Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor delve into data from Pickleball Effect’s Paddle Benchmark Report, provide updates on the JOOLA lawsuit, and share their insights on recent MLP developments.

Download Paddle Benchmark Report: https://pickleballeffect.com/q1-2025-benchmark/

Sponsors:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): 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

04:14 Weekly update - “mono-coke”, upcoming videos, new Selkirk shape

12:00 3.0 to 5.0 - Get good at what happens most

18:34 Kyle’s Corner - MLP takeaways, foam core faith

31:28 USAP lawsuit update, ALW & Patriquin altercation

40:29 Paddle Babble - Benchmark report preview

45:06 Most popular paddles

48:11 Most popular shapes by level

59:21 Swing weight preferences  

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Stuff mentioned:

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

11SIX24 Vapor Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/vapor-power

CRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 

Honolulu J2K (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb

Six Zero Double Black Diamond (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/double-black-diamond?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=written 

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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

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss public play formats, provide an MLP season preview, review the new Adidas paddles, and share the interesting results of Braydon's tungsten tape experiment.

Paddle Benchmark Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZyvYka7OEM5OzntVyE4vWNi8TtjnvXbwx62Mo7BgJ93bSTA/viewform?usp=header 

Sponsors:

Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): 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

02:35 Pickleball Central new title sponsor

04:44 Weekly update - Paddle benchmarks, Stack launch

06:22 Panic buying, play formats, Kyle update

17:34 3.0 to 5.0 - Good right side dinking pattern

20:47 Kyle’s Corner - MLP season preview

29:22 Paddle Babble - Adidas PP Metalbone paddles

41:26 Adidas EVA Metalbone paddles - how’s this legal?

54:27 Franklin C45 tungsten tape experiment  

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Stuff mentioned:

Shop Stack clothes (code PBEFFECT): https://stackathletics.com?dt_id=2294736 

Shop Adidas (code PBEFFECT): https://www.justpaddles.com/products/vendor~adidas?rfsn=8007972.684cbb&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=pickleballeffect 

PE Tungsten Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape 

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

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Support my channel:

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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

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's Austin trip, the Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau split, and their specs for the perfect pickleball paddle.

Sponsors:

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

01:34 Weekly update - Austin trip lookback

08:34 Selkirk opens brick and mortar store

14:16 Introducing people to pickleball & Chat GPT

20:30 3.0 to 5.0 - Adding deception to your game

28:43 Kyle’s Corner - ALW & CP split

36:06 Diadem fixes BluCore edge guard issue

37:52 Paddle Babble - Building the perfect paddle

55:05 Head Motion Pro BOA shoes

59:00 Q&A: Are there better paddles for different ages?

1:02:03 Q&A: How does 008 10mm compare to the TruFoams?

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Stuff mentioned:

Selkirk Apparel (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/essentials-pickleball-clothing?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=pod 

PE Egde Guard Tape: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-edge-guard-tape-narrow-width-no-wrinkling-protects-full-edge-of-2-paddles-designed-by-pickleball-will-pink 

PE Tungsten Tape: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape 

Head Motion Pro BOA Shoes (code PBEFFECT): Releases April 17, 2025 : https://www.head.com/en_US/pickleball.html 

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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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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

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss strategies and share predictions for the podcast battle, provide their first impressions of the Diadem BluCore paddles, and analyze the potential impact of new tariffs on pickleball.

Sponsors:

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

01:58 Weekly update - podcast battle predictions 

23:56 3.0 to 5.0 - Dinking with purpose

30:53 Kyle’s Corner - Local club closes and PPA results

40:28 Paddle Babble - BluCore first impressions

55:40 Do we still think foam is the future?

1:00:36 Gherkin Nightshade

1:05:55 Q&A: Pros & cons of 5.25 vs 5.5 inch handle

1:08:15 Q&A: Paddle options like my 6.0 DBD but more power

1:09:58 Q&A: Will tariffs drive paddle prices above $300

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Stuff mentioned:

Diadem BluCore info: https://diademsports.com/products/blucore-the-future-of-pickleball-copy?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&sca_source=pod&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker

Gherkin Nightshade (code PBEFFECT): Coming April 15

Selkirk Labs 008 (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirklabs.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-008-13mm?variant=47594180837613&sca_ref=2324923.ObvItRRsKz&sca_source=pod

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

Honolulu J2k (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=pod

B&B Invader (code PBEFFECT): http://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/GKmMqm

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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

Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss playing patterns, new PPA partnerships, and rank the top sixteen pickleball brands in a head-to-head March Madness bracket challenge.

Sponsors:

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 Intro05:10 Weekly Update - New weighted tape, Austin plans11:41 3.0 to 5.0 - Identifying patterns23:56 Kyle’s Corner - PPA Red Rock partnerships and storylines33:48 Paddle Babble - Best Brands Bracket39:27 Honoluou vs Selkirk46:47 Six Zero vs JOOLA59:31 Paddletek vs Spartus1:04:35 Vatic Pro vs PB Apes1:20:14 Final four - 11SIX24, JOOLA, Chorus, CRBN1:21:53 Finals 11SIX24 vs CRBN1:24:43 Q&A Should beginners use power paddles or control paddles?

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

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

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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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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

Join Braydon and Kyle to hear about their upcoming pickleball trips, the catch 22 of creating and implementing new paddle testing standards, and the results of Braydon's test comparing Selkirk’s InfiniGrit to raw carbon fiber.

Sponsors:

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

02:10 Weekly Update - Upcoming trips

08:12 Kyle life updates & Braydon’s Florida trip

15:26 3.0 to 5.0 - Off ball pressure

23:19 Kyle’s Corner - Lifetime prices, and local tournament

29:20 Paddle Babble - Brands, UPA-A, and USAP panel

39:52 The catch 22 of paddle testing

48:42 Gearbox GX2 price correction

53:01 Thrive Smoke

58:47 Updated Selkirk Luxx 

59:43 Is InfiniGrit for real?

1:04:14 Upcoming paddle release dates

1:06:09 Q&A Best pros use elongated. To be my best, should I use elongated?

1:08:15 Q&A Is the 11SIX24 Vapor Power harsh on the elbow?

1:08:48 Q&A Compare Agassi Pro to Perseus Pro 4

1:09:35 Q&A What paddle(s) walk the line between power and all-court?

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

Gearbox (no code): https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577 

Thrive Smoke (code PBEFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/smoke?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=yt 

11SIX24 Vapor Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/vapor-power?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=pod 

CRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 

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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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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

Join Braydon and fellow paddle reviewer, John Kew, as they discuss how their lives have changed as content creators and share the paddles they've played with since 2021. They'll delve into why they switched paddles and what it would take for them to switch again.

Sponsors:

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 

Subscribe to John Kew: https://www.youtube.com/@johnkewpickleball 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:19 John’s Dallas tournament

05:51 Our lives as content creators

18:48 Upcoming trip to Racquetx Conference

21:02 John’s paddle journey

38:20 Braydon’s paddle journey

50:30 Engage Innovation & Gen 1 relevancy 

58:28 Foam core interview recap

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Stuff mentioned:

11SIX24 Vapor Power (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/vapor-power?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=pod 

CRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 

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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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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

Are the claims about foam core durability actually true? Join Braydon as he interviews Justin Barton, a respected paddle construction expert, for an in-depth analysis of foam core versus traditional honeycomb cores. We'll explore the validity of claimed advantages of foam cores, examine their potential drawbacks, and determine whether they are truly the future of pickleball paddle technology.

Contact Justin: [email protected]

Justin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballetc/ 

Justin’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballPursuit 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Justin Barton intro

03:58 Goal of this interview

05:27 What is foam?

10:04 Why do some foam cores fail?

10:54 Deep dive of foam materials and cores that work

22:29 Why haven’t we seen foam cores in the past?

24:52 Is foam more durable than polymer honeycomb?

36:36 What are the weaknesses of foam cores?

43:18 Paddle performance - the real draw to foam

46:04 Foam core adoption

48:08 Are foam cores the future?

50:28 How brands can work with Justin

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Support my channel:

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Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

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

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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 and Kyle to discuss Braydon's new product, Kyle's latest article, new PPA partnerships, and the ins and outs of the new Gearbox paddles.

Sponsors:

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

05:00 Weekly Update - Braydon sponsors Fed + new PE product

11:57 Website, article about Kyle, PE hat on center court

16:02 3.0 to 5.0 - Dink, Dink, Go

20:14 Kyle’s Corner - Pro paddle switch & partnerships

28:48 Paddle Babble - Gearbox GX2 tech

38:54 GX2 playability 

43:04 Gearbox Pro Ultimate 14 vs Pro Power 14

50:04 Measuring maneuverability 

53:17 Q&A Tray_theis: What is your paddle if your life is on the line?

54:23 Q&A Lasunga: Do you still prefer pop over power?

57:44 Q&A Matador.Matrix: Why online hate from tennis to pickleball?

59:22 Q&A Antoniosyrkis9329: Where is weight taken off for lighter paddles?

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Stuff mentioned:

PE Tungsten Tape: https://a.co/d/5SBtm1b 

Gearbox (code not applicable): https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577 

JOOLA Pro IV 14 (code not applicable): https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/products/joola-perseus-iv-14mm-pickleball-paddle-1?bg_ref=La4dKLtAAD 

CRBN TFG2 (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/products/crbn-pickleball-trufoam-genesis-paddle-2 

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Support my channel:

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My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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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

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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Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/pickleballeffect 

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My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ ____________________________________

Join my community:

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

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