Episodios

  • 131. Bread & Butter Nerdy Tournament Recap & Questions and Answers
    Jun 6 2025

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Intro
    0:20 - China update
    2:58 - QD gets fined and suspended
    7:40 - Onix is releasing new paddles
    10:30 - Upcoming paddle release dates
    11:00 - Nerdy tourney recap
    34:21 - Q&A
    34:34 - Does the number of layers of raw carbon fiber affect durability or playability?
    36:27 - Should USAP/UPA ban paddle modifications that are not grip related?
    38:19 - ADV VS court Caddy bag update
    42:59 - Should DUPR be used to gate open play groups?
    49:23 - Do you think full foam cores are better than polymer so far?
    53:19 - How does the Metalbone compete with the Ripple? Are they not more or less the same?
    55:46 - How to handle toxic Pickleball groups?
    57:48 - Have we hit the peak of paddle development?

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    1 h y 6 m
  • 130. Ronbus Ripple vs Joola Pro IV After a Tournament & My Back Pain Story
    May 27 2025

    Chapters:


    0:00 - Intro
    2:50 - Friday Fever price increase
    4:50 - Ronbus Ripple vs Joola Pro IV
    30:29 - My journey with back pain

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    52 m
  • 129. The State of Pickleball Paddles in 2025
    May 19 2025

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:00 - Question: Are you happy with the current paddle warranty system?
    4:03 - Atlanta PPA updates (SPOILERS)
    12:46 - Home court is almost done!
    13:57 - New GRUVN foam core paddles (pending approval)
    17:56 - New Honolulu foam paddles (pending approval)
    22:19 - Our thoughts after testing the Ripple v2
    35:58 - The state of Pickleball paddles in 2025
    36:06 - Power
    39:42 - Spin
    44:37 - Durability
    54:48 - Price
    59:50 - Control paddles
    1:03:32 - Miscellaneous things

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    1 h y 10 m
  • 128. The Ronbus Ripple v2 Gets Full USAP Approval & More Upcoming Paddles
    May 12 2025

    You can pick up a Melin for the next 24 hours for 20% off with code PBST20 or use this link: https://alnk.to/aWFbEuG

    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:42 - Melin discount code is back for 24 hours
    1:38 - How many gen 2/gen 3 paddles have you broken?
    4:15 - Nasty nelson on match point in a tournament
    7:23 - Trip to Selkirk headquarters
    15:24 - Friday Fever
    17:16 - SLK ERA
    18:55 - 11six24 Alpha Pro Power
    20:56 - Joola Pro IV Scorpeus
    23:50 - Ronbus Ripple V2 is back?!
    34:55 - Holbrook Arma T is feeling promising
    40:13 - Volair V.1F series…what are these?
    43:12 - Qna: How is the Pro IV and 11six24 power durability?
    46:54 - Are there any paddles that tempt you away from the CRBN?
    47:39 - Thoughts on different face layups?

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    52 m
  • 127. Wilson Vesper, Upcoming Holbrook Arma Thoughts & is the US Open the best Tournament?
    May 5 2025

    Links:
    USAP counter lawsuit against Joola: https://bit.ly/4m1qjE8

    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:45 - USAP counter lawsuit on Joola
    2:51 - Quang signs with Sypik
    5:24 - Dylan Frazier signs with Volair
    7:12 - The new PPA ball
    14:19 - Funny story about John Kew
    17:51 - B&B nerdy tourney
    20:03 - Heading to the Selkirk HQ
    21:14 - Selkirk new Maxima shape
    22:52 - Selkirk Era Power in pros hands
    23:56 - PaddleTek’s new hybrid shape
    25:46 - Wilson Vesper Initial Impressions
    36:45 - New Holbrook Arma (power paddle) initial thoughts
    45:25 - Is the US Open the best tournament?
    1:09:53 - Should you buy a paddle to fix your weakness or add to your strength?

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    1 h y 14 m
  • 126. What You Need to Know to Build a Home Pickleball Court
    Apr 28 2025

    For more detailed information, check out this Facebook group: https://bit.ly/4jUGwsZ

    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    3:38 - What are some green and red flags in a contractor?
    9:12 - Grading your yard
    13:40 - What direction to build the court?
    15:45 - How much should your court slope?
    19:30 - Make sure you build the right court dimensions
    22:12 - Be careful what surface is around your court
    25:25 - Getting permits
    26:43 - Be careful about setback distances
    28:43 - Know your impervious surface limits
    31:27 - HOA vs no HOA
    35:20 - Adding a vapor barrier under the concrete
    37:40 - Who drills the holes for in ground nets?
    40:35 - What type of concrete job should you do? (IMPORTANT)
    41:00 - Asphalt Pickleball courts
    44:01 - Concrete + Rebar Pickleball courts
    49:51 - Post tension concrete Pickleball courts (gold standard)
    53:46 - How to deal with saw cuts
    55:40 - Painting the court
    58:08 - What type of broom finish should your concrete have?
    1:00:30 - The 2 main paint companies
    1:02:16 - Random things you should know

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    1 h y 12 m
  • 125. What's the Deal with the New Adidas Metalbone?
    Apr 21 2025

    ADV bag: https://bit.ly/42lMw8f
    Head Motion Pro BOA: https://bit.ly/42UJg3U

    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:41 - New ADV Pickleball bag quick thoughts
    6:36 - Head Motion Pro BOA update
    10:46 - Adidas Ubersonics shoe
    12:55 - Joola Pro IV new shapes
    19:55 - New Honolulu paddle
    20:43 - Vatic Pro Saga 14mm update
    23:52 - ProXR has new of their paddles
    26:00 - New SLK paddle?
    26:49 - New CRBN paddle?
    27:43 - Our first impressions of the Adidas Metalbone EVA
    50:22 - Trying continental grip wasn't too bad
    53:12 - Q&A
    1:00:07 - Quick thoughts on tariffs and the paddle market
    1:08:19 - UPA-A certification and duel certification

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    1 h y 12 m
  • 124. Podcast Court Battle, Selkirk 10mm 008, Vatic Pro Saga First Impressions & More
    Apr 15 2025

    Chapters:


    0:00 - Intro
    0:44 - Adidas event
    1:49 - Host vs cohost podcast battle
    10:14 - Open devision money ball
    16:11 - The creator cup
    23:00 - FluidPB tournament software
    26:09 - Diadem fixes the BlueCore edge guard
    28:03 - Selkirk 10mm 008
    31:25 - Vatic Pro 14mm Saga
    39:55 - Anna Leigh and Catherine split up
    46:37 - Q&A

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    54 m
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