Join us live next week on YouTube for our 100th episode on 10/21 at 10am MT.

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All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:43 Weekly Update - Kyle runs marathon

07:01 League night revelation 

11:56 The last interactive tool

15:24 3.0 to 5.0 - Counter technique

19:49 Kyle’s Corner - We got duped

22:14 PPA player gets suspended & tourney results

27:12 Paddle Babble - Opal updated thoughts

35:10 Tips for your next paddle

43:49 New ADV bag is good

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Stuff mentioned:

Analytics Dashboard: https://db.pickleballeffect.com/ 

Pickleball Effect Database Table: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 

Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 

ADV Flex Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack 

Forward Ranger (code PBEFFECT): https://forwrd.co/products/court-ranger-pickleball-backpack?ref=pbeffect&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro 

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Support my channel:

Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

This week, Braydon and Kyle talk about when to lean in at the kitchen to attack, break down the numbers on the new Adidas paddles, share first impressions of the Gherkin Wraith, and give an in-depth review of Selkirk’s new CourtStrike shoes.

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

04:38 Weekly Update - Tuning lab and member guest tournament

08:39 Upcoming reviews, Kyle’s new IG page, and marathon

14:48 3.0 to 5.0 - When they lean back, you lean in

18:36 Kyle’s Corner - JOOLA ball

20:42 Pickleball in Asia & local news

27:33 Paddle Babble - New Adidas paddles

38:37 Gherkin Wraith

44:11 Selkirk Courtstrike shoe review

1:06:29 Centerline shorts and shirts

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Stuff mentioned:

Pops & Pigtails: https://www.instagram.com/popsandpigtails

Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ 

That Pickleball School: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6 

Adidas Paddles: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/adidas-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo  

Gherkin Wraith (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE 

Selkirk Courtstrike Shoes (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/pickleball-shoes?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt 

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Support my channel:

Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Join my community:

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

This week, Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron dive into updates on the new Paddle Tuning Lab, share the paddles they’ve been testing, give their take on pros playing with wood paddles at the PPA Vintage Open, react to the Vatic Pro V-Sol releases, and review Franklin’s upcoming pickleball shoes set to launch in October.

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:03 Weekly Update - Paddle Tuning Lab & website

09:34 Paddles Kyle and Aaron have been testing

19:53 Aaron it Out - Guess the paddle

28:39 Kyle’s Corner - CJ Klinger to Adidas

30:48 Watching the pros play with wood paddles

44:07 Paddle Babble - Vatic Pro release and feel poll

53:45 Underrated paddle

57:47 Franklin shoe review

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Stuff mentioned:

Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/

Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt 

Vatic Pro V-Sol Power (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/vsol-power?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt 

Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd 

Ronbus Quanta (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html 

Franklin C45 (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/aOXMoN 

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Support my channel:

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Join my community:

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

This week, Braydon and Kyle discuss Speak Pickleball’s article on Kyle, give first impressions of several new paddles, and share data on how a wood paddle performs ahead of the PPA wood paddle event where the pros will be required to use one.

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC

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Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:23 Weekly Update - Loco early shipment winners!

05:33 League lesson & Kyle’s life article

12:17 3.0 - 5.0 - Aggressive when stable

16:29 Kyle’s Corner - Malaysia & wood paddle open

21:53 Paddle Babble - Wood paddle stats

26:40 6.0 Black Opal

34:14 Vatic Pro V-Sol Paddles

41:00 Diadem foam paddles

50:15 Balls

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Stuff mentioned:

Speak Pickleball Article on Kyle: https://www.speakpickleball.com/articles/kyle-trenga-dinksmash-media 

Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd 

Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 

Diadem (code PBEFFECT): 

Vatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD 

Life Time Ball: https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 

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Support my channel:

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My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Join my community:

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

This week, Braydon and Kyle dive into the emerging foam core trend that’s poised to spread across multiple brands, Kyle’s firsthand story of betting on pro pickleball, and the lessons other companies can take from Honolulu’s paddle shapes.

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Weekly Update - Stressed, Kyle’s new job

11:23 3.0 - 5.0 - 30-60-90 tip

15:03 Kyle’s Corner - You can bet on pickleball

19:51 PPA recap and paddle shuffle

28:51 Pro wooden paddle tournament

32:07 Paddle Babble - The foam core everyone will copy

38:30 Upcoming paddles

42:48 Honolulu elongated shape others can learn from

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Stuff mentioned:

1G Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4mSD1Ff 

CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT 

Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd 

Ronbus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT 

Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/braydonunsicker5946671

Vatic Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD 

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Support my channel:

Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Join my community:

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PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

05:01 Weekly Update - 1g Tuning Tape

10:29 New interactive tool coming

15:12 Kyle’s moneyball and bee sting

20:08 3.0 - 5.0 - Cross body attack

25:41 Kyle’s Corner - Haworth signs PPA

27:30 Boomstik with MOI is not allowed in UPA-A events

33:14 Ramifications of Boomstik event

40:34 Boise courts shut down

48:55 Paddle Babble - CRBN Waves

57:57 Lifetime ball

1:06:18 Ronbus Quanta launch

1:08:23 Kyle’s paddle journey

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Stuff mentioned:

1G Tuning Tape: https://amzn.to/4mSD1Ff 

CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT 

Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd 

Ronbus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT 

Lifetime Ball: https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ 

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Support my channel:

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My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Join my community:

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Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to break down fresh paddle insights from more than 600 players who’ve logged their mains in the Main Paddle Monitor. They also react to the MLP finals and dive into the playability differences between two newly announced Selkirk Boomstik variants, revealed less than two weeks after the original Boomstik’s launch.

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ 

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

04:50 Weekly Update - Main Paddle Monitor additions

09:14 Paddle data trends - top paddles

13:20 Shape trends

19:01 Power paddle usage trends

21:21 Gen usage & brand leaders

25:25 Aaron it Out - Guessing paddle journeys

32:14 Kyle’s Corner - Local accomplishments

34:47 MLP finals reactions

39:40 JOOLA V guesses

42:58 Paddle Babble - The Boomstik, Loco, & Quanta

57:21 Cohost only paddle prank

59:29 Aaron’s Paddle Journey

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Stuff mentioned:

Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/project-boomstik-elongated?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt 

Bread & Butter Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/rQ5oYd 

Ronbus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=PBEFFECT 

Gherkin (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE

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Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

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Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

Braydon shares his strategy for beating AI with the launch of his new Main Paddle Monitor app, Kyle unveils a fresh format for KOTC games, and together they break down the results from the MLP Playoffs.

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ 

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:05 Weekly Update - Kyle’s declaration & kid joke

05:27 Beating AI & Kyle’s 20 mile run

13:32 New KOTC format

10:49 3.0 to 5.0 - Try this deceptive shot

22:30 Kyle’s Corner - Japan play

25:12 MLP playoffs results and finals preview 

29:42 Paddle Babble - New Flick shapes don’t pass

34:10 Main Paddle Monitor

37:08 Creating a Paddle Journey

45:03 Future yearly people’s choice awards

47:47 Braydon’s Paddle Journey

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Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

Selkirk just dropped a true power paddle, and we’re asking if it’s enough to win back enthusiast players. We also break down the best spots to place your returns for maximum impact, and share results from our tungsten density test to find the optimal material to use.

Sponsor Links:

• Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC
• ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2
• Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY
• Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

05:54 Weekly Update - Managing gas while playing lol

08:19 Kyle’s new camera

10:49 3.0 to 5.0 - Return locations

16:34 Kyle’s Corner - PPA Bristol

23:19 Paddle testing coming to amateurs 

25:11 Kyle toured Lifetime

25:23 Paddle Babble - Boomstik tech

29:14 Boomstik numbers & tuning system

33:40 Is Selkirk back? And paddle thoughts

48:55 Tungsten tape density experiment

56:00 Paddle Fitting of the Week

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Stuff mentioned:

Sign up for Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/collections/early-access?sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=yt 

Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/project-boomstik-elongated?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt 

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Support my channel:

Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Join my community:

PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast

Braydon and Kyle share first impressions of several new paddle releases, highlight their favorite plays from MLP Salt Lake City, and offer a tip to help you finish points more effectively.

Sponsor Links:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:32 Weekly Update - Attending MLP Salt Lake

08:34 Kyle is a hero

14:37 3.0 to 5.0 - Finishing balls and net cord tactic

19:41 Kyle’s Corner - MLP year end standings

21:26 Best MLP gets

25:11 Kyle toured Lifetime

30:11 Paddle Babble - Boomstik launch date and impressions

39:22 J2NF Long handle and other shapes

46:15 Ronbus Refoam

50:44 Thrive Project Fury

56:16 Franklin Parris Todd C45

57:08 Forwrd Ranger Backpack

1:03:48 Paddle Fitting of the Week

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Stuff mentioned:

Owala Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3J1oh87

Honolulu J2NF series (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb

Franklin Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/09OoPE

Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/?sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=coupontable 

Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable 

FORWRD Ranger Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://forwrd.co/products/court-ranger-pickleball-backpack?ref=pbeffect&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro 

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Support my channel:

Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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Join my community:

PE gear forum: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-gear-forum/

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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#pickleball #podcast