Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

By Braydon UnsickerSports
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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast episodes

  • Engage X2 Preview, CRBN Barrage, & MPP vs EPP Test | EP 116

    In this episode, we share results from our MPP vs EPP power experiment, bring back the I Read It On Reddit segment, discuss the Engage X2, and give our impressions of the CRBN Barrage.

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

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Preview

    02:50 Under Review - MPP vs EPP foam experiment

    7:30 Aaron it Out - Paddle Recon

    12:51 I Read it on Reddit

    18:03 New pickleball participation report

    21:23 Paddle Babble - Engage X2 preview

    28:34 CRBN Barrage

    47:00 LUZZ Blade 2

    52:13 14mm paddle take

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    👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

    Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em 

    PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    👉 Links to paddles mentioned:

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

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

    Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40

    Engage (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/?aff=101

    Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi

    Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna LUZZ (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw 

    👉 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

    56 min
  • Friday Aura Pro First Impressions + Analyzing Zane Navratil’s Paddle Advice | EP 115

    In this episode, we share results from our experiment comparing the power of the JOOLA Pro 4 vs Pro 5, react to Zane Navratil’s amateur paddle buying guide, and give first impressions of several new paddles and shoes.

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

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Preview

    02:36 Under Review - Pro 4 vs 5 power experiment

    12:19 Aaron it Out - Analyzing Zane Navratil’s paddle advice

    20:34 PPA cheating crackdown

    22:37 Quang Dong signs with APP

    26:37 Paddle Babble - Friday Aura Pro

    37:51 Friday Aura

    43:35 Vulcan Chapter 1

    49:46 Gearbox GBX Power

    55:27 Babolat Jet Mach 4 shoes

    1:01:27 Selkirk lifestyle shoes

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    👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

    Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em 

    PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    👉 Links to paddles mentioned:

    JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/prov

    Friday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): http://fridaypickle.com/pbeffect/aura 

    Babolat Jet Mach 4: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Babolat_Jet_Mach_4_Cream_Dark_Blue_Mens_Shoes/descpage-BMJ4CDB.html?from=effect 

    Selkirk Legacy Pro Shoe (code INF-BRADYONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-legacy-pro-mens-pickleball-shoe?variant=44820565688422/discount/inf-braydonu

    Selkirk Classic Shoe (code PBEFFECT): https://www.selkirk.com/products/limited-edition-selkirk-legacy-classic-mens-pickleball-shoe?variant=44820565753958/discount/inf-braydonu

    👉 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

    1 hr 11 min
  • Our Updated Top 5 Paddles + Kate Fahey on the JOOLA Pro 5 | EP 114

    In this episode, we sit down with Kate Fahey to talk JOOLA Pro V, her current paddle setup, and what drives her to win. We also dive into the DUPR reset debate and what it could mean for players, then wrap it up with Paddle Babble as we rank and debate our current favorite paddles.

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

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

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro/Shooting the breeze

    07:04 Preview

    08:12 Recommended paddle setups in my store

    10:43 Under Review - Kate Fahey on JOOLA Pro V

    16:16 Is all-court the new meta for pros?

    20:55 Kate’s paddle set up

    23:52 What drives Kate to win - she’s built different

    29:16 Doing commercial with Andre Agassi

    31:46 Aaron it Out - MLP draft update

    37:02 Are you doing the DUPR reset?

    43:20 Paddle Babble - Our current favorite paddles, spots 1 & 5

    48:23 Spots 2 through 4

    1:02:59 Spots 5 & 1

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    👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

    Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em 

    PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    👉 Links to paddles mentioned:

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

    6.0 Coral Hybrid (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm?variant=50729129672989&sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=pr

    Chorus Coda (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/coda-all-foam-power-hybrid?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=pod

    Enhance MPP Turbo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/mpp-turbo

    Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/qWnQMN

    Gruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod

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

    JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/prov

    👉 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

    1 hr 12 min
  • JOOLA Pro 5 Tech & First Impressions + Arizona Trip Highlights | EP 113

    We recap our trip to the JOOLA Pro V launch event, what we learned about the paddle, and share our first impressions. We also share stories from filming with Kyle Kozuta, visiting Slyce Pickleball’s shop, and preview the upcoming CRBN Barrage.

    Shop JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/j6OgK1 

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

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    04:22 JOOLA event recap & stories

    11:51 Handing out with Kyle Kozuta & Slyce

    18:41 Visiting Slyce’s headquarters

    23:30 Tournament day

    28:35 Aaron it Out - John Kew & Upset city in PPA Mesa

    33:24 Paddle Babble - JOOLA Pro V price

    34:19 Kosmos & Perseus specs + Fed choking up

    39:04 New Pro V tech + first impressions

    48:32 Why no foam or durable grit?

    54:28 CRBN Barrage preview

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    👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

    Kyle Kozuta’s school: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6 

    Shop Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7 

    PE Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights

    Shop JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/j6OgK1 

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

    👉 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

    1 hr
  • Concentrated vs Distributed Weight + Loco & Inferno Lookalikes | EP 112

    We break down concentrated vs spread-out weight and how it changes numbers and performance, talk Loco and Inferno lookalikes with the Enhance Turbos, and dive into JOOLA’s new hybrid shape plus Anna Leigh experimenting with paddle shapes.👉 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    01:36 Busy week ahead & paddles for PPA tourney

    05:15 TK1 Debut and Power 2 release

    12:23 If your partner was a paddle 

    16:45 Under Review - Concentrated vs spread out weight

    32:08 Aaron it Out - JOOLA making a hybrid 

    38:29 Anna Leigh with an elongated shape?

    45:34 Paddle Babble - Main Paddle Monitor changes 

    49:40 Chorus Coda

    55:28 Enhance Turbo EPP & MPP

    59:51 Turbo EPP Vs Vsol, Quanta, and Loco

    1:05:55 Turbo MPP vs Inferno

    1:12:36 Apes Joy first impressions

    1:27:37 Upcoming paddle releases

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    👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

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

    PE Slyce Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights 

    Chorus Coda (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/coda-all-foam-power-hybrid?srsltid=AfmBOooiCBl3j6hF-g66t0qX7gpDO63tSUxRSpBcgNI7BYaoe9ktlWcp&sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt 

    Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=coupon 

    Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT 

    LUZZ Inferno (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-pro-4-inferno-mpp-pickleball-paddle-large-sweet-spot-durable-core?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt 

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

    👉 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

    1 hr 28 min
  • Tyra Black Interview + New $99 Foam Power Paddles | EP 111

    Braydon and Aaron talk with pro player Tyra Black about the mixed doubles strategy behind her gold medal run in Lakeville, breaking down the thinking, roles, and common misconceptions. The episode also dives into new foam-core paddles offering power at more accessible prices from Pickleball Apes and Enhance.

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

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    03:47 Preview 

    05:49 New website and paddle quiz

    07:42 Aaron’s paddle dilemma 

    10:56 Under Review - Interview with Tyra Black

    14:38 Mixed strategy & Tyra as backup

    20:25 Smart aggression vs going too far 

    20:49 Favorite food and travel places

    29:58 Is drilling needed to be good? 

    33:50 Aaron it Out - Tyra Black recap 

    39:58 New MLP rules & trades

    43:56 Paddle Babble - New $99 power Apes Joy & Enhance Turbo

    50:58 Feel map

    57:48 Selkirk CourStrikes 2.0

    1:10:14 Daps Desi court shoes

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    👉 Links to stuff mentioned:

    PE Paddle Fitting Quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ 

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

    Daps Shoes (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/dapsyt 

    Blumaka Insoles (code PBEFFECT): https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_source=coupon 

    Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=coupon 

    Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT 

    👉 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

    1 hr 20 min
  • 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor vs Honolulu J6CR + Chris Haworth Interview | EP 110

    Is the 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor better than the J6CR? In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor, stack it up against the J6CR and the rest of the field using firepower rankings and a feel map, then sit down with Chris Haworth to talk singles strategy and why he made the switch to LUZZ.

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

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    04:59 Preview 

    06:21 Gherkin Draco Giveaway

    10:45 Under Review - Interview with Chris Haworth

    12:45 Haworth recaps Masters win & 2026 singles meta

    18:32 Why singles players struggle in doubles

    20:49 Why Chris chose LUZZ & Pro Blade 2 

    22:54 Picking 14mm over 16mm paddle & LT ball

    26:12 Singles tips and drills

    28:21 Aaron it Out - Haworth recap & skinny singles

    37:01 Implications of Selkirk Raising 30M

    43:08 Paddle Babble - 11SIX24 Power 2 Tech & Stats

    47:15 Does the Power 2 check all the boxes?

    52:29 Firepower ranking, feel map, and first impressions

    58:45 Power 2 vs J6CR

    1:07:16 Flik F3 series

    1:15:29 Mark Two R3

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    👉 Links to gear mentioned:

    LUZZ Paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw 

    Lifetime Ball (click link to apply discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 

    Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt 

    Flik F3 (code PBEFFECT): https://flikpickleball.com/products/f3-triple-core-paddle?variant=47293697130670 

    Mark Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U 

    👉 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

    1 hr 22 min
  • Honolulu J6CR vs Similar Paddles + Best Setup Tips & Reddit Reactions | EP 109

    In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the Honolulu J6CR and compare it to its competition with firepower rankings and a feel map to see if anything beats it. We also dive into some recommended paddle setups based on shape and introduce a new segment called Read it on Reddit where we react to popular reddit posts.

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

    👉 Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt 

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    01:06 Preview and Aaron recouping from shoe habits blast

    06:54 Updates to database, comparison tool, and shoe review

    13:13 Under Review - Paddle set up recs

    13:30 Widebody set ups

    20:41 Hybrid set ups

    25:36 Elongated set ups

    30:45 Aaron it Out - I read it on Reddit

    31:21 ALW’s small head shape & the best frankenstein player

    40:23 Can’t see Lifetime ball & USAP launches onsite testing

    49:15 Masters debrief

    54:22 Paddle Babble - J6CR tech

    57:22 Stats & first impressions

    1:03:30 Firepower ranking

    1:09:53 Feel map and comparisons

    1:15:55 Paddles we’re testing next

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    👉 Links to gear mentioned:

    Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt 

    PE Tuning Accessories (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/

    PE Paddle Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/?tab=dream 

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

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

    Adidas Barricade Shoe: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/search-pickle.html?searchtext=barricade&opt_perpage=20&opt_sort=relevance&opt_page=1?from=effect

    B&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/JKeE9E 

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

    Gruvn Lazr 16x Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16x-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=yt 

    👉 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/

    1 hr 17 min
  • Do Pros Like Foam Paddles? w/ PPA Champ Augie Ge + Gherkin Draco | EP 108

    Augie Ge joins the pod fresh off his first PPA gold to break down the win and what it means for his career. We also dive into foam paddle trends on tour and what pros really think about them, Anna Leigh Waters moving to Franklin, first impressions of the new Gherkin Draco, our thoughts on Blumaka insoles, and a few budget pickleball bags that genuinely impressed us.

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

    Vote for PE for the Dink Awards: https://dinkawards.com/ 

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    00:42 Preview and Dink Awards nominee

    10:23 Under Review - Interview with Augi Ge

    11:33 Life in Arizona and house of pickleball

    16:07 Talking through Augie’s PPA gold win

    23:19 Augie’s 2026 season plan

    26:37 What do pro players think of foam paddles

    38:31 Aaron it Out - Interview reactions

    47:16 ALW to Franklin confirmed

    53:47 Other pro sponsor moves

    57:34 PPA Masters preview

    1:00:49 Paddle Babble - Gherkin Draco

    1:12:04 Blumaka non slip insoles

    1:22:15 Aaron pre-ties his shoes?

    1:25:11 Neonic Sidekick bag is $99

    1:27:33 Holbrook Court bag is $70

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    👉 Links to gear mentioned:

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

    Blumaka non slip insoles (code PBEFFECT): https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_source=e 

    Neonic Sidekick bag (code PBEFFECT): https://neonicpickleball.com/products/neonic-pickleball-rec-bag-sidekick?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH&sca_source=yt 

    Holbrook Court Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/products/court-bag?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=yt&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers 

    👉 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

    1 hr 32 min
  • Testing Grit Durability Claims, Pro Sponsor Changes, and Lots of Paddle Updates | EP 107

    The pod is back for 2026. Braydon and Aaron break down their grit durability test results, cover sponsor shakeups across the pro scene including Anna Leigh Waters and Andre Daescu, and wrap with first impressions on recent paddle testing, including the Volair Shift, Spartus P1, and the GRUVN LAZR and MUVN Full Foam paddles.Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    02:41 Cohost change & episode preview

    08:00 Weekly Update - Upcoming videos

    13:50 Under Review - Grit durability testing

    18:31 Ranking of the grits

    26:17 Phase 2 of grit test

    31:12 Aaron it Out - 11SIX24 signing and paddle info

    35:09 Is USAP certification needed anymore?

    43:15 ALW leaving Paddletek

    51:50 More player sponsor changes

    57:44 Paddle Babble - Volair Shift 

    1:15:57 Spartus P1

    1:21:29 GRUVN foams

    1:28:50 Aaron Coral impressions

    __________________________________________

    👉 Links to gear mentioned:

    11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ 

    GRUVN Lazr full foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16x-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod 

    RPM Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://rpmpb.com/PBEFFECT 

    Selkirk Boomstik (code PBEFFECT): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=hl 

    Six Zero Coral (code PBEFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=written 

    Spartus P1 (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/products/p1-hybrid?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=pod 

    👉 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

    1 hr 34 min

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