The KewCast with John & Eddie

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the newest Selkirk release (Vanguard Pro), the JOOLA Scorpeus Anna Bright 3S, the best budget paddles, and using X-rays to detect core crushing.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:37 Life Time Balls

4:26 75% Rule for out balls

10:41 UPA-A equipment guidelines manual

15:00 Paddles of the Week: JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus 14mm

20:49 Budget paddle showdown: Quartz, Monarch Jelly Bean, Vatic Prism Flash

24:57 Selkirk Vanguard Pro

31:12 Deep Dive - detecting core crushing with x-rays

38:32 Kew & A: If you took 3 paddles to a tournament, what would they be?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest gear and tech news, John details his conversation with JOOLA about their new 3S paddles, and the performance of the 3S paddles is detailed.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:40 13 new paddles with metrics added to database

3:39 Paddle radar charts now available on user interface

6:57 Updates on paddle analytics user interface

8:29 Life Time stock up 56% due to pickleball

11:00 Property values decline 10% to 20% near pickleball courts due to noise

14:19 Newest PPA serve rule

20:09 Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau handed first loss in ages

21:35 Do the new JOOLA 3S's provide a competitive advantage? Breakdown of PPA Atlanta medalists by paddles they were using

25:18 Paddles of the Week: JOOLA 3S models

26:06 Breaking news on Gen-3 cores, and John's conversation with JOOLA about new technology in the 3S's

32:32 New information about JOOLA 3S core technology

37:41 Our impressions of the JOOLA 3S paddle performance

46:12 Comparing JOOLA 3S side-by-side with other power paddles: Gen-3's, Ronbus Ripple, and Gearbox Pro Power

56:15 Updated thoughts on Honolulu J2Ti, and direct comparison to J2K

1:00:49 Deep Dive: paddle x-rays

1:03:49 Comparing how different perimeter weighting setups on the Ripple affect performance (hand speed, power, pop)

1:11:44 Kew & A: How difficult is it to control the Ronbus Ripple compared to the JOOLA Gen-3s?

1:14:32 Two questions 1) is the Pikkl Hurricane Pro still on your radar for a full review ? And 2) what treatment(s) ultimately cured your Plantar Fasciitis?

John and Eddie give their predictions on the future of paddle innovation, and their thoughts on new paddles, including the Spartus Olympus and Honolulu J2Ti.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:39 John's trip to Memphis

6:58 Update on release of Ronbus Ripple

9:17 Modifications to the Ripple

12:40 Website update: glossary of paddle terminology

13:57 Titanium paddles actually shiny polyester

21:06 Babolat discount code

22:07 Paddles of the week: Franklin Tour series

30:02 Honolulu J2Ti

35:52 Spartus Olympus

42:59 Nexus ProStar

46:49 Deep Dive: Predictions on Future Paddle Trends

1:17:11 Kew & A: How to secure Slyce caps?

1:22:24 What are the best alternatives to the Volair Mach 2 Forza?

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:02 Paddle database updates

5:35 USAP using X-ray for similarity testing

8:38 Wave of titanium paddles coming

10:06 What in the world is titanium weave, anyway?

11:08 PPA Las Vegas recap

15:25 Johns brothers both playing with JOOLA 3S; Collin being more aggro

21:33 Paddles of the Week: Ronbus Ripple

32:55 Ethos Dunamis

37:11 Synergy Kevlar paddles

48:47 Chorus Shapeshifter new color ways unboxing

51:13 Deep Dive: clarification on last week's discussion of polypropylene core grades

56:25 Deep Dive: ideal custom weighting for a standard/widebody paddle - does a Slyce cap help?

1:07:40 Kew & A - How about replaceable paddle cores instead of just grit?

1:11:49 How does the Jelly Bean compare to the Vatic Prism Flash?

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

4:19 MELIN 20% off code (active for 24 hours)

8:00 JOOLA 3S pre-sale; core specs

11:42 Thoughts on where power should be capped for paddles

17:58 Leaked Selkirk letters slamming UPA and PPL

36:49 Onix patent on thermoforming

41:57 Is big money ruining pickleball?

47:35 Paddles of the Week: Neonic Flare

56:15 Thompson paddles: 515 Uni & Twill

1:02:59 Gamma Airbender 13mm & 10mm

1:13:38 GRUVN CRUZ Gen 1.5 paddles

1:16:46 Deep Dive: Is all polypropylene the same quality/grade?

1:25:48 Kew & A: Any word on when the next CRBN paddle is coming out?

1:27:31 Where can the JOOLA 3S be played if it's only UPA-A approved?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball gear headlines, and our impression of the new Selkirk Kevlar paddle, Revolin basalt paddle, Body Helix Gold Kevlar, and Versix Vector.

Timestamps:

0:00 Hellos and pleasantries

3:38 Centerline Athletics

4:40 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: website poll winner for next paddle reviewed

7:23 Melin hat 20% off code coming next week

9:18 Most recommended write-in paddles for review

9:49 JOOLA Gen 3-S versus MOD TA-15 - is there a difference?

16:49 Updates on UPA paddle certification program

23:09 Paddles of the Week: Selkirk SLK Halo Pro

27:21 Revolin Revo Pro with basalt surface

31:55 Versix Vector

36:01 Body Helix X4 Gold Kevlar

43:30 Kew & A: Which Slyce cap is recommended: 0.5 ounce of 1.0 ounce?

47:15 Why use concentrated perimeter weighting versus lighter-weight tape spread over larger area?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the most powerful paddle on the market, news about UPA paddle certification, and lots of website updates. Also, Chris Cali from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

4:41 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Cali

13:59 New website poll for next paddle review

17:30 New data analytics for paddle and ball databases

20:04 JOOLA 3S paddles

21:08 Conversation with UPA-A about paddle certification program

34:46 Paddles of the Week: Diadem Hush, Owl, Ace Heart

46:34 Update on hand speed index

50:47 Kew & A: Will JOOLA Mod TA-15 have a break-in period?

57:33: Why did Gearbox not release the Ultimate in a wide body?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss current paddle news, and Chris Callie from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

7:00 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Callie (Sorry Not Sorry)

23:44 Gear Gossip: Chorus Shapeshifter back in stock (Pre-Order)

25:09 Collin Johns MLP rant

41:17 Paddles of the Week: PaddleTek Bantam and Tempest

54:53 JOOLA MOD TA-15

1:05:40 Release of the Hand Speed Index

1:17:39 Kew & A: How did the dwell time on the Gearbox Ultimate compare to the JOOLA Gen-3?

1:19:52 Can you take an average of the Firepower and Control metrics to find the best paddle?

1:25:05 Outro

In this episode, John and Eddie compare the current options for widebody kevlar paddles.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

2:09 New Denver indoor facility

6:41 JOOLA Mod TA-15 Pre-Release

10:03 UPA International Championship

12:32 Kevlar widebody paddle comparison

14:23 Bread & Butter Fat Boy

23:01 11six24 Monarch Control

28:06 GRUVN LAZR

30:17 Honolulu J3K

33:01 Spartus Apollo

34:39 Best option for different categories (price, hand speed, power, pop, control)

38:27 What gets more spin: Kevlar or carbon fiber?

43:49 New metric: control score

49:51 Update on hand speed index

54:42 Kew & A: Is the new firepower metric analogous to CoR?

56:35 Kew & A: What’s with the Proton claims that the Series 4 has exposed Kevlar?

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss some current news, give initial impressions of some new and upcoming paddles and products, and deep dive into the new Firepower metric.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions

3:15 Visit to CRBN's R&D facility in California

6:57 Mach 2 Forza, Pickleball Effect Edition

8:19 Reload paddles - replaceable raw carbon fiber face

16:49 Proton paddles banned at APP Newport

20:30 Bread & Butter Fat Boy

26:21 Proton Series 4

31:36 Bodhi grips

34:34 Deep Dive: new Firepower metric, power and pop

45:57 Kew & A - Best way to clean Kevlar-faced paddles

49:59 New Vulcan ball formulation