Pickleball Studio Podcast

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Paddle buying guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ND_AVkP0s
Honolulu J2CR LH: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-lh-cbe?b
MPP Turbo Hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mpp-turbo-hybrid?b
PaddleTek HoneyFoam: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?b
Friday Aura: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura?b

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Chris is dealing with an injury
3:37 -  Bread & Butter warranty update
4:32 - How to pick the right paddle for you
22:31 - Aizec’s primary categories 
25:53 - Chris’s primary categories
29:50 - Paddletek HoneFoam vs Friday Aura
38:17 - Enhanced MPP Turbo new hybrid shape
40:50 - Honolulu J2CR LH crystal blue grit
45:42 - Our top paddles of 2026 so far
55:23 - Q&A
55:34 - Do I need a new paddle if mine is just fine? What’s the usage expectation?
57:24 - How to tell if your weighted tape is doing something to a paddle?
59:20 - How do you break in paddles quickly so the playability of a paddle is most accurate?
1:01:01 - How long should you stick with a paddle before it isn’t for you?
1:02:34 - How do you know what to work on when watching yourself?
1:09:39 - Should Pickleball be an indoor sport? Wind sucks in the summer
1:10:58 - Have you and your wife ever had an argument regarding how many paddles you have?
1:12:20 - Where do you get ideas for drills?
1:16:19 - Is the aero curve shape dated?

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New UPA-A rulebook: https://bit.ly/4uKIRfE
Selkirk buys Bread & Butter: https://bit.ly/4dqI8cl
FORWRD Ranger bag v2: https://bit.ly/4uM6tAp
PaddleTek Honeyfoam: https://bit.ly/4wqoXIr
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Selkirk buys Bread & Butter??
14:35 - New PPA amateur rules you should know
33:00 - FORWRD Ranger bag v2
40:00 - PPA Partners docu series (SPOILERS!)
47:33 - Mizuno makes their first paddle
56:50 - PaddleTek Honeyfoam release
58:41 - The State of Pickleball paddles in 2026
1:04:35 - What paddle builds are popular now?
1:08:54 - What the pros are using for gen type?
1:12:14 - Paddle sweet spot
1:15:25 - Long lasting grit
1:21:24 - Power level
1:26:36 - Paddle feel
1:29:28 - Paddle durability
1:32:25 - Price
1:34:37 - Paddle shapes

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Links to things mentioned:
Reload article: https://bit.ly/4dqDXyh
Friday Aura Pro: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/friday-aura-pro-wb?b
Honolulu J2CR CBE: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/j2cr-cbe?b
Dunlop tour bag: https://bit.ly/42miXTc
Vatic Pro Prism Bloom: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/prism-bloom?b

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - What is the best Pickleball advice you've ever received?
3:12 - PPA gets $225 million investment
7:11 - Tama goes on a big run in Atlanta
16:52 - I used the Vatic Pro Prism for another tourney
27:11 - J2CR crystal blue grit
35:23 - Dunlop is getting into pickleball
45:58 - Dunlop tournament bag
49:47 - Friday Aura pro
58:12 - Paddle reviewer commissions
1:17:34 - Q&A
1:19:58 - Are tournaments or leagues better for trying to increase DUPR?
1:21:10 - How can I make sure my play stays the same as I seem to tighten up during tournaments
1:23:23 - Any advise for someone that wants to make Pickleball content but not sure how to be unique?
1:26:30 - What’s the issue with the drop serve? Did it get banned?
1:28:04 - When are full foam control paddles coming out?
1:29:47 - Why are hybrids always rounded?
1:32:53 - Rec is more fun to me. I hate drilling what should I do to improve?
1:37:56 - Do either of you use hesacores?
1:40:28 - Question of the week

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Melin 24 hour discount: https://alnk.to/b7BZ50r
Connor Derrickson https://www.youtube.com/@ThatPickleballTrainer-
Matchdaypb: https://apple.co/4vUMG3j
RPM Friction v2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/rpm-friction-v2?b
Arronax: https://bit.ly/4eQNWy0
Walking Pad: https://bit.ly/4ub4RQm

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Melin 24 hour discount code
2:56 - We finally got our paddles from John
4:04 - DUPR features and DUPR reset
11:23 - MatchDayPB pro Pickleball app
13:48 - Proton is back
15:19 - RPM Friction v2
22:38 - Arronax KVL 004 (Zane Fords paddle)
31:03 - Do people actually need a power paddle in 2026?
1:09:55 - Why Pickleball players should go to the gym more

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Links to things mentioned:
Learn about swing weight: https://youtu.be/7WwbO3vMyEs?si=3j-bM9oyrP_tQjpO
Weight tutorial: https://youtu.be/tRG-VCk1Da0?si=QUxmBYYSD6BquTpp
MPP Turbo: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/enhance-mpp-turbo-widebody
Chorus CODA: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/chorus-coda
11six24 Power2 series: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/11six24-power2

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - PPA drama
12:04 - Hexgrit updates after 300 games
17:32 - US Open experience 
26:07 - Website update
27:52 - Friday Aura Pro/MPP Turbo
34:53 - Control paddles might still be good
40:01 - Chorus CODA
43:48 - Where should you put weight on your paddle?
1:08:55 - Q&A. Once everything has long lasting grit and a durable core, where do things head next?
1:10:41 - If you had to purchase a paddle, what would you purchase?
1:13:09 - If you could go give your younger self one pickleball tip, what would it be?
1:16:56 - Have gen 4 sweet spots gotten bigger than gen 3?
1:18:54 - Is a 3.5 in 2026 the same as 2020?
1:21:29 - When is the right time to buy a new paddle?