Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

By Braydon UnsickerSports
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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast episodes

  • 2025 Paddle Awards: Best Paddles and Biggest Surprises | EP 106

    It’s the last episode of the year, and we’re handing out the 2025 paddle awards. Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron run through the paddles and gear that earned their spot, the surprises, the letdowns, and what shaped the year in pickleball gear.

    All the paddles and gear we talked about are linked below with any discounts available. Using those links doesn’t cost you extra and goes a long way in supporting the reviews we do.

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    04:12 Best power paddle

    10:24 Best all court paddle

    17:46 Best control paddle

    22:59 Paddle of the year

    34:04 Most underrated paddle

    38:39 Best bang for you buck

    39:39 What paddle did you want to love but didn’t

    43:41 Biggest paddle miss

    49:51 Favorite accessory 

    53:26 Most improved brand

    56:48 Breakout brand of the year

    1:00:06 Brand on the decline

    1:03:46 People’s choice awards

    1:08:29 2026 paddle trend predictions

    1:20:12 See you again next year

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    Links to gear mentioned:

    👉 The Big Four

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

    Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Bloom (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?variant=62511728132255&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt 

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

    Pickleball Apes Charm (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/collections/charm-series?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=written 

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

    Honolulu J2NF (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2fc-beta-pre-order-copy?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt 

    Franklin C45 16mm (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/Vxq59M 

    Chorus Shapeshifter (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/collections/shapeshifter?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt 

    👉 Specialty Awards

    Gherkin Nightshade (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com/products/nightshade?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE&sca_source=yt 

    Engage Alpha Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/alphapro?aff=101 

    Enhance Duo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/duo?ref=trbmrlzi 

    LUZZ Cannon (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-cannon-paddle-t700-carbon-friction-surface-thermoformed?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt 

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

    Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?variant=62511728132255&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=yt 

    👉 Accessory Awards

    Slyce Slyders (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com/products/slyce-slydrs%E2%84%A2-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-weights?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7&sca_source=yt 

    Paddle Tuning Tape (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/paddle-tuning-tape 

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

    Life Time Ball (use link for discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 

    👉 Brand Awards

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

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

    Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna 

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

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

    RPM (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/RPM_Friction_Pro_Elongated_Pickleball_Paddle/descpage-RFPP.html?from=effect 

    1 hr 22 min
  • Six Zero Coral & Proton Peacock First Look + How Overgrips & Hesacore Change Your Paddle Stats | EP 105

    Braydon and Kyle break down the latest shifts in the community’s most-mained paddles, react to that wild net-cord moment from the recent PPA event, and dive into how overgrips and Hesacore grips affect paddle stats. They also share early thoughts on the Six Zero Coral and the Proton Peacock.

    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 

    BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing 

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

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    03:57 Weekly Update - Choke up, PE shop deal, Kyle to Japan

    12:36 Main Paddle Monitor moves

    15:01 3.0 to 5.0 - Learn these stock shots

    20:34 Kyle’s Corner - Pros using widebody shape

    24:55 Crazy net call, Boise is building courts

    31:19 Paddle Babble - Paddle stats impact of overgrip and Hesacore

    36:39 Coral performance thoughts

    42:18 Pre production Opal vs production Opal

    46:20 Proton Peacock 

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    Stuff mentioned:

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

    PE Paddle Accessories Giveaway: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    Hesacore Grips (code PBEFFECT): https://shop.hesacore.com/collections/frontpage?ref=pmpwmicl 

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

    Proton (use link to apply discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/proton-pickleball-paddles/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo 

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

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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

    58 min
  • Best Black Friday Deals Coming Up, and Why Pros are Choking Up on Their Paddles | EP 104

    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 

    BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing 

    People’s Choice Paddle Awards: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ 

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    04:06 Best Black Friday deals coming up

    13:26 3.0 to 5.0 - Forehand roll tips

    18:11 Kyle’s Corner - Slyce Slyders

    21:55 Chris Cali can’t do PPA tournament recaps

    25:06 Paddle Babble - Charm & Duo launched

    30:45 Six Zero Coral Specs

    37:22 Why are pros choking up on their paddles?

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    Stuff mentioned:

    Deals/Paddles

    Babolat (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/XjiqJn

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

    Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/tu7kFl

    Enhance Duo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fpaddles

    Forward Bags (no code needed): https://a8qh.short.gy/RVPzEH

    Holbrook (code PBEFFECT50): https://a8qh.short.gy/u7GGHO

    Pickleball Apes Charm (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/aOQZDF

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

    Other

    Ryan Dawidjan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/ 

    Pickleball Apes written review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-apes-charm-series-review-all-court-with-activated-power/ 

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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

    49 min
  • Our Personal Top 5 Paddles We Actually Play | EP 103

    Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron share their personal favorite pickleball paddles that they play their best ball with.

    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 

    BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing 

    People’s Choice Paddle Awards: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ 

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    04:06 People’s choice paddle awards voting is open

    07:05 Picks format slot number 5

    17:33 Slot number 4

    26:21 Slot number 3

    36:07 Slot number 2

    42:21 Slot number 1

    54:04 How many paddles Braydon got in 2025

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    Stuff mentioned:

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

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

    Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fpaddles 

    Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna 

    Gearbox (code PBEFFECT): https://gearboxsports.com/products/gx2-power-hybrid?rfsn=7676489.281577 

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

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

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

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

    ____________________________________

    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


    59 min
  • Enhance Duo, Pickleball Apes Charm, and are 14mm Paddles Still Viable? | EP 102

    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 

    BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing 

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Intro

    04:22 Weekly Update - 11SIX24 sale & BFCM sale sheet

    07:15 Kyle to Japan and ironman 

    10:48 3.0 to 5.0 - Short hopping aggressive serves

    17:19 Kyle’s Corner - Expensive glasses company sponsoring players

    21:55 MLP Cup results

    23:54 Paddle Babble - are 14mm paddles still needed?

    30:49 Kyle’s take on Opal & Runout

    36:39 Enhance Duo

    43:24 Pickleball Apes Charm

    55:59 New JOOLA budget paddles

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    Stuff mentioned:

    11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack

    BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqFPDyH8KxRfuF29IAqFm-ACAI7kTg/edit?usp=sharing

    Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT?redirect=/products/flex-backpack

    Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://fandbsports.com/collections/carbon-fiber-pickleball-paddles 

    Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/alphapro?variant=42036424998989&aff=101 

    Budget JOOLA (no code available): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi 

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    Support my channel:

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

    My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    ____________________________________

    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

    1 hr 1 min
  • Engage Made A Good Paddle, New Brand With New Tech, Being Aggressive on 4ths | EP 101

    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

    02:01 Weekly Update - Big giveaway winner

    03:20 New moneyball format/Collegiate regional

    09:02 3.0 to 5.0 - Being aggressive on 4ths and 6ths

    15:55 Kyle’s Corner - PPA news & upsets + upcoming MLP event

    22:24 Paddle Babble - F&B Runout

    3:203 Engage Alpha Pro

    42:22 Dink Master 3.0

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    Stuff mentioned:

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

    Ryan Dawidjan IG Account: https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/

    F&B Runout (code PBEFFECT): https://fandbsports.com/collections/carbon-fiber-pickleball-paddles 

    Engage Alpha Pro 16 (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/alphapro?variant=42036424998989&aff=101 

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

    ____________________________________

    Support my channel:

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

    My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    ____________________________________

    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

    49 min
  • Paddle Fitting Tips, PPA Player Gets Suspended, ADV Flex Bag, and More Opal Thoughts | EP 99

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

    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

    03:43 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/ 

    ____________________________________

    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

    51 min
  • New Adidas Paddles, Selkirk CourtStrike Shoes, & When to Lean In | EP 98

    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 

    ____________________________________

    Support my channel:

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

    My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

    ____________________________________

    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

    1 hr 7 min
  • Don’t Sleep on the V-Sol Power & Franklin’s Making Shoes | EP 97

    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 

    ____________________________________

    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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    1 hr 6 min
  • Six Zero Black Opal, Vatic Pro V-Sol, and Diadam BluCore Edge First Impressions | EP 96

    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.

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    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

    03:23 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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    Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 

    My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

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    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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    57 min

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