Links:
Reddit thread about the paddle market: https://bit.ly/3YTUfHW
Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW
Enhanced Duo widebody: https://bit.ly/4aBpC1d

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Reddit thread that I wrote about paddles
3:58 - DUPR end of year recap story
13:20 - JW using a widebody in Daytona
18:18 - ALW leaving PaddleTek
31:34 - 11six24 signs Dekel
37:22 - Parris Todd fined $50,000
39:46 - Volair shift
1:06:06 - Enhanced Duo widebody
1:09:37 - Paddle awards discussion
1:15:06 - Aizec’s paddle awards list
1:20:58 - Reacting to last years predictions for Pickleball
1:22:03 - Will we see more foam core paddles in 2025?
1:23:06 - Will edgeless paddles get better in 2025?
1:23:55 - Will we see more fully molded handles in 2025?
1:25:03 - Will paddle core durability get better in 2025?
1:26:21 - Will Chris main an elongated paddle in 2025?
1:27:35 - Will a new face texture take over?
1:29:24 - WIll paddles get slower in 2025?
1:31:05 - Will paddle testing be solved in 2025?
1:33:23 - Who will Bens partner be in 2025?
1:34:49 - Will Chris become a 5.0?
1:41:38 - Predictions for next year
1:55:37 - Goals for the new year

Links mentioned:

Melin hat discount link: https://alnk.to/ge9bgEQ
Six Zero Coral: https://bit.ly/48SVTPR
Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW
Tesla Plaid Paddle: https://bit.ly/48Wl9n8
Ryan Fu / Samin tweet: https://bit.ly/4aMOrHu
Pickleball.com article: https://bit.ly/4qe0odL

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Question of the week
3:43 - Melin discount code (only for 24 hours)
6:43 - UPA-A player contracts terminated
20:58 - Tesla Plaid / Selkirk paddle
36:35 - Upcoming Volair Shift
50:01 - Spartus P1 is approved
1:02:49 - SixZero Coral
1:11:42 - Have the categories for control, all court, and power shifted?
1:30:21 - Q&A: How will the cold impact foam paddles?
1:33:30 - More hot takes. Using weight to tune a paddle is overrated for most players
1:35:45 - Foam isn’t more durable than PP paddles, people are just eating up marketing hype
1:39:28 - There will only be 3 mainstream brands in 4 years. Joola, Selkirk, and Vatic Pro
1:41:35 - All tournaments should have a minimum combined team DUPR rating
1:42:59 - Being able to “hang” in rec games with someone doesn’t mean your DUPR should be the same

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - We have a guest this week
0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother
3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat
8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR
10:13 - Reacting to hot takes
13:32 - Mia’s hot take
27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s)
37:30 - Instagrams hot takes
37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed
40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy
41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just paying for a name
42:35 - Stop apologizing for net cords, body bags, and drop shots
48:10 - Beginners should start with power paddles
53:25 - Everyone thinks they are better than they really are
56:29 - People who target in rec play drink hot dog water
59:16 - All age groups should be eliminated and only skill divisions
1:05:06 - 4.5+ DUPR rated women think they are better than they really are
1:08:52 - If you don’t get burned up your line, you aren’t applying enough pressure
1:10:15 - The Kitchen
1:10:25 - Breaking down our mixed partnership strength and weaknesses
1:22:21 - Mia wants Chris to play more court, why?
1:28:42 - Our most frustrating tournament loss and why?
1:34:06 - How we handle tournament losses and learn from them
1:41:10 - What makes a good effective team?
1:48:56 - Miscellaneous thoughts about team dynamics