The Pickleball Studio podcast is hosted by Chris Olson and co-host Will Chaing where they deliver the latest news on all things related to Pickleball in a fun easy to digest conversational manner.
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Paddle companies pretending to be normal people in comments 5:06 - Quang Duong’s contract gets terminated 11:10 - Automated line calls coming to the pro tour in 2026 14:15 - Foam paddles in the heat? 22:56 - The DUPR changes that has everyone fuming 1:10:18 - Should you have multiple ratings for mixed/age? 1:17:54 - Chris plays a 5.0+ moneyball
Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4a You can use code PBSTUDIO to save on any of the paddles mentioned in this podcast. Using our code helps support the channel by giving us a commission when you use it. Paddles discussed that are available: Honolulu NF: https://bit.ly/4jMsJUR GRUVN LAZR16-HD: https://bit.ly/46wtpL4 11six24 Alpha Pro Power: https://bit.ly/40GpozZ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Question for the viewers 2:08 - GRUVN LAZR-16HD PBCoR update 3:47 - Paddle warr...
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Court update with the neighbor 4:52 - Holbrook Amra updated core 8:50 - Foam core paddle galore 9:15 - Honolulu NF series 12:47 - Body helix TerraCore XC 15:26 - GRUVN LAZR-16HD Solid Foam 20:02 - Enhanced Pickleball foam paddle 20:22 - Element 6 SUTR 24:33 - PaddleTek GTO-C review tomorrow 29:10 - Is Chris switching his main? 31:58 - Vatic pro V-Core Power - $99 full foam paddle?? 44:54 - Gearbox GX2 power. Did they finally strike gold? 1:05:22 - Creative way to dr...
Links: USA Pickleball announcement: https://bit.ly/4k0853F Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - The home court is finished! 3:11 - Black Ace is getting relisted 7:29 - What’s going on with Adidas and Fed? 10:47 - New paddles coming this summer 12:46 - Six Zero China trip 17:23 - Factory tour 22:15 - Carbon fiber factory 30:59 - Six Zero R&D 42:54 - Random stories from the trip to China 1:01:14 - Update on core crushed Holbrook Arma T...
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - China update 2:58 - QD gets fined and suspended 7:40 - Onix is releasing new paddles 10:30 - Upcoming paddle release dates 11:00 - Nerdy tourney recap 34:21 - Q&A 34:34 - Does the number of layers of raw carbon fiber affect durability or playability? 36:27 - Should USAP/UPA ban paddle modifications that are not grip related? 38:19 - ADV VS court Caddy bag update 42:59 - Should DUPR be used to gate open play groups? 49:23 - Do you think full foam cores are better...
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Friday Fever price increase 4:50 - Ronbus Ripple vs Joola Pro IV 30:29 - My journey with back pain
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Question: Are you happy with the current paddle warranty system? 4:03 - Atlanta PPA updates (SPOILERS) 12:46 - Home court is almost done! 13:57 - New GRUVN foam core paddles (pending approval) 17:56 - New Honolulu foam paddles (pending approval) 22:19 - Our thoughts after testing the Ripple v2 35:58 - The state of Pickleball paddles in 2025 36:06 - Power 39:42 - Spin 44:37 - Durability 54:48 - Price 59:50 - Control paddles 1:03:32 - Miscellaneous things...
You can pick up a Melin for the next 24 hours for 20% off with code PBST20 or use this link: https://alnk.to/aWFbEuG Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Melin discount code is back for 24 hours 1:38 - How many gen 2/gen 3 paddles have you broken? 4:15 - Nasty nelson on match point in a tournament 7:23 - Trip to Selkirk headquarters 15:24 - Friday Fever 17:16 - SLK ERA 18:55 - 11six24 Alpha Pro Power 20:56 - Joola Pro IV Scorpeus 23:50 - Ronbus Ripple V2 is back?! 34:55 - Holbrook Arma T is feeling pro...
Links: USAP counter lawsuit against Joola: https://bit.ly/4m1qjE8 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - USAP counter lawsuit on Joola 2:51 - Quang signs with Sypik 5:24 - Dylan Frazier signs with Volair 7:12 - The new PPA ball 14:19 - Funny story about John Kew 17:51 - B&B nerdy tourney 20:03 - Heading to the Selkirk HQ 21:14 - Selkirk new Maxima shape 22:52 - Selkirk Era Power in pros hands 23:56 - PaddleTek’s new hybrid shape 25:46 - Wilson Vesper Initial Impressions 36:45 - New Holbrook Arma (pow...
For more detailed information, check out this Facebook group: https://bit.ly/4jUGwsZ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:38 - What are some green and red flags in a contractor? 9:12 - Grading your yard 13:40 - What direction to build the court? 15:45 - How much should your court slope? 19:30 - Make sure you build the right court dimensions 22:12 - Be careful what surface is around your court 25:25 - Getting permits 26:43 - Be careful about setback distances 28:43 - Know your impervious surface limits 31:27...
ADV bag: https://bit.ly/42lMw8f Head Motion Pro BOA: https://bit.ly/42UJg3U Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - New ADV Pickleball bag quick thoughts 6:36 - Head Motion Pro BOA update 10:46 - Adidas Ubersonics shoe 12:55 - Joola Pro IV new shapes 19:55 - New Honolulu paddle 20:43 - Vatic Pro Saga 14mm update 23:52 - ProXR has new of their paddles 26:00 - New SLK paddle? 26:49 - New CRBN paddle? 27:43 - Our first impressions of the Adidas Metalbone EVA 50:22 - Trying continental grip wasn't too bad 53:...
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Adidas event 1:49 - Host vs cohost podcast battle 10:14 - Open devision money ball 16:11 - The creator cup 23:00 - FluidPB tournament software 26:09 - Diadem fixes the BlueCore edge guard 28:03 - Selkirk 10mm 008 31:25 - Vatic Pro 14mm Saga 39:55 - Anna Leigh and Catherine split up 46:37 - Q&A
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Home court update 4:21 - B&B Filth line update with 3 shapes 6:11 - Gearbox GX2 11:53 - Engage Pursuit Innovation 22:07 - Diadem BluCore 46:06 - Are certain paddles better for specific levels of play? 58:34 - Tournaments indoor vs outdoor 1:01:35 - Aizec’s shoulder routine for physical therapy
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 00:40 - Chris played in a MLP style tournament 7:08 - Adidas launch event 14:32 - Aizec's main paddles 22:35 - Chris' main paddles 44:40 - Main backup pass (paddle game)
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Babolat Jet Mach 3 code 1:50 - BOA Head Motion Pro 6:04 - PPA challenger events 13:46 - new weight setup for the Franklin C45 18:48 - Is everyones perception of power skewed right now? 27:59 - Q&A 28:16 - Why does Aizec call you Christopher? 30:34 - Why are companies making paddles light? 34:44 - How do you know whether to modify a paddle or change paddles? 39:46 - The difference between lead densities? 43:05 - Favorite part about your job? 45:26 - Do you guys l...
Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Babolat Jet Mach 3 8:46 - Warm up routine 15:12 - Home court update 16:59 - FWRD bag 9 month update 24:09 - Sparkling LMNT 26:07 - Paddle talk 26:13 - Thrive Smoke 33:42 - Babolat Strikr+ 37:10 - Gearbox GX2 47:30 - Luzz Pro2 Archer 53:14 - Franklin C45 1:03:56 - Experimenting with lead at the head of the paddle 1:06:01 - Hand speed drills 1:13:23 - More forehand topspin
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - How does Joola feel about the QC? 4:54 - The two versions UPA-A only & dual certified 7:55 - The QC process 11:50 - The thermoformed process 13:58 - Is Joola in bed with PPA? 17:30 - Joola R&D process 26:50 - How does Austin feel about the Joola hate? 29:50 - Pro IV break in 31:30 - The two types of break in 39:03 - Feedback pipeline 43:10 - Factory knockoffs 45:45 - Closing remarks...
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Chorus Fire Delisting 10:51 - PPA updates. SPOILERS! 22:39 - Joola event 23:53 - Playing with Agassi 32:28 - Joola Durability Claims 40:28 - Perseus Pro IV Play Thoughts 47:22 - Meeting all the content creators 50:24 - Triangle rule explained like as a wall 53:36 - Reduce friction 58:18 - Minnesota has a crazy amount of indoor facilities now
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - New Engage Pursuit Pro1 Shapes 5:32 - Upcoming Spartus Paddles 7:44 - One of the Weirdest Paddle Shapes we Have Seen 16:16 - Franklin C45 Update 19:43 - 11six24 All Court vs Chorus Supercourt 34:01 - Weighted Tape Breakdown (With data) 1:00:41 - Some New Improvements from Drilling
Chapters: 0:00 - Franklin FS Pro ball update 2:00 - what actually happened to Will 12:00 - Will got burnt out 17:12 - Will’s new job 22:59 - USAP testing rundown 27:04 - Will has his own paddle? 31:43 - What’s Will’s plan for the future? 36:36 - What paddles has Will been playing with? 49:37 - Proton flamingo 55:10 - 007 10mm 55:47 - J2K+ 56:20 - gearbox pro power 58:23 - Feds performance with new Adidas paddle 1:00:56 - Franklin C45 update 1:03:36 - Performance paddles and shorter life span 1:1...
Links: Speak Pickleball USAP media day recap: https://bit.ly/4gz4bgu USAP Statement about the Ripple: https://bit.ly/4b1tWFj Ronbus' statement: https://bit.ly/4gs5rlA Chapters: 0:00 - Opening clarifications 10:44 - PBCoR test 13:44 - Degradation testing 26:54 - Should USAP implement fines and suspensions? 27:44 - What happened to the Ripple this time? 43:28 - Why are we so vocal about paddles that might be sketchy? 48:20 - How did our break in January go?...
Chapter markers: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Paddle updates 2:49 - Franklin C45 10:43 - Selkirk 008 21:48 - 11six24 power series 27:39 - 11six24 all court series 31:41 - Vatic pro saga bloom 33:10 - Technifibre TF Blitz 38:07 - Honolulu J2K+ 44:35 - CRBN TruFoam 50:08 - Proton Flamingo 54:03 - Is the New Franklin ball having issues?
Vote for us in the Dink Awards: https://bit.ly/4iRLWp3 USAP announcement: https://bit.ly/3VYbkPY Joola announcement: https://bit.ly/4gXQEzU KTCHN sling: https://bit.ly/3PeHiDQ HabitKit: https://bit.ly/4fH72U4 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - UPA drama 3:00 - Taking a break in January 6:28 - How to keep pickelball fun 10:01 - T Dink awards are back 11:25 - Ethos grip 16:38 - KTCH sling bag 21:39 - Honolulu J4K 25:36 - Honolulu J2XK 28:15 - Pro Kennex new paddles 37:35 - Chorus fire update 40:58 - Ge...
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Link to Zane's cameo: https://bit.ly/3DgVU2G Check out Zach The Foot Doctor for shoe reviews Wringer wear: https://bit.ly/3VwBv09 Winners edge shoes: https://bit.ly/4gmpZw0 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - A message from Zane Navratil 4:33 - More food hot takes 9:49 - 2024 Paddle Awards video 10:36 - PPA challengers tour 18:29 - PPA tour finals 23:53 - Ronbus ripple delayed again 31:54 - 11six24 new power paddles & new shape 51:33 - Wringer wear clothing 1:02:53 - Winners edge shoes 1:14:21 - C...
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Black Friday deals list: https://pickleballstudio.com/2024blackfridaydeals Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - a guy got kicked in the face!?! 8:18 - Selkirk livestream with Tom Barnes & Kyle Koszuta 12:41 - MLP finals. SPOILERS! 21:29 - Bread and Butter Invader 26:19 - Chorus Fire 36:13 - Vatic Pro Saga 40:28 - What is going on with the Ripple? 1:01:35 - Clarifying Ripple thoughts 1:04:50 - The best Black Friday deals we are seeing...
Stack Athletics (you can use code PBSTUDIO to save 30% till Nov 17th) https://bit.ly/4elygz6 Melin discount code will run for 24 hours from Nov 12th at 9AM PT till Nov 13th at 9AM PT. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - 24 hour Melin discount code 2:26 - meeting Justin 4:32 - Chorus launch event 8:26 - Aizec's next gen event recap 12:19 - its crazy how good these kids are 16:11 - worlds pro qualifier 19:02 - The Joola Mod TA-15 issue 29:14 - Our review of UPA Worlds 38:27 - PPA juniors 43:03 - Chris' ...
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Content creator battle at the PPA 2:14 - Chasing 5.0 new series on the channel 4:37 - 007 additional thoughts 9:15 - Neonic Flare Prime X Review tomorrow 11:28 - Vatic Pro Saga quick thought 13:05 - Ronbus Ripple still heating up? 13:58 - Pickleball Apes Pulse, waiting on this review 15:21 - Chorus has 3 new shapes of the Shapeshifter coming 16:38 - 11six24 has a big upcoming sale 17:57 - New paddles aren't always better 24:15 - You would be better off sticking with...
Check out @pickleballeffect Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - New series starting this week 3:56 - What did Kyle think of the skill levels? 10:44 - Thoughts on the Pickleball Apes Pulse break in 26:31 - Hollbrook Aero Edgeless thoughts 38:22 - Does everyone want to be paddletek? 52:39 - are you picky about paddle handles? 59:27 - what were your old main paddles? 1:01:57 - new doesn’t always mean better 1:07:21 - Thoughts on limited release paddles / non legal...
