Pickleball Studio Podcast

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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?

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New UPA-A rulebook: https://bit.ly/4uKIRfE
Selkirk buys Bread & Butter: https://bit.ly/4dqI8cl
FORWRD Ranger bag v2: https://bit.ly/4uM6tAp
PaddleTek Honeyfoam: https://bit.ly/4wqoXIr

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Selkirk buys Bread & Butter??
14:35 - New PPA amateur rules you should know
33:00 - FORWRD Ranger bag v2
40:00 - PPA Partners docu series (SPOILERS!)
47:33 - Mizuno makes their first paddle
56:50 - PaddleTek Honeyfoam release
58:41 - The State of Pickleball paddles in 2026
1:04:35 - What paddle builds are popular now?
1:08:54 - What the pros are using for gen type?
1:12:14 - Paddle sweet spot
1:15:25 - Long lasting grit
1:21:24 - Power level
1:26:36 - Paddle feel
1:29:28 - Paddle durability
1:32:25 - Price
1:34:37 - Paddle shapes

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Links to things mentioned:
Reload article: https://bit.ly/4dqDXyh
Friday Aura Pro: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura-pro-wb?b
Honolulu J2CR CBE: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-cbe?b
Dunlop tour bag: https://bit.ly/42miXTc
Vatic Pro Prism Bloom: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/prism-bloom?b

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - What is the best Pickleball advice you've ever received?
3:12 - PPA gets $225 million investment
7:11 - Tama goes on a big run in Atlanta
16:52 - I used the Vatic Pro Prism for another tourney
27:11 - J2CR crystal blue grit
35:23 - Dunlop is getting into pickleball
45:58 - Dunlop tournament bag
49:47 - Friday Aura pro
58:12 - Paddle reviewer commissions
1:17:34 - Q&A
1:19:58 - Are tournaments or leagues better for trying to increase DUPR?
1:21:10 - How can I make sure my play stays the same as I seem to tighten up during tournaments
1:23:23 - Any advise for someone that wants to make Pickleball content but not sure how to be unique?
1:26:30 - What’s the issue with the drop serve? Did it get banned?
1:28:04 - When are full foam control paddles coming out?
1:29:47 - Why are hybrids always rounded?
1:32:53 - Rec is more fun to me. I hate drilling what should I do to improve?
1:37:56 - Do either of you use hesacores?
1:40:28 - Question of the week

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Melin 24 hour discount: https://alnk.to/b7BZ50r
Connor Derrickson https://www.youtube.com/@ThatPickleballTrainer-
Matchdaypb: https://apple.co/4vUMG3j
RPM Friction v2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/rpm-friction-v2?b
Arronax: https://bit.ly/4eQNWy0
Walking Pad: https://bit.ly/4ub4RQm

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Melin 24 hour discount code
2:56 - We finally got our paddles from John
4:04 - DUPR features and DUPR reset
11:23 - MatchDayPB pro Pickleball app
13:48 - Proton is back
15:19 - RPM Friction v2
22:38 - Arronax KVL 004 (Zane Fords paddle)
31:03 - Do people actually need a power paddle in 2026?
1:09:55 - Why Pickleball players should go to the gym more

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Links to things mentioned:
Learn about swing weight: https://youtu.be/7WwbO3vMyEs?si=3j-bM9oyrP_tQjpO
Weight tutorial: https://youtu.be/tRG-VCk1Da0?si=QUxmBYYSD6BquTpp
MPP Turbo: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/enhance-mpp-turbo-widebody
Chorus CODA: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/chorus-coda
11six24 Power2 series: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/11six24-power2

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - PPA drama
12:04 - Hexgrit updates after 300 games
17:32 - US Open experience 
26:07 - Website update
27:52 - Friday Aura Pro/MPP Turbo
34:53 - Control paddles might still be good
40:01 - Chorus CODA
43:48 - Where should you put weight on your paddle?
1:08:55 - Q&A. Once everything has long lasting grit and a durable core, where do things head next?
1:10:41 - If you had to purchase a paddle, what would you purchase?
1:13:09 - If you could go give your younger self one pickleball tip, what would it be?
1:16:56 - Have gen 4 sweet spots gotten bigger than gen 3?
1:18:54 - Is a 3.5 in 2026 the same as 2020?
1:21:29 - When is the right time to buy a new paddle?

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Links to things mentioned:
New website: https://pickleballstudio.com/
Franklin Aurelius: https://bit.ly/4bVaTyo
Enhanced DUO Hybrid: https://bit.ly/4ccCf1E
Thrive Ignite: https://bit.ly/41TEpi1

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Redesigned Pickleball Studio website
10:43 - PPA Asia line calls
24:46 - Augies signs with 11six24
25:11 - Paddle terminology 
25:39 - What is swing weight?
33:05 - What is RPM? (Spin)
37:07 - Paddle shapes explained
43:05 - Understanding ball contact feel
47:22 - Enhanced DUO hybrid shape shipping soon
47:48 - Franklin Aurelius 12.7mm first impressions
58:36 - Thrive Ignite First Impressions
1:05:05 - How much does the ball you play with matter to you?
1:11:55 - Guess the company marketing game

Links:
Franklin Aurelius: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/KBBAQA
Spartus P1 Elongated: https://bit.ly/4tfVcHM
Joola R4lly Shoes: https://bit.ly/3OhXyqN

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:46 - New DUPR features
6:16 - Chris is doing DUPR Reset
8:14 - Anna Leigh Waters crazy win streak
13:00 - Grit testing update with John Kew
17:32 - New Joola shoes
20:16 - Proton gets banned from the PPA Tour
43:23 - The gen 3 vs gen 4 debate makes more sense now
47:52 - Spartus P1 elongated is released
49:41 - Franklin Aurelius (these are crazy light)
55:38 - Our top recommendations list, power, all court and control
56:31 - Control paddle list
59:50 - All court paddle list
1:03:08 Power paddle list