Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Kyle and Braydon dive into the buzz surrounding the new Vatic Pro Saga, as well as the new Selkirk 007 and Neonic Flare Prime X models. Additionally, they touch on the recent pricing updates for UPA-A and dive into the ongoing MLP playoffs. Sponsors: Slyce SpeedCaps (code DINKSMASH): https://slycesport.com/collections/pickleball   Like what we are wearing? Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT):...

Kyle and Braydon talk through the details and questions of the new exit velocity testing for USAP and then get judgey and rank paddle brands in a company tier list and explain their thought process behind their decisions. Sponsors: Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 Slyce SpeedCaps (code DINKSMASH): https://slycesport.com/collections/pickleball KTCHN Pi...

Kyle and Braydon have some busy weeks ahead, they talk about different pickleball accessories and additions to the Paddle Babble section in the future, and finish off with some thoughts on a couple paddles they tested this week. Sponsors: Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771   Slyce SpeedCaps (code DINKSMASH): https://slycesport.com/collections/pickleball...

Kyle is back in town and we are doing weekly episodes again. Kyle shares more about Japan while Braydon discusses the possibility of him being a power paddle user now and also shares an argument for why more advanced players should be using 14mm paddles. Sponsors: Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 Slyce SpeedCaps (code dinksmash): https://slycesport.co...

In this episode, Braydon is joined with his editor, Aaron while Kyle is in Japan. They talk about Aaron’s experience playing with Mookie Betts, Braydon’s new Learning from Pros video series, if you should serve or receive to improve your chances to win, and what the Proton break in test results were. Sponsors: Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771   ______...

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss Kyle’s experiences playing pickleball in Japan, talk through how clubs might handle new UPAA approved paddles, share first impressions of new paddles, and talk through PPA’s new provisional serve rule. Sponsors: KTCHN Pickleball Bags (code: PBEFFECT): https://ktchnpickleball.com/?ref=pbeffect   Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT): https://stackathletic...

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss the positives and negatives of PPA SLC. They also analyze the letter written by Selkirk to UPA-A expressing their concerns about the organization's paddle testing process and how UPA-A has fallen short as well as their demands for changes at UPA-A before they can lend their support to the organization's activities. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by...

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle do a big giveaway, talk about who benefits from brand governing war, and the paddle Braydon is using in PPA Salt Lake City. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by No Apologies Nutrition (code: PEPOD): https://noapologiesnutrition.com/product/pickd-performance-plus/   C&D Nets (code: PEPOD): https://bestpickleballnets.com/   KTCHN Pickleball Bags (code: PBEFFECT): ht...

In this episode, Braydon and Kyle talk about Kyle's local club event, Braydon getting in trouble for playing too long, the new JOOLA paddle that got UPA-A approval, and the paddles they tested that week. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by No Apologies Nutrition (code: PEPOD): https://noapologiesnutrition.com/product/pickd-performance-plus/   C&D Nets (code: PEPOD): https://bestpickleballnets...

In this episode, Braydon & Kyle discuss their experience play testing a bunch of budget friendly paddles and share which ones were their favorites. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by No Apologies Nutrition (code: PEPOD): https://noapologiesnutrition.com/product/pickd-performance-plus/   C&D Nets (code: PEPOD): https://bestpickleballnets.com/   KTCHN Pickleball Bags (code: PBEFFECT): https://...

In this episode, Braydon & Kyle discuss their experience at MLP Salt Lake City, Braydon’s new apparel sponsor, their thoughts on the new Gearbox Ultimate, and what brands can actually do to change the performance of their paddles. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by No Apologies Nutrition (code: PEPOD): https://noapologiesnutrition.com/product/pickd-performance-plus/   C&D Nets (code: PEPOD):...

In this episode, Braydon & Kyle discuss what went wrong with the PPA video game, paddles they are testing or going to test and then finish with a preview of the upcoming SLC MLP they will be attending. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by No Apologies Nutrition (code: PEPOD): https://noapologiesnutrition.com/product/pickd-performance-plus/   C&D Nets (code: PEPOD): https://bestpickleballnets.c...

In this episode, Kyle and Braydon discuss the results of testing the power and pop of eleven different widebody and standard-shaped paddles, as well as some recent drama at MLP and Braydon's paddle collaboration with Volair. Sponsors: Pick’d Electrolytes by No Apologies Nutrition (code: PEPOD): https://noapologiesnutrition.com/product/pickd-performance-plus/   C&D Nets (code: PEPOD): https...

In this episode, Kyle and Braydon talk about challenges dealing with pressure at tournaments, a new type of review Braydon is working on, Kyle’s viral frozen paddles situation, and interesting paddles coming out. Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/   My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/   Stuff mention...

In this episode, Kyle and Braydon sit down with one of YouTube’s best known coaches, Jordan Briones, and pick his brain on how to improve your game. Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/   My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/   Stuff mentioned: Jordan’s online attacking course: https://www.brionespickleb...

In this episode, Kyle and Braydon discuss stories from Braydon's trip to Proton's paddle launch party and if they think Proton is the real deal. Then they talk about local court challenges, UPA-A's paddle certification fees, and upcoming paddles they’ll be testing. Support my channel: Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/   My products: https://picklebal...

In this episode Kyle and Braydon talk about matches they played this week, the results of their kevlar paddle shootout, thoughts on other new equipment, offer some tips to improve your game, and finish with the latest news in pickleball. Gear mentioned: Mark OneX (code 10EFFECT): https://markpickleball.com/products/mark-onex?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U&sca_source=yt   Thrive Azul (code 10EFFECT...

Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon’s trip to Dallas, his performance, and share a few stories from the weekend. Kyle hopped on some calls with players and brands that sparked some interesting discussions, and then they finish with some revised thoughts about the J2K, Proton paddles, and kevlar core paddles. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Stories from Dallas - Halston voice message 02:52 How Braydon p...

Braydon and Kyle discuss some player and news updates from the APP tour this week, question whether Selkirk is slipping or thriving, their meeting with Babolat and the challenges big brands have and then finish with a brain dump on a bunch of paddles they tested this week. Stuff mentioned: Babolat shoes: https://fromuthpickleball.com/category/29/shoes?rfsn=5939069.07b17a&manufacturer=-18-   My...

Braydon and Kyle discuss their participation in a local tournament last weekend, sharing insights about the paddles they used and debating whether players should choose paddles based on their strengths or weaknesses. They also delve into the implications of the recent news about the delisting of the JOOLA Gen-3 paddle and the announcement of the PPA's new paddle regulation entity called UPA-A....

Braydon & Kyle talk about the new USAP plans for paddle testing and approval to appropriately box in the power and spin levels of paddles, new tech around paddle skins, hot topics from last week and upcoming paddle reviews. Stuff mentioned: Paddletek Bantam TKO-C Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/paddletek-bantam-tko-c-14-3mm-tko-c-12-7mm-review/ PIKKL (code 10EFFECT): htt...

Braydon talks about a paddle collaboration he’s doing with Volair to raise money for the AJU Foundation, outlines how he picks paddles to review, and talks about how he makes money. Then he brings on Christian Alshon who recently got his own signature Paddletek paddle to talk about his rise in the sport, how he thinks about strategy and to chat about his new paddle. Stuff mentioned: Volair Mach 2...

Braydon and Kyle sit down with pro player Susannah Barr and APP commentator Dominic Catalano to discuss tournaments, steroid usage, the perspective of pro players on power, and the story of how Susannah got her face on a can of water. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:48 Players are getting younger 07:26 Thanks for saying hi 10:25 Food & supplements during tournaments 17:38 How Dom got into commentat...

Braydon and Kyle talk about outstanding JOOLA questions like quality control, Braydon's preview of the PPA Red Rock tournament he's playing in, upsets from Los Cab, and pro pickleball player paddle reviews. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro 01:49 Outstanding JOOLA Gen 3 paddle questions 15:37 Braydon getting trained by Connor Dickerson 21:19 PPA Red Rock Preview for Braydon 31:03 Kyle’s corner - Nota...

Braydon and Kyle talk about JOOLA's new paddle tech, its implications on the sport, and whether or not it's good for the game. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro & gift from Kyle 01:48 JOOLA Gen 3 paddle tech explained 04:05 Power level and implications of it 12:33 Comparison to Gearbox Power Pro 17:20 New Vatic Pro and other paddles 23:20 New Vulcan ball formula & Ben Johns paddle theory 26:...