Braydon and Kyle discuss Fed’s return to JOOLA, the new PPA pay structure, and the launch of Selkirk’s ERA paddles—raising the question of whether it was fair for them to mimic 11SIX24’s design. They also break down nine new paddle releases set to drop in the next month. 30% off Pickleball Effect shop for the next 48 hours with code ILOVEKYLE: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 85
Braydon and Kyle are joined by Aaron the Editor to share what they learned from visiting Six Zero’s paddle factory in China, dive into recent PPA headlines, and discuss two new foam paddles that are signaling the next wave of foam core innovation. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SL...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 84
Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon’s upcoming trip to a paddle factory in China, the ethics of reviews and brand events, their new go-to paddles, and the latest results from Braydon’s second round of tungsten tape power and pop tests. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE ___________...
Jun 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 83
Braydon is joined by Kyle Trenga and Aaron the Editor to share stories from the Nerdy Tourney, joke about Onix’s hilariously perfect paddle description, debate whether QD’s fine was justified, and discuss the paddles Braydon is currently testing—including some intriguing foam-core models in the pipeline. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.shor...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 82
Braydon and Kyle share stories about nearly losing to some talented young guns, how to have your partner’s back on fourths, the explosion of pickleball courts worldwide, and break down the top power paddles available right now. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE ________________...
May 27, 2025•56 min•Ep. 81
Braydon and Kyle share updates on their current projects, discuss the key storylines from PPA Atlanta, and analyze the power and pop metrics of the new Ronbus Ripple. They also delve into whether it significantly differs from the original Ripple paddles that did not pass USAP testing. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code P...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 80
Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor discuss their visit to Selkirk's HQ, sharing their evolving perspectives on the brand. Aaron debuts a new segment, "Aaron it Out," to gather candid opinions from Braydon and Kyle, and they provide updates on recently received and upcoming paddle releases. Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 79
Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor delve into data from Pickleball Effect’s Paddle Benchmark Report, provide updates on the JOOLA lawsuit, and share their insights on recent MLP developments. Download Paddle Benchmark Report: https://pickleballeffect.com/q1-2025-benchmark/ Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): h...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss public play formats, provide an MLP season preview, review the new Adidas paddles, and share the interesting results of Braydon's tungsten tape experiment. Paddle Benchmark Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZyvYka7OEM5OzntVyE4vWNi8TtjnvXbwx62Mo7BgJ93bSTA/viewform?usp=header Sponsors: Pickleball Central (use link to apply discounts): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 77
Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's Austin trip, the Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau split, and their specs for the perfect pickleball paddle. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:34 Weekly update - Austin trip lookback 08:34 Selkirk opens brick and mortar store 14:16...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss strategies and share predictions for the podcast battle, provide their first impressions of the Diadem BluCore paddles, and analyze the potential impact of new tariffs on pickleball. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Weekly update - podcast battl...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 75
Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss playing patterns, new PPA partnerships, and rank the top sixteen pickleball brands in a head-to-head March Madness bracket challenge. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:10 Weekly Update - New weighted tape, Austin plans11:41 3.0 to 5.0 - Identi...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 74
Join Braydon and Kyle to hear about their upcoming pickleball trips, the catch 22 of creating and implementing new paddle testing standards, and the results of Braydon's test comparing Selkirk’s InfiniGrit to raw carbon fiber. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:10 Weekly Update - Upcomin...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 73
Join Braydon and fellow paddle reviewer, John Kew, as they discuss how their lives have changed as content creators and share the paddles they've played with since 2021. They'll delve into why they switched paddles and what it would take for them to switch again. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE Subscribe to John Kew: https://www.youtube.com/@johnkewpick...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 72
Are the claims about foam core durability actually true? Join Braydon as he interviews Justin Barton, a respected paddle construction expert, for an in-depth analysis of foam core versus traditional honeycomb cores. We'll explore the validity of claimed advantages of foam cores, examine their potential drawbacks, and determine whether they are truly the future of pickleball paddle technology. Contact Justin: pickleballetc@gmail.com Justin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballetc/ Jus...
Mar 16, 2025•52 min
Join Braydon and Kyle to discuss Braydon's new product, Kyle's latest article, new PPA partnerships, and the ins and outs of the new Gearbox paddles. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:00 Weekly Update - Braydon sponsors Fed + new PE product 11:57 Website, article about Kyle, PE hat on c...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 71
Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss the new MLP rule, compare the JOOLA Perseus IV to other paddles, and debate who might need a paddle with as much power as the JOOLA IV series. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:06 Weekly Update - Paddle launch events 06:59 New mustache experience 09:...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
Join Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron as they discuss the upcoming JOOLA Pro IV paddles and share their experience meeting Andre Agassi, Steve Aoki, and the JOOLA team at the JOOLA pre-launch event for the Pro IV paddles. Sponsors: ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/PBEFFECT Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://holeyperformance.com?sca_ref=7190325.KfQF5F48Nc Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com/collections/slyce-speedcaps?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7&sca_source...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 69
Join Braydon and Kyle to discuss countering the ball, fake MLP trades, the 11SIX24 paddle lineup, getting better handles, the Yobow warm-up routine, and what paddle they would get with only $120. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Weekly update: Aaron’s music & Braydon getting iced out 11:40 JOOLA event this week & Kyle’s car breaks down 16:30 3.0 to 5.0: Counter zones and countering as team 21:15 Kyle’s Corner: Fake MLP trades & UPA-A paddle rul...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss the drama surrounding 11SIX24's Power series launch, the Fed's loss with an Adidas paddle, ranking plush vs. stiff paddles, and whether Gen 2 style paddles are still worth it. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:24 Weekly update: USAP follow up 13:03 Braydon’s league night fail & dad talk 18:18 3.0 to 5.0: Attacking pressurized dinks 22:52 Kyle’s Corner: Japan update 24:03 11SIX24 Power series launch drama 29:55 Paddle B...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 67
Join Braydon and Kyle as they discuss Braydon's experience at the USAP Media Day, the PPA Australian Open, TruFoam reviews, and Selkirk Labs 008 10mm and 16mm first impressions. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:06 Weekly update: USAP media day 18:16 3.0 to 5.0: The ball always comes back 22:26 Kyle’s Corner: Australia open, amazing nasty nelson, partnerships 26:31 Paddle Babble: Vote for Braydon’s next comparison review 28:30 Did everyone get TruFoam reviews ...
Feb 04, 2025•57 min•Ep. 66
Braydon interviews the owners of CRBN to uncover the story behind the TruFoam Genesis paddles and their potential to disrupt the pickleball paddle market. Shop CRBN TruFoam (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/discount/pbeffect?redirect=/collections/crbn-trufoam-genesis-foam-pickleball-paddles __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Garrett & Kyle Introductions 03:50 TruFoam Origin Story: From Conception to Production 14:13 Technology and R&D Proce...
Jan 29, 2025•47 min
Join Braydon, Kyle, and special guest Aaron the Editor as they discuss the latest MLP rule changes, UPA-A standards, the 11SIX24 Power series, and the intricacies of foam cores. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:03 Weekly update: We will all be at the JOOLA event 07:57 USAP media day coming up 13:23 Sponsoring pros 17:41 3.0 to 5.0: Mind the game 24:33 Kyle’s Corner: MLP changes 30:26 Top 50 player rules 34:02 Vulcan ball is out Franklin ball is in 37:13 Paddl...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss Braydon's CRBN interview fail, Selkirk's new solid foam core paddle, first impressions of the Franklin C45, upcoming paddle release dates, and answer listener questions. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Weekly update: Does the stache stay or go? 06:00 Catherine Parenteau agent 07:50 CRBN fail and USAP media day 14:27 3.0 to 5.0: Self belief, self talk, partner talk 18:43 Kyle’s Corner: Flying Pickle expansion 21:23...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Braydon and Kyle discuss a new format for organized king of the court play, the Quang Duong drama from the PPA Masters, the new Franklin C45, and why Braydon thinks elongated paddles are inferior. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:34 Weekly update: new KOTC format 06:21 Braydon’s comeback moneyball win 11:02 3.0-5.0: Impossible drops drill 14:19 Kyle’s Corner - Selkirk suing Quang Duong 20:28 Local park courts drama - challenges getting abused...
Jan 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 63
In the first 2025 episode of the Pickleball Effect Podcast, Braydon & Kyle discuss their goals for the new year, the breakup of the most dominant men's team in history, USAP delistings, and the paddle technology we’re going to see a lot in 2025. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:16 Weekly Update 06:06 2025 goals 13:43 3.0 to 5.0 - Drive technique 17:12 Kyle’s Corner - Dreamland closes, Ben & Collin breakup 22:02 Japan Proton open, Selkirk brick & m...
Jan 07, 2025•54 min•Ep. 62
In Braydon & Kyle's last episode of the year, they talk about PPA's new challenger league, issues with the Ronbus Ripple release, new rules for 2025, the ADV Pickleball Backpack and their thoughts on the upcoming Chorus Shapeshifter series. Like what we're wearing? Get 15% off Stack Pickleball Athletic Apparel (code PBEFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:45 Weekly Update: Kyle plays in MLP tournament 07:04 Brayd...
Dec 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 61
Braydon, Kyle, and Aaron the Editor get together to chat about the paddle trends for 2024, what might be on the horizon for 2025, and their favorite paddles from 2024. __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:45 2024 paddle trends recap 04:21 Possible 2025 trends 20:58 Paddle superlatives: Best bang for your buck 23:09 Most underrated paddle 26:04 Most overrated paddle 31:34 Biggest riser: brand 35:04 Trailing off: brand 40:57 Paddle flop of the year 44:14 Paddle of ...
Dec 03, 2024•54 min•Ep. 60
Kyle and Braydon share thoughts about the podcast battle match, the surprising number of brands that are getting UPA-A provisional certification , and then finish with their opinions of whether or not the Ronbus Ripple is too hot. Black Friday Deals: Stack Clothing: https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 Franklin: https://franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey 11SIX24 (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2 Ronbus (code 10EFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/ Babolat: https://www.babola...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 59
Kyle and Braydon talk about PPA Worlds experiences, brands paying or not paying UPA-A fees, paddle X-Rays, and first impressions on the Chorus Fire & Gearbox Ultimate Hyper. Like what we are wearing? Get up to 60% Stack Athletics Apparel during their BFCM sale right now (no code needed): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 Black Friday Deals Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HuVbFgYJlHA_QxU2C_65dh15EmmBuqDB746hHhkoRHE/edit?usp=sharing ___________________________________...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 58
