Episodios

  • 121. Is Everyones Perception of Power Paddles Skewed Right Now? Questions & Answers
    Mar 18 2025

    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?

    Más Menos
    1 h y 10 m
  • 120. Some New Paddles We Tested | Gearbox GX2, Thrive Smoke, & More
    Mar 10 2025

    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

    Más Menos
    1 h y 21 m
  • 119. Talking to Joola About Quality Control, R&D, & Public Perception
    Mar 3 2025

    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

    Más Menos
    48 m
  • 118. Joola Perseus Pro IV Discussion & Another USAP Delisting?
    Feb 24 2025

    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

    Más Menos
    1 h y 3 m
  • 117. The Best Spots for Weighted Tape & 11six24 All Court vs Chorus Supercourt
    Feb 18 2025

    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

    Más Menos
    1 h y 14 m
  • 116. Pickleball Will's New Ventures & Paddles Labeling Paddles as Breaking?
    Feb 11 2025

    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

    Más Menos
    1 h y 20 m
  • 115. What Happened at the USAP Media Day? & Ronbus Ripple Saga Continues | Part 2
    Feb 5 2025

    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?

    Más Menos
    1 h y 2 m
  • 115. WE ARE BACK! Thoughts on: Franklin C45, Project 008, J2K+, & More | Part 1
    Feb 3 2025

    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?

    Más Menos
    58 m