In this week's episode, John and Eddie discuss our picks for the best paddles of 2024, give details on the final week of our Holiday Giveaway, and John presents the results of his dissection of the Apes Pulse V.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:25 Gearbox Ripple clarification
5:55 Giveaway: last week's winners
8:12 Analysis: Sweepstakes entries reveal a clear favorite ball
12:55 This week's giveaway details
22:14 Best of 2024: John & Eddie's paddle & gear choices
22:40 Best Performing Breakout Company
25:32 Best Performing Legacy Company
28:02 Best Budget Paddles
29:54 Most Underrated Paddle
34:00 Best & Worst Looking Paddles
39:01 Biggest Flop of 2024
41:49 Biggest Paddle Trend
43:13 Most Ridiculous Marketing Claims
44:58 Most Innovative Technology
48:48 Biggest Fad
52:10 Best Ball
54:51 Best & Worst Accessories
58:59 Best & Worst Training Devices
1:03:53 Best Tournament Experience
1:06:24 Paddle of the Year
1:11:35 Pickleball Apes Pulse V Dissection
1:26:49 Kew & A: Do lighter or heavier paddles provide more whip?
1:29:22 Why are pickleball paddles square when all other raquet sports have circular raquets and paddles?
1:33:07 Should eye protection be mandatory?