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This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Joola Power FX: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/joola-powerfx?p Sens Atra: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/senspickleball-sens-atra-700-elongated-pickleball-paddle?p Spartus Spitfire: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/spartus-spitfire-widebody?p Loco 2 pre-order: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/bnb-pickleball-loco-2?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Chris looks like a bee? 3:28 - Loco 2 pre orders 14:17 - Joola FX first impressions 34:21 - Sens Atra first impressions 48:26 - Spartus Spitfire updates 54:05 - Why are there suddenly several abnormal elite tier spin paddles? 1:07:46 - Enhanced Turbo launch date / mini update 1:08:34 - What makes a Pickleball facility good or bad?

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Joola Pro IV sale: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/pickleball-central-joola-pickleball-paddles?p Spartus Spitfire: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/spartus-spitfire-widebody?p Luzz Inferno 2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-inferno2-m1?p Volair CMD: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/volair-cmd-hyb?p Joola FX: https://joola.com/pages/powerfx Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Question of the week 1:22 - Course vs fine grit for paddle spin 14:37 - Big Joola pro IV sale 16:25 - Joola FX update 25:59 - Spartus Spitfire 36:21 - Inferno 2 M1 45:13 - Volair CMD with weight 53:11 - Q&A 53:28 - Franklin ball coming out, will it replace life time? 58:49 - How’s the Joola Pro V durability now that they have been out longer? 1:00:15 - What are your main paddles? 1:01:42 - Should I buy the same paddle when mine wears out? 1:03:02 - Paddles for people who want all court to control with durable grit? 1:03:42 - How much time do you spend testing paddles vs your main? 1:04:19 - How long for these durable grit issues to get resolved? 1:05:56 - Best way to break into higher level groups?

Links: Vatic Pro V-Sol video: https://youtu.be/oxvImu6Oo0A Pickleball Apes  Zen S+ video: https://youtube.com/shorts/mM7rHNSR2Qc John's updated Vatic test: https://youtu.be/57m00Y6lt-w?si=Jb_UgG-diXM-C8rO Head Revolt Pro 5.0 shoe: https://www.head.com/en_US/product/revolt-pro-5-0-men-whnv-273266 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:43 - Our favorite shoes 11:42 - Joola FX theories 17:36 - Update from Vatic Pro on the V-Sol Tour 19:18 - Updates on our Pickleball Apes Zen S+ 20:16 - Durable grit is a train wreck right now 56:30 - Volair CMD HYB impressions 1:08:36 - Six Zero Boulder Opal impressions 1:20:47 - Gearbox Pressure X Impressions 1:31:45 - Do people even care how paddles are built anymore?

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Pilla sunglasses: https://bit.ly/4yqawUK Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/pickleball-apes-zen?p Mark Unmarked: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mark-unmarked?p Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour?p Selkirk bag: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-pro-bag?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - How I have been fixing my back 13:22 - The RPM hybrid is our favorite hybrid shape 19:13 - The RPM Jade marketing gimmick 25:07 - The upcoming Joola FX 28:35 - Franklin ? paddle 30:40 - New Selkirk bags 46:43 - Why the grit tier system is confusing people 59:42 - Our RPM testing methodology 1:01:27 - Enhance MPP Armor spin results 1:12:36 - Pickleball Ape’s Zen S+ spin results 1:27:34 - Vatic V-sol tour impressions 1:36:39 - Mark Unmarked impressions 1:42:35 - Volair licenses Hexgrit 1:45:45 - Pilla sunglasses impressions 2:07:32 - Choking up on an elongated paddle vs using a hybrid

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links: USAP statement: https://bit.ly/4e8n76E Frozen Luzz Inferno: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/frozeninferno HowToPickleball account: https://bit.ly/4dXXMxr Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - HowToPickleball instagram account 2:34 - Facolos Pro Elite X gets delisted by USAP 11:37 - Luzz frozen inferno thoughts 26:12 - B&B nerdy tourney recap 52:39 - Guess the paddle with new rules 1:00:05 - Q&A 1:00:26 - Why do people get so addicted to Pickleball rather than Tennis or other racquet sports? 1:04:47 - When will there be budget full foam paddles that also have durable grit $150 or below 1:05:34 - Purchase Coral Pro or wait for different companies durable grit all court paddle? 1:08:08 - What are the best ball machines at different price points? 1:10:40 - I hate all the standard shape foam paddles, I play a Scorpeus 14mm, what do I get? 1:13:46 - Any tips for lefty players? I get judged as if being a lefty is a crime or something

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links: OWL Talon X1: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/owl-talon-x1?b Selkirk Omni: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-omni?b Aireo Cyclone hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/aireo-cyclone-x?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - My DUPR reset results 8:13 - Back & shoulder MRI 15:00 - Durable grits and thoughts on cleaning them 22:21 - Luzz & Aireo long lasting grit isn't looking great 26:39 - Our infinigrit testing so far 32:30 - Selkirk Omni thoughts 47:35 - OWL Talon thoughts 55:39 - Aireo Cyclone hybrid thoughts 1:03:11 - 11six24 Ultre thoughts 1:09:17 - Guess the paddle on our head

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. You can use code PBSTUDIO to save money on your order. Sketchers Viper Court Elite 2.0: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/sketchers-viper-court-elite-2-0?p PaddleTek Honeyfoam 14mm: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?p Luzz Glider 2026: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-glider-2026?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 -B&B nerdy tourny 5:11 - Traveling pet peeve 7:33 - New Sketchers viper court elite 2.0 14:59 - SixZero Coral Pro 20:28 - Mizuno Acrostrike price 22:28 - Honolulu blue grit consistency issues? 25:47 - PaddleTek HoneyFoam 14mm 32:05 - Luzz glider 2026 36:13 - Pickleball advice we wish we knew sooner

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Paddle buying guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ND_AVkP0s Honolulu J2CR LH: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-lh-cbe?b MPP Turbo Hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mpp-turbo-hybrid?b PaddleTek HoneyFoam: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?b Friday Aura: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Chris is dealing with an injury 3:37 -  Bread & Butter warranty update 4:32 - How to pick the right paddle for you 22:31 - Aizec’s primary categories  25:53 - Chris’s primary categories 29:50 - Paddletek HoneFoam vs Friday Aura 38:17 - Enhanced MPP Turbo new hybrid shape 40:50 - Honolulu J2CR LH crystal blue grit 45:42 - Our top paddles of 2026 so far 55:23 - Q&A 55:34 - Do I need a new paddle if mine is just fine? What’s the usage expectation? 57:24 - How to tell if your weighted tape is doing something to a paddle? 59:20 - How do you break in paddles quickly so the playability of a paddle is most accurate? 1:01:01 - How long should you stick with a paddle before it isn’t for you? 1:02:34 - How do you know what to work on when watching yourself? 1:09:39 - Should Pickleball be an indoor sport? Wind sucks in the summer 1:10:58 - Have you and your wife ever had an argument regarding how many paddles you have? 1:12:20 - Where do you get ideas for drills? 1:16:19 - Is the aero curve shape dated?

This description may contain affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. New UPA-A rulebook: https://bit.ly/4uKIRfE Selkirk buys Bread & Butter: https://bit.ly/4dqI8cl FORWRD Ranger bag v2: https://bit.ly/4uM6tAp PaddleTek Honeyfoam: https://bit.ly/4wqoXIr Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Selkirk buys Bread & Butter?? 14:35 - New PPA amateur rules you should know 33:00 - FORWRD Ranger bag v2 40:00 - PPA Partners docu series (SPOILERS!) 47:33 - Mizuno makes their first paddle 56:50 - PaddleTek Honeyfoam release 58:41 - The State of Pickleball paddles in 2026 1:04:35 - What paddle builds are popular now? 1:08:54 - What the pros are using for gen type? 1:12:14 - Paddle sweet spot 1:15:25 - Long lasting grit 1:21:24 - Power level 1:26:36 - Paddle feel 1:29:28 - Paddle durability 1:32:25 - Price 1:34:37 - Paddle shapes

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: Reload article: https://bit.ly/4dqDXyh Friday Aura Pro: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura-pro-wb?b Honolulu J2CR CBE: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-cbe?b Dunlop tour bag: https://bit.ly/42miXTc Vatic Pro Prism Bloom: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/prism-bloom?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What is the best Pickleball advice you've ever received? 3:12 - PPA gets $225 million investment 7:11 - Tama goes on a big run in Atlanta 16:52 - I used the Vatic Pro Prism for another tourney 27:11 - J2CR crystal blue grit 35:23 - Dunlop is getting into pickleball 45:58 - Dunlop tournament bag 49:47 - Friday Aura pro 58:12 - Paddle reviewer commissions 1:17:34 - Q&A 1:19:58 - Are tournaments or leagues better for trying to increase DUPR? 1:21:10 - How can I make sure my play stays the same as I seem to tighten up during tournaments 1:23:23 - Any advise for someone that wants to make Pickleball content but not sure how to be unique? 1:26:30 - What’s the issue with the drop serve? Did it get banned? 1:28:04 - When are full foam control paddles coming out? 1:29:47 - Why are hybrids always rounded? 1:32:53 - Rec is more fun to me. I hate drilling what should I do to improve? 1:37:56 - Do either of you use hesacores? 1:40:28 - Question of the week

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Melin 24 hour discount: https://alnk.to/b7BZ50r Connor Derrickson https://www.youtube.com/@ThatPickleballTrainer- Matchdaypb: https://apple.co/4vUMG3j RPM Friction v2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/rpm-friction-v2?b Arronax: https://bit.ly/4eQNWy0 Walking Pad: https://bit.ly/4ub4RQm Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Melin 24 hour discount code 2:56 - We finally got our paddles from John 4:04 - DUPR features and DUPR reset 11:23 - MatchDayPB pro Pickleball app 13:48 - Proton is back 15:19 - RPM Friction v2 22:38 - Arronax KVL 004 (Zane Fords paddle) 31:03 - Do people actually need a power paddle in 2026? 1:09:55 - Why Pickleball players should go to the gym more

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: Learn about swing weight: https://youtu.be/7WwbO3vMyEs?si=3j-bM9oyrP_tQjpO Weight tutorial: https://youtu.be/tRG-VCk1Da0?si=QUxmBYYSD6BquTpp MPP Turbo: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/enhance-mpp-turbo-widebody Chorus CODA: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/chorus-coda 11six24 Power2 series: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/11six24-power2 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - PPA drama 12:04 - Hexgrit updates after 300 games 17:32 - US Open experience  26:07 - Website update 27:52 - Friday Aura Pro/MPP Turbo 34:53 - Control paddles might still be good 40:01 - Chorus CODA 43:48 - Where should you put weight on your paddle? 1:08:55 - Q&A. Once everything has long lasting grit and a durable core, where do things head next? 1:10:41 - If you had to purchase a paddle, what would you purchase? 1:13:09 - If you could go give your younger self one pickleball tip, what would it be? 1:16:56 - Have gen 4 sweet spots gotten bigger than gen 3? 1:18:54 - Is a 3.5 in 2026 the same as 2020? 1:21:29 - When is the right time to buy a new paddle?

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links to things mentioned: New website: https://pickleballstudio.com/ Franklin Aurelius: https://bit.ly/4bVaTyo Enhanced DUO Hybrid: https://bit.ly/4ccCf1E Thrive Ignite: https://bit.ly/41TEpi1 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Redesigned Pickleball Studio website 10:43 - PPA Asia line calls 24:46 - Augies signs with 11six24 25:11 - Paddle terminology  25:39 - What is swing weight? 33:05 - What is RPM? (Spin) 37:07 - Paddle shapes explained 43:05 - Understanding ball contact feel 47:22 - Enhanced DUO hybrid shape shipping soon 47:48 - Franklin Aurelius 12.7mm first impressions 58:36 - Thrive Ignite First Impressions 1:05:05 - How much does the ball you play with matter to you? 1:11:55 - Guess the company marketing game

Links: Franklin Aurelius: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/KBBAQA Spartus P1 Elongated: https://bit.ly/4tfVcHM Joola R4lly Shoes: https://bit.ly/3OhXyqN Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - New DUPR features 6:16 - Chris is doing DUPR Reset 8:14 - Anna Leigh Waters crazy win streak 13:00 - Grit testing update with John Kew 17:32 - New Joola shoes 20:16 - Proton gets banned from the PPA Tour 43:23 - The gen 3 vs gen 4 debate makes more sense now 47:52 - Spartus P1 elongated is released 49:41 - Franklin Aurelius (these are crazy light) 55:38 - Our top recommendations list, power, all court and control 56:31 - Control paddle list 59:50 - All court paddle list 1:03:08 Power paddle list

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - J2CR Gets UPA-A Approved 3:05 - 11six24 Power Series Remains  5:21 - Chorus CODA Harmony Grit Announced 6:30 - FLIK $50 Paddle Discounts 7:57 - I intentionally broke someones paddle, AITA? 12:22 - Forcing people to stack, AITA? 15:16 - Unsolicited coaching, AITA? 20:33 - AITA for purposely body bagging? 28:54 - Targeting in rec play, AITA? 33:18 - Calling the score for my opponents, AITA? 35:01 - AITA for targeting the nervous player in a tournament? 36:46 - AITA for making hand motions with the ball on my side? 38:04 - AITA for calling out illegal serves? 40:36 - AITA for ditching my friend group for a better one? 43:34 - AITA for wanting warmup after being late 44:32 - AITA for always being late to a session with only 4 people  46:00 - AITA for lobbing a lot in rec play 48:12 - AITA for telling someone that their rating is wrong 51:07 - AITA for telling someone how they should setup their paddle 52:48 - AITA for not wanting to play against UPA-A paddles in tournaments 55:04 - AITA for wearing wet shoes at an indoor facility  57:29 - Last story 1:02:28 - Pro mixed strategy debate 1:19:01 - AITA for saying people aren’t a specific DUPR online? My communities: Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy *SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:* 💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY