Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Braydon and Kyle share updates on their current projects, discuss the key storylines from PPA Atlanta, and analyze the power and pop metrics of the new Ronbus Ripple. They also delve into whether it significantly differs from the original Ripple paddles that did not pass USAP testing. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): htt...

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor discuss their visit to Selkirk's HQ, sharing their evolving perspectives on the brand. Aaron debuts a new segment, "Aaron it Out," to gather candid opinions from Braydon and Kyle, and they provide updates on recently received and upcoming paddle releases. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags...

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor delve into data from Pickleball Effect’s Paddle Benchmark Report, provide updates on the JOOLA lawsuit, and share their insights on recent MLP developments. Download Paddle Benchmark Report: https://pickleballeffect.com/q1-2025-benchmark/ Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.s...

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss public play formats, provide an MLP season preview, review the new Adidas paddles, and share the interesting results of Braydon's tungsten tape experiment. Paddle Benchmark Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZyvYka7OEM5OzntVyE4vWNi8TtjnvXbwx62Mo7BgJ93bSTA/viewform?usp=header   Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://...

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's Austin trip, the Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau split, and their specs for the perfect pickleball paddle. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE   __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 0...

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss strategies and share predictions for the podcast battle, provide their first impressions of the Diadem BluCore paddles, and analyze the potential impact of new tariffs on pickleball. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE  ...

Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss playing patterns, new PPA partnerships, and rank the top sixteen pickleball brands in a head-to-head March Madness bracket challenge. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE   _________________________________________...

Join Braydon and Kyle to hear about their upcoming pickleball trips, the catch 22 of creating and implementing new paddle testing standards, and the results of Braydon's test comparing Selkirk’s InfiniGrit to raw carbon fiber. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.g...

Join Braydon and fellow paddle reviewer, John Kew, as they discuss how their lives have changed as content creators and share the paddles they've played with since 2021. They'll delve into why they switched paddles and what it would take for them to switch again. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Sl...

Are the claims about foam core durability actually true? Join Braydon as he interviews Justin Barton, a respected paddle construction expert, for an in-depth analysis of foam core versus traditional honeycomb cores. We'll explore the validity of claimed advantages of foam cores, examine their potential drawbacks, and determine whether they are truly the future of pickleball paddle technology....

Join Braydon and Kyle to discuss Braydon's new product, Kyle's latest article, new PPA partnerships, and the ins and outs of the new Gearbox paddles. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE   __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 In...

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss the new MLP rule, compare the JOOLA Perseus IV to other paddles, and debate who might need a paddle with as much power as the JOOLA IV series. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE   _________________________________________...

Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss the upcoming JOOLA Pro IV paddles and share their experience meeting Andre Agassi, Steve Aoki, and the JOOLA team at the JOOLA pre-launch event for the Pro IV paddles. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://holeyperformance.com?sca_ref=7190325.KfQF5F48Nc Slyce (code PBE...

Join Braydon and Kyle to discuss countering the ball, fake MLP trades, the 11SIX24 paddle lineup, getting better handles, the Yobow warm-up routine, and what paddle they would get with only $120. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Weekly update: Aaron’s music & Braydon getting iced out 11:40 JOOLA event this week & Kyle’s car breaks down 16:30 3.0 to 5...

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss the drama surrounding 11SIX24's Power series launch, the Fed's loss with an Adidas paddle, ranking plush vs. stiff paddles, and whether Gen 2 style paddles are still worth it. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:24 Weekly update: USAP follow up 13:03 Braydon’s league night fail & dad talk 18:18 3.0 to 5.0: Attackin...

Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's experience at the USAP Media Day, the PPA Australian Open, TruFoam reviews, and Selkirk Labs 008 10mm and 16mm first impressions. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:06 Weekly update: USAP media day 18:16 3.0 to 5.0: The ball always comes back 22:26 Kyle’s Corner: Australia open, amazing nasty nelson, partnership...

Braydon interviews the owners of CRBN to uncover the story behind the TruFoam Genesis paddles and their potential to disrupt the pickleball paddle market. Shop CRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/collections/crbn-trufoam-genesis-foam-pickleball-paddles __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Garrett & Kyle Introd...

Join Braydon, Kyle, and special guest Aaron the Editor as they discuss the latest MLP rule changes, UPA-A standards, the 11SIX24 Power series, and the intricacies of foam cores. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:03 Weekly update: We will all be at the JOOLA event 07:57 USAP media day coming up 13:23 Sponsoring pros 17:41 3.0 to 5.0: Mind the game 24:33 Kyle’s Co...

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon's CRBN interview fail, Selkirk's new solid foam core paddle, first impressions of the Franklin C45, upcoming paddle release dates, and answer listener questions. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Weekly update: Does the stache stay or go? 06:00 Catherine Parenteau agent 07:50 CRBN fail and USAP media d...

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss a new format for organized king of the court play, the Quang Duong drama from the PPA Masters, the new Franklin C45, and why Braydon thinks elongated paddles are inferior.  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:34 Weekly update: new KOTC format 06:21 Braydon’s comeback moneyball win 11:02 3.0-5.0: Impossible drops drill  14:...

In the first 2025 episode of the Pickleball Effect Podcast, Braydon & Kyle discuss their goals for the new year, the breakup of the most dominant men's team in history, USAP delistings, and the paddle technology we’re going to see a lot in 2025. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:16 Weekly Update  06:06 2025 goals 13:43 3.0 to 5.0 - Drive technique  17:12 Kyl...

In Braydon & Kyle's last episode of the year, they talk about PPA's new challenger league, issues with the Ronbus Ripple release, new rules for 2025, the ADV Pickleball Backpack and their thoughts on the upcoming Chorus Shapeshifter series.  Like what we're wearing? Get 15% off Stack Pickleball Athletic Apparel (code PBEFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 ___________________________...

Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor get together to chat about the paddle trends for 2024, what might be on the horizon for 2025, and their favorite paddles from 2024. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:45 2024 paddle trends recap 04:21 Possible 2025 trends 20:58 Paddle superlatives: Best bang for your buck 23:09 Most underrated paddle 26:04 Most overrated paddle...

Kyle and Braydon share thoughts about the podcast battle match, the surprising number of brands that are getting UPA-A provisional certification , and then finish with their opinions of whether or not the Ronbus Ripple is too hot. Black Friday Deals: Stack Clothing: https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 Franklin: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey 11SIX24 (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com?sc...

Kyle and Braydon talk about PPA Worlds experiences, brands paying or not paying UPA-A fees, paddle X-Rays, and first impressions on the Chorus Fire & Gearbox Ultimate Hyper. Like what we are wearing? Get up to 60%  Stack Athletics Apparel during their BFCM sale right now (no code needed): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771   Black Friday Deals Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...