Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

05:06 Weekly update: USAP media day

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

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

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

28:30 Did everyone get TruFoam reviews right?

36:26 Braydon’s 008 first impressions

44:22 Ripple delisting & Diadem blue core

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

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

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

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:50 Garrett & Kyle Introductions

03:50 TruFoam Origin Story: From Conception to Production

14:13 Technology and R&D Process

32:38 Thoughts on Current Paddle Market

40:52 What's Next For CRBN

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

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My current gear setup

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

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

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

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

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

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

07:57 USAP media day coming up

13:23 Sponsoring pros

17:41 3.0 to 5.0: Mind the game

24:33 Kyle’s Corner: MLP changes

30:26 Top 50 player rules

34:02 Vulcan ball is out Franklin ball is in

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

43:00 11SIX24 Power series first look

56:26 Ripple is too hot

58:19 008 & foam core differences

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

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

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

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

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

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Support my channel:

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

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

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

Join my community:

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

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

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

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

06:00 Catherine Parenteau agent

07:50 CRBN fail and USAP media day 

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

18:43 Kyle’s Corner: Flying Pickle expansion

21:23 Bobby Riggs closing courts due to noise

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

31:22 Gearbox delays Ultimate 14 launch

34:22 Franklin C45 first impressions

45:51 Proton Project Flamingo

51:22 New Honolulu paddles

56:59 Release dates for upcoming paddles

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

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

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

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

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

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

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

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

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Support my channel:

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

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

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

Join my community:

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

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

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:34 Weekly update: new KOTC format

06:21 Braydon’s comeback moneyball win

11:02 3.0-5.0: Impossible drops drill 

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

20:28 Local park courts drama - challenges getting abused

24:30 Paddle Babble - Franklin C45 Info

28:23 Facing experiment - hot list updates

36:18 Chorus Supercourts

40:12 Geau Sports Axiom Backpack 2.0

43:40 AVOURA paddle

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

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avoura paddle: https://avourapickleball.com/ 

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Support my channel:

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

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

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

Join my community:

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

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

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

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

04:16 Weekly Update 

06:06 2025 goals

13:43 3.0 to 5.0 - Drive technique 

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

22:02 Japan Proton open, Selkirk brick & mortar 

27:47 B&B vs Dope

32:22 Paddle Babble - USAP delistings

36:47 Gearbox, Prokennex, & JOOLA replacements

44:21 The tech that will flood 2025

47:04 Flick Weights

50:40 Q&A - Tungsten weight densities

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

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

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Support my channel:

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

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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

In Braydon & Kyle's last episode of the year, they talk about PPA's new challenger league, issues with the Ronbus Ripple release, new rules for 2025, the ADV Pickleball Backpack and their thoughts on the upcoming Chorus Shapeshifter series. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:45 Weekly Update: Kyle plays in MLP tournament 

07:04 Braydon updating codes to PBEFFECT

08:29 PPA Finals winners

13:00 Kyle’s Corner - Staksrud’s next paddle sponsor

14:47 Close call replay & PPA Challengers Tour 

20:08 11SIX24 name change & reason for Ripple release delay

24:36 Big new rule update for 2025

31:31 Paddle Babble - Paddle shapes poll

36:03 ADV Pickleball Backpack

41:08 The Invader

43:56 The Shapeshifters

48:01 New Prokennex Black Ace & 

49:14 First dual approval stamp paddle

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Stuff mentioned:

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

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

Chorus Shapeshiter (code PBEFFECT): Comes out Dec 14 | https://choruspickleball.com?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40 

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Support my channel:

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

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

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

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

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: 

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing 

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 

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#pickleball #podcast

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor get together to chat about the paddle trends for 2024, what might be on the horizon for 2025, and their favorite paddles from 2024.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:45 2024 paddle trends recap

04:21 Possible 2025 trends

20:58 Paddle superlatives: Best bang for your buck

23:09 Most underrated paddle

26:04 Most overrated paddle

31:34 Biggest riser: brand

35:04 Trailing off: brand

40:57 Paddle flop of the year

44:14 Paddle of the year

49:35 The paddles we are maining to finish 2024

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Paddles mentioned:

Monarch Jelly Bean (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/collections/frontpage/products/monarch-jelly-bean?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod 

Revolin Pro (code 10EFFECT): https://revolinsports.com/collections/revo-pro-series?ref=10EFFECT 

Reload (cpde 10EFFECT: https://reloadpickleball.com/products/reload-paddle-membership-x2?bg_ref=X5MHzY4OYF

Franklin Tempo 14mm (code 10EFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/nXLD0M

B&B Invader (code 15EFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/GKmMqm 

Pickleball Apes Pulse (code 10EFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/collections/pulse-series?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=pod  

Vatic Pro Saga Flash SH (code 10EFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/collections/paddles/products/saga-flash?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&sca_source=pod 

Honolulu J2K (code 10EFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=pod 

Paddletek ESQ-C 12.7: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddletek-bantam-esq-c-12-7mm-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7945169.3d98850 

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Support my channel:

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Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

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

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

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: 

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing 

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 

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#pickleball #podcast

Kyle and Braydon share thoughts about the podcast battle match, the surprising number of brands that are getting UPA-A provisional certification , and then finish with their opinions of whether or not the Ronbus Ripple is too hot.

Black Friday Deals:

Stack Clothing: https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771

Franklin: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey

11SIX24 (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2

Ronbus (code 10EFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/

Babolat: https://www.babolat.com/us/pickleball/shoes.html

Black Friday Deals Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HuVbFgYJlHA_QxU2C_65dh15EmmBuqDB746hHhkoRHE/edit?usp=sharing 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:07 Weekly update - Thoughts on podcast battle

11:32 Braydon’s moneyball win

16:20 Best Black Friday deals

21:35 3.0 to 5.0 - John Cincola lesson

27:30 Kyle’s Corner - MLP finals 

33:20 How many brands are getting UPA-A certified?

40:20 Pickleball is coming to high schools

43:05 Is the Ronbus Ripple too powerful?

51:20 Technifibre + Six Zero

55:28 VCTRY Insoles

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Support my channel:

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

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

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

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

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: 

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing 

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 

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#pickleball #podcast

Kyle and Braydon talk about PPA Worlds experiences, brands paying or not paying UPA-A fees, paddle X-Rays, and first impressions on the Chorus Fire & Gearbox Ultimate Hyper.

Like what we are wearing? Get up to 60%  Stack Athletics Apparel during their BFCM sale right now (no code needed): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 

Black Friday Deals Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HuVbFgYJlHA_QxU2C_65dh15EmmBuqDB746hHhkoRHE/edit?usp=sharing 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Weekly update - YouTuber battle in Dallas

05:10 Random stories from PPA Worlds

13:42 Kyle’s DUPR day

17:14 Kyle’s Corner - Are brands going to pay UPA-A fees?

19:36 Next Gen age, questionable ref calls, & new pro partnerships

27:50 Paddle Babble - X-Rays

34:35 Shoe testing

43:22 How is a Monarch All-Court as powerful as a Bantam?

48:23 Chorus Fire first impressions

56:17 Gearbox Ultimate Hyper first impressions

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Support my channel:

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

My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

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

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

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ 

Paddle Database: 

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing 

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ 

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#pickleball #podcast