Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

It’s the last episode of the year, and we’re handing out the 2025 paddle awards. Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron run through the paddles and gear that earned their spot, the surprises, the letdowns, and what shaped the year in pickleball gear. All the paddles and gear we talked about are linked below with any discounts available. Using those links doesn’t cost you extra and goes a long way in supporting...

Braydon and Kyle break down the latest shifts in the community’s most-mained paddles, react to that wild net-cord moment from the recent PPA event, and dive into how overgrips and Hesacore grips affect paddle stats. They also share early thoughts on the Six Zero Coral and the Proton Peacock. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Ho...

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Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron share their personal favorite pickleball paddles that they play their best ball with. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE   BFCM Deals: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UZKLNvaxW3IZpDqF...

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Join us live next week on YouTube for our 100th episode on 10/21 at 10am MT. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE   All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/   _______________________________...

This week, Braydon and Kyle talk about when to lean in at the kitchen to attack, break down the numbers on the new Adidas paddles, share first impressions of the Gherkin Wraith, and give an in-depth review of Selkirk’s new CourtStrike shoes. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short...

This week, Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron dive into updates on the new Paddle Tuning Lab, share the paddles they’ve been testing, give their take on pros playing with wood paddles at the PPA Vintage Open, react to the Vatic Pro V-Sol releases, and review Franklin’s upcoming pickleball shoes set to launch in October. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://...

This week, Braydon and Kyle discuss Speak Pickleball’s article on Kyle, give first impressions of several new paddles, and share data on how a wood paddle performs ahead of the PPA wood paddle event where the pros will be required to use one. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.shor...

This week, Braydon and Kyle dive into the emerging foam core trend that’s poised to spread across multiple brands, Kyle’s firsthand story of betting on pro pickleball, and the lessons other companies can take from Honolulu’s paddle shapes. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.g...

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Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to break down fresh paddle insights from more than 600 players who’ve logged their mains in the Main Paddle Monitor. They also react to the MLP finals and dive into the playability differences between two newly announced Selkirk Boomstik variants, revealed less than two weeks after the original Boomstik’s launch. Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffec...

Braydon shares his strategy for beating AI with the launch of his new Main Paddle Monitor app, Kyle unveils a fresh format for KOTC games, and together they break down the results from the MLP Playoffs. Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/   Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short....

Selkirk just dropped a true power paddle, and we’re asking if it’s enough to win back enthusiast players. We also break down the best spots to place your returns for maximum impact, and share results from our tungsten density test to find the optimal material to use. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh...

Braydon and Kyle share first impressions of several new paddle releases, highlight their favorite plays from MLP Salt Lake City, and offer a tip to help you finish points more effectively. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY S...

Braydon and Kyle catch up on current projects, dive into recent MLP headlines, ask when point-screaming goes too far, share deeper thoughts on the Gearbox GX2 Power, and wrap with their Paddle Fitting of the Week. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): http...

Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to debate whether intentional body bags should be legal, break down the controversial Ben trade and the forces behind it, review new CRBN durability data that highlights the benefits of foam core paddles, and share first impressions of the Gearbox GX2 Power. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (c...

Braydon and Kyle debate whether it’s better to play indoors or outdoors, break down the impact of DUPR’s algorithm update, talk through QD’s loss of UPA contact, and explore a potential weakness happening with foam core paddles. Sponsor Links: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code...

Braydon and Kyle break down why rec players gravitate toward power paddles, share a serve pattern you should try this week, and reveal a ranking of the newest foam paddles from least to most powerful, three of which pack more punch than the JOOLA Pro IV series. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/A...

Braydon and Kyle discuss Fed’s return to JOOLA, the new PPA pay structure, and the launch of Selkirk’s ERA paddles—raising the question of whether it was fair for them to mimic 11SIX24’s design. They also break down nine new paddle releases set to drop in the next month. 30% off Pickleball Effect shop for the next 48 hours with code ILOVEKYLE: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ Sponsors: Pickleball...

Braydon and Kyle are joined by Aaron the Editor to share what they learned from visiting Six Zero’s paddle factory in China, dive into recent PPA headlines, and discuss two new foam paddles that are signaling the next wave of foam core innovation. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Perf...

Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon’s upcoming trip to a paddle factory in China, the ethics of reviews and brand events, their new go-to paddles, and the latest results from Braydon’s second round of tungsten tape power and pop tests. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code P...

Braydon is joined by Kyle Trenga and Aaron the Editor to share stories from the Nerdy Tourney, joke about Onix’s hilariously perfect paddle description, debate whether QD’s fine was justified, and discuss the paddles Braydon is currently testing—including some intriguing foam-core models in the pipeline. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV B...

Braydon and Kyle share stories about nearly losing to some talented young guns, how to have your partner’s back on fourths, the explosion of pickleball courts worldwide, and break down the top power paddles available right now. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFE...