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?