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.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - New PPA Pro Rules 4:24 - The content creator process 25:25 - No paddle reviews in July 30:30 - Check out these paddle reviewers 35:50 - Track your Pickleball game stats PPA New tour rules Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:46: - jibbitz 4:00 - Top 5 favorite paddles 8:15 - Scorpius discussion 13:46 - Best paddles for the price 26:57 - Thermoforming rant 31:50 - Paddles that flopped 37:40 - Toray has become a buzzword 44:36 - What companies are doing well 53:00 - What are companies doing poorly? 58:15 - Kevlar and nomex 1:05:31 Will’s announcement Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: http...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Does Speedcubing help with reaction time? 3:31 - What are your favorite tournament snacks? 8:13 - Whats the sexiest shot? 12:06 - Are there plans to incorporate a measurement for power or pop? 17:50 - What sports/hobbies outside of pickleball do you guys do? 22:15 - What do think of the Minneapolis pickleball scene? 26:40 - Do you confidently feel you and Will can reach the pro level next year? 30:00 - Is there a shot that drives you crazy? 34:10 - Top tips for st...
Sign up for Jordan Briones' two day intensive here: https://bit.ly/3oVVB6T Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - What are the intensives? 5:20 - How does Jordan rate people? 7:20 - Why hasn't Chris had formal training? 13:10 - What did Jordan think of our game? 15:40 - What did we learn? 27:01 - How to Attack 33:47 - The backhand roll 37:34 - Chris hurts his back 43:11 - What did Jordan see us improve in 48:57 - What are the intensives like for Jordan? Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O ...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Will goes to the wrong airport 4:05 - Singles day 19:57 - Is this what being over the hill feels like? 21:28 - Bro why do you hate my paddle? 24:31 - Texas heat 30:41 - Doubles day 58:07 - Shoutouts 1:00:19 - Gearbox paddle chat 1:03:06 - Lea Jansen Singles 1:05:22 - Sandbagging at golden qualifiers Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Story 1 4:06 - Story 2 8:19 - Story 3 12:50 - Story 4 23:01 - Story 5 28:12 - Story 6 32:00 - Story 7 40:55 - Story 8 42:41 - Story 9 49:04 - Someone called Chris daddy 52:10 - Story 10 55:37 - Chris gets his first gold in 4.5 Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Link to Head Revolt shoes: White Blue Timestamps: 0:00 - The batman 4:11 - People keep thinking my brother is me 8:34 - Shea Underwood makes a bet with an internet troll 13:54 - My favorite shoe is on sale! 21:13 - PPA spoiler alert 21:26 - Is Pickleball becoming more watchable? 25:43- ALW is insane 32:33 - Christian Alshon singles run 34:40 - Connor Garnett singles 38:47 - Will protective eyewear become more common? 43:30 - What's the lowest ranked female ALW could win with? 52:03 - Some thermo...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Someone tried to impersonate Chris 4:14 - Company was afraid sending paddles to Will was a conflict 6:10 - Will has a second YouTube channel 7:48 - Will did what...? 10:07 - The worlds worst Pickleball paddle 14:14 - Quick shoutout 15:18 - Will and I travelled 20:41 - Chris has new facilities to play in 27:08 - Ben Johns and Anna Bright play against amateurs 32:11 - Ben Johns 2v1 singles Will's second channel: See here Watch the Ben Johns 2v1 matches: here Chris S...
0:00 - Podcast Review 3:06 - The documentary is out! 5:54 - 24/7 Pickleball Facility 9:19 - Legacy Park files for bankruptcy 12:42 - Chris gets a studio upgrade 18:14 - Hudef Viva Pro update 23:51 - Engage Pursuit Ultra update 28:50 - Ronbus Pulsar 35:46 - Electrum Model E Elite 37:05 - Bread & Butter Filth 38:51 - Jack Sock at the PPA singles 48:25 - Jack Sock mens doubles 52:32 - Jack Sock mixed doubles Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will ...
Timestamps: 0:24 - Carls background 5:23 - USAP and manufacturers 8:57 - How was the current testing come up with? 14:59 - When did the Starrett start to feel outdated? 17:43 - How often does a paddle file certification? 22:03 - Certain areas of the regulations feel out of date 28:28 - How do you handle smaller brands who fly under the radar? 31:39 - How many brands have you caught out of spec? 36:20 - I was told not to publish data I acquired 44:06 - Companies are sending in low grit paddles fo...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Will is back! 4:19 - Will plays Pickleball with Anna Bright's parents 5:19 - Will's trip to south Florida 13:08 - Seed to Table is insane 18:09 - Chris is a simple man 22:46 - Getting to the US Open 31:06 - Chris' competing experience 39:50 - The YouTuber match showdown 45:07 - Should you move up a rating if you've never won in the previous divison? 46:35 - Will's matches 54:47 - Seed to table part 2 Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - People focus on static weight too much 3:03 - What is swing weight? 4:25 - Can you calculate swing weight at home? 6:21 - Simple description of weight distribution 7:10 - Weight in the handle 10:29 - The swing weight range 13:00 - When people notice a swing weight change 15:20 - Pickleball stats spreadsheet 17:50 - My Pickleball origin story and background Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: http...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Viewer review 1:29 - Delam update 5:44 - Drama at the Red Rock Open 12:22 - Red Rock Open Results 17:30 - My paddle review process 32:19 - How I view sponsorships Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Time stamps: 0:50 - Podcast comment and review 3:49 - The average age of Pickleball is dropping 9:37 - Pro Tennis Players at the Pickleball Slam event 23:47 - Our latest paddle of choice 31:45 - Thoughts on Pickleball Balls 42:35 - We are going to the US Open Signup for the Pickleball Studio newsletter! http://bit.ly/3DnlVKT Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Real Clear Stats blog: http://bit.ly/42IqIlj Timestamps: 2:17 - Vulcan V570 and Icon v2 Updates 9:24 - MLP Recap 17:33 - Fan Ejected from MLP 21:04 - Jill Braverman keeps falling 22:02 - Poor Zane… 24:06 - MLP winners 26:19 - We have data for rally vs traditional scoring 48:54 - Chris is drilling and other random news Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Time stamps: 1:30 - Viewer comment 3:59 - PPA Austin recap 13:44 - Thermoformed paddle drama 16:00 - CRBN paddles are NOT banned 16:40 - PPA pro player email 21:48 - CRBN Official Statement 33:49 - The potential solution is glue 37:44 - Just because a paddle is powerful does not mean it fails a deflection test 46:48 - No paddles are being banned right now 48:12 - How to look for delamination 51:38 - The Ben Johns tweets 58:17 - Why CRBN? 1:02:49 - I will be holding my reviews for the time being ...
Links: Memes of Pickleball: https://bit.ly/3FllSjV Timestamps: 0:00 - Let the war begin... 3:05 - Living proof that Adidas paddles suck 16:32 - Collin Shick is a monster! 23:49 - The rest of the PPA results 30:51 - New Paddle Testing Systems Soon 42:07 - Nationals is moving to Texas Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Mary's social media: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3La3ApH Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and the Mary go round 12:29 - How many tournaments does Mary do a year? 19:53 - Who is better, Mary or Maggie? 23:22 - Do they ever argue on court? 26:27 - Is Mary better at singles or doubles? 30:11 - What does Mary look for as a right sided doubles player? 33:39 - Which MLP has been the best? 38:08 - Critiscims of players on social media 45:17 - Mary's thoughts on mixed doubles 57:38 - Is it hard to line up partner...
1:53 - Our first podcast sponsor 4:40 - PPA and paddle updates 15:32 - Chris' PPA Minnesota experience Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Timestamps: 1:59 - Kyle's former sports background 27:50 - Why did Kyle choose to do content? 58:56 - How scary was it to quit your job for Pickleball? 1:15:57 - Time split between pro training and content creation 1:22:20 - What are the biggest differences for the top pros? 1:35:30 - Pickleball burnout? 1:44:03 - Kyle actually does this for a better backhand flick? Follow Kyle (That Pickleball Guy) YouTube: http://bit.ly/3xKiKdk Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ErCWV5 Chris Socials: Instagram: https:...
Timestamps: 0:47 - How Jordan got into coaching 7:46 - Was it hard to jump into fulltime Pickleball? 21:14 - What makes a good coach? 25:37 - Jordans new two day intensive camps 38:36 - The game is not the same 47:38 - Advice for each skill level 1:01:20 - Would you rather play pro or coach? 1:07:39 - Jordan interviews us 1:10:29 - How are Will and Chris making money 1:25:05 - $1,000 on the line, who wins in skinny singles 1:29:46 - Jordan's first MLP 1:41:20 - Jordan's take on the spin serve Jo...
Timestamps: 2:34 - How did you become so sarcastic? 5:41 - Tell us about your new paddle 24:09 - Zane’s thoughts on illegal paddles 37:23 - Zane wants to see the game experimented with 50:02 - What Zane thinks of the PPA? 1:08:21 - Thoughts on mixed doubles Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Vote for us in the Dink Awards: https://dink-awards.kickoffpages.com/ Timestamps: 3:11 - Don't walk behind courts with a game active 7:23 - Don't give unsolicited advice 11:01 - Don't force people to stack 15:19 - Always bring a ball 18:46 - Don't correct someone's illegal serve 25:11 - Say the score loudly 27:47 - wait until people are ready before your serve 29:07 - Stop poaching 32:53 - Don't be sarcastic (or have an attitude) 37:44 - Don't lob seniors 40:15 - Stop play when a ball comes onto...
Timestamps: 0:00 - Don't give unsolicited advice 6:58 - Refs making mistakes 12:25 - The PPA Masters Recap Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
Time stamps: 4:02 - Has Will found the "One?" 11:31 - Chris' opinion of lead tape in the handle 18:52 - Why do some companies make their paddle line up so confusing? 28:11 - Catherine signs with Selkirk 31:09 - Our personal game development 51:01 - The plus-minus system 1:02:00 - EVA foam paddles Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
Time stamps: 9:58 - Paddle Gate 19:42 - The Starrett Meter 23:50 - Why the pros don't challenge each others paddles 28:15 - How are illegal paddles being sold? 37:01 - What needs to change? Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
In this episode Will and I answer your Pickleball questions that you submitted! Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:51 - How did we meet? 13:36 - What is swing weight? 17:12 - Who has more paddles? 19:33 - Do you and Will ever plan to play together or play pro? 23:52 - is a two handed backhand necessary at the highest level? 27:23 - Only one paddle for the next 3 years 28:41 - best 2/3 left handed match. Who wins? 29:29 - how did your parents respond to you not going to college? 32:08 - What's your came...
In this episode Will and Chris discuss the MLP draft, notable missing players, and the exhibition PPA match that was held with pro Tennis players Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, John Isner, and Donald Young. Time stamps: 0:00 - PPA Tennis Pro Event 30:18 - Our top 3 and bottom 3 teams for MLP 45:29 - The most surprising players to not get drafted 57:50 - updates for the website and Black Ace Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://...
As always with Pickleball, the news cycle never stops. In this episode Will and I discuss whether or not the PPA and MLP merger with the new gold card members is going to kill the APP tour. Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
After a month-long break, we are finally back and talking about all the recent drama, the MLP and PPA merger, why there is less unification than before, and Chris' nationals experience 0:00 - Where have we been?? 2:55 - A few quick updates on paddles 10:35 - Nationals recap 28:22 - MLP and PPA Merger 49:40 - Pickleball Drama Chris Socials: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA Will Socials: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN...
