The KewCast with John & Eddie

In this episode, John and Eddie finalize their paddle tier list, John gives several updates on his ball cannon/ PBCoR setup, and we discuss how the sweet spot of the paddle is more complicated than you think. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:27 Latest News: John & Eddie heading to Austin for Adidas paddle launch 3:16 Paddle Tier List - Final Week 1:12:25 Tales from the Ball Cannon: Correction in PBCo...

In this episode, John and Eddie explore Head Heavy, Equal Balance, and Head Light weight customization across three paddle shapes: elongated, hybrid, and widebody. The results surprised us. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:18 Latest News: RacquetX conference in Miami 21:05 Paddles of the Week: Helios Apollo 27:13 Paddle Deep Dive: Does Balance Point Matter? 51:46 Pickleball Mindset: Key Takeaways 1:0...

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:44 Latest News: Babolat Code now 20% 5:35 John's experience at Texas Open: Men's 4.5 results 13:45 John's commentating experience 23:47 Paddles of the Week: Engage Pursuit Pro 1 Innovation 34:09 Engage Pursuit Pro 1 Hybrid & Widebody Shapes 38::24 Chorus Prelude Paddles 40:57 Shapeshifter 6K 43:39 Chorus Nightstriker 44:19 Chorus Fire Furia 48:23 Slapp Sho Paddle 53:2...

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:48 Latest News: PPA Recap 9:36 Paddles of the Week: Gearbox GX2 17:08 Gearbox GX2 vs. Gearbox Ultimate vs. Apes Pulse 28:02 Tales from the Ball Cannon: How does the Franklin hole-less ball compare to the Franklin X0=-40 with holes? 38:21 Gear of the Week: Babolat Jet Mach Pickleball Shoes 44:17 Kew & A: Can John's basement rig measure dwell time? 47:12 Comment on the...

In this episode, John and Eddie look at two new large-cell paddles: the Thrive Smoke, and Spartus Apex. We also look at two good choices for large tour bags, and discuss the latest from the home PBCoR rig. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:15 Latest News - Revised UPA-A Head Hunting Penalty 7:01 Paddles of the Week: Thrive Smoke 11:47 Spartus Apex 17:49 Gear of the Week: $150 Tour Bags 19:18 Six Zero...

In this episode, John and Eddie pit some popular paddles against each other, and see which breaks first at high collision speeds: the ball or the paddle. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:16 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Gabe Tardio interview coming up 3:30 Upcoming JOOLA Event 4:49 Ben Johns playing with JOOLA Perseus 4 7:37 Hayden's full send body bag of Andre 8:23 Does “new pickleball's” hyper aggressi...

In this episode, we discuss John’s crazy week visiting the paddle testing labs for USAP and UPA-A, look at some paddles to be released soon, and give our thoughts on stick-on buttcap weights. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Latest News: John's trip to the PBCoR labs for USAP and UPA-A 16:24 USAP Media Day 29:05 Ronbus Ripple Drama at USAP 42:14 Kew Lab CoR-Ball Cannon Update & Tour 46:34 Paddles...

In this episode, John and Eddie and take a first look at the new Selkirk CourtStrike shoes, review last year’s resolutions, and make new ones for 2025. We cover the latest news, including events at the PPA Masters, review new paddles and look at x-rays. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:54 New Years resolutions 10:30 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: John’s Pickle Pod Appearance 12:21 PPA Masters Recap 13:33...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest paddle news, and discuss our favorite alternatives to the newly banned power paddles. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:34 John & Eddie coming to Mesa, AZ 5:28 Website Overhaul 8:09 Latest News: PPA letter to Selkirk pros 15:03 JOOLA responds to new MOD ban by USAP 19:20 Paddles of the Week: Neonic Flare Prime X Gold Colorway 23:23 Alternatives to Ban...

In this episode, John interviews Tom Barnes, co-owner of Selkirk, and author of the letters criticizing the UPA-A. We also cover a ton of latest news, including the latest paddles delisted by USAP. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:10 Latest News: USAP's Latest Paddle Delistings 5:38 Gearbox releases new paddle to replace delisted Pro Power Elongated 12:11 More UPA-A Drama 18:15 Tom Barnes Interview 4...

In this week's episode, John and Eddie discuss our picks for the best paddles of 2024, give details on the final week of our Holiday Giveaway, and John presents the results of his dissection of the Apes Pulse V. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:25 Gearbox Ripple clarification 5:55 Giveaway: last week's winners 8:12 Analysis: Sweepstakes entries reveal a clear favorite ball 12:55 This week's giveaway...

In this episode, John & Eddie discuss the details of Week 2 of the Holiday paddle giveaway, latest paddles and gear we’re testing, discuss how paddle shape affects performance, and answer viewer questions. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:46 Latest News/Gear Gossip: New Melin Code 7:12 More Ronbus Ripple launch issues 14:47 Winners of Week 1 Christmas Paddle Giveaway 17:50 Analysis of paddles listed...

In this episode, John interviews PPA CEO Connor Pardoe, and John & Eddie discuss the details of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway, latest paddles we’re testing, check out different makes of handles, and answer viewer questions. TO ENTER THE CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY: leave a comment below telling us what paddle you’re currently playing with, and which of today’s giveaway paddles you would prefer (and why...

In this episode, John & Eddie discuss current pickleball news, reveal the paddles we just keep coming back to, and talk about our favorite things as we lead up to the holiday season. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 8:10 Latest News: UPA-A list of paddle companies in the paddle certification program 13:41 Newest Black Friday paddle deals 16:50 Paddles we keep coming back to 29:17 Our Favorite Things 1:...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss more Black Friday deals, changes to the production model Ripple, Bread & Butter Invader, Chorus Fire, and our favorite shoes. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:47 Additional Black Friday Deals 10:26 Paddles of the Week: Chorus Fire 21:45 Bread & Butter Invader 25:05 Ronbus Ripple production models 31:15 Gear of the Week - our favorite court shoes 32:37 Lotto Rap...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss upcoming Black Friday deals, John's experience at Worlds, our impressions of the new Chorus paddle shape options and Volair CTRL Forzas, dive into polypropylene cell size and the mental game, and address viewer questions. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 6:57 Gearbox giveaway: Ultimate Elongated and Hyper 8:16 24-hour Melin Code for 25% off 8:46 Guide to Black Fr...

In this episode, we all sit down together to talk about gear, current events, and answer viewer questions. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Latest News 2:45 Plans for the Tournament 11:03 What paddles are we using for the tournament? 28:13 Why are companies releasing ultra-thin paddles? 33:33 Is low swing weight always better? 38:32 More on paddle x-rays 42:02 Kew & A

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the results of an experiment testing the durability of frozen pickleballs, reveal notable paddles scheduled for release in November, and our first impressions of the Vatic Pro Saga, Selkirk Labs 007, Diadem Icon Infinity, and Neonic Flare Prime. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:27 Pickleball Blue Book 7:02 Corrections/clarifications on USAP's PBCoR rollout 10:4...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball news, compare some top contenders for edgeless paddles, give updates on the Apes Pulse, and answer some viewer questions. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:32 John seeking partner for Worlds tournmanent 4:29 USAP releases regulations for new exit velocity PBCoR paddle testing/certification procedures 23:22 Selkirk is releasing new Labs 007...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball news, compare foam-enhanced, "Gen-3" paddles, discuss whether or not Gen-3 is a useful term, and answer some viewer questions. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 PPA Las Vegas Recap: crazy women's doubles finals match 3:23 Andrei Daescu switched to Proton Series 3 paddle 4:46 Should I review the Proton Series 4? Testing the durability fir...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the newest PaddleTeks, and Connor Garnett joins for a pro tour recap. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:52 Guest appearance by Connor Garnett to discuss this week's pro tour 17:04 Upset in Virginia Beach - Johns Bros taken out by Fed & Hayden 19:22 Paddles of the Week: PaddleTek ALW-C and ESQ-C 35:42 Gear of the Week: Our favorite bags 53:46 X-Rays of PaddleTeks...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the newest Selkirk release (Vanguard Pro), the JOOLA Scorpeus Anna Bright 3S, the best budget paddles, and using X-rays to detect core crushing. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Life Time Balls 4:26 75% Rule for out balls 10:41 UPA-A equipment guidelines manual 15:00 Paddles of the Week: JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus 14mm 20:49 Budget paddle showdown: Quartz, M...

In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest gear and tech news, John details his conversation with JOOLA about their new 3S paddles, and the performance of the 3S paddles is detailed. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:40 13 new paddles with metrics added to database 3:39 Paddle radar charts now available on user interface 6:57 Updates on paddle analytics user interface 8:29 Life Time stock up 5...

John and Eddie give their predictions on the future of paddle innovation, and their thoughts on new paddles, including the Spartus Olympus and Honolulu J2Ti. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:39 John's trip to Memphis 6:58 Update on release of Ronbus Ripple 9:17 Modifications to the Ripple 12:40 Website update: glossary of paddle terminology 13:57 Titanium paddles actually shiny polyester 21:06 Babola...

Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:02 Paddle database updates 5:35 USAP using X-ray for similarity testing 8:38 Wave of titanium paddles coming 10:06 What in the world is titanium weave, anyway? 11:08 PPA Las Vegas recap 15:25 Johns brothers both playing with JOOLA 3S; Collin being more aggro 21:33 Paddles of the Week: Ronbus Ripple 32:55 Ethos Dunamis 37:11 Synergy Kevlar paddles 48:47 Chorus Shapes...