Chris Olson & Will Chaing

The Pickleball

Studio Podcast

The Pickleball Studio podcast is hosted by Chris Olson and co-host Will Chaing where they deliver the latest news on all things related to Pickleball in a fun easy to digest conversational manner.

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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?p
Chorus CODA: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/chorus-coda?p
11six24 Power2 series: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/11six24-power2?p

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?

My communities:
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💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
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Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Pickleball paddle database: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you
use them.

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?

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Pickleball paddle database: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

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HexGrit 300 Games Later, and What Are the Best Spots to Add Weight to your Paddle?

Pickleball Studio 22 hours ago

Pickleball Etiquette… Who’s in the Wrong?

Pickleball Studio March 25, 2026 2:46 pm

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Links to things mentioned:
Vulcan Chapter 01: https://bit.ly/4bP1rMK
Joola Pro V: https://bit.ly/3PdO6ES
Thrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCj
SLK ERA: https://bit.ly/3TR7Qx9
Joola Pro IV: https://bit.ly/3F6DlPW
RPM Friction Pro V2: https://bit.ly/4s32pdX
Proton Flamingo: https://bit.ly/4snu21G

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Selkirk Legacy classic shoe update
5:45 - Andre Deasecu joins CRBN
7:26 - Weather issues at the PPA
12:29 - The craziest scoreline in pickleball history
14:35 - Vulcan Chapter 01 First Impressions
28:56 - What paddle types are pros using in 2026?
37:31 - Ranking the top gen 3 paddles
58:58 - What is better for improvement? Drilling or playing rec games?
1:06:35 - Questions & Answers
1:06:48 - Should people wait for long lasting grit models?
1:09:08 - Tips on tournament nerves. How to stay calm?
1:15:33 - What grip do you hold?
1:19:30 - Are lessons worth it for 4.5 plyaers?
1:23:33 - best $100 power paddle on the market right now
1:25:44 - Thoughts on concentrated MOI weight vs tape?
1:28:13 - Is Zane the type of guy to put mayo on a hot dog

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them.

Links to things mentioned:
Vulcan Chapter 01: https://bit.ly/4bP1rMK
Joola Pro V: https://bit.ly/3PdO6ES
Thrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCj
SLK ERA: https://bit.ly/3TR7Qx9
Joola Pro IV: https://bit.ly/3F6DlPW
RPM Friction Pro V2: https://bit.ly/4s32pdX
Proton Flamingo: https://bit.ly/4snu21G

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Selkirk Legacy classic shoe update
5:45 - Andre Deasecu joins CRBN
7:26 - Weather issues at the PPA
12:29 - The craziest scoreline in pickleball history
14:35 - Vulcan Chapter 01 First Impressions
28:56 - What paddle types are pros using in 2026?
37:31 - Ranking the top gen 3 paddles
58:58 - What is better for improvement? Drilling or playing rec games?
1:06:48 - Should people wait for long lasting grit models?
1:09:08 - Tips on tournament nerves. How to stay calm?
1:15:33 - What grip do you hold?
1:19:30 - Are lessons worth it for 4.5 plyaers?
1:23:33 - best $100 power paddle on the market right now
1:25:44 - Thoughts on concentrated MOI weight vs tape?
1:28:13 - Is Zane the type of guy to put mayo on a hot dog

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5

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Ranking the Top Gen 3 Paddles & First Impressions of Vulcan Chapter 01

Pickleball Studio March 18, 2026 1:50 pm

Are $200+ Paddles Worth it Anymore? Joola Pro V, CRBN Barrage Reactions & More

Pickleball Studio February 25, 2026 2:46 pm

Callaway Gets Into Pickleball?! & Our Current Top 5 Favorite Paddles

Pickleball Studio February 18, 2026 3:01 pm

So. Many. Paddles. PaddleTek Honeyfoam, Vapor Power2, Upcoming Launches, & More

Pickleball Studio February 11, 2026 1:58 pm

Checkout Zane's channel: @ZaneNavratilPickleball 

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:41 - What has Zane been up to?
4:11 - Will the Chinese brands change the paddle market?
19:57 - Why don’t the brands reviewers love get UPA-A certified?
35:14 - Are pros wanting less power in their paddles now?
41:45 - Is mens singles really boring now?
48:27 - What paddle shape does Zane think is the best?
1:00:50 - Zane’s thoughts on foam paddles
1:07:30 - Incentives as an influencer and trying to create a healthy culture around it
1:19:47 - Zane gave Aizec some lessons
1:24:12 - Chris and Zane talk about creating content and their approaches
1:46:02 - How Zane feels about not going as deep in tournaments now
1:50:51 - Zane asks why Chris doesn’t review paddles faster
1:58:03 - QnA for Zane
1:58:22 - Can you make Chris a 5.0?
2:03:42 - Who has the correct take? Chris with a widebody or Aizec with elongated
2:04:03 - How come Zane never answers questions on IG?
2:06:20 - Who would win in a singles match?
2:07:11 - How many paddles does Chris own?
2:09:14 - Who would win in an arm wrestle?
2:10:59 - What’s Zane’s diet?
2:17:40 - Why hasn’t PPA censored Zane?
2:21:34 - Who is your favorite Olson brother?
2:22:18 - How did Chris and Zane become friends?
2:23:37 - How many likes to make Zane play a tourney with Chris?
2:24:24 - Which content creator would Zane partner with?
2:25:09 - Why won’t anyone buy the Chefs?

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:41 - What has Zane been up to?
4:11 - Will the Chinese brands change the paddle market?
19:57 - Why don’t the brands reviewers love get UPA-A certified?
35:14 - Are pros wanting less power in their paddles now?
41:45 - Is mens singles really boring now?
48:27 - What paddle shape does Zane think is the best?
1:00:50 - Zane’s thoughts on foam paddles
1:07:30 - Incentives as an influencer and trying to create a healthy culture around it
1:19:47 - Zane gave Aizec some lessons
1:24:12 - Chris and Zane talk about creating content and their approaches
1:46:02 - How Zane feels about not going as deep in tournaments now
1:50:51 - Zane asks why Chris doesn’t review paddles faster
1:58:03 - QnA for Zane
1:58:22 - Can you make Chris a 5.0?
2:03:42 - Who has the correct take? Chris with a widebody or Aizec with elongated
2:04:03 - How come Zane never answers questions on IG?
2:06:20 - Who would win in a singles match?
2:07:11 - How many paddles does Chris own?
2:09:14 - Who would win in an arm wrestle?
2:10:59 - What’s Zane’s diet?
2:17:40 - Why hasn’t PPA censored Zane?
2:21:34 - Who is your favorite Olson brother?
2:22:18 - How did Chris and Zane become friends?
2:23:37 - How many likes to make Zane play a tourney with Chris?
2:24:24 - Which content creator would Zane partner with?
2:25:09 - Why won’t anyone buy the Chefs?

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5

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Debating Pickleball Paddles & More with Pro Player Zane Navratil

Pickleball Studio February 4, 2026 2:46 pm

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Links:
Reddit thread about the paddle market: https://bit.ly/3YTUfHW
Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW
Enhanced Duo widebody: https://bit.ly/4aBpC1d

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Reddit thread that I wrote about paddles
3:58 - DUPR end of year recap story
13:20 - JW using a widebody in Daytona
18:18 - ALW leaving PaddleTek 
31:34 - 11six24 signs Dekel
37:22 - Parris Todd fined $50,000
39:46 - Volair shift
1:06:06 - Enhanced Duo widebody
1:09:37 - Paddle awards discussion
1:15:06 - Aizec’s paddle awards list
1:20:58 - Reacting to last years predictions for Pickleball
1:22:03 - Will we see more foam core paddles in 2025?
1:23:06 - Will edgeless paddles get better in 2025?
1:23:55 - Will we see more fully molded handles in 2025?
1:25:03 - Will paddle core durability get better in 2025?
1:26:21 - Will Chris main an elongated paddle in 2025?
1:27:35 - Will a new face texture take over?
1:29:24 - WIll paddles get slower in 2025?
1:31:05 - Will paddle testing be solved in 2025?
1:33:23 - Who will Bens partner be in 2025?
1:34:49 - Will Chris become a 5.0?
1:41:38 - Predictions for next year 
1:55:37 - Goals for the new year
2:02:58 - Questions & Answers
2:05:31 - Thoughts on the J6CR?
2:08:38 - Does the paddle market feel saturated?
2:09:23 - How has your experience in the film industry shaped your channel?
2:11:35 - If you could fight one pro pickleball player, who would it be and why?
2:13:51 - Can you do a video on how to decide what weight setup is best?
2:15:42 - What was your favorite Pickleball match this year for yourself?

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

Links:
Reddit thread about the paddle market: https://bit.ly/3YTUfHW
Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW
Enhanced Duo widebody: https://bit.ly/4aBpC1d

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Reddit thread that I wrote about paddles
3:58 - DUPR end of year recap story
13:20 - JW using a widebody in Daytona
18:18 - ALW leaving PaddleTek
31:34 - 11six24 signs Dekel
37:22 - Parris Todd fined $50,000
39:46 - Volair shift
1:06:06 - Enhanced Duo widebody
1:09:37 - Paddle awards discussion
1:15:06 - Aizec’s paddle awards list
1:20:58 - Reacting to last years predictions for Pickleball
1:22:03 - Will we see more foam core paddles in 2025?
1:23:06 - Will edgeless paddles get better in 2025?
1:23:55 - Will we see more fully molded handles in 2025?
1:25:03 - Will paddle core durability get better in 2025?
1:26:21 - Will Chris main an elongated paddle in 2025?
1:27:35 - Will a new face texture take over?
1:29:24 - WIll paddles get slower in 2025?
1:31:05 - Will paddle testing be solved in 2025?
1:33:23 - Who will Bens partner be in 2025?
1:34:49 - Will Chris become a 5.0?
1:41:38 - Predictions for next year
1:55:37 - Goals for the new year
2:02:58 - Questions & Answers
2:05:31 - Thoughts on the J6CR?
2:08:38 - Does the paddle market feel saturated?
2:09:23 - How has your experience in the film industry shaped your channel?
2:11:35 - If you could fight one pro pickleball player, who would it be and why?
2:13:51 - Can you do a video on how to decide what weight setup is best?
2:15:42 - What was your favorite Pickleball match this year for yourself?

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5

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Volair Shift First Impressions & Reacting to Our 2025 Paddle Predictions

Pickleball Studio January 1, 2026 9:17 pm

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Links mentioned:
Melin hat discount link: https://alnk.to/ge9bgEQ
Six Zero Coral: https://bit.ly/48SVTPR 
Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW 
Tesla Plaid Paddle: https://bit.ly/48Wl9n8
Ryan Fu / Samin tweet: https://bit.ly/4aMOrHu 
Pickleball.com article: https://bit.ly/4qe0odL

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
3:04 - Question of the week
3:44 - Melin discount code (only for 24 hours)
6:44 - UPA-A player contracts terminated
20:57 - Tesla Plaid / Selkirk paddle
36:34 - Upcoming Volair Shift
50:00 - Spartus P1 is approved
1:02:48 - SixZero Coral
1:11:41 - Have the categories for control, all court, and power shifted?
1:30:30 - Q&A: How will the cold impact foam paddles?
1:33:29 - More hot takes. Using weight to tune a paddle is overrated for most players
1:35:44 - Foam isn’t more durable than PP paddles, people are just eating up marketing hype
1:39:27 - There will only be 3 mainstream brands in 4 years. Joola, Selkirk, and Vatic Pro
1:41:25 - All tournaments should have a minimum combined team DUPR rating
1:42:58 - Being able to “hang” in rec games with someone doesn’t mean your DUPR should be the same

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord!   / discord  

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

Links mentioned:
Melin hat discount link: https://alnk.to/ge9bgEQ
Six Zero Coral: https://bit.ly/48SVTPR
Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW
Tesla Plaid Paddle: https://bit.ly/48Wl9n8
Ryan Fu / Samin tweet: https://bit.ly/4aMOrHu
Pickleball.com article: https://bit.ly/4qe0odL

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Question of the week
3:43 - Melin discount code (only for 24 hours)
6:43 - UPA-A player contracts terminated
20:58 - Tesla Plaid / Selkirk paddle
36:35 - Upcoming Volair Shift
50:01 - Spartus P1 is approved
1:02:49 - SixZero Coral
1:11:42 - Have the categories for control, all court, and power shifted?
1:30:21 - Q&A: How will the cold impact foam paddles?
1:33:30 - More hot takes. Using weight to tune a paddle is overrated for most players
1:35:45 - Foam isn’t more durable than PP paddles, people are just eating up marketing hype
1:39:28 - There will only be 3 mainstream brands in 4 years. Joola, Selkirk, and Vatic Pro
1:41:35 - All tournaments should have a minimum combined team DUPR rating
1:42:59 - Being able to “hang” in rec games with someone doesn’t mean your DUPR should be the same

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! / discord

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5

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Six Zero Coral, Spartus P1, Tesla Plaid & Have Paddle Categories Shifted?

Pickleball Studio December 16, 2025 12:44 am

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - We have a guest this week
0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother
3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat
8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR
10:13 - Reacting to hot takes
13:32 - Mia’s hot take
27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s)
37:30 - Instagrams hot takes
37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed
40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy
41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just paying for a name
42:35 - Stop apologizing for net cords, body bags, and drop shots
48:10 - Beginners should start with power paddles
53:25 - Everyone thinks they are better than they really are
56:29 - People who target in rec play drink hot dog water
59:16 - All age groups should be eliminated and only skill divisions
1:05:06 - 4.5+ DUPR rated women think they are better than they really are
1:08:52 - If you don’t get burned up your line, you aren’t applying enough pressure
1:10:15 - The Kitchen
1:10:25 - Breaking down our mixed partnership strength and weaknesses
1:22:21 - Mia wants Chris to play more court, why?
1:28:42 - Our most frustrating tournament loss and why?
1:34:06 - How we handle tournament losses and learn from them
1:41:10 - What makes a good effective team?
1:48:56 - Miscellaneous thoughts about team dynamics

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - We have a guest this week
0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother
3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat
8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR
10:13 - Reacting to hot takes
13:32 - Mia’s hot take
27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s)
37:30 - Instagrams hot takes
37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed
40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy
41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just paying for a name
42:35 - Stop apologizing for net cords, body bags, and drop shots
48:10 - Beginners should start with power paddles
53:25 - Everyone thinks they are better than they really are
56:29 - People who target in rec play drink hot dog water
59:16 - All age groups should be eliminated and only skill divisions
1:05:06 - 4.5+ DUPR rated women think they are better than they really are
1:08:52 - If you don’t get burned up your line, you aren’t applying enough pressure
1:10:15 - The Kitchen
1:10:25 - Breaking down our mixed partnership strength and weaknesses
1:22:21 - Mia wants Chris to play more court, why?
1:28:42 - Our most frustrating tournament loss and why?
1:34:06 - How we handle tournament losses and learn from them
1:41:10 - What makes a good effective team?
1:48:56 - Miscellaneous thoughts about team dynamics

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5

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Reacting to Your Pickleball Hot Takes & Mixed Doubles Team Dynamics

Pickleball Studio December 9, 2025 1:12 am

What Paddles Are We Recommending & Thoughts on RPM & Proton Peacock

Pickleball Studio November 26, 2025 2:15 pm

UPA-A approved paddle list (only matters for pros & qualifiers): https://bit.ly/3V7DyHm

You can use code PBSTUDIO to save on the following:
Sypik Avatar: https://bit.ly/41KecTx
Ronbus Quanta: https://bit.ly/4peYOZi

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - What are your top 3 brands in pickleball?
1:41 - UPA-A approved paddles as of Sept 8th 2025
10:19 - UPA-A denies Boomstik with MOI clamps
23:48 - UPA-A VS USAP grit levels
31:25 - CRBN Waves quick impressions
37:01 - Weight setup experiment on the Ronbus Quanta 
45:44 - Sypik Avatar initial impressions
54:51 - A great way to filter potential tournament partners (and avoid headache)
1:17:18 - Questions and answers
1:17-36 - What will be the hardest skill for you to improve for Chasing 5.0?
1:24:37 - How do you keep wanting to grow in Pickleball?
1:27:37 - Is PaddleTek still worth it for durability when foam exists?
1:30:04 - Will there be more lesson content for chasing 5.0?
1:30:15 - How to deal with the metal side of having off days and regression
1:31:44 - What paddle shape is best for a beginner?
1:33:01 - What paddle will I use for Chasing 5.0?

My communities:
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You can use code PBSTUDIO to save on the following:
Sypik Avatar: https://bit.ly/41KecTx
Ronbus Quanta: https://bit.ly/4peYOZi

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - What are your top 3 brands in pickleball?
1:41 - UPA-A approved paddles as of Sept 8th 2025
10:19 - UPA-A denies Boomstik with MOI clamps
23:48 - UPA-A VS USAP grit levels
31:25 - CRBN Waves quick impressions
37:01 - Weight setup experiment on the Ronbus Quanta
45:44 - Sypik Avatar initial impressions
54:51 - A great way to filter potential tournament partners (and avoid headache)
1:17:18 - Questions and answers
1:17-36 - What will be the hardest skill for you to improve for Chasing 5.0?
1:24:37 - How do you keep wanting to grow in Pickleball?
1:27:37 - Is PaddleTek still worth it for durability when foam exists?
1:30:04 - Will there be more lesson content for chasing 5.0?
1:30:15 - How to deal with the metal side of having off days and regression
1:31:44 - What paddle shape is best for a beginner?
1:33:01 - What paddle will I use for Chasing 5.0?

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Sypik Avatar, & CRBN Waves Thoughts, & A Smart Way to Communicate with Partners

Pickleball Studio September 8, 2025 10:36 pm

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them.

Links to things mentioned:
Mid-Century Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4mDClDh
Pickleball journal app: https://bit.ly/4mEzGJy 
Speak Pickleball stories: https://bit.ly/4mIq8xe 
Selkirk Labs Boomstik: https://bit.ly/4fCq8N2 

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Pickleball journal app
6:37 - Speak Pickleball articles
7:52 - Is Aizec going to use the Boomstik?
23:33 - Cleaning the Boomstik surface
27:23 - Adidas & Jaume
30:19 - The Pickleball Studio review process
32:13 - When reviewing a paddle, pick 2 out of 3 quadrants
36:21 - How do we choose which paddles to cover?
39:48 - First impressions format (and why we haven't done more of them, but want to change that)
43:48 Full reviews and why they take a long time
57:52 - The process of producing the content (Shooting, scripting, editing)
1:12:17 - Other tasks in the business that eat time
1:16:27 - Q&A: What's up with Sypik paddles?
1:17:35 - Q&A: J2NF or Gearbox GX2 power?
1:20:52 - Q&A: How do you know if a paddle is wrong for you?
1:23:58 - Q&A: What are our mains?
1:24:39 - Q&A: Can using a difficult paddle make you better?
1:27:41 - Q&A: Shouldn't the J2NF be more powerful with the PBCoR result?
1:30:22 - Q&A: What is Aizec's favorite ghost flavor?
1:31:35 - Q&A: Has paddle technology peaked?
1:34:09 - Q&A: Why would anyone buy a gen 3 now?


My communities:
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__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles

Links to things mentioned:
Mid-Century Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4mDClDh
Pickleball journal app: https://bit.ly/4mEzGJy
Speak Pickleball stories: https://bit.ly/4mIq8xe
Selkirk Labs Boomstik: https://bit.ly/4fCq8N2

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Pickleball journal app
6:37 - Speak Pickleball articles
7:52 - Is Aizec going to use the Boomstik?
23:33 - Cleaning the Boomstik surface
27:23 - Adidas & Jaume
30:19 - The Pickleball Studio review process
32:13 - When reviewing a paddle, pick 2 out of 3 quadrants
36:21 - How do we choose which paddles to cover?
39:48 - First impressions format (and why we haven't done more of them, but want to change that)
43:48 Full reviews and why they take a long time
57:52 - The process of producing the content (Shooting, scripting, editing)
1:12:17 - Other tasks in the business that eat time
1:16:27 - Q&A: What's up with Sypik paddles?
1:17:35 - Q&A: J2NF or Gearbox GX2 power?
1:20:52 - Q&A: How do you know if a paddle is wrong for you?
1:23:58 - Q&A: What are our mains?
1:24:39 - Q&A: Can using a difficult paddle make you better?
1:27:41 - Q&A: Shouldn't the J2NF be more powerful with the PBCoR result?
1:30:22 - Q&A: What is Aizec's favorite ghost flavor?
1:31:35 - Q&A: Has paddle technology peaked?
1:34:09 - Q&A: Why would anyone buy a gen 3 now?


My communities:
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*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
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Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5

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Selkirk Boomstik Discussion, Our Paddle Review Process & Q&A

Pickleball Studio August 12, 2025 10:48 pm

Wilson Vesper, Upcoming Holbrook Arma Thoughts & is the US Open the best Tournament?

Pickleball Studio May 5, 2025 5:00 pm

What You Need to Know to Build a Home Pickleball Court

Pickleball Studio April 28, 2025 2:13 pm

Is Everyones Perception of Power Paddles Skewed Right Now? Questions & Answers

Pickleball Studio March 18, 2025 12:25 am

The Best Spots for Weighted Tape & 11six24 All Court vs Chorus Supercourt

Pickleball Studio February 18, 2025 12:31 am

ProXR Protohype, New Gearbox Pro Power, J4K, & USAP Delisting Paddles

Pickleball Studio January 1, 2025 5:30 pm

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Links to items mentioned:

Black Friday deals: https://pickleballstudio.com/2024blackfridaydeals
Vuori joggers: https://bit.ly/4gaDeji
Vuori comfy shorts: https://bit.ly/4g6Lz80
Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/3ZCyxK0
Chubbies shirt: https://bit.ly/49lieEj
CLIQ chair: https://bit.ly/4ggiG9f
LMNT: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkN
Melin hats: https://share.melin.com/chris4743
Anker chargers: https://bit.ly/3Vlzsfc
Hesacore: https://bit.ly/3U5dlZX
Phone tripod: https://amzn.to/3OBqgzC
Sun sleeves: https://bit.ly/4ik9IJR
Thorlo socks: https://bit.ly/3Vg2L2Q
Tungsten tape: https://amzn.to/3OBqqXK
Overgrips: 
uDrippin: https://bit.ly/3B64UHt
LUQI: https://bit.ly/3Bmof78

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro 
1:33 - Thanksgiving
9:27 - New AI ball tracker at MLP
12:17 - PPA/MLP Asia Tour
14:14 - Hawaii tournament in January looking for a partner
16:17 - Selkirk’s new paddle the “Boomstik”?
19:05 - SixZero Tecnifibre paddles
21:22 - 61 MPH serve speeds with the Ripple
29:31 - Hurache-X Jelly Bean
31:57 - Body Helix FLIK paddles
45:39 - Gearbox Ultimate Hyper Thoughts
53:11 - Our Thoughts on Vuori & Chubbies Clothing
1:06:07 - Christmas gift ideas for Pickleball Players
1:27:02 - Wearing your court shoes to the court
1:34:08 - Home court update
1:40:28 - 3rd shot drop advice

My communities:
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💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
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Links to items mentioned:

Black Friday deals: https://pickleballstudio.com/2024blackfridaydeals
Vuori joggers: https://bit.ly/4gaDeji
Vuori comfy shorts: https://bit.ly/4g6Lz80
Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/3ZCyxK0
Chubbies shirt: https://bit.ly/49lieEj
CLIQ chair: https://bit.ly/4ggiG9f
LMNT: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkN
Melin hats: https://share.melin.com/chris4743
Anker chargers: https://bit.ly/3Vlzsfc
Hesacore: https://bit.ly/3U5dlZX
Phone tripod: https://amzn.to/3OBqgzC
Sun sleeves: https://bit.ly/4ik9IJR
Thorlo socks: https://bit.ly/3Vg2L2Q
Tungsten tape: https://amzn.to/3OBqqXK
Overgrips:
uDrippin: https://bit.ly/3B64UHt
LUQI: https://bit.ly/3Bmof78

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Thanksgiving
9:27 - New AI ball tracker at MLP
12:17 - PPA/MLP Asia Tour
14:14 - Hawaii tournament in January looking for a partner
16:17 - Selkirk’s new paddle the “Boomstik”?
19:05 - SixZero Tecnifibre paddles
21:22 - 61 MPH serve speeds with the Ripple
29:31 - Hurache-X Jelly Bean
31:57 - Body Helix FLIK paddles
45:39 - Gearbox Ultimate Hyper Thoughts
53:11 - Our Thoughts on Vuori & Chubbies Clothing
1:06:07 - Christmas gift ideas for Pickleball Players
1:27:02 - Wearing your court shoes to the court
1:34:08 - Home court update
1:40:28 - 3rd shot drop advice

My communities:
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*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

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💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
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Pickleball Gift Ideas, Gearbox Ultimate Hyper, & Pickleball Clothing

Pickleball Studio December 2, 2024 10:46 pm

UPA Worlds Recap, Content Creator Battle & Subscription Fee to PickleballTV?

Pickleball Studio November 12, 2024 12:50 am

Check out Friday Pickleballs YouTube channel: @FridayPickleball 

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Pickleball Apes Pulse
2:34 - Selkirk 007
3:38 - Ronbus ripple
3:45 - Holbrook Aero
5:10 - Neonic Flare Prime X
8:40 - Engage budget line
11:09 - Friday pickleball interview
12:35 - Crazy Pickleball Airbnb
13:57 - How did Friday start?
19:09 - Guessing their ages
22:00 - is it difficult running this together?
30:04 - would you quit your job to do this full time?
31:07 - would you rather do content or compete as a pro?
35:14 - MLP or PPA?
38:19 - whats your content plan?
39:28 - what was your first successful youtube video
40:46 - funny hate comments
47:01 - first ever PPA
48:38 - how do you come up with ideas for videos
54:15 - making pickleball content fun
1:02:08 - how competitive do you want to be in pickleball?
1:14:41 - does it feel weird filming at tournaments?
1:18:48 - out of all the different content you make which is your favorite
1:22:25 - growing the channel
1:28:15 - how often are you guys filming
1:36:05 - how much time and effort put into editing

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpw
Join the Discord! https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

💰 Buy 3.5 at best merch: http://bit.ly/3jn3S0N
💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA

Check out Friday Pickleballs YouTube channel: @FridayPickleball

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Pickleball Apes Pulse
2:34 - Selkirk 007
3:38 - Ronbus ripple
3:45 - Holbrook Aero
5:10 - Neonic Flare Prime X
8:40 - Engage budget line
11:09 - Friday pickleball interview
12:35 - Crazy Pickleball Airbnb
13:57 - How did Friday start?
19:09 - Guessing their ages
22:00 - is it difficult running this together?
30:04 - would you quit your job to do this full time?
31:07 - would you rather do content or compete as a pro?
35:14 - MLP or PPA?
38:19 - whats your content plan?
39:28 - what was your first successful youtube video
40:46 - funny hate comments
47:01 - first ever PPA
48:38 - how do you come up with ideas for videos
54:15 - making pickleball content fun
1:02:08 - how competitive do you want to be in pickleball?
1:14:41 - does it feel weird filming at tournaments?
1:18:48 - out of all the different content you make which is your favorite
1:22:25 - growing the channel
1:28:15 - how often are you guys filming
1:36:05 - how much time and effort put into editing

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpw
Join the Discord! https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

💰 Buy 3.5 at best merch: http://bit.ly/3jn3S0N
💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA

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Upcoming Paddles in October & Interviewing Friday Pickleball

Pickleball Studio October 23, 2024 6:39 pm

This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. 

BZER ball: https://bit.ly/3WPtdRX (Code PBSTUDIO should work in a few days)
3D Printed Pickleball: https://bit.ly/46yW93O
Peak Design tech pouch: https://bit.ly/4fvwr4p
Peak Design Tech Pouch Slim: https://bit.ly/3WAXrGR
Phone tripod 1: https://bit.ly/46H92Jm
Phone tripod 2: https://bit.ly/4cdr8DK
Collin MLP letter: https://bit.ly/4dbKgmP
Zane MLP letter: https://bit.ly/4dg5D6D

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - BZER ball
2:58 - 3D printed ball
11:16 - KTCHN bag update
15:17 - foam core paddles
15:47 - Spartus Olympus
16:07 - Ace heart
19:36 - Nexus Prostar
24:50 - Kansas City PPA
27:46 - Chill with Will
39:03 - Will is rusty
31:42 - Will is starting a league
37:43 - Chris is was destined to be a youtuber
44:19 - you ever get catfished in pickleball?
48:03 - gearbox pro ultimate
51:59 - Reload
55:05 - MOD TA-15
58:19 - Honolulu pickleball J3K & J7K
59:30 - Will’s favorite paddle he’s ever gotten
1:05:04 - How to film yourself on court to learn from it
1:16:21 - Big local tournament 
1:25:22 - Collin Johns MLP Email

My communities:
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*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

💰 Buy 3.5 at best merch: http://bit.ly/3jn3S0N
💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
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Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA

Links mentioned in the video (some are affiliate links that help support this channel when you use them)

BZER ball: https://bit.ly/3WPtdRX (Code PBSTUDIO should work in a few days)
3D Printed Pickleball: https://bit.ly/46yW93O
Peak Design tech pouch: https://bit.ly/4fvwr4p
Peak Design Tech Pouch Slim: https://bit.ly/3WAXrGR
Phone tripod 1: https://bit.ly/46H92Jm
Phone tripod 2: https://bit.ly/4cdr8DK
Collin MLP letter: https://bit.ly/4dbKgmP
Zane MLP letter: https://bit.ly/4dg5D6D

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - BZER ball
2:58 - 3D printed ball
11:16 - KTCHN bag update
15:17 - foam core paddles
15:47 - Spartus Olympus
16:07 - Ace heart
19:36 - Nexus Prostar
24:50 - Kansas City PPA
27:46 - Chill with Will
39:03 - Will is rusty
31:42 - Will is starting a league
37:43 - Chris is was destined to be a youtuber
44:19 - you ever get catfished in pickleball?
48:03 - gearbox pro ultimate
51:59 - Reload
55:05 - MOD TA-15
58:19 - Honolulu pickleball J3K & J7K
59:30 - Will’s favorite paddle he’s ever gotten
1:05:04 - How to film yourself on court to learn from it
1:16:21 - Big local tournament
1:25:22 - Collin Johns MLP Email

My communities:
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Join our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpw
Join the Discord! https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

💰 Buy 3.5 at best merch: http://bit.ly/3jn3S0N
💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA

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The Rise of Foam Core Paddles, How to Improve Faster, & 3D Printed Pickleballs?

Pickleball Studio August 6, 2024 12:39 am

Reload Pickleball is Here, What is Happening With Proton? & APP Newport Recap

Pickleball Studio July 10, 2024 11:00 pm

Things mentioned this pod: 
Slyce speedcap: https://bit.ly/45OhAgY 
Thrive trainer paddle: https://bit.ly/3zpGSGh
Wooden paddle: https://bit.ly/3VQmvJE
Owl ball announcement: https://bit.ly/3W8s47P

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - I lost a bet
2:39 - a gift from Will
4:53 - lefty games
7:00 - Got to meet the owner of 11six24
13:34 - Gherkin paddles
15:00 - Revolin revo pro
15:43 - The BigWood
19:00 - New GRUVN paddles
19:43 - Gen 1.5 paddles
22:44 - Maverix paddles 
27:21 - Johns bros still hate the Vulcan ball
29:24 - New Franklin ball
32:28 - The new OWL ball
35:07 - Is the Slyce speed cap good?
41:03 - Debunking myths in Pickleball with slow motion
42:41 - Different balls compressing on overhead
43:56 - Different paddles compressing

My communities:
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Join the Discord! https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

💰 Buy 3.5 at best merch: http://bit.ly/3jn3S0N
💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA

Things mentioned this pod:
Slyce speedcap: https://bit.ly/45OhAgY
Thrive trainer paddle: https://bit.ly/3zpGSGh
Wooden paddle: https://bit.ly/3VQmvJE
Owl ball announcement: https://bit.ly/3W8s47P

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - I lost a bet
2:39 - a gift from Will
4:53 - lefty games
7:00 - Got to meet the owner of 11six24
13:34 - Gherkin paddles
15:00 - Revolin revo pro
15:43 - The BigWood
19:00 - New GRUVN paddles
19:43 - Gen 1.5 paddles
22:44 - Maverix paddles
27:21 - Johns bros still hate the Vulcan ball
29:24 - New Franklin ball
32:28 - The new OWL ball
35:07 - Is the Slyce speed cap good?
41:03 - Debunking myths in Pickleball with slow motion
42:41 - Different balls compressing on overhead
43:56 - Different paddles compressing

My communities:
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a
Join our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpw
Join the Discord! https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB

*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

💰 Buy 3.5 at best merch: http://bit.ly/3jn3S0N
💰 Get 10% OFF (most) brands at JustPaddles https://bit.ly/3HlC8lX
💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
*FOLLOW ME*
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA

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These Paddles in Slow Motion are INSANE & Slyce Speed Cap Thoughts

Pickleball Studio July 1, 2024 8:53 pm

Links:
MKBHD interview 1: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwxm66BeGo&ab_channel=JonYoushaei)
MKBHD Interview 2: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwDwizVsUG8&t=842s&ab_channel=ColinandSamir)
MKBHD on bad reviews: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztFpzKsdeA&t=14s&ab_channel=MarquesBrownlee)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:16 - Gen 3 Joola Grit
9:00 - Will’s Texas trip
14:14 - The PKOLL Paddle
15:39 - Chorus Shapeshifter
18:00 - Vatic Pro Oni
20:09 - Franklins new paddle
22:26 - PPA update
25:33 - The Ethics of Reviewing Paddles and Our Stances
38:26 - How Do We Chose What Paddles to Review?tt
52:09 - Have Companies Ever Offered Us Money?
58:12 - Are We Ever Worried About Giving a Bad Review?
1:03:00 - Chris’ Personal Ethics And Views
1:12:10 - When Is It Considered Sandbagging?

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Links:
MKBHD interview 1: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwxm66BeGo&ab_channel=JonYoushaei)
MKBHD Interview 2: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwDwizVsUG8&t=842s&ab_channel=ColinandSamir)
MKBHD on bad reviews: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztFpzKsdeA&t=14s&ab_channel=MarquesBrownlee)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:16 - Gen 3 Joola Grit
9:00 - Will’s Texas trip
14:14 - The PKOLL Paddle
15:39 - Chorus Shapeshifter
18:00 - Vatic Pro Oni
20:09 - Franklins new paddle
22:26 - PPA update
25:33 - The Ethics of Reviewing Paddles and Our Stances
38:26 - How Do We Chose What Paddles to Review?tt
52:09 - Have Companies Ever Offered Us Money?
58:12 - Are We Ever Worried About Giving a Bad Review?
1:03:00 - Chris’ Personal Ethics And Views
1:12:10 - When Is It Considered Sandbagging?

My communities:
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__________________________________________
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Our Take on the Ethics of Being a Paddle Reviewer

Pickleball Studio April 29, 2024 6:38 pm

A New Power Kevlar Paddle, & Interviewing The Best Paddle Reviewers

Pickleball Studio February 27, 2024 11:02 pm

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Links mentioned:
ADV Pickleball bag: https://www.advtennis.pro/pages/adv-pickleball-pro
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ADV Pickleball bag: 
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Chris’s trip to Hawaii
5:41 - Mens doubles day
10:36 - Singles day
18:14 - Will’s trip to Taiwan
28:18 - Updates on new paddles
28:30 - 11six24 Hurache-X
33:17 - Volair Forza mach 2
36:16 - Christian Alshon Signature Paddle
38:20 - Rokne Aeroblade
41:21 - New Gamma paddles
48:50 - A new paddle company CoreTek
55:55 - PKOLL
1:02:01 - Thrive
1:09:06 - Pickleball bags
1:09:27 - ADV bag
1:11:07 - KTCHN bag
1:12:33 - Six Zero Bag
1:17:48 - PPA recap
1:21:14 - the Vulcan ball sucks
1:26:22 - New serving rules
1:29:35 - the Kawamoto sisters choke
1:30:41 - Ben John’s mini doc
1:35:31 - Oklahoma pickleball league
1:43:13 - 2024 goals

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__________________________________________
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KTCHN Pickleball bag: https://ktchnpickleball.com/

ADV Pickleball bag:
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Chris’s trip to Hawaii
5:41 - Mens doubles day
10:36 - Singles day
18:14 - Will’s trip to Taiwan
28:18 - Updates on new paddles
28:30 - 11six24 Hurache-X
33:17 - Volair Forza mach 2
36:16 - Christian Alshon Signature Paddle
38:20 - Rokne Aeroblade
41:21 - New Gamma paddles
48:50 - A new paddle company CoreTek
55:55 - PKOLL
1:02:01 - Thrive
1:09:06 - Pickleball bags
1:09:27 - ADV bag
1:11:07 - KTCHN bag
1:12:33 - Six Zero Bag
1:17:48 - PPA recap
1:21:14 - the Vulcan ball sucks
1:26:22 - New serving rules
1:29:35 - the Kawamoto sisters choke
1:30:41 - Ben John’s mini doc
1:35:31 - Oklahoma pickleball league
1:43:13 - 2024 goals

My communities:
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__________________________________________
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We are back! Chris 4.5 Double Gold, the Vulcan Ball Sucks, and New Paddles for 2024

Pickleball Studio February 6, 2024 1:27 am

Paddle nerd of the year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQToNwgACHc&ab_channel=bnbpickleball

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Paddle nerd of the year. **SPOILERS!**
8:11 - Q&A. do you have any pickleball new year resolution for 2024
11:51 - What do you think will be the game changer for paddles in 2024
13:24 - if you didn’t discover pickleball, what would you be doing right now?
15:00 - who were your favorite pros to make content with this year?
17:20 - what is one tournament you have to go to every year?
18:54 - who would win in an arm wrestle between Chris and Will?
20:09 - what is your favorite overgrip?
21:04 - what is the best pickleball bag of 2023?
23:39 - what is your favorite flavor of chomps?
25:26 - has anyone given Will the golden pickle?
27:59 - will eyewear become mandatory?
30:20 - whats something that dramatically improved your play?
33:10 - what camera gear do you guys use?

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__________________________________________
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Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles
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Paddle nerd of the year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQToNwgACHc&ab_channel=bnbpickleball

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Paddle nerd of the year. **SPOILERS!**
8:11 - Q&A. do you have any pickleball new year resolution for 2024
11:51 - What do you think will be the game changer for paddles in 2024
13:24 - if you didn’t discover pickleball, what would you be doing right now?
15:00 - who were your favorite pros to make content with this year?
17:20 - what is one tournament you have to go to every year?
18:54 - who would win in an arm wrestle between Chris and Will?
20:09 - what is your favorite overgrip?
21:04 - what is the best pickleball bag of 2023?
23:39 - what is your favorite flavor of chomps?
25:26 - has anyone given Will the golden pickle?
27:59 - will eyewear become mandatory?
30:20 - whats something that dramatically improved your play?
33:10 - what camera gear do you guys use?

My communities:
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*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*

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💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
__________________________________________
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Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/3wLiXg5
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
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Answering Your Pickleball Questions

Pickleball Studio December 28, 2023 12:47 am

Gift ideas:
LMNT Electrolytes: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkN
Melin Hats: https://bit.ly/3RiMdnN
Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/47R8b8F
Luqi overgrip: https://bit.ly/41k5h9W (PBSTUDIO to save 10%)
Tourna mega tac: https://amzn.to/41eIkFb
Airtag: https://amzn.to/48dx4ev
Pickleball effect edge tape: https://amzn.to/3tbYVNa
Head Revolt 4.0: https://amzn.to/41gadfS
Summer house lead tape: https://amzn.to/3RCZ44H
CLIQ Chair: https://amzn.to/3uWsJOw
Anker power block: https://amzn.to/3RcBLhI

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Jack Sock’s new mixed partner
7:25 - Reset Pickleball spray, is it legit?
19:14 - PPA Tour video game 
29:28 - Holiday gift ideas
30:30 - LMNT
33:33 - Melin hats
36:55 - Chubbies shorts
37:46 - dropshot district clothing
38:22 - Luqi grips
42:07 - Airtags
43:02 - Pickleball affect edge tape
45:05 - HEAD Revolt 4.0
46:42 - Lead tape
47:30 - Cliq chair
49:15 - Anker power bricks
51:26 - MLP is a wreck

My communities:
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__________________________________________
Website: https://www.pickleballstudio.com/
Paddle stats spreadsheet: https://pickleballstudio.com/paddles
Check out our podcast: https://bit.ly/3ERxN7Z
__________________________________________
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Gift ideas:
LMNT Electrolytes: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkN
Melin Hats: https://bit.ly/3RiMdnN
Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/47R8b8F
Luqi overgrip: https://bit.ly/41k5h9W (PBSTUDIO to save 10%)
Tourna mega tac: https://amzn.to/41eIkFb
Airtag: https://amzn.to/48dx4ev
Pickleball effect edge tape: https://amzn.to/3tbYVNa
Head Revolt 4.0: https://amzn.to/41gadfS
Summer house lead tape: https://amzn.to/3RCZ44H
CLIQ Chair: https://amzn.to/3uWsJOw
Anker power block: https://amzn.to/3RcBLhI

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Jack Sock’s new mixed partner
7:25 - Reset Pickleball spray, is it legit?
19:14 - PPA Tour video game
29:28 - Holiday gift ideas
30:30 - LMNT
33:33 - Melin hats
36:55 - Chubbies shorts
37:46 - dropshot district clothing
38:22 - Luqi grips
42:07 - Airtags
43:02 - Pickleball affect edge tape
45:05 - HEAD Revolt 4.0
46:42 - Lead tape
47:30 - Cliq chair
49:15 - Anker power bricks
51:26 - MLP is a wreck

My communities:
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__________________________________________
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PPA Pickleball Video Game & Holiday Gift Guide

Pickleball Studio December 11, 2023 8:00 pm