Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss the new MLP rule, compare the JOOLA Perseus IV to other paddles, and debate who might need a paddle with as much power as the JOOLA IV series.

Sponsors:

ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV

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

03:06 Weekly Update - Paddle launch events

06:59 New mustache experience

09:00 Early JOOLA launch & Kyle’s moving

11:42 3.0 to 5.0 - Hitting better drops

14:40 Kyle’s Corner - Targeting penalty update, failed paddle test

23:42 Chloe Igleski, new MLP rule

26:39 Paddle Babble - Pro IV tech

30:17 Paddle comparisons, TruFoam, Project Flamingo

36:15 Paddle comparisons, Franklin C45, Vapor Power, Bantams

45:39 Exponential power vs linear power

49:50 Q&A braydon: Who should use JOOLA level power paddles?

54:35 Q&A joeypupillo5210: What are your top 5 paddles right now?

56:45 Q&A derik_snow: Do the advantages of the newer paddle tech matter more at higher level play?

58:24 Q&A cohl_belanger: If you could turn one shot into a 7.0 level, what would it be?

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Stuff mentioned:

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

Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey 

Paddletek (no code): https://www.paddletek.com/A1VNEn 

11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2 

Bread & Butter (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/3eqGKK 

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

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#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss the upcoming JOOLA Pro IV paddles and share their experience meeting Andre Agassi, Steve Aoki, and the JOOLA team at the JOOLA pre-launch event for the Pro IV paddles.

Sponsors:

ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://holeyperformance.com?sca_ref=7190325.KfQF5F48Nc Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com/collections/slyce-speedcaps?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7&sca_source=pod 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

04:46 What was the JOOLA event

08:09 Event highlights

12:58 Playing with Andre Agassi

17:20 Steve Aoki slams cake in Braydon’s face

22:29 Playing the JOOLA CEO

26:30 Event Q&A - Approvals, price, power, durability, & more

39:56 Paddle Babble - Pro IV Tech

43:02 Pro IV first impressions 

56:06 Kyle’s Corner - No head hunt rule, Chorus Fire delisting

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Stuff mentioned:

Shop JOOLA (code PBEFFECT): https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=La4dKLtAAD 

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

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#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle to discuss countering the ball, fake MLP trades, the 11SIX24 paddle lineup, getting better handles, the Yobow warm-up routine, and what paddle they would get with only $120.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:41 Weekly update: Aaron’s music & Braydon getting iced out

11:40 JOOLA event this week & Kyle’s car breaks down

16:30 3.0 to 5.0: Counter zones and countering as team

21:15 Kyle’s Corner: Fake MLP trades & UPA-A paddle rulebook questions

27:13 Local news with park lawsuit

29:58 Paddle Babble: 11SIX24 Power vs All Court vs Jelly Bean & comparisons

37:30 New Engage Pursuit Pro1 shapes

47:43 Spartus Orion & Odyssey 

51:03 A call for better handles

54:44 Yobow warm up gear

1:01:53 Q&A: Should you prioritize drives or drops?

1:04:35 Q&A: If you have $120 to spend on a paddle, what would you get?

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Stuff mentioned:

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

11SIX24 paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2 

New Engage Pursuits (code PBEFFECT): Releases 2/26

Spartus Apex budget series: Releases 2/24

Yobow warm up kit (code PBEFFECT): https://theyobow.com/performance-products/body-activation-kits/?sca_ref=8073395.xakZIchVA67PkD&sca_source=pod

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

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#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss the drama surrounding 11SIX24's Power series launch, the Fed's loss with an Adidas paddle, ranking plush vs. stiff paddles, and whether Gen 2 style paddles are still worth it.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:24 Weekly update: USAP follow up

13:03 Braydon’s league night fail & dad talk

18:18 3.0 to 5.0: Attacking pressurized dinks

22:52 Kyle’s Corner: Japan update

24:03 11SIX24 Power series launch drama

29:55 Paddle Babble: Paddles pros are using

34:45 Fed loses with Adidas & ProXR label

40:25 Plush vs stiff paddle ranking

54:38 Q&A: Are gen 2 paddles still worth it?

58:21 Q&A: Will majority of pros ever switch to widebody paddles?

1:01:38 Q&A: Will weight customization on paddles ever go mainstream?

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Stuff mentioned:

Speak USAP Article:https://www.speakpickleball.com/articles/usap-media-day-things-we-learned 

John Kew’s USAP vs PPL video:https://youtu.be/dCbzCrI6j0g?si=mhCtV8QOAiPrue1N 

Nick Wade instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswade_pb?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Japan website: https://www.pkuru.com/

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

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#pickleball #podcast

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's experience at the USAP Media Day, the PPA Australian Open, TruFoam reviews, and Selkirk Labs 008 10mm and 16mm first impressions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

05:06 Weekly update: USAP media day

18:16 3.0 to 5.0: The ball always comes back

22:26 Kyle’s Corner: Australia open, amazing nasty nelson, partnerships

26:31 Paddle Babble: Vote for Braydon’s next comparison review

28:30 Did everyone get TruFoam reviews right?

36:26 Braydon’s 008 first impressions

44:22 Ripple delisting & Diadem blue core

52:13 Q&A: Compare TruFoam to 11SIX24 Powers

54:09 Q&A: Does changing the balance point affect the sweet spot?

55:36 Q&A: How do Saga, 11SIX24 Power, & J2Ti+ compare on drives?

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Stuff mentioned:

Kyle’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DinkSmashMedia/featured 

Max Attack Course: https://www.brionespickleball.com/a/2148020641/inxX3RfF

Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/BraydonUnsicker 

CRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/pages/crbn-trufoam-genesis-foam-pickleball-paddle/10EFFECT 

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

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#pickleball #podcast

Braydon interviews the owners of CRBN to uncover the story behind the TruFoam Genesis paddles and their potential to disrupt the pickleball paddle market.

Shop CRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/collections/crbn-trufoam-genesis-foam-pickleball-paddles

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:50 Garrett & Kyle Introductions

03:50 TruFoam Origin Story: From Conception to Production

14:13 Technology and R&D Process

32:38 Thoughts on Current Paddle Market

40:52 What's Next For CRBN

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

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My current gear setup

Paddle (code PBEFFECT: https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2

Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/products/pickleball-backpack-v2?variant=48998858621245

Shoes (code PBEFFECT): https://wepickleball.com/?sca_ref=7562267.OJykNGhHYe

Overgrips: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-soft-ultra-tac-overgrip-premium-comfort-extra-tacky-hot-pink-4-pack

Join Braydon, Kyle, and special guest Aaron the Editor as they discuss the latest MLP rule changes, UPA-A standards, the 11SIX24 Power series, and the intricacies of foam cores.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:03 Weekly update: We will all be at the JOOLA event

07:57 USAP media day coming up

13:23 Sponsoring pros

17:41 3.0 to 5.0: Mind the game

24:33 Kyle’s Corner: MLP changes

30:26 Top 50 player rules

34:02 Vulcan ball is out Franklin ball is in

37:13 Paddle Babble: UPA-A Paddle testing numbers

43:00 11SIX24 Power series first look

56:26 Ripple is too hot

58:19 008 & foam core differences

1:03:41 Q&A: Will rec play be mostly power paddles?

1:04:36 Q&A: Are the best paddles used by pros?

1:07:54 Q&A: Minimum acceptable twistweight in 2025?

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Stuff mentioned:

Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/BraydonUnsicker 

CRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/pages/crbn-trufoam-genesis-foam-pickleball-paddle/10EFFECT 

Franklin (code PBEFFECT): franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey

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

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#pickleball #podcast

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon's CRBN interview fail, Selkirk's new solid foam core paddle, first impressions of the Franklin C45, upcoming paddle release dates, and answer listener questions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:36 Weekly update: Does the stache stay or go?

06:00 Catherine Parenteau agent

07:50 CRBN fail and USAP media day 

14:27 3.0 to 5.0: Self belief, self talk, partner talk

18:43 Kyle’s Corner: Flying Pickle expansion

21:23 Bobby Riggs closing courts due to noise

24:31 Paddle Babble: Selkirk’s solid foam core

31:22 Gearbox delays Ultimate 14 launch

34:22 Franklin C45 first impressions

45:51 Proton Project Flamingo

51:22 New Honolulu paddles

56:59 Release dates for upcoming paddles

57:57 Q&A: Are solid foam paddles replacing gen 3?

59:21 Q&A: Why so much dislike for paddles that break in?

1:03:05 Q&A: Any good replacements for ALW 12.7?

1:04:20 Q&A: How are we defining gen 4?

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Stuff mentioned:

Selkirk Labs (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/BraydonUnsicker 

CRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/pages/crbn-trufoam-genesis-foam-pickleball-paddle/10EFFECT 

Franklin (code PBEFFECT): franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey

Proton (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/proton-pickleball-paddles?rfsn=7945169.3d98850 

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

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

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#pickleball #podcast

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss a new format for organized king of the court play, the Quang Duong drama from the PPA Masters, the new Franklin C45, and why Braydon thinks elongated paddles are inferior. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:34 Weekly update: new KOTC format

06:21 Braydon’s comeback moneyball win

11:02 3.0-5.0: Impossible drops drill 

14:19 Kyle’s Corner - Selkirk suing Quang Duong

20:28 Local park courts drama - challenges getting abused

24:30 Paddle Babble - Franklin C45 Info

28:23 Facing experiment - hot list updates

36:18 Chorus Supercourts

40:12 Geau Sports Axiom Backpack 2.0

43:40 AVOURA paddle

47:26 Q&A - Does tungsten affect shapes differently?

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Stuff mentioned:

Franklin (code PBEFFECT): franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey

Facing experiment video: https://youtu.be/s8PLhrR5pV8?si=XxVQdWUrlMyXAecw 

PE Hot List: https://pickleballeffect.com/hot-list/ 

Chorus Supercourts (code PBEFFECT when released Jan 27): https://choruspickleball.com/collections/supercourt?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt 

Bread & Butter Invader (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/GKmMqm 

Geau Sports Axiom Backpack 2.0 (code PBEFFECT): https://geausport.com/products/axiom-backpack 

ADV Backpack 2.0 (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/products/pickleball-backpack-v2?variant=48998858621245 

Avoura paddle: https://avourapickleball.com/ 

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

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#pickleball #podcast

In the first 2025 episode of the Pickleball Effect Podcast, Braydon & Kyle discuss their goals for the new year, the breakup of the most dominant men's team in history, USAP delistings, and the paddle technology we’re going to see a lot in 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

04:16 Weekly Update 

06:06 2025 goals

13:43 3.0 to 5.0 - Drive technique 

17:12 Kyle’s Corner - Dreamland closes, Ben & Collin breakup

22:02 Japan Proton open, Selkirk brick & mortar 

27:47 B&B vs Dope

32:22 Paddle Babble - USAP delistings

36:47 Gearbox, Prokennex, & JOOLA replacements

44:21 The tech that will flood 2025

47:04 Flick Weights

50:40 Q&A - Tungsten weight densities

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Stuff mentioned:

Rev Zeus (code PBEFFECT): https://www.revpickleball.com/products/zeus?srsltid=AfmBOooE8m1SIyQ_tomtg3237EvRGRMC16GFGdfjHqvV9ETVSyh-IE6h&variant=46050012627189 

Flick Weights (code PBEFFECT): https://flickweight.com/ 

Tungsten tape (code DINKSMASH): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/collections/tungsten-weighted-tape 

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

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#pickleball #podcast