In this week's episode, John and Eddie discuss our picks for the best paddles of 2024, give details on the final week of our Holiday Giveaway, and John presents the results of his dissection of the Apes Pulse V.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

4:25 Gearbox Ripple clarification

5:55 Giveaway: last week's winners

8:12 Analysis: Sweepstakes entries reveal a clear favorite ball

12:55 This week's giveaway details

22:14 Best of 2024: John & Eddie's paddle & gear choices

22:40 Best Performing Breakout Company

25:32 Best Performing Legacy Company

28:02 Best Budget Paddles

29:54 Most Underrated Paddle

34:00 Best & Worst Looking Paddles

39:01 Biggest Flop of 2024

41:49 Biggest Paddle Trend

43:13 Most Ridiculous Marketing Claims

44:58 Most Innovative Technology

48:48 Biggest Fad

52:10 Best Ball

54:51 Best & Worst Accessories

58:59 Best & Worst Training Devices

1:03:53 Best Tournament Experience

1:06:24 Paddle of the Year

1:11:35 Pickleball Apes Pulse V Dissection

1:26:49 Kew & A: Do lighter or heavier paddles provide more whip?

1:29:22 Why are pickleball paddles square when all other raquet sports have circular raquets and paddles?

1:33:07 Should eye protection be mandatory?