Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

We share our first impressions and performance data on the new Bread & Butter Loco 2, compare the Selkirk S2 Pro ball to the Lifetime ball, discuss interesting new data from DUPR, and reveal what our testing shows about the Gearbox Pressure X breaking in.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

03:00 How to play against chaos 

06:24 Special delivery - Pilla, RPM Jade, Luzz Cannon XPP, new shoes

12:19 Aaron it Out - Picklr files for bankruptcy 

18:21 New DUPR data shows where you rank

23:52 Paddle recon 

26:26 Paddle Babble - Loco 2 performance stats & grit test

31:26 Loco 2 first impressions

37:32 Loco 2 vs Power 2 Ultre and Volair CMD

40:12 Selkirk S2 ball test results

46:18 Selkirk S2 ball play impressions

52:58 Gearbox break in test results

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

How long should a paddle last?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-long-should-a-pickleball-paddle-last/ 

How much should you spend on a paddle?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-pickleball-paddle/ 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code works on all gear below: PBEFFECT

Paddles:

Babolat Jet Mach Pickleball Shoe: https://www.babolat.com/us/jet-mach-pickleball-men/4113-3A0S26B932.html 

Head Revolt Pro 5.0: https://www.head.com/en_US/product/revolt-pro-5-0-men-whnv-273266 

RPM Jade: https://collabs.shop/lqumtm 

Bread & Butter Loco 2: https://www.bnbpickleball.com/collections/loco-2/products/loco-2-pickleball-paddle-elongated-us?irclickid=z7sxc2zguxycWhd042UQL24mUkr1XI3-Cyx2zM0&sharedid=&irpid=5059526&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 

Gearbox Pressure X 8M (stiff/hollow): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressure-x-8m-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577 

Gearbox Pressure X 8E (soft/dense): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressurex-8e-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

Are paddles getting too powerful again? We ran an experiment to find out. Plus, we break down why Anna Leigh Waters’ lob serve works, check out SENS—a brand-new paddle company—and its Atra paddle, and discuss Holbrook’s new Fuze with VantaGrit.

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👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

03:04 Special delivery - BNB Loco 2, Gearbox Pressure X

04:34 Aaron it Out - Why is Anna Leigh’s lob serve working?

13:00 Ben Johns lost three times on Championship Sunday

20:08 Reddit on how durable grit paddles are holding up

26:27 Paddle Babble - Are paddles getting too powerful experiment

35:44 Sens Atra

43:33 Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

How long should a paddle last?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-long-should-a-pickleball-paddle-last/ 

How much should you spend on a paddle?: https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-pickleball-paddle/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

We sit down with Gearbox founder and engineer Rafa Filippini to talk about the new Pressure X, what makes its construction different, and his approach to paddle design and testing. We also hear about Aaron’s pickleball adventures in New York and run through release dates for all the major upcoming paddles.

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

👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

01:38 Added edge guard tape to paddle tuning lab

04:10 Special delivery - Neonic FLX, SENS, Holbrook Fuze, Engage Pursuit

07:28 Aaron it Out - Pickleball in New York

25:39 Paddle Babble - Upcoming paddle release dates

27:51 Interview with Gearbox CEO & engineer, Rafa Filippini

28:54 Overview and goals with Pressure X paddles

33:33 Inside the Pressure X

42:32 Difference between Gearbox and other other brands

46:30 Do the Pressure X paddles break in and get hot

53:09 Durable grit on the Pressure X

55:38 What does paddle testing have right and wrong

1:06:04 Post interview thoughts

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

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

Gearbox Pressure X 8M Specs & Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/gearbox-pressure-x-8m-elongated/ 

Gearbox Pressure X 8E Specs & Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/gearbox-pressure-x-8e-elongated/ 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Paddles:

Gearbox Pressure X 8M (stiff/hollow): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressure-x-8m-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577 

Gearbox Pressure X 8E (soft/dense): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressurex-8e-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

Volair licensed 11SIX24’s HexGrit for the new CMD, and our first impressions are good. We break down how it plays and compare it to the 11SIX24 Power 2 Ultre, Jelly Bean 2, Six Zero Coral Pro, and Selkirk OMNI. We also share new details on what’s inside JOOLA’s upcoming Power FX foam paddle.

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

👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

03:20 Results from paddle picking game, web updates

08:20 Upcoming videos

09:26 Special delivery - Bling Bag Unbagging

11:33 Special delivery - Ascend, Axiom Widebody, Diadem Shoes & grit update

14:54 Aaron it Out - Experience attending PPA Arizona live

24:52 Paddle Babble - Volair CMD tech

24:03 CMD static & performance stats

28:54 Aaron CMD first impressions

33:01 Braydon CMD first impressions

36:19 CMD vs 11SIX24 Power 2 & Jelly Bean 2

38:27 CMD vs Coral Pro Hybrid

42:16 CMD vs Selkirk Omni

43:56 CMD weight setup

45:46 What’s inside JOOLA foam paddle

47:20 Choosing shapes based on tech

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

New paddle fitting quiz (live): https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Paddles:

Volair CMD: https://volair.com/collections/cmd-collection/products/volair-cmd-hyb-pickleball-paddle-16mm-dylan-frazier?rfsn=7475751.28260c 

11SIX24: https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=coupontable 

Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-pro?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI 

Diadem Court Burst Shoes: https://diademsports.com/products/court-burst?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O 

Engage Axiom Widebody: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-widebody-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

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

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

The paddle volume is picking up as we continue testing new releases coming this fall. We also share grit retention results for the Enhance ArmorGrit, Pakle Fuse DuraSpin, and Diadem Edge Flex, plus our testing results for a new tacky paddle surface from Gherkin.

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

👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

01:15 Current projects, paddles we are playing, watching tennis US Open

08:26 Special delivery - Gherkin Draco Tacktion, Pakle Fuse, Engage X3

09:35 Special delivery - Volair CMD, Licenced Edge Tape, Spiderman Bling Bag opening

13:30 Aaron it Out - Court Order! What are the prettiest court locations

21:31 Paddle Babble - Girt durability results of ArmorGrit, Pakle Fuse, Diadem

24:03 Pakle Duraspin & sound differences & AmorGrit updates

26:11 ArmorGrit updates

27:47 Is Pakle hurting themselves with quick iterations? 

32:52 Gherkin Draco Tacktion metrics & spin test

38:58 Diadem Edge Flex metrics & impressions

47:18 Pick a paddle challenge

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

New paddle fitting quiz (live first draft): https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ 

Volair Edge Tape: https://volair.com/collections/volair-edge-guard-tape?rfsn=7475751.28260c

Pick A Paddle game (try it yourself): https://paddle-pick-pro.base44.app 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Paddles:

Enhance: https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT

Pakle Fuse: https://paklepickleball.com/discount/BRAYDONUNSICKER?rs_ref=lHCnu22r 

Gherkin: https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE 

Diadem: https://diademsports.com?sca_ref=6013060.T2dFY8p25O&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affilliate&utm_campaign=braydon-unsicker 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

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

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

September is packed with new releases. We share our first impressions of the Enhance EPP Turbo ArmorGrit and Gearbox Pressure X, take a look at Franklin’s new X-44 ball coming later this year, and speculate on what JOOLA’s mystery foam paddle might be.

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

👉 All PE discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

01:20 Earbud enlightenment, secret project progression, fitting quiz

09:29 Special delivery - Enhance Turbo, Diadem Edge Flex

11:09 Aaron it Out - Johnsons take down #1 seed

15:35 I read it on Reddit - Jorja’s erne

18:35 I read it on Reddit - Coral Pro to USAP, pb on ocean liner 

22:25 I read it on Reddit - Hilarious pickleball addiction progression & paddle pic in car

24:41 Paddle Babble - JOOLA mystery foam paddle

34:28 Aaron’s beef with RPM Jade

37:01 Gearbox Pressure X

48:01 Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit

58:42 Franklin X-44 first impressions

1:08:33 Stock grip impact on balance point

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

New Review Directory page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/ 

Braydon’s Gear page: https://pickleballeffect.com/braydons-gear/ 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Enhance: https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT

Franklin: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna

Gearbox: https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577

JOOLA (code doesn’t apply): https://www.joola.com/?bg_ref=La4dKLtAAD

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

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

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

We sit down with the owner of Vatic Pro to talk about the new V-Sol Tour series, how the brand has evolved, and what’s coming next. We also rank our top 5 paddle releases of the summer and share our on-court impressions of the V-Sol Tour paddles.

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

👉 Upcoming PE Labor Day Sale here: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

01:57 New web pages, Aaron’s league

06:44 Special delivery - Franklin balls, Gearbox, Proton

11:17 Aaron it Out - Vatic Pro owner interview

12:40 The vision for the V-Sol Tour

15:35 How are they able to only charge $100?

19:56 Are some paddles being phased out and what’s coming next?

22:00 How did EverGrit pass certification, it’s so gritty?

23.03 Will Vatic ever do UPA certification?

23:57 About Vatic Pro growth over last three years

26:42 Thoughts on acquisitions & where R&D comes from

34:20 Paddle Recon

39:30 Paddle Babble - Ranking Summer paddle releases

56:05 Vatic V-Sol Tour gameplay impressions

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

New Review Directory page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/ 

Braydon’s Gear page: https://pickleballeffect.com/braydons-gear/ 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Paddles:

11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2: https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/vapor-jelly-bean-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=stats

Engage Axiom: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-elongated-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT

Mark UnMarked 2026: https://markpickleball.com/products/unmarked-2026?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U&sca_source=stats

Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats

Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect

Spartus Spitfire: https://gospartus.com/products/spitfire-elongated?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=stats

Vatic Pro: https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupontable

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

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

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

Vatic Pro is launching a new durable grit budget paddle with the V-Sol Tour, and we compare it to other popular budget options. We also debate whether the Selkirk x Tesla collab was genius or just a gimmick, and dive into Selkirk’s new luxury pickleball bags.

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

👉 Active Tac Overgrips Amazon: https://amzn.to/46l4dpy 👉 Active Tac Shopify: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/active-tac-overgrip-6-pack-ring?variant=53761859485920 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

02:37 Paddle type refinement and Activ Tac feedback

10:52 Special delivery - Foam paddle

13:16 Aaron it Out - MLP finals preview

18:00 From stroke to PPA gold

20:18 Tesla x Selkirk: genius or gimmick

24:23 Volair potentially licensing HexGrit

26:26 Paddle Babble - 2 paddles releasing this week

28:03 Vatic V-Sol Tour. What’s new?

29:00 Grit durability & performance

33:26 V-Sol Tour vs Spartus Spitfire vs Ronbus Quanta Pro

37:31 Which one do we pick & final thoughts

43:45 Engage Axiom first impressions

45:40 We get nit picky on the new Selkirk Bags

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

Paddle database with new paddle types: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Paddles:

Mark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U 

Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect 

Vatic Pro: https://vaticpro.com/?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupontable 

Engage Axiom: https://engagepickleball.com/collections/allpaddles/products/engage-axiom-elongated-pickleball-paddle?snowball=PBEFFECT 

Bags:

ADV Flex Bag: https://www.getadv.com/products/flex-backpack?snowball=BRAYDON14972 

Selkirk Team Bag 25L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-team-backpack-25l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837220454 

Selkirk Tour Bag 35L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-tour-backpack-35l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837154918 

Selkirk Duffle Bag 45L (promo code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-pro-line-2-0-duffle-45l?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45940837351526 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

We break down several new paddles, including the LUZZ Inferno 2, Six Zero Boulder Opal, Quanta Pro, and the surprisingly good Mark UnMarked 2026. Plus, I share new grit durability results from five different brands and what stood out in testing.

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

👉 Tungsten Tape Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g54OBD

👉 Tungsten Tape Shopify: ​​https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-weighted-tungsten-tape-1-gram-per-inch-safe-alternative-to-lead-tape?variant=46219251613920 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

04:38 Cheaper tungsten tape is available

06:35 Special delivery - Selkirk bags, Quanta Pro, Engage Axiom

08:19 Special delivery - Inferno 2, Boulder Opal, Wilson, Poppers

09:59 Aaron it Out - MLP quarters update

14:12 Read it on Reddit - live reactions

21:24 Paddle Babble - 5 grit durability test results

28:36 Mark UnMarked 2026 - this one is good

30:33 Aaron first impressions

33:24 Braydon first impressions

39:37 Six Zero Black Opal

46:49 Ronbus Quanta Pro

50:42 LUZZ Inferno 2 stats

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

New Hot List hub page: https://pickleballeffect.com/hot-list/ 

New Hot List Power page: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/best-power-pickleball-paddles-pickleball-effects-hot-list/ 

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Mark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U 

Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect 

Six Zero Boulder Opal: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/boulder-opal?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI&sca_source=yt 

LUZZ Inferno 2: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzz-inferno2-m1?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

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

PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

#pickleball #podcast

11SIX24 revamped its Jelly Bean series with durable HexGrit and a new foam core material and we have our take on how it plays. We also dig into PPA’s new ranking system, and share our grit durability test results for Pickleball Apes.

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

👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Preview

03:02 Cheaper tungsten tape is coming

04:20 Ronbus anniversary sale

06:20 Special delivery - Mark UnMarked, Engage X2 Pro, Nike GP

08:34 Aaron it Out - PPA launches World Rankings

18:12 Reddit paddle recommendations

24:23 Paddle Recon - what paddles got approved

27:54 Paddle Babble - Jelly Bean 2 short tech overview

28:48 Performance stats

30:01 Aaron first impressions

34:47 Braydon first impressions

40:09 Compared to JB1, Power 2, Coral Pro

46:38 Apes Zen grit durability test results

49:24 Meeting with Gearbox

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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

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

👉 Links to gear mentioned:

Promo code: PBEFFECT

Ronbus: https://ronbus.com/?ApplyPromo=pbeffect 

11SIX24: https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&%3Bsca_source=review&sca_source=review#038;sca_source=coupon 

Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/zen-new-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=stats 

Gearbox: https://gearboxsports.com/?rfsn=7676489.281577 

All our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

👉 Support the channel: 

Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

👉 Join the PE community:

Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 

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

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