Pickleball Studio Podcast

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DUPR article: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/dupr-rating-percentiles-where-does-your-rating-rank/
Loco 2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/bnb-pickleball-loco-2?p
RPM Jade: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/rpm-jade-16mm-elongated-pickleball-paddle?p

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
6:08 - DUPR Ratings Split by Percentile
15:26 - DUPR+ Story
20:40 - Enhance Turbo Armor Grit Update 
26:34 - Loco 2 After Play Testing
37:22 - RPM Jade First Impressions
1:02:49 - Open Play Pet Peeves

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Six Zero Q1 ball: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-q1-quiet-pickleball?p
Six Zero Boulder Opal rough: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/six-zero-boulder-opal?p
BnB Loco 2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/bnb-pickleball-loco-2?p
Joola Radius Pro V: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/joola-radius-pro-v-pickleball-paddle?p
Pilla eyewear: https://pillapickleball.com/
Bodhi weighted pods: https://bodhiperformance.com/collections/protune%E2%84%A2-paddle-weight/products/protune-weighted-pods

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - News & Updates
3:15 - BnB Loco 2
12:16 - Neonic FLX
14:19 - UPA-A Boulder Opal
21:04 - Bodhi weighted strips
24:25 - Selkirk Q1 Quiet Ball
28:42 - What bags are we using?
35:00 - Pilla eyewear update
48:08 - Enhance Turbo Armor grit issues
1:08:59 - Widebody armor grit update #1
1:11:11 - Elongated armor grit update #2
1:16:35 - What makes a tournament enjoyable or not enjoyable for you?
1:27:09 - Q&A
1:27:11 - Is it okay for people to sandbag their DUPR to play lower divisions?
1:29:39 - Would you be better than Aizec if you didn’t have to test paddles all the time?
1:33:15 - Is non durable grit even relevant anymore?
1:37:37 - How to get out of your head when playing intense competitive matches?
1:40:43 - What could be the next big advancement in paddle tech or is it reached its limit?
1:41:59 - How do you know when you’re ready to come back from injury?
1:44:13 - Is the widebody shape slowly dying?

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Joola Power FX: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/joola-powerfx?p
Sens Atra: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/senspickleball-sens-atra-700-elongated-pickleball-paddle?p
Spartus Spitfire: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/spartus-spitfire-widebody?p
Loco 2 pre-order: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/bnb-pickleball-loco-2?p

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Chris looks like a bee?
3:28 - Loco 2 pre orders
14:17 - Joola FX first impressions
34:21 - Sens Atra first impressions
48:26 - Spartus Spitfire updates
54:05 - Why are there suddenly several abnormal elite tier spin paddles?
1:07:46 - Enhanced Turbo launch date / mini update
1:08:34 - What makes a Pickleball facility good or bad?

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Joola Pro IV sale: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/pickleball-central-joola-pickleball-paddles?p
Spartus Spitfire: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/spartus-spitfire-widebody?p
Luzz Inferno 2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-inferno2-m1?p
Volair CMD: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/volair-cmd-hyb?p
Joola FX: https://joola.com/pages/powerfx

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Question of the week
1:22 - Course vs fine grit for paddle spin
14:37 - Big Joola pro IV sale
16:25 - Joola FX update
25:59 - Spartus Spitfire
36:21 - Inferno 2 M1
45:13 - Volair CMD with weight
53:11 - Q&A
53:28 - Franklin ball coming out, will it replace life time?
58:49 - How’s the Joola Pro V durability now that they have been out longer?
1:00:15 - What are your main paddles?
1:01:42 - Should I buy the same paddle when mine wears out?
1:03:02 - Paddles for people who want all court to control with durable grit?
1:03:42 - How much time do you spend testing paddles vs your main?
1:04:19 - How long for these durable grit issues to get resolved?
1:05:56 - Best way to break into higher level groups?

Links:
Vatic Pro V-Sol video: https://youtu.be/oxvImu6Oo0A
Pickleball Apes  Zen S+ video: https://youtube.com/shorts/mM7rHNSR2Qc
John's updated Vatic test: https://youtu.be/57m00Y6lt-w?si=Jb_UgG-diXM-C8rO
Head Revolt Pro 5.0 shoe: https://www.head.com/en_US/product/revolt-pro-5-0-men-whnv-273266

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:43 - Our favorite shoes
11:42 - Joola FX theories
17:36 - Update from Vatic Pro on the V-Sol Tour
19:18 - Updates on our Pickleball Apes Zen S+
20:16 - Durable grit is a train wreck right now
56:30 - Volair CMD HYB impressions
1:08:36 - Six Zero Boulder Opal impressions
1:20:47 - Gearbox Pressure X Impressions
1:31:45 - Do people even care how paddles are built anymore?

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Pilla sunglasses: https://bit.ly/4yqawUK
Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/pickleball-apes-zen?p
Mark Unmarked: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mark-unmarked?p
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour?p
Selkirk bag: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-pro-bag?p

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - How I have been fixing my back
13:22 - The RPM hybrid is our favorite hybrid shape
19:13 - The RPM Jade marketing gimmick
25:07 - The upcoming Joola FX
28:35 - Franklin ? paddle
30:40 - New Selkirk bags
46:43 - Why the grit tier system is confusing people
59:42 - Our RPM testing methodology
1:01:27 - Enhance MPP Armor spin results
1:12:36 - Pickleball Ape’s Zen S+ spin results
1:27:34 - Vatic V-sol tour impressions
1:36:39 - Mark Unmarked impressions
1:42:35 - Volair licenses Hexgrit
1:45:45 - Pilla sunglasses impressions
2:07:32 - Choking up on an elongated paddle vs using a hybrid

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Links:
USAP statement: https://bit.ly/4e8n76E
Frozen Luzz Inferno: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/frozeninferno
HowToPickleball account: https://bit.ly/4dXXMxr

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - HowToPickleball instagram account
2:34 - Facolos Pro Elite X gets delisted by USAP
11:37 - Luzz frozen inferno thoughts
26:12 - B&B nerdy tourney recap
52:39 - Guess the paddle with new rules
1:00:05 - Q&A
1:00:26 - Why do people get so addicted to Pickleball rather than Tennis or other racquet sports?
1:04:47 - When will there be budget full foam paddles that also have durable grit $150 or below
1:05:34 - Purchase Coral Pro or wait for different companies durable grit all court paddle?
1:08:08 - What are the best ball machines at different price points?
1:10:40 - I hate all the standard shape foam paddles, I play a Scorpeus 14mm, what do I get?
1:13:46 - Any tips for lefty players? I get judged as if being a lefty is a crime or something

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Links:
OWL Talon X1: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/owl-talon-x1?b
Selkirk Omni: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-omni?b
Aireo Cyclone hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/aireo-cyclone-x?b

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - My DUPR reset results
8:13 - Back & shoulder MRI
15:00 - Durable grits and thoughts on cleaning them
22:21 - Luzz & Aireo long lasting grit isn't looking great
26:39 - Our infinigrit testing so far
32:30 - Selkirk Omni thoughts
47:35 - OWL Talon thoughts
55:39 - Aireo Cyclone hybrid thoughts
1:03:11 - 11six24 Ultre thoughts
1:09:17 - Guess the paddle on our head

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Sketchers Viper Court Elite 2.0: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/sketchers-viper-court-elite-2-0?p
PaddleTek Honeyfoam 14mm: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?p
Luzz Glider 2026: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-glider-2026?p

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 -B&B nerdy tourny
5:11 - Traveling pet peeve
7:33 - New Sketchers viper court elite 2.0
14:59 - SixZero Coral Pro
20:28 - Mizuno Acrostrike price
22:28 - Honolulu blue grit consistency issues?
25:47 - PaddleTek HoneyFoam 14mm
32:05 - Luzz glider 2026
36:13 - Pickleball advice we wish we knew sooner

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Paddle buying guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ND_AVkP0s
Honolulu J2CR LH: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-lh-cbe?b
MPP Turbo Hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mpp-turbo-hybrid?b
PaddleTek HoneyFoam: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?b
Friday Aura: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura?b

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Chris is dealing with an injury
3:37 -  Bread & Butter warranty update
4:32 - How to pick the right paddle for you
22:31 - Aizec’s primary categories 
25:53 - Chris’s primary categories
29:50 - Paddletek HoneFoam vs Friday Aura
38:17 - Enhanced MPP Turbo new hybrid shape
40:50 - Honolulu J2CR LH crystal blue grit
45:42 - Our top paddles of 2026 so far
55:23 - Q&A
55:34 - Do I need a new paddle if mine is just fine? What’s the usage expectation?
57:24 - How to tell if your weighted tape is doing something to a paddle?
59:20 - How do you break in paddles quickly so the playability of a paddle is most accurate?
1:01:01 - How long should you stick with a paddle before it isn’t for you?
1:02:34 - How do you know what to work on when watching yourself?
1:09:39 - Should Pickleball be an indoor sport? Wind sucks in the summer
1:10:58 - Have you and your wife ever had an argument regarding how many paddles you have?
1:12:20 - Where do you get ideas for drills?
1:16:19 - Is the aero curve shape dated?