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We share our first impressions and performance data on the new Bread & Butter Loco 2, compare the Selkirk S2 Pro ball to the Lifetime ball, discuss interesting new data from DUPR, and reveal what our testing shows about the Gearbox Pressure X breaking in. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:00 How to play against chaos  06:24 Special delivery - Pilla, RPM Jade, Luzz Cannon XPP, new shoes 12:19 Aaron it Out - Picklr files for bankruptcy  18:21 New DUPR data shows where you rank 23:52 Paddle recon  26:26 Paddle Babble - Loco 2 performance stats & grit test 31:26 Loco 2 first impressions 37:32 Loco 2 vs Power 2 Ultre and Volair CMD 40:12 Selkirk S2 ball test results 46:18 Selkirk S2 ball play impressions 52:58 Gearbox break in test results __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: How long should a paddle last?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-long-should-a-pickleball-paddle-last/  How much should you spend on a paddle?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-pickleball-paddle/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code works on all gear below: PBEFFECT Paddles: Babolat Jet Mach Pickleball Shoe: https://www.babolat.com/us/jet-mach-pickleball-men/4113-3A0S26B932.html  Head Revolt Pro 5.0: https://www.head.com/en_US/product/revolt-pro-5-0-men-whnv-273266  RPM Jade: https://collabs.shop/lqumtm  Bread & Butter Loco 2: https://www.bnbpickleball.com/collections/loco-2/products/loco-2-pickleball-paddle-elongated-us?irclickid=z7sxc2zguxycWhd042UQL24mUkr1XI3-Cyx2zM0&sharedid=&irpid=5059526&irgwc=1&afsrc=1  Gearbox Pressure X 8M (stiff/hollow): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressure-x-8m-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577  Gearbox Pressure X 8E (soft/dense): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressurex-8e-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Are paddles getting too powerful again? We ran an experiment to find out. Plus, we break down why Anna Leigh Waters’ lob serve works, check out SENS—a brand-new paddle company—and its Atra paddle, and discuss Holbrook’s new Fuze with VantaGrit. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:04 Special delivery - BNB Loco 2, Gearbox Pressure X 04:34 Aaron it Out - Why is Anna Leigh’s lob serve working? 13:00 Ben Johns lost three times on Championship Sunday 20:08 Reddit on how durable grit paddles are holding up 26:27 Paddle Babble - Are paddles getting too powerful experiment 35:44 Sens Atra 43:33 Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: How long should a paddle last?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-long-should-a-pickleball-paddle-last/  How much should you spend on a paddle?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-pickleball-paddle/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

We sit down with Gearbox founder and engineer Rafa Filippini to talk about the new Pressure X, what makes its construction different, and his approach to paddle design and testing. We also hear about Aaron’s pickleball adventures in New York and run through release dates for all the major upcoming paddles. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:38 Added edge guard tape to paddle tuning lab 04:10 Special delivery - Neonic FLX, SENS, Holbrook Fuze, Engage Pursuit 07:28 Aaron it Out - Pickleball in New York 25:39 Paddle Babble - Upcoming paddle release dates 27:51 Interview with Gearbox CEO & engineer, Rafa Filippini 28:54 Overview and goals with Pressure X paddles 33:33 Inside the Pressure X 42:32 Difference between Gearbox and other other brands 46:30 Do the Pressure X paddles break in and get hot 53:09 Durable grit on the Pressure X 55:38 What does paddle testing have right and wrong 1:06:04 Post interview thoughts __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/  Gearbox Pressure X 8M Specs & Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/gearbox-pressure-x-8m-elongated/  Gearbox Pressure X 8E Specs & Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/gearbox-pressure-x-8e-elongated/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Paddles: Gearbox Pressure X 8M (stiff/hollow): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressure-x-8m-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577  Gearbox Pressure X 8E (soft/dense): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressurex-8e-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Volair licensed 11SIX24’s HexGrit for the new CMD, and our first impressions are good. We break down how it plays and compare it to the 11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre, Jelly Bean 2, Six Zero Coral Pro, and Selkirk OMNI. We also share new details on what’s inside JOOLA’s upcoming Power FX foam paddle. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:20 Results from paddle picking game, web updates 08:20 Upcoming videos 09:26 Special delivery - Bling Bag Unbagging 11:33 Special delivery - Ascend, Axiom Widebody, Diadem Shoes & grit update 14:54 Aaron it Out - Experience attending PPA Arizona live 24:52 Paddle Babble - Volair CMD tech 24:03 CMD static & performance stats 28:54 Aaron CMD first impressions 33:01 Braydon CMD first impressions 36:19 CMD vs 11SIX24 Power 2 & Jelly Bean 2 38:27 CMD vs Coral Pro Hybrid 42:16 CMD vs Selkirk Omni 43:56 CMD weight setup 45:46 What’s inside JOOLA foam paddle 47:20 Choosing shapes based on tech __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New paddle fitting quiz (live): https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Paddles: Volair CMD: https://volair.com/collections/cmd-collection/products/volair-cmd-hyb-pickleball-paddle-16mm-dylan-frazier?rfsn=7475751.28260c  11SIX24: https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=coupontable  Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-pro?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI  Diadem Court Burst Shoes: https://diademsports.com/products/court-burst?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O  Engage Axiom Widebody: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-widebody-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

The paddle volume is picking up as we continue testing new releases coming this fall. We also share grit retention results for the Enhance ArmorGrit, Pakle Fuse DuraSpin, and Diadem Edge Flex, plus our testing results for a new tacky paddle surface from Gherkin. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:15 Current projects, paddles we are playing, watching tennis US Open 08:26 Special delivery - Gherkin Draco Tacktion, Pakle Fuse, Engage X3 09:35 Special delivery - Volair CMD, Licenced Edge Tape, Spiderman Bling Bag opening 13:30 Aaron it Out - Court Order! What are the prettiest court locations 21:31 Paddle Babble - Girt durability results of ArmorGrit, Pakle Fuse, Diadem 24:03 Pakle Duraspin & sound differences & AmorGrit updates 26:11 ArmorGrit updates 27:47 Is Pakle hurting themselves with quick iterations?  32:52 Gherkin Draco Tacktion metrics & spin test 38:58 Diadem Edge Flex metrics & impressions 47:18 Pick a paddle challenge __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New paddle fitting quiz (live first draft): https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/  Volair Edge Tape: https://volair.com/collections/volair-edge-guard-tape?rfsn=7475751.28260c Pick A Paddle game (try it yourself): https://paddle-pick-pro.base44.app  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Paddles: Enhance: https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT Pakle Fuse: https://paklepickleball.com/discount/BRAYDONUNSICKER?rs_ref=lHCnu22r  Gherkin: https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE  Diadem: https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

September is packed with new releases. We share our first impressions of the Enhance EPP Turbo ArmorGrit and Gearbox Pressure X, take a look at Franklin’s new X-44 ball coming later this year, and speculate on what JOOLA’s mystery foam paddle might be. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:20 Earbud enlightenment, secret project progression, fitting quiz 09:29 Special delivery - Enhance Turbo, Diadem Edge Flex 11:09 Aaron it Out - Johnsons take down #1 seed 15:35 I read it on Reddit - Jorja’s erne 18:35 I read it on Reddit - Coral Pro to USAP, pb on ocean liner  22:25 I read it on Reddit - Hilarious pickleball addiction progression & paddle pic in car 24:41 Paddle Babble - JOOLA mystery foam paddle 34:28 Aaron’s beef with RPM Jade 37:01 Gearbox Pressure X 48:01 Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit 58:42 Franklin X-44 first impressions 1:08:33 Stock grip impact on balance point __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Review Directory page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/  Braydon’s Gear page: https://pickleballeffect.com/braydons-gear/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Enhance: https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT Franklin: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna Gearbox: https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577 JOOLA (code doesn’t apply): https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=La4dKLtAAD All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

We sit down with the owner of Vatic Pro to talk about the new V-Sol Tour series, how the brand has evolved, and what’s coming next. We also rank our top 5 paddle releases of the summer and share our on-court impressions of the V-Sol Tour paddles. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 Upcoming PE Labor Day Sale here: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:57 New web pages, Aaron’s league 06:44 Special delivery - Franklin balls, Gearbox, Proton 11:17 Aaron it Out - Vatic Pro owner interview 12:40 The vision for the V-Sol Tour 15:35 How are they able to only charge $100? 19:56 Are some paddles being phased out and what’s coming next? 22:00 How did EverGrit pass certification, it’s so gritty? 23.03 Will Vatic ever do UPA certification? 23:57 About Vatic Pro growth over last three years 26:42 Thoughts on acquisitions & where R&D comes from 34:20 Paddle Recon 39:30 Paddle Babble - Ranking Summer paddle releases 56:05 Vatic V-Sol Tour gameplay impressions __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Review Directory page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/  Braydon’s Gear page: https://pickleballeffect.com/braydons-gear/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Paddles: 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2: https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/vapor-jelly-bean-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=stats Engage Axiom: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-elongated-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT Mark UnMarked 2026: https://markpickleball.com/products/unmarked-2026?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U&sca_source=stats Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect Spartus Spitfire: https://gospartus.com/products/spitfire-elongated?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=stats Vatic Pro: https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupontable All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Vatic Pro is launching a new durable grit budget paddle with the V-Sol Tour, and we compare it to other popular budget options. We also debate whether the Selkirk x Tesla collab was genius or just a gimmick, and dive into Selkirk’s new luxury pickleball bags. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/46l4dpy 👉 Active Tac Shopify: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:37 Paddle type refinement and Activ Tac feedback 10:52 Special delivery - Foam paddle 13:16 Aaron it Out - MLP finals preview 18:00 From stroke to PPA gold 20:18 Tesla x Selkirk: genius or gimmick 24:23 Volair potentially licensing HexGrit 26:26 Paddle Babble - 2 paddles releasing this week 28:03 Vatic V-Sol Tour. What’s new? 29:00 Grit durability & performance 33:26 V-Sol Tour vs Spartus Spitfire vs Ronbus Quanta Pro 37:31 Which one do we pick & final thoughts 43:45 Engage Axiom first impressions 45:40 We get nit picky on the new Selkirk Bags __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle database with new paddle types: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Paddles: Mark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U  Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect  Vatic Pro: https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupontable  Engage Axiom: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-elongated-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT  Bags: ADV Flex Bag: https://www.getadv.com/products/flex-backpack?snowball=BRAYDON14972  Selkirk Team Bag 25L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-team-backpack-25l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837220454  Selkirk Tour Bag 35L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-tour-backpack-35l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837154918  Selkirk Duffle Bag 45L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-duffle-45l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837351526  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

We break down several new paddles, including the LUZZ Inferno 2, Six Zero Boulder Opal, Quanta Pro, and the surprisingly good Mark UnMarked 2026. Plus, I share new grit durability results from five different brands and what stood out in testing. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 Tungsten Tape Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g54OBD 👉 Tungsten Tape Shopify: ​​https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape?variant=46219251613920  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 04:38 Cheaper tungsten tape is available 06:35 Special delivery - Selkirk bags, Quanta Pro, Engage Axiom 08:19 Special delivery - Inferno 2, Boulder Opal, Wilson, Poppers 09:59 Aaron it Out - MLP quarters update 14:12 Read it on Reddit - live reactions 21:24 Paddle Babble - 5 grit durability test results 28:36 Mark UnMarked 2026 - this one is good 30:33 Aaron first impressions 33:24 Braydon first impressions 39:37 Six Zero Black Opal 46:49 Ronbus Quanta Pro 50:42 LUZZ Inferno 2 stats __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Hot List hub page: https://pickleballeffect.com/hot-list/  New Hot List Power page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/best-power-pickleball-paddles-pickleball-effects-hot-list/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Mark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U  Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect  Six Zero Boulder Opal: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/boulder-opal?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI&sca_source=yt  LUZZ Inferno 2: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzz-inferno2-m1?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

11SIX24 revamped its Jelly Bean series with durable HexGrit and a new foam core material and we have our take on how it plays. We also dig into PPA’s new ranking system, and share our grit durability test results for Pickleball Apes. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:02 Cheaper tungsten tape is coming 04:20 Ronbus anniversary sale 06:20 Special delivery - Mark UnMarked, Engage X2 Pro, Nike GP 08:34 Aaron it Out - PPA launches World Rankings 18:12 Reddit paddle recommendations 24:23 Paddle Recon - what paddles got approved 27:54 Paddle Babble - Jelly Bean 2 short tech overview 28:48 Performance stats 30:01 Aaron first impressions 34:47 Braydon first impressions 40:09 Compared to JB1, Power 2, Coral Pro 46:38 Apes Zen grit durability test results 49:24 Meeting with Gearbox __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Paddle Database page: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect  11SIX24: https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&amp%3Bsca_source=review&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupon  Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats  Gearbox: https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Foam paddles are still evolving. We break down what makes the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ and 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 different from the foam builds we’ve seen so far. We also preview the MLP playoffs and discuss another negative Proton headline. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pRV3K8  👉 Active Tac Overgrips store: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:33 Active Tac grips are here 05:31 Special delivery - Jelly Bean 2, Geau Bag, Thrive Ignite 09:30 Stride Orthotics, GX2 Power colorway 12:47 Aaron it Out - MLP playoffs preview 15:07 Proton lawsuit with player 18:38 RPM lawsuit with JOOLA 20:51 Paddle Babble - Apes Zen S+ tech 23:59 Static & performance stats & impact feel 28:38 Aaron first impressions 33:03 Braydon first impressions 42:07 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 tech 47:11 Thrive Ignite Elongated 48:39 Paddles in the work __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Paddle Directory and pages: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/ Follow Pickleball Pundits: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballpundits/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pRV3K8  Active Tac Overgrips store: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920  Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats  Thrive Ignite Elongated: https://thrivepb.com/products/ignite-elongated-foam-new/?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F  BNB Loco sales: https://www.bnbpickleball.com/?irclickid=z7sxc2zguxycWhd042UQL24mUkuSHvXHCyx2zM0&sharedid=&irpid=5059526&irgwc=1&afsrc=1  All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:53 Weekly update - Claude is Braydon’s new friend 08:01 How AI is affecting reviews 14:04 Special delivery - Active Tac, Haworth Sig, Mission First 16:46 Under Review - Top three skills/shots amateurs should steal from pros 20:00 #1 Pre shot preparation 23:10 #2 Backhand slick dink & drop 25:57 #3 The short hop 31:27 Aaron it Out - Drafting our full pickleball kit (a cruel game) 44:47 Paddle Babble - Playing with Anna Bright 128 SW setup 52:20 Ronbus Tenon update 56:48 Five paddles that will resurge with durable grit __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New Paddle Directory and pages: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/ Follow Pickleball Pundits: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballpundits/  👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Ask in comments for links to gear mentioned or look up brands here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:04 Weekly update - best jeopardy scores 04:05 Braydon is a banger 07:36 Special delivery 12:26 Under Review - Anna Bright’s heavy widebody setup 20:06 Aaron it Out - USAP finally doing spin testing! 28:17 Do brands need to certify with UPA anymore? 32:05 Answering Reddit paddle comparison questions 32:40 Coral Pro Hybrid vs Power 2 Ultre 33:58 $300 budget for bag and paddle birthday gift 36:40 Good on demand all court paddle 38:24 What are the latest hyped control paddles 39:56 Aura Pro vs Power 2 Ultre 41:24 Paddle Babble - Catherine Parenteu playing LUZZ Glider 42:49 Ronbus Tenon performance stats & play impressions 52:02 Tenon grit retention results 54:37 Aaron’s Pakle play impressions 1:02:01 Pakle vs Spartus Spitfire 1:03:11 Head Pro Boom EX 1:05:37 Selkirk CourtStrike 3.0 shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Selkirk CourtStrike 3.0 shoes (code inf-braydonu): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/courtstrike-3-0/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt  Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect Six Zero Coral Pro: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-pro?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI&sca_source=yt  11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre: https://11six24.com/collections/power-paddles/products/ultre-power-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=pr  Friday Aura Pro: https://fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?snowball=pbeffect  CRBN: https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT  Honolulu Pickleball: https://808pickle.com/?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb  Pakle Pickleball: https://paklepickleball.com/discount/BRAYDONUNSICKER?rs_ref=lHCnu22r   👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Play Pickleball Jeopardy: https://pickle-jeopordy.base44.app  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 03:04 Weekly update - 4th, website updates 06:46 Why less releases lately, Special Delivery 10:05 Under Review - 14 vs 16mm foam paddle feel 23:27 Aaron it Out - Why nobody is playing pickleball anymore debate 25:21 Boomers are aging out & growth has slowed 30:19 Padel is taking over & paddle business is cracking 35:40 Pickleball franchises are dying 38:58 Paddle Babble - Ronbus Tenon 41:27 Pickleball Jeopardy! 42:08 Paddle History 45:33 Reviewer History 47:27 Pro Player History 51:35 Random Questions __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Comparison Tool (now filter by impact feel): https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/  How to pick a paddle article: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/other/the-definitive-guide-for-choosing-a-pickleball-paddle/  Why nobody is playing pickleball video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNiOhjB7hNI  Play Pickleball Jeopardy: https://pickle-jeopordy.base44.app 👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect 👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Spartus is releasing the first budget paddle we've tested with a highly durable grit texture. We break down the data and how it plays. We also dive into the best paddles for tennis elbow and do a gameshow Aaron created to test Braydon against his own brain.  👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 04:05 Special delivery 04:36 Under Review - Best paddles for arm comfort 10:19 Aaron it Out - Scoreboard falls on pro player 15:15 NFL stars seen playing pickleball 17:50 Aaron’s gameshow testing Braydon’s brain 30:13 Paddle Babble - Spartus Spitfire 30:54 Grit retention results 34:39 Performance stats, tech & feel 37:41 Aaron’s take 47:19 Three reasons it’s unique 48:28 VS Inferno, J6CR, Hurache-X, P1 54:05 Neonic Swift FLX 56:38 RPM Friction Pro V2 58:58 Paddletek TKO-X __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: PE Paddle Comfort Index Article: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/best-pickleball-paddles-for-tennis-elbow-and-arm-comfort/  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Six Zero Coral Pro: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/6-0-six-zero-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&tab=products#/productsFilter:custom_collection:Coral$2520Pro  Spartus: https://gospartus.com/?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=discount RPM Friction Pro V2: https://collabs.shop/aj1u3i  Neonic: https://neonicpickleball.com?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH  Paddletek: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/paddletek-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo  👉 Support the channel:  Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast