9f
LMNT: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkN
Melin hats: https://share.melin.com/chris4743
Anker chargers: https://bit.ly/3Vlzsfc
Hesacore: https://bit.ly/3U5dlZX
Phone tripod: https://amzn.to/3OBqgzC
Sun sleeves: https://bit.ly/4ik9IJR
Thorlo socks: https://bit.ly/3Vg2L2Q
Tungsten tape: https://amzn.to/3OBqqXK
Overgrips:
uDrippin: https://bit.ly/3B64UHt
LUQI: https://bit.ly/3Bmof78
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Thanksgiving
9:27 - New AI ball tracker at MLP
12:17 - PPA/MLP Asia Tour
14:14 - Hawaii tournament in January looking for a partner
16:17 - Selkirk’s new paddle the “Boomstik”?
19:05 - SixZero Tecnifibre paddles
21:22 - 61 MPH serve speeds with the Ripple
29:31 - Hurache-X Jelly Bean
31:57 - Body Helix FLIK paddles
45:39 - Gearbox Ultimate Hyper Thoughts
53:11 - Our Thoughts on Vuori & Chubbies Clothing
1:06:07 - Christmas gift ideas for Pickleball Players
1:27:02 - Wearing your court shoes to the court
1:34:08 - Home court update
1:40:28 - 3rd shot drop advice
Black Friday deals list: https://pickleballstudio.com/2024blackfridaydeals
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - a guy got kicked in the face!?!
8:18 - Selkirk livestream with Tom Barnes & Kyle Koszuta
12:41 - MLP finals. SPOILERS!
21:29 - Bread and Butter Invader
26:19 - Chorus Fire
36:13 - Vatic Pro Saga
40:28 - What is going on with the Ripple?
1:01:35 - Clarifying Ripple thoughts
1:04:50 - The best Black Friday deals we are seeing
Stack Athletics (you can use code PBSTUDIO to save 30% till Nov 17th) https://bit.ly/4elygz6
Melin discount code will run for 24 hours from Nov 12th at 9AM PT till Nov 13th at 9AM PT.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - 24 hour Melin discount code
2:26 - meeting Justin
4:32 - Chorus launch event
8:26 - Aizec's next gen event recap
12:19 - its crazy how good these kids are
16:11 - worlds pro qualifier
19:02 - The Joola Mod TA-15 issue
29:14 - Our review of UPA Worlds
38:27 - PPA juniors
43:03 - Chris' singles day
49:55 - Content creator battle
56:00 - Aizec and I play mens doubles together
1:07:52 - PPA Pro finals recap
1:11:59 - pickleballTV has a subscription?
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Content creator battle at the PPA
2:14 - Chasing 5.0 new series on the channel
4:37 - 007 additional thoughts
9:15 - Neonic Flare Prime X Review tomorrow
11:28 - Vatic Pro Saga quick thought
13:05 - Ronbus Ripple still heating up?
13:58 - Pickleball Apes Pulse, waiting on this review
15:21 - Chorus has 3 new shapes of the Shapeshifter coming
16:38 - 11six24 has a big upcoming sale
17:57 - New paddles aren't always better
24:15 - You would be better off sticking with one paddle
Check out @pickleballeffect
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - New series starting this week
3:56 - What did Kyle think of the skill levels?
10:44 - Thoughts on the Pickleball Apes Pulse break in
26:31 - Hollbrook Aero Edgeless thoughts
38:22 - Does everyone want to be paddletek?
52:39 - are you picky about paddle handles?
59:27 - what were your old main paddles?
1:01:57 - new doesn’t always mean better
1:07:21 - Thoughts on limited release paddles / non legal
Check out Friday Pickleballs YouTube channel: @FridayPickleball
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Pickleball Apes Pulse
2:34 - Selkirk 007
3:38 - Ronbus ripple
3:45 - Holbrook Aero
5:10 - Neonic Flare Prime X
8:40 - Engage budget line
11:09 - Friday pickleball interview
12:35 - Crazy Pickleball Airbnb
13:57 - How did Friday start?
19:09 - Guessing their ages
22:00 - is it difficult running this together?
30:04 - would you quit your job to do this full time?
31:07 - would you rather do content or compete as a pro?
35:14 - MLP or PPA?
38:19 - whats your content plan?
39:28 - what was your first successful youtube video
40:46 - funny hate comments
47:01 - first ever PPA
48:38 - how do you come up with ideas for videos
54:15 - making pickleball content fun
1:02:08 - how competitive do you want to be in pickleball?
1:14:41 - does it feel weird filming at tournaments?
1:18:48 - out of all the different content you make which is your favorite
1:22:25 - growing the channel
1:28:15 - how often are you guys filming
1:36:05 - how much time and effort put into editing
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - The home court is finished
5:42 - Catherine and Collin Shick were using the 007
6:21 - pickleball.com and PPAtour.com
9:51 - the PPA celebrates the juniors
10:59 - Fed and Matt Wright VS the Johns
14:58 - Quang Duong VS Conner Garnett singles final
15:53 - is Genie Bouchard getting good at singles?
18:39 - The women’s doubles final was insane
23:17 - Upcoming trips
24:51 - How do you know when its time to buy a new paddle?
37:57 - Has the “gen” title gone too far?
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Local cash tournament
11:20 - Mixed day
19:57 - Quick thoughts on the J2K
22:10 - PPA recap (spoilers)
22:17 - Women’s quarter finals
26:59 - Men’s finals
32:20 - Women’s singles final
33:52 - Our thoughts on James Ignatowich's opinion of power paddles
47:18 - Starting a new series
51:52 - Does everyone else get this sore?
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Building a court
8:00 - Running Pickleball Serves
11:18 - one friend changed our entire family’s lives
17:19 - What paddles make you play your best Pickleball?
34:48 - Paddles that are great for many levels
39:06 - Make sure you’re drilling with a purpose
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
My PB Vision match: https://bit.ly/4dgsmyv
Timetstamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - MLP New York
4:28 - Are serves in pickleball getting out of hand?
8:50 - One of the biggest blowout games in MLP
10:15 - Really cool Pickleball Analytics
18:54 - Proton series 4
28:05 - Honolulu J2 line
41:58 - Neonic flare
48:29 - Chorus supercourt
56:48 - Does switching paddles all the time hurt your game?
Chris Socials:
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Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Link to the flash sale information: https://pickleballstudio.com/24-hour-flash-sale
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Big paddle discounts (today only)
4:59 - Six Zero DBD Elongated quick thoughts
8:35 - Ripple update
12:01 - PPA Atlanta updates
15:36 - ALW and Parenteau lose in the finals
18:07 - Men’s singles final
21:35 - What changed with the Joola 3S?
34:11 - How the 3S plays
43:59 - Finishing your follow through
You can sign up for the giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3XmgXr2
Wall hooks: https://amzn.to/47ggATH
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:23 - Our top 10 states with the most listeners
10:39 - Big giveaway (listen all the way through!)
18:48 - The current state of local Pickleball
43:34 - How has paddle technology changed over the years
1:06:13 - How have paddles changed since we started?
1:44:58 - Our Melin hat addiction (Blame Will!)
1:52:08 - Questions & Answers
Chris Socials:
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Will Socials:
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Check out the new clips channel for the podcast: https://bit.ly/3AQmoai
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - cold plunging
7:01 - Donald Young making a run at the US open
8:26 - Anna Leigh had 6 pickles in Vegas?!?
16:37 - court surface at the Las Vegas PPA
24:26 - Could Gabe Tardio be the next best player in the world?
26:23 - Babolat discount code
28:04 - Versix Vector XL
33:09 - Selkirk SLK Halo’s
38:43 - GRUVN Cruz line
41:51 - Hudef mage pro 14mm
45:15 - Ronbus Ripple
50:49 - Are more expensive paddles worth the money?
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Links:
Selkirk's letters: https://we.tl/t-nNplcToSGz
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - New channel announcement
2:34 - Something big is coming for episode 100
3:14 - Andre Agassi signs with Joola
3:43 - Novak Djokovic plays Pickleball
7:27 - Onix owns a patent on Thermoforming?
10:21 - The Joola 3S is up for pre-order
14:36 - PPA Utah Mixed Final
20:39 - Selkirks email to UPA-A
56:39 - Did we get what we asked for with power paddles?
1:12:16 - Pickleroll used at PPA Utah
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Links:
Xpand gravity belt: https://bit.ly/3M8cPWC
Memes of Pickleball: https://bit.ly/3FllSjV
Pickleball Effect Tungsten tape (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/479dWz7
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - The PPA is trying to de-weaponize the serve
8:01 - Fed double pickles Quang Duong
12:09 - Xpand gravity belt
15:00 - paddle updates
17:37 - HEAD BOOM paddles
23:48 - Thompson paddles
30:34 - Pickleball Effect tungsten tape
33:16 - We tried playing tennis again
35:11 - Are edgeless paddles worth the tradeoff?
45:25 - How putting weight in the handle changes your paddle
57:24 - Playing with a western grip is fun
Chris Socials:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - PickleCon
8:50 - Kansas City PPA
9:35 - Aizec Pro Qualifier Day
13:53 - Chris' Singles Day
19:03 - PPA Juniors Are Awesome
25:28 - Players from other countries are getting really good
28:51 - Ronbus Ripple 14mm
31:48 - Joola Mod TA-15 & new Gen 3S
36:22 - UPA-A approved only paddles
46:35 - What does a legal paddle even mean anymore?
51:55 - Paddle Commission Debate
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Links mentioned in the video (some are affiliate links that help support this channel when you use them)
BZER ball: https://bit.ly/3WPtdRX (Code PBSTUDIO should work in a few days)
3D Printed Pickleball: https://bit.ly/46yW93O
Peak Design tech pouch: https://bit.ly/4fvwr4p
Peak Design Tech Pouch Slim: https://bit.ly/3WAXrGR
Phone tripod 1: https://bit.ly/46H92Jm
Phone tripod 2: https://bit.ly/4cdr8DK
Collin MLP letter: https://bit.ly/4dbKgmP
Zane MLP letter: https://bit.ly/4dg5D6D
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - BZER ball
2:58 - 3D printed ball
11:16 - KTCHN bag update
15:17 - foam core paddles
15:47 - Spartus Olympus
16:07 - Ace heart
19:36 - Nexus Prostar
24:50 - Kansas City PPA
27:46 - Chill with Will
39:03 - Will is rusty
31:42 - Will is starting a league
37:43 - Chris is was destined to be a youtuber
44:19 - you ever get catfished in pickleball?
48:03 - gearbox pro ultimate
51:59 - Reload
55:05 - MOD TA-15
58:19 - Honolulu pickleball J3K & J7K
59:30 - Will’s favorite paddle he’s ever gotten
1:05:04 - How to film yourself on court to learn from it
1:16:21 - Big local tournament
1:25:22 - Collin Johns MLP Email
PB Vision AI: https://bit.ly/3Ypl3Rt
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Will is back!
0:50 - Zane Nasty Nelson
4:08 - Quick paddle updates
13:33 - Pros vs amateurs with trainer paddles
18:14 - Will’s trip to Cambodia
21:00 - Will teaching pickleball
30:48 - Will transitioning into a pod guest
33:48 - What are the best paddles of 2024 so far?
53:47 - PB Vision AI Analytics
PB Vision AI: https://bit.ly/3Ypl3Rt
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Will is back!
0:50 - Zane Nasty Nelson
4:08 - Quick paddle updates
13:33 - Pros vs amateurs with trainer paddles
18:14 - Will’s trip to Cambodia
21:00 - Will teaching pickleball
30:48 - Will transitioning into a pod guest
33:48 - What are the best paddles of 2024 so far?
53:47 - PB Vision AI Analytics
Chris Socials:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Joola MOD TA-15: https://bit.ly/3WhJtcL
PPA video game MemesOfPickleball https://bit.ly/3y4GUTz
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - PPA video game review
12:13 - The PPA is going international
14:49 - Where are the reviews?
18:23 - Are the Joola gen 3’s back?
34:00 - Whats more important for a court. width or length?
39:13 - How do you prep for tournaments?
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Links:
Franklin ball sale: https://bit.ly/3VZlP4Q
Proton interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8tXdo8kTaU&ab_channel=PickleballCentral
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Melin update
1:35 - 100 pack of Franklins for $129 (ending soon)
3:26 - Proton updates
24:20 - Slyce Speed Cap update
28:04 - KTCHN bag update
32:10 - Should we uncap spin in Pickleball?
43:05 - Beer City Open & MLP stories
Chris Socials:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
-Use CHRIS30 for the next 24 hours to save 30% on a Melin hat: https://bit.ly/4bFZCi7
- Building Pickleball interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whkqCOMv7m4&ab_channel=BuildingPickleball
- Reload website: https://bit.ly/45ZUKTG
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Temporary Melin discount code
5:43 - finally closed on my new house
6:42 - Interview with Building pickleball
7:24 - Got to Visit the CRBN R&D Lab
13:00 - Reload skins
28:27 - Proton Paddles Being Pulled at APP Newport
39:22 - APP Newport
44:07 - Chris Almost Uses a Non Approved Paddle
50:25 - Chris & Braydon mens day
56:45 - Chris & Tiffany mixed day
1:00:29 - This is What Pickleball was Meant to be
1:06:21 - pro matches
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Things mentioned this pod:
Slyce speedcap: https://bit.ly/45OhAgY
Thrive trainer paddle: https://bit.ly/3zpGSGh
Wooden paddle: https://bit.ly/3VQmvJE
Owl ball announcement: https://bit.ly/3W8s47P
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - I lost a bet
2:39 - a gift from Will
4:53 - lefty games
7:00 - Got to meet the owner of 11six24
13:34 - Gherkin paddles
15:00 - Revolin revo pro
15:43 - The BigWood
19:00 - New GRUVN paddles
19:43 - Gen 1.5 paddles
22:44 - Maverix paddles
27:21 - Johns bros still hate the Vulcan ball
29:24 - New Franklin ball
32:28 - The new OWL ball
35:07 - Is the Slyce speed cap good?
41:03 - Debunking myths in Pickleball with slow motion
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Links to things we mentioned:
Supergoop sunscreen: https://amzn.to/45FbgZh
Storyi sunsleeves: https://bit.ly/3sgrU1X
Hesacore grip: https://bit.ly/3S4CHGn
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:46 - Storyi sunsleeves
4:28 - Hesacore grips
6:11 - SuperGoop Sunscreen
7:53 - New ProXR Paddles
13:52 - J2K
17:45 - Physical Therapy is Paying Off
23:28 - 2nd gen Vulcan Ball
26:50 - Will’s Stories from California
35:23 - The UPA News for the Paddle Market
54:45 - Grateful For the Audience
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Links to things we mentioned:
Hesacore grips: https://bit.ly/4b6GRE3
Selkirk Equipment standards: https://bit.ly/3KQ8WVD
KTCHN bag: https://bit.ly/3z6bSuG
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Aizec introduction
5:11 - Chris’s PT stories
7:00 - Joola lawsuit with USAP
16:50 - Standard Shape Paddle Comparison
18:06 - Honolulu Pickleball J3K
24:16 - Spartus Apollo
27:40 - Ronbus FX.R2
31:17 - Volair Mach 2 Forza
36:57 - Bnb FatBoy
40:39 - Our Rankings
42:55 - Thoughts on the $300 KTCHN Bag
57:14 - Hesacore grip
1:07:18 - Cohost memes
Chris Socials:
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Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - Chris goes to Physical Therapy
4:41 - Bread & Butter Shogun Review Upcoming
11:22 - Paddle Releases Coming Soon
19:03 - Vatic Oni is Getting Delisted?
30:25 - Standard Shape vs Elongated Shape
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Dreambreaker Documentary: https://bit.ly/3X7lMGc
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - New Paddle Chart for Chris’ Reviews
16:00 - A New Pickleball Documentary
18:00 - Texas PPA Amateur Recap
19:55 - Gen 3s Banned at the Texas PPA
24:32 - Crazy Weather in Texas
30:29 - Chris’s Back Injury
41:53 - The Groups 5.0 Mens Results
1:12:12 - Six Zero Event
1:14:03 - Are Power Paddles Overrated?
Chris Socials:
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Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:28 - Will reacts to Triple Black Diamond intro
14:00 - Will is leaving Selkirk
19:28 - Mark Pickleball OneX Thoughts
23:03 - Will’s partner for Dallas PPA
26:23 - Will plays a tournament with a trainer paddle
32:58 - PPA recap
36:54 - Gen 3 Joola decertification discussion
46:19 - UPA coming into Pickleball
57:01 - Will’s video was in a google keynote?
1:02:28 - Teaching content with Amrik
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:25 - Drilling my Two-Handed Backhand
7:11 - Pickleball Left Handed is so Much Fun
13:17 - Getting Hit in the Face
16:08 - Braydon’s Collab with Volair
21:08 - Is Exit Velocity Coming to USAP?
23:55 - The New Bread & Butter Shogun
29:20 - the Spartus Apollo
34:59 - the Triple Black Diamond x Willinator
41:08 - Clarifying Core Crushing
45:41 - Balls Are a Mess Right Now
1:01:23 - More on Stretching
1:06:32 - PPA Texas
1:12:32 - Drilling my counters
Chris Socials:
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Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
Will Socials:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - Forehand Dink Lesson
5:30 - Gamma library ball
9:21 - New Paddletek Paddles Are Sick
22:16 - Hudef Viva Gen 3
22:54 - 11six24 Kevlar Paddle
30:46 - The Vatic Oni Review
43:39 - Are the Gen 3 Joola’s starting to core crush?
57:54 - The importance of stretching in Pickleball
My communities:
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Links:
MKBHD interview 1
MKBHD Interview 2
MKBHD on bad reviews
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:16 - Quick Update on the Gen 3 Joola’s
9:00 - Will’s Texas trip
14:14 - The PKOLL Paddle
15:39 - Chorus Shapeshifter
18:00 - Vatic Oni
20:09 - Franklins new paddle
22:26 - PPA update
25:33 - The Ethics of Reviewing Paddles and Our Stances
38:26 - How Do We Chose What Paddles to Review?tt
52:09 - Have Companies Ever Offered Us Money?
58:12 - Are We Ever Worried About Giving a Bad Review?
1:03:00 - Chris’ Personal Ethics And Views
1:12:10 - When Is It Considered Sandbagging?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:39 - Gen 3 Joola paddle discussion
26:41 - Are the new Joola paddles good or bad for pickleball?
35:40 - Will’s thoughts on some new paddles
36:21 - Engage pursuit pro1 thoughts (Will)
43:03 - J2K, Shapeshifter, etc
49:36 - The US Open is the best amateur tournament experience
50:00 - Mens doubles overview
55:30 - Mixed doubles overview
59:34 - Chris is hooking people?!
1:02:26 - US Open is ran extremely well
1:07:05 - Funny paddle story pickup
1:09:00 - Would you rather a slower ball or slower paddles?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - April Fools Day
7:24 - Breaking Pickleball Documentary
10:44 - PPA and DUPR
16:00 - Anna Leigh 100th PPA Title
17:48 - Why Are Pickleball Players so Bad at Guessing Ratings?
45:17 - Tennis vs Pickleball Beef
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - United Pickleball Association Announcement
11:25 - Paddle News
12:46 -Mark Kinetic
13:37 - Sword & Shield J2K Pro
19:16 - The New Engage Pursuit Pro1
25:07 - Selkirk Amped Pro Air
26:35 - Building Our Perfect Pickleball Player
46:32 - The Origin Story of the Podcast
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:36 - Joola event
18:13 - the US Open
21:18 - The Pickleball Paddle Market Cycle Explained
41:32 - Alternative Options to Popular Paddles
54:91 - The Irony of the Merger
59:07 - Building Our Perfect Pro Player
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Links:
ADV Bag: https://bit.ly/3vnMIpG
PIKKL Skins: https://bit.ly/3IJHGHg
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Vanguard Control Updated Thoughts
8:09 - April/May is gonna be busy with new paddles
9:21 - PIKKL Skins
18:19 - the ADV bag has launched
24:32 - MN PPA recap
43:28 - Exit velocity test coming to pickleball
48:54 - Jack Sock playing with a Power Air?
53:00 - still going to the gym and working with ThatPickleballTrainer
55:47 - On court training
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - More eyewear discussion
11:21 - Six Zero Bag Update
15:47 - Vanguard Control Thoughts
27:41 - Oklahoma Pickleball League
34:53 - How to Pick the Right Paddle for You
36:32 - Swing Weight
42:44 - Twist Weight
51:15 - Handle Length
53:09 - Shape
55:21 - Spin
57:58 - Edgeless vs Edge Guard
59:35 - Thermoformed Paddles
1:01:35 - Surface Type
1:04:53 - Cheap Brand vs Expensive
1:06:19 - Ignore the Marketing Fluff
1:09:58 - Minnesota PPA
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KTCHN Pickleball: https://bit.ly/3UTBOCF
Pickleball Effect edge tape: https://amzn.to/49Pra3V
Thrive Pickleball: https://bit.ly/49vSmoL
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - The Pickleball Avengers
4:20 - Are We What We Expected?
9:27 - John got us gifts
15:50 - Vegas trip
32:31 - THRIVE AZUL Power Kevlar
35:56 - Sunset Park Meetup
42:00 - Content Creator Battle
46:31 - The Book of Kew
52:42 - What is our Least Favorite Paddle?
58:04 - Top 3 Favorite Paddles?
1:02:31 - Adidas Gold Sponsor & Julian Leaving Volair?
1:09:48 - Best Paddle Type for Most Players
1:22:20 - Viewer Questions
Links mentioned:
ThatPickleballTrainer: https://c2perform.co/
Dink Box: https://www.thedink.shop/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Chris has a bone to pick
10:13 - The Pickleball Box
22:00 - The Dink Awards
26:00 - Ball Update
33:14 - Chris took a lesson on counters
42:03 - Ben Johns backhand roll video
46:38 - Shout out to ThatPickleballTrainer
50:55 - Paddle Fitting
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Bread and Butter Filth Sale: https://www.bnbpickleball.com/products/valentines-day-deal
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Grit changes coming to Pickleball?
2:40 - The Owl gets full USAP approval?
6:22 - Thrive Paddle
10:48 - CoreTek update
13:40 - Bread and Butter Paddle Nerd Award & Loco
18:55 - Gamma paddle updates
24:31 - Protective eyewear discussion
33:04 - Article written about Chris
37:57 - Discussion about balls in Pickleball
53:05 - Spin test clarifications
Links mentioned:
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KTCHN Pickleball bag: https://ktchnpickleball.com/
ADV Pickleball bag:
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Chris’s trip to Hawaii
5:41 - Mens doubles day
10:36 - Singles day
18:14 - Will’s trip to Taiwan
28:18 - Updates on new paddles
28:30 - 11six24 Hurache-X
33:17 - Volair Forza mach 2
36:16 - Christian Alshon Signature Paddle
38:20 - Rokne Aeroblade
41:21 - New Gamma paddles
48:50 - A new paddle company CoreTek
55:55 - PKOLL
1:02:01 - Thrive
1:09:06 - Pickleball bags
1:09:27 - ADV bag
1:11:07 - KTCHN bag
1:12:33 - Six Zero Bag
1:17:48 - PPA recap
1:21:14 - the Vulcan ball sucks
1:26:22 - New serving rules
1:29:35 - the Kawamoto sisters choke
1:30:41 - Ben John’s mini doc
1:35:31 - Oklahoma pickleball league
1:43:13 - 2024 goals
Paddle nerd of the year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQToNwgACHc&ab_channel=bnbpickleball
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Paddle nerd of the year. SPOILERS!
8:11 - Q&A. do you have any pickleball new year resolution for 2024
11:51 - What do you think will be the game changer for paddles in 2024
13:24 - if you didn’t discover pickleball, what would you be doing right now?
15:00 - who were your favorite pros to make content with this year?
17:20 - what is one tournament you have to go to every year?
18:54 - who would win in an arm wrestle between Chris and Will?
20:09 - what is your favorite overgrip?
21:04 - what is the best pickleball bag of 2023?
23:39 - what is your favorite flavor of chomps?
25:26 - has anyone given Will the golden pickle?
27:59 - will eyewear become mandatory?
30:20 - whats something that dramatically improved your play?
33:10 - what camera gear do you guys use?
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:40 - Six Zero Ruby Chris' Thoughts
11:13 - New Franklin Paddles
18:10 - The state of Pickleball Paddles in 2023
19:14 - Core Crushed Paddles
31:06 - The Price Drop
36:49 - Anyone Can Make a Good Paddle
41:24 - Did the Gearbox break the game?
50:30 - MoreCompanies Adopting Swingweight
58:55 - Replaceable Faces
1:01:25 - Most Underrated Paddles of the Year
1:07:55 - Most Over Hyped paddle
1:18:24 - trying to get 1% better everyday
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Gift ideas:
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Melin Hats: https://bit.ly/3RcBQC2
Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/47R8b8F
Luqi overgrip: https://bit.ly/3TjKwcA
Tourna mega tac: https://amzn.to/41eIkFb
Airtag: https://amzn.to/4adpemS
Pickleball effect edge tape: https://amzn.to/3tbYVNa
Head Revolt 4.0: https://amzn.to/41gadfS
Summer house lead tape: https://amzn.to/3RCZ44H
CLIQ Chair: https://amzn.to/3uWsJOw
Anker power block: https://amzn.to/3RcBLhI
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Jack Sock’s new mixed partner
7:25 - Reset Pickleball spray, is it legit?
19:14 - PPA Tour video game
29:28 - Holiday gift ideas
30:30 - LMNT
33:33 - Melin hats
36:55 - Chubbies shorts
37:46 - dropshot district clothing
38:22 - Luqi grips
42:07 - Airtags
43:02 - Pickleball affect edge tape
45:05 - HEAD Revolt 4.0
46:42 - Lead tape
47:30 - Cliq chair
49:15 - Anker power bricks
51:26 - MLP is a wreck
Chris Socials:
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Link to training with Connor Derrickson (Catherine Parenteau's trainer): https://bit.ly/3PZeC2L
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Six Zero Ruby
3:13 - Forza mach 2
5:53 - Vulcan’s new paddle
7:47 - Anna Leigh's new paddle
8:47 - Wild monkeys spirit
9:29 - Ethos Arete
10:33 - Franklin’s new raw carbon fiber
12:23 - Are standard/hybrid shaped paddles the future?
17:08 - Pro players taking pay cuts?
23:47 - APP starting a team event?
26:07 - Chris recaps his San Clemente PPA experience
35:54 - Chris plays Brodie again.
40:25 - Friday Chris hurts his back
43:06 - Mens doubles with Davis Pickleball
52:11 - Aizec gets revenge for the Olson’s
55:10 - the PPA was just giving duras away
1:00:06 - Mixed day at the PPA
1:12:14 - Will’s tounament
1:18:47 - DUPR is changing back
Chris Socials:
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ADV Pickleball bag: https://bit.ly/49VgzW3
Lead tape video: https://bit.ly/3SXWjNm
Black Friday deals: https://bit.ly/3N43qjM
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:11 - Black Friday Deals
9:55 - New ADV Bag
12:53 - Our thoughts on lead tape
39:48 - Edgeless paddles are not as good edged paddles
46:11 - Quiet paddle discussion
58:27 - San Clemente PPA
1:01:16 - Will playing with his family over thanksgiving
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:32 - Adidas Metalbone thoughts
9:50 - Running Gearbox tests
16:53 - is Dura going to die?
20:44 - Selkirk Pro S1 Thoughts
34:28 - PPA Daytona
35:21 - Anna Lee is 50-0
39:09 - Will’s trip to Houston
49:56 - Local tournaments over PPA’s?
1:03:48 - Will almost died
1:07:14 - Herts will charge you more for having an account
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Adidas Metalbone
7:51 - Six Zero infinity
10:00 - Nationals breakdown
31:08 - Singles results
46:17 - Doubles results
59:09 - The issue with skill brackets at Nationals
1:16:13 - Ben John’s gets beat in singles
1:19:19 - Is the Franklin ball more interesting for pros?
1:22:12 - Progression Draw Opinions
1:27:05 - Six Zero Launch Event
1:35:16 - AJ Koller situation
1:39:17 - Our final rating of Nationals
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:26 - New company with new tech
11:27 - Hyperion C2
14:15 - Six Zero infinity
16:08 - Head Radical Raw
17:24 - Chris' trip to California
53:22 - New format for Nationals
1:04:05 - MLP Recap
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Upcoming paddle releases
22:43 - Gearbox updates
32:18 - Joola Heleus ball
37:46 - GB1 Ball
38:55 - Selkirk Pro S1 Ball
44:27 - Chris’ tournament weekend
46:54 - the 5.0 problem
50:30 - Recap of the bracket
1:04:24 - California trip
1:08:45 - APP Singles Drama
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Will’s drilling sessions
12:52 - What’s going on with the Gearbox?
40:47 - Our favorite paddles of 2023
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - DUPR Nationals Day 1
30:50 - Waterfall format/compass draw
38:20 - DUPR Nationals Day 2
56:50 - Feedback for DUPR Nationals
1:06:18 - The Gearbox Pro Power
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Southwest Companion Pass article: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/earn-southwest-companion-pass-new-year/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
40:00 - Jack Sock singed with Selkirk?
12:30 - MLP Dallas rant
15:40 - Aanik Lohani makes the singles final
20:05 - What do we want in a tournament partner?
1:00:22 - How to fly for free
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Work with Connor Derrickson: https://bit.ly/3PZeC2L
Quiet paddle announcement: https://bit.ly/4591yMI
Buy Chomps with code PBSTUDIO to save 10%
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - USAP quiet paddle announcement
12:08 - what is the best way to teach a beginner pickleball?
44:18 - The Kitchen
Chris Socials:
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Paddle updates
6:43 - Marketing guessing game
38:30 - MLP Atlanta
59:43 - The Kitchen Rant
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Six Zero Pink DBD
6:00 - New Paddles coming soon
16:07 - Selkirk S1 Pro Ball
29:15 - Chris’ team tournament recap
45:38 - The Kitchen Chris’ Gripe
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Link to our stats: https://bit.ly/3RaQNWW
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Will’s trip to Hawaii
6:17 - Engage Pursuit Pro Updates
10:37 - Quality control in Pickleball
13:35 - CRBN Concepts
15:29 - GRUVN MUVN13S
17:02 - Gold Ben Johns Perseus
25:07 - PPA Fixed the copyright claim
29:54 - Pcklmart stats about our gold medal match
48:41 - The Kitchen
49:00 - PPA vs MLP
58:38 - Tyson flips off Tyler
1:07:19 - Singles upset
Chris Socials:
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My preferred lead tape: https://bit.ly/423eO4n
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Paddle clones
9:47 - PPA copyright claims my gold medal match
13:38 - Slinger ball machine thoughts
19:58 - Questions and answers
20:08 - Zane’s new grit
22:22 - Where should I place lead tape?
24:28 - Do you ever play APP events?
25:19 - Have you been close to switching from the DBD?
26:40 - Best paddles for Tennis elbow
28:01 - Do you still get tournament jitters?
29:08 - What would you change if you could start over?
30:09 - What are your thoughts on longevity of paddles?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Engage Pro test
4:42 - PPA singles day
15:58 - PPA doubles day
43:06 - PPA mixed day
53:15 - Sandbagging
58:16 - Nationals
1:01:21 - Tour wars
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
45:19 - PaddleTek Update
8:20 - Picklecon
12:34 - Pickleball symposium
19:40 - PPA recap
28:23 - It’s going to be 100+ at the Kansas PPA?!
Chris Socials:
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Links:
Reality TV show: https://www.pickleballpaddlebattle.tv/
Memes of Pickleball: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvxNG1Xge9t/?img_index=1
Chomps beef stick: https://chomps.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:36 - News and updates
13:48 - Chris goes crazy with beef sticks
18:27 - Building a home Pickleball court
24:30 - Will’s trip to Texas
33:55 - Pickleball TV show
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
00:30 - The Bird
5:57 - Pickleball Apes Pro Line
13:00 - Anna Leigh Waters vs Hurricane Tyra Black
26:30 - PPA recap
45:05 - Grit gate is back?
56:17 - Engage pro
1:00:50 - Team tournament recap
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - BCO and Seattle
13:21 - Jesse got hit in the face
15:16 - Will got smacked by some pros
18:53 - Will goes 0-2?!?!
29:41 - KC PPA
33:52 - Tennis players protest
39:26 - Seattle results
44:39 - 2 handed backhand
50:11 - Seattle casinos
53:48 - Thomas Wilson 12mm paddle
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - BCO and Seattle
13:21 - Jesse got hit in the face
15:16 - Will got smacked by some pros
18:53 - Will goes 0-2?!?!
29:41 - KC PPA
33:52 - Tennis players protest
39:26 - Seattle results
44:39 - 2 handed backhand
50:11 - Seattle casinos
53:48 - Thomas Wilson 12mm paddle
Chris Socials:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - BCO and Seattle
13:21 - Jesse got hit in the face
15:16 - Will got smacked by some pros
18:53 - Will goes 0-2?!?!
29:41 - KC PPA
33:52 - Tennis players protest
39:26 - Seattle results
44:39 - 2 handed backhand
50:11 - Seattle casinos
53:48 - Thomas Wilson 12mm paddle
Chris Socials:
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Will Socials:
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Check out Braydons channel here
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Braydons old channel
2:57 - The story of Braydons online story
7:37 - Funniest hate comment
14:05 - The start of Pickleball Effect
25:59 - Chris’ funny hate comment
29:56 - Braydon’s top 5 favorite paddles
40:15 - Braydon’s least favorite review
41:48 - Twist weight and swing weight
54:07 - Braydons review process
1:01:33 - The Future of Pickleball Effect
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Will is rusty?
4:30 - Chris is playing in Hawaii
9:25 - New paddles to test
16:17 - New Selkirk shoes
32:04 - Chris hits 25,000 backhands
35:54 - Minnesota Team Tournament
48:50 - Vatic Prism
49:56 - Beer City Open
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Will is back from Italy!
5:40 - 005 talk
11:44 - Chris won’t be going to the Seattle qualifier
18:50 - Public courts have a lot of new people
25:40 - DUPR updates
34:30 - PPA is removing the backdraw for pros?
41:40 - Singles advice from Chris
46:18 - New paddles we are testing
49:40 - New types of content?
54:25 - Will’s story from Italy
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - New PPA Pro Rules
4:24 - The content creator process
25:25 - No paddle reviews in July
30:30 - Check out these paddle reviewers
35:50 - Track your Pickleball game stats
PPA New tour rules
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:46: - jibbitz
4:00 - Top 5 favorite paddles
8:15 - Scorpius discussion
13:46 - Best paddles for the price
26:57 - Thermoforming rant
31:50 - Paddles that flopped
37:40 - Toray has become a buzzword
44:36 - What companies are doing well
53:00 - What are companies doing poorly?
58:15 - Kevlar and nomex
1:05:31 Will’s announcement
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Does Speedcubing help with reaction time?
3:31 - What are your favorite tournament snacks?
8:13 - Whats the sexiest shot?
12:06 - Are there plans to incorporate a measurement for power or pop?
17:50 - What sports/hobbies outside of pickleball do you guys do?
22:15 - What do think of the Minneapolis pickleball scene?
26:40 - Do you confidently feel you and Will can reach the pro level next year?
30:00 - Is there a shot that drives you crazy?
34:10 - Top tips for staying loose and not getting tense at tournaments
36:57 - Do you add lead to your paddles?
39:12 - Do you have any plans to start a paddle business?
40:45 - Is there a paddle that you dislike but then changed your mind?
42:45 - Favorite pickleball outside of the x40?
45:15 - Whats the next tournament you’re playing in?
48:17 - Does being short make ernieing difficult?
51:14 - How were you doing your backhand roll before Jordan fixed it?
53:14 - What was your life before pickleball?
57:33 - What are your channel goals for the next 6 months?
1:00:31 - Who are you picking as a partner to beat ben johns in a 2v1?
1:03:45 - Can you both say one nice thing to each other without laughing?
1:09:03 - If you could change your shots which ones would you make better?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - What are the intensives?
5:20 - How does Jordan rate people?
7:20 - Why hasn't Chris had formal training?
13:10 - What did Jordan think of our game?
15:40 - What did we learn?
27:01 - How to Attack
33:47 - The backhand roll
37:34 - Chris hurts his back
43:11 - What did Jordan see us improve in
48:57 - What are the intensives like for Jordan?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Will goes to the wrong airport
4:05 - Singles day
19:57 - Is this what being over the hill feels like?
21:28 - Bro why do you hate my paddle?
24:31 - Texas heat
30:41 - Doubles day
58:07 - Shoutouts
1:00:19 - Gearbox paddle chat
1:03:06 - Lea Jansen Singles
1:05:22 - Sandbagging at golden qualifiers
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Story 1
4:06 - Story 2
8:19 - Story 3
12:50 - Story 4
23:01 - Story 5
28:12 - Story 6
32:00 - Story 7
40:55 - Story 8
42:41 - Story 9
49:04 - Someone called Chris daddy
52:10 - Story 10
55:37 - Chris gets his first gold in 4.5
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Timestamps:
0:00 - The batman
4:11 - People keep thinking my brother is me
8:34 - Shea Underwood makes a bet with an internet troll
13:54 - My favorite shoe is on sale!
21:13 - PPA spoiler alert
21:26 - Is Pickleball becoming more watchable?
25:43- ALW is insane
32:33 - Christian Alshon singles run
34:40 - Connor Garnett singles
38:47 - Will protective eyewear become more common?
43:30 - What's the lowest ranked female ALW could win with?
52:03 - Some thermoforming thoughts
1:02:49 - We want to be guides, not the end all be all
1:06:38 - Texas Open soon
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Someone tried to impersonate Chris
4:14 - Company was afraid sending paddles to Will was a conflict
6:10 - Will has a second YouTube channel
7:48 - Will did what...?
10:07 - The worlds worst Pickleball paddle
14:14 - Quick shoutout
15:18 - Will and I travelled
20:41 - Chris has new facilities to play in
27:08 - Ben Johns and Anna Bright play against amateurs
32:11 - Ben Johns 2v1 singles
Will's second channel: See here
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0:00 - Podcast Review
3:06 - The documentary is out!
5:54 - 24/7 Pickleball Facility
9:19 - Legacy Park files for bankruptcy
12:42 - Chris gets a studio upgrade
18:14 - Hudef Viva Pro update
23:51 - Engage Pursuit Ultra update
28:50 - Ronbus Pulsar
35:46 - Electrum Model E Elite
37:05 - Bread & Butter Filth
38:51 - Jack Sock at the PPA singles
48:25 - Jack Sock mens doubles
52:32 - Jack Sock mixed doubles
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Timestamps:
0:24 - Carls background
5:23 - USAP and manufacturers
8:57 - How was the current testing come up with?
14:59 - When did the Starrett start to feel outdated?
17:43 - How often does a paddle file certification?
22:03 - Certain areas of the regulations feel out of date
28:28 - How do you handle smaller brands who fly under the radar?
31:39 - How many brands have you caught out of spec?
36:20 - I was told not to publish data I acquired
44:06 - Companies are sending in low grit paddles for approval
46:39 - What are the current onsite tests?
54:36 - Delamination is not the true issue
59:54 - Thoughts on pros using custom paddles?
1:03:24 - Why doesn't USAP provide more information during drama?
1:07:24 - Does USAP know the testing results from PPA at the lab?
1:12:01 - Why don't you have refs press into the face of a paddle before a match?
1:15:45 - Should a player be punished for a paddle delaminating mid match?
1:18:35 - Is USAP going to ban thermoformed paddles?
1:26:05 - Why not regulate the ball more?
1:32:15 - Thoughts on Pickle Pro Labs
1:39:40 - What failed at Newport?
1:44:47 - Wrap up statements
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Will is back!
4:19 - Will plays Pickleball with Anna Bright's parents
5:19 - Will's trip to south Florida
13:08 - Seed to Table is insane
18:09 - Chris is a simple man
22:46 - Getting to the US Open
31:06 - Chris' competing experience
39:50 - The YouTuber match showdown
45:07 - Should you move up a rating if you've never won in the previous divison?
46:35 - Will's matches
54:47 - Seed to table part 2
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - People focus on static weight too much
3:03 - What is swing weight?
4:25 - Can you calculate swing weight at home?
6:21 - Simple description of weight distribution
7:10 - Weight in the handle
10:29 - The swing weight range
13:00 - When people notice a swing weight change
15:20 - Pickleball stats spreadsheet
17:50 - My Pickleball origin story and background
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Viewer review
1:29 - Delam update
5:44 - Drama at the Red Rock Open
12:22 - Red Rock Open Results
17:30 - My paddle review process
32:19 - How I view sponsorships
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Time stamps:
0:50 - Podcast comment and review
3:49 - The average age of Pickleball is dropping
9:37 - Pro Tennis Players at the Pickleball Slam event
23:47 - Our latest paddle of choice
31:45 - Thoughts on Pickleball Balls
42:35 - We are going to the US Open
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Timestamps:
2:17 - Vulcan V570 and Icon v2 Updates
9:24 - MLP Recap
17:33 - Fan Ejected from MLP
21:04 - Jill Braverman keeps falling
22:02 - Poor Zane…
24:06 - MLP winners
26:19 - We have data for rally vs traditional scoring
48:54 - Chris is drilling and other random news
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Time stamps:
1:30 - Viewer comment
3:59 - PPA Austin recap
13:44 - Thermoformed paddle drama
16:00 - CRBN paddles are NOT banned
16:40 - PPA pro player email
21:48 - CRBN Official Statement
33:49 - The potential solution is glue
37:44 - Just because a paddle is powerful does not mean it fails a deflection test
46:48 - No paddles are being banned right now
48:12 - How to look for delamination
51:38 - The Ben Johns tweets
58:17 - Why CRBN?
1:02:49 - I will be holding my reviews for the time being
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Let the war begin...
3:05 - Living proof that Adidas paddles suck
16:32 - Collin Shick is a monster!
23:49 - The rest of the PPA results
30:51 - New Paddle Testing Systems Soon
42:07 - Nationals is moving to Texas
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro and the Mary go round
12:29 - How many tournaments does Mary do a year?
19:53 - Who is better, Mary or Maggie?
23:22 - Do they ever argue on court?
26:27 - Is Mary better at singles or doubles?
30:11 - What does Mary look for as a right sided doubles player?
33:39 - Which MLP has been the best?
38:08 - Critiscims of players on social media
45:17 - Mary's thoughts on mixed doubles
57:38 - Is it hard to line up partners?
1:01:12 - Who does Mary not like playing against?
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1:53 - Our first podcast sponsor
4:40 - PPA and paddle updates
15:32 - Chris' PPA Minnesota experience
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Timestamps:
1:59 - Kyle's former sports background
27:50 - Why did Kyle choose to do content?
58:56 - How scary was it to quit your job for Pickleball?
1:15:57 - Time split between pro training and content creation
1:22:20 - What are the biggest differences for the top pros?
1:35:30 - Pickleball burnout?
1:44:03 - Kyle actually does this for a better backhand flick?
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Timestamps:
0:47 - How Jordan got into coaching
7:46 - Was it hard to jump into fulltime Pickleball?
21:14 - What makes a good coach?
25:37 - Jordans new two day intensive camps
38:36 - The game is not the same
47:38 - Advice for each skill level
1:01:20 - Would you rather play pro or coach?
1:07:39 - Jordan interviews us
1:10:29 - How are Will and Chris making money
1:25:05 - $1,000 on the line, who wins in skinny singles
1:29:46 - Jordan's first MLP
1:41:20 - Jordan's take on the spin serve
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Timestamps:
1:16 - PPA Desert Ridge was meh
8:15 - What paddles did we use?
11:44 - We will be keeping an eye on thermoforming
16:51 - Dura sucks
20:41 - New PPA format for backdraw
28:50 - MLP Arizona Thoughts
41:03 - Why does everyone portray Lea as the evil one?
57:37 - The MLP line calls
1:10:00 - Lea's health struggles
1:32:30 - Why is Anna Leigh Waters so dominate?
1:40:22 - Lea's hottest Pickleball take
1:44:00 - Lea's thoughts on mixed doubles
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Timestamps:
2:34 - How did you become so sarcastic?
5:41 - Tell us about your new paddle
24:09 - Zane’s thoughts on illegal paddles
37:23 - Zane wants to see the game experimented with
50:02 - What Zane thinks of the PPA?
1:08:21 - Thoughts on mixed doubles
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Timestamps:
3:11 - Don't walk behind courts with a game active
7:23 - Don't give unsolicited advice
11:01 - Don't force people to stack
15:19 - Always bring a ball
18:46 - Don't correct someone's illegal serve
25:11 - Say the score loudly
27:47 - wait until people are ready before your serve
29:07 - Stop poaching
32:53 - Don't be sarcastic (or have an attitude)
37:44 - Don't lob seniors
40:15 - Stop play when a ball comes onto your court
42:55 - Don't keep the ball away from the better player
50:41 - Give the benefit of the doubt for line calls
54:00 - Don't throw a tantrum
55:11 - Paddle reps, stop being a shill
59:20 - There is no "right" way to play Pickleball
1:01:01 - Be a pleasant person
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Don't give unsolicited advice
6:58 - Refs making mistakes
12:25 - The PPA Masters Recap
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Time stamps:
4:02 - Has Will found the "One?"
11:31 - Chris' opinion of lead tape in the handle
18:52 - Why do some companies make their paddle line up so confusing?
28:11 - Catherine signs with Selkirk
31:09 - Our personal game development
51:01 - The plus-minus system
1:02:00 - EVA foam paddles
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Time stamps:
9:58 - Paddle Gate
19:42 - The Starrett Meter
23:50 - Why the pros don't challenge each others paddles
28:15 - How are illegal paddles being sold?
37:01 - What needs to change?
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In this episode Will and I answer your Pickleball questions that you submitted!
Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:51 - How did we meet?
13:36 - What is swing weight?
17:12 - Who has more paddles?
19:33 - Do you and Will ever plan to play together or play pro?
23:52 - is a two handed backhand necessary at the highest level?
27:23 - Only one paddle for the next 3 years
28:41 - best 2/3 left handed match. Who wins?
29:29 - how did your parents respond to you not going to college?
32:08 - What's your camera setup?
34:34 - Is the 3rd shot lob viable?
37:25 - What do I have to do to become a 3.5 like Chris?
38:41 - What is Chris' current involvement in speedcubing?
40:39 - What level does the paddle start to make a difference?
44:22 - Should you get a paddle that enhances your strength or your weakness?
45:50 - Best and worst open play paddle stack setups
49:10 - What are things you wish you knew early in your Pickleball career?
52:39 - Our most hated rule
54:25 - Our goals as content creators and PB players
58:13 - What are we most looking forward to in 2023?
59:35 - Why do pros use subpar paddles?
1:00:39 - Is it healthy for a sport to grow this fast?
1:03:08 - What's 1 innovation you want to see in the next year for paddles?
1:04:39 - What do you consider to be your biggest weakness and strength?
1:07:05 - Only 1 video game for the rest of your life
1:07:43 - What are your ethnicities?
1:09:30 - Any guests you want on the podcast in 2023?
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In this episode Will and Chris discuss the MLP draft, notable missing players, and the exhibition PPA match that was held with pro Tennis players Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, John Isner, and Donald Young.
Time stamps:
0:00 - PPA Tennis Pro Event
30:18 - Our top 3 and bottom 3 teams for MLP
45:29 - The most surprising players to not get drafted
57:50 - updates for the website and Black Ace
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As always with Pickleball, the news cycle never stops. In this episode Will and I discuss whether or not the PPA and MLP merger with the new gold card members is going to kill the APP tour.
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After a month-long break, we are finally back and talking about all the recent drama, the MLP and PPA merger, why there is less unification than before, and Chris' nationals experience
0:00 - Where have we been??
2:55 - A few quick updates on paddles
10:35 - Nationals recap
28:22 - MLP and PPA Merger
49:40 - Pickleball Drama
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In this episode Will and I discuss everything about the current state of paddles near the end of 2022. We talk about our favorite paddles, our least favorite, rants, and things we'd like to see in the future.
0:00 - is Chris biased?
13:03 - The new Diadem Vice
42:38 - Our least favorite paddles
1:05:48 - Our favorite paddles
1:27:14 - Will's paddle dilemma
1:31:12 - Paddle longevity, is it an issue?
1:49:14 - Chris' rant about raw carbon fiber paddles
2:03:07 - A few updates on some paddles
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In this episode Will and I discuss minor league Pickleball, the Travis vs NML 2v1 $100k match, and the new major league pickleball competitor....Vibe.
0:00 - Why Chris didn't play at Minor League Pickleball
2:30 - Will's experience at Minor League Pickleball
32:57 - Travis bet $100k on a 2v1 match?!
46:20 - The Major League Pickleball Competitor is here
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In this episode, we talk to Aanik and Amrik who are two new pros from Minnesota that managed to make a huge splash at the APP Chicago tournament recently.
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0:56 - 14mm Hyperion Update
9:21 - We are making a mini documentary
16:42 - Chris' MLP experience
32:27 - Rally Scoring is Really Good
39:22 - New MLP Owner
50:32 - New MLP format for 2023
56:06 - Johnny Goldberg is the chirp king
59:57 - Will is drafted for Minor League Pickleball
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00:05 - Anna's background
15:16 - Anna's take on mixed doubles
19:50 - Disussing Women's play
29:50 - MLP Columbus
34:11 - Long term partners vs short term
39:06 - PPA vs APP
47:25 - Line calls in Pickleball
50:59 - Why switch to the Solaire?
55:32 - Why does Anna spin the paddle so much?
56:59 - If Anna wasn't playing Pickleball what we should be doing?
58:40 - Dating James Igantowich
1:00:20 - James is a monster on the court
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Time stamps:
2:37 - James confirms Rafa story
9:18 - Lebron bought a Pickleball team
11:14 - APP and PPA formats
19:38 - James' thoughts on mixed
28:34 - James' favorite singles matchups
29:51 - James likes the spin serve
34:38 - What James thought of Pickleball the first time
42:09 - Sam Querry Pro Tennis Player coming to Pickleball
46:54 - What is the life of a pro player like?
58:42 - MLP Columbus
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In this episode, we go over our thoughts on the recent 2023 rule vote to ban the spin serve as well as Will's trip to Peach Tree City for the PPA tournament.
Show notes:
0:00 - Our Thoughts on the spin serve ban
23:10 - Wills trip to peach tree
27:20 - Christian Alshon is a beast
36:00 - Will thought he could beat Rafa
39:15 - Pros are listening to the podcast?
49:25 - Will using a PPA shirt to gain access
53:14 - Will and I have upcoming trips
56:16 - No one in the history of Pickleball YouTube has done this
In this episode we talk about our trip to the APP Atlanta golden qualifier. How we did, funny stories, pro moments, and much more. All with special guest Shea Underwood who is another amazing content creator in Pickleball and on his own road to pro.
Show notes:
1:25 - What Events did we play in?
6:51 - Chris' singles and the denim demon...
44:43 - David Dobrik Mission
53:42 - Watching the pros banter
1:00:01 - These ref calls were insane
1:08:12 - Shea's new trick serve
1:11:21 - Playing rec games with pros
1:23:29 - Shea trick shots
1:26:12 Shea's road to pro
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Show notes:
0:24 - News
10:43 - Will's first 5.0 singles tournament
17:47 - Explanation of a double elimination bracket
24:16 - Signing up for your first tournament
31:27 - How we prep for tournaments
47:39 - What do we bring to tournaments
1:07:07 - Strategy
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In this episode Will and I go over various thoughts and strategies that we are working on that you can hopefully implement into your game to improve at Pickleball.
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0:21 - News
16:02 - Our goals In Pickleball
24:51 - Drilling vs rec play
33:38 - Wills mindset on the game
47:53 - Various Pickleball tips
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In this episode we talk about Will's trip to Major League Pickleball to do stats and all of the small and hilarious stories along the way.
Show notes:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Will goes to MLP but Chris didn't?
3:23 - Will's stories from MLP
23:17 - Will told a pro to shut up?!
30:00 - Will kind of likes rally scoring now
33:41 - Stop whining about spin serves
38:56 - MLP Finals was a wash
41:16 - MLP Substitute controversy
47:28 - Is MLP the best pro event to attend as a viewer?
50:50 - Working in Pickleball vs playing Pickleball
55:18 - Anna Bright is insane
59:28 - Is MLP the future of Pickleball?
1:06:18 - Some companies probably Hate Chris
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0:29 - Our backgrounds and preferences
5:25 - Breaking down paddle specs
13:29 - What paddles do we use
21:02 - Paddle marketing and are they all the same?
27:47 - Gearbox construction
29:00 - Weights for Pickleball paddles
35:11 - Paddle shapes
39:25 - Spec recap
40:38 - Electrum style surfaces
51:19 - Chris' rant about do paddles matter or not
55:01 - Where paddles are made
59:32 - Favorite paddles you've played with
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In this episode Will and I discuss all things rally scoring. What is it, Major League Pickleball using it, the advantages and disadvantages and much more.
Show notes:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What is it?
4:08 - How does Major League Pickleball do Rally Scoring?
19:53 - Scoring Right Now is Way More Confusing
28:53 - The Rally Score Serving Problem
34:02 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Rally Scoring
53:58 - Our Overall Thoughts on Rally Scoring
1:02:35 - Our Predictions if Pickleball Switches to Rally Scoring
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In this episode Will and I discuss my trip to the New York City Golden Qualifier and our thoughts on people sandbagging at these tournaments. We also dive into our thoughts on the UTPR, WPR, and DUPR rating systems and how those might evolve over time.
Show notes:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - My Trip to the NYC Golden Qualifier
10:39 - Our Thoughts on Sandbagging
17:58 - The worst sandbagging I've ever seren
22:30 - The Problem with UTPR
30:24 - What is DUPR
46:35 - The Tournament experience
51:47 - Our Next Tournament
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Chris and Will discuss how they got into Pickleball as well as the current rating system and what they think differentiates the various skill sets of each rated player.
Show notes:
0:00 - How Chris started in Pickleball
4:30 - How Will started in Pickleball
14:08 - Our ratings
17:58 - How we define the current ratings
26:11 - The 4 Hierarchies of Pickleball
29:23 - Do we watch the pros?
33:15 - PPA North Carolina Singles Finals Drama?
42:40 - Sportsmanship and Sandbagging
46:35 - Try this calling tip with your partner
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