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

Links:
Weighted tape guide: https://youtu.be/tRG-VCk1Da0?si=nJuleSZOm_LYax8s

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:57 - Question of the week
5:14 - A couple of funny stories
14:01 - Proton Peacock update
23:35 - Spartus P1 coming soon?
27:28 - Got 2 more Luzz inferno’s
27:50 - Chris’s hot take
31:29 - Paddle awards season
34:47 - advice for increasing DUPR but not deal with all the fees
44:08 - Which is better for performance, polymer or foam?
51:13 - If you were 3.5 again, would you pay For lessons? What would your budget be?
55:14 - What is the best weight setup for the BnB loco elongated?
57:49 - Have you tried the new PIKKL skins?
1:00:55 - How much do you pay for indoor play in MN?
1:04:19 - Our take on choking up on the paddle
1:12:53 - Are you taking January off like last year?
1:14:41 - Thoughts on Honolulu J6CR
1:15:12 - Thoughts on Charm V vs Coral? both seem all court appealing
1:16:42 - Has anyone tried to bribe you for a good review?
1:18:00 - How did you choose Mia as your mixed partner?
1:21:20 - What are the best angles to film play from?
1:22:42 - If someone is coming from a Pro IV what’s the first foam paddle to try?
1:25:25 - Do all foam paddles get slightly softer when they break in? Any long term changes noticed in foam

Links:
FORWRD Ranger: https://bit.ly/47Mz7Jh
Neonic Sidekick: https://bit.ly/3TTDXwh
RPM Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4pCU3s9
Proton Peacock: https://bit.ly/4pvGGtF

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - Gearbox Power series dual certification
4:46 - Neonic Sidekick bag vs FWRD Ranger
12:52 - CRBN Waves update
16:31 - RPM Pickleball
35:00 - Proton Peacock
59:12 - Monthly Paddle Roundup (What are we recommending?)

Link:
Black Friday deals page: https://bit.ly/4o3M1Hy

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
6:10 - SixZero Black Opal thoughts after play testing
23:04 - SixZero Coral
36:28 - Random paddle updates
38:28 - Slyce slyder update
39:20 - B&B Loco update
43:14 - Black Friday deals
44:06 - 11six24 BF deals
46:06 - Vatic Pro BF deals
46:54 - Bread & Butter BF deals
48:30 - CRBN BF deals
49:42 - Thrive BF deals
50:05 - Franklin BF deals
51:03 - Ronbus BF deals
52:04 - Chorus BF deals
53:21 - Luzz BF deals
54:44 - Enhanced DUO BF deal
56:56 - FORWRD BF deals
57:58 - Babolat BF deals
1:00:56 - Udrippin and Bodhi grips BF deals
1:02:35 - Improvement is a slow burn that you don’t often see

Links:
11six24 sale: https://bit.ly/3WUX3Uj
Franklin Tour Bag: https://bit.ly/4hXR4b9
Slyce Slyders: https://bit.ly/3K0u2Uk
Pickleball Apes Charm series: https://bit.ly/3LFGJV1
Six Zero Black Opal: https://bit.ly/44agRaa

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Is DUPR trying to charge for searching friends and opponents?
7:38 - 11six24 Black Friday Deal
9:27 - New Neonic bag
31:10 - New Franklin tour bag
37:10 - Slyce Slyders (reusable weight system)
48:56 - Pickleball Apes Charm series
1:08:45 - Six Zero Black Opal
1:21:57 - PPA worlds
1:29:39 - Chasing 5.0 Worlds (SPOILERS!)
2:01:17 - Random stories about pro matches

Links to items mentioned:
F&B Runout: https://bit.ly/4hCKtTc
J6NF & FC+: https://bit.ly/436344c
Thrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCj

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - F&B Runout
19:28 - J6FC+ & J6NF
28:31 - Thrive Fury
34:10 - Quick rant on grit
39:20 - Luzz Inferno updates
47:14 - Upcoming Enhanced Duo
51:10 - CRBN Waves delamination?
52:59 - Should there be a 5.5 division?
56:49 - Chasing 5.0 series
1:01:15 - How the last few tournaments have gone
1:06:45 - Noticing improvments
1:08:38 - Things I learned from this last tournament
1:17:01 - Aizec’s Vegas experience