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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Braydon Unsicker

Join Braydon Unsicker and Kyle Trenga in this exciting podcast, where they discuss the latest pickleball gear and happenings in the world of pickleball. Stay informed and entertained as they delve into some of the most interesting topics in the pickleball community.

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Braydon and Kyle share their reactions to the paddle reviewer battle posted on Pickleball Studio's channel, PPA's infrastructure to take over pickleball in the US, updates on new paddles coming, and chat about a potential new paddle metric called the Hand Speed Index.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:28 Reactions to paddle reviewer battle

07:38 Kyle’s paddle and paddle shapes

13:30 Kyle’s corner - PPA upsets

17:57 MLP draft reactions

24:27 When is power too much

27:45 New DUPR partnerships and PPA taking over

36:00 Paddle Babble - Engage Pursuit Pro1

27:56 Other paddles coming

44:30 Can Kevlar be used on its own?

48:19 New metric idea: Hand Speed Index

51:50 Different paddles for different events/climates

Support my channel:

Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/

Paddle Database:

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________

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Kyle and Braydon talk through the details and questions of the new exit velocity testing for USAP and then get judgey and rank paddle brands in a company tier list and explain their thought process behind their decisions. Sponsors: Stack Athletics Apparel (code 15EFFECT): https://stackathletics.com/?rstr=57771 Slyce SpeedCaps (code DINKSMASH): https://slycesport.com/collections/pickleball KTCHN Pickleball Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://ktchnpickleball.com/?ref=pbeffect Brand discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Weekly update - TFP Open recap, Olson games, new Stack stuff 11:12 Kyle’s Corner - USAP exit velocity (PBCoR) test explanation 16:54 Key dates for PBCoR test 19:43 What’s the PBCoR for the Ronbus Ripple? 21:32 New testing fees 23:14 Questions on the impact of new rules 35:07 Paddle Babble - Company tier list 37:34 The companies 38:04 S tier 44:02 A tier 1:01:20 B tier 1:10:45 C tier 1:12:39 Other brands to watch __________________________________________ Support my channel: Use my paddle & gear discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ My products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/ PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/ Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________ #pickleball #podcast

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Braydon and Kyle talk about outstanding JOOLA questions like quality control, Braydon's preview of the PPA Red Rock tournament he's playing in, upsets from Los Cab, and pro pickleball player paddle reviews.

TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro

01:49 Outstanding JOOLA Gen 3 paddle questions

15:37 Braydon getting trained by Connor Dickerson

21:19 PPA Red Rock Preview for Braydon

31:03 Kyle’s corner - Notable upsets

38:18 UTR rating system making moves

42:44 Pro player reviews and paddle handles

Shop JOOLA Gen 3 paddles: https://joolausa.com/professional-pickleball-paddles/?ref=8190

Braydon's paddles for PPA Red Rock:

Volair Mach 2 Forza 14 for doubles (code 10EFFECT): https://volair.com/collections/paddles/products/mach-2-forza-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7475751.28260c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7475751.28260c

Ben Johns Perseus 3 16mm for singles: https://joolausa.com/ben-johns-perseus-3-16mm-pickleball-paddle/?ref=8190 Support my channel:

Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/

Paddle Database:

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________

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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast - Did I Get My Gearbox Review Right? With Special Guest, Porter Barr.
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10/25/23 • 72 min

Braydon chats with special guest, Porter Barr, about their experience at a local, small town pickleball party with DJ Young, Braydon's thoughts on the new Gearbox paddles, Porter's Andre Daescu quote game, and finish with new equipment releases coming out soon.

Pickleball Discount Codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

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Braydon and Logan talk about hot topics floating around the pickleball forums, Braydon's latest review of the Engage Pursuit Pro paddles, and hone in on Logan's idea to spread the word about MLP and to build connections to teams.

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

Pickleball discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

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Braydon welcomes new cohost, Porter Barr. Braydon is officially going full time with Pickleball Effect. They chat about the new Franklin paddles, new players sponsors, the new Vulcan ball, and what the future of pro pickleball could look like with junior player development.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:20 Get to know Porter

15:01 Braydon is full time Pickleball Effect

18:20 Thank you Downtown Logan Brown

19:22 Thoughts on new Franklin paddles

25:24 New pro paddle sponsors

31:43 Porter’s Riley Newman encounter

35:38 Kyle Trenga & Proton

40:21 Andre Daescu’s new sponsor

42:39 First thoughts on new Vulcan ball

48:27 Junior development

47:08 Logan surveyed his local facebook group: Top paddles being used in Greenville, SC

58:10 Becoming a pro

1:02:38 Outro

Paddles Mentioned:

Franklin Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/review-of-franklin-fs-tour-series/

11Six24 Hurache-X (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/hurache-x-control-16mm?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod

See all my discount codes here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

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Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Paddle Database:

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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Pickleball Effect Products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/

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In this episode Kyle and Braydon talk about matches they played this week, the results of their kevlar paddle shootout, thoughts on other new equipment, offer some tips to improve your game, and finish with the latest news in pickleball.

Gear mentioned:

Mark OneX (code 10EFFECT): https://markpickleball.com/products/mark-onex?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U&sca_source=yt

Thrive Azul (code 10EFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/azul-16mm?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=yt

J7K (code 10EFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/copy-of-sword-shield-j7k-pre-order?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt

J2K (code 10EFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/sword-shield-j2k?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt

Ruby (code 10EFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/ruby?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=yt

Spartus Apollo (code 10EFFECT): https://gospartus.com/products/apollo?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt

11Six24 (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2

Maverix (code 15EFFECT): https://www.maverixpickleball.com/

KTCHN Pickleball Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://ktchnpickleball.com/?ref=pbeffect

Dura Balls (code 10EFFECT): https://pickleballcentral.com/dura-fast-40-outdoor-pickleball?rfsn=7945169.3d98850

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro - Who is Kyle?

04:02 Braydon & Kyle do organized play - Braydon gets hit by a nasty nelson

15:36 Kevlar shootout results

32.26 Franklin FS Pro ball first impressions

35:31 Kyle’s first impressions of Komodo paddles & aramid cores

42:26 KTCHN bags are here

46:27 SLYCE speed caps

52:50 3.0 to 5.0 segment

58:08 Kyle’s corner - Paddle delistings, MLP serve changes, and hot mic

Support my channel:

Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/

__________________________________________

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram (Dink Smash Media): https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/

Paddle Database:

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast - New USAP Paddle Testing, Paddle Skins, & Upcoming Reviews | EP 37
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05/14/24 • 59 min

Braydon & Kyle talk about the new USAP plans for paddle testing and approval to appropriately box in the power and spin levels of paddles, new tech around paddle skins, hot topics from last week and upcoming paddle reviews.

Stuff mentioned:

Paddletek Bantam TKO-C Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/paddletek-bantam-tko-c-14-3mm-tko-c-12-7mm-review/

PIKKL (code 10EFFECT): https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/pikkl-pickleball?rfsn=7945169.3d98850

Spartus Apollo (code 10EFFECT): https://gospartus.com/products/apollo?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B

Gamma Librarian Ball: https://www.gammasports.com/collections/pickleballs/products/librarian-foam-pickleball

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:25 Playing Dallas PPA & Kyle’s trip to Seattle

08:33 New USAP paddle approval processes

19:26 OWL paddle controversy

22:40 Paddle skins

32:44 Hot topics

44:18 Paddle Babble: Paddletek

51:31 Upcoming reviews

Support my channel:

Use my paddle discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

My products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/ __________________________________________

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/

Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/

PE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/

Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinksmashmedia/

Paddle Database:

Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing

Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ __________________________________________

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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast - Do Pickleball Pros Use Ball Machines? | Interview with Susannah Barr
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10/17/23 • 55 min

Braydon and Logan talk with pro pickleball player, Susannah Barr, about her phenomenal year and how she finds success. We show her some of our gameplay footage to get some tips along. And we chat about paddles and ball machines.

Use our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/

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Porter talks about his recent trip to visit Pickleball Studio and Pickleball Will. Braydon then shares his experiences from his first week on the job, and how his new toy - a radar gun that captures power, pop, and spin of a paddle - has made his work easier. Finally, Porter ends the podcast with a story about a near accident that almost cost him his vision.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Porter’s trip

11:20 Porter’s ranking of PB Studio, and PB Will’s skills

14:47 Braydon’s first week on job

16:50 Blind ball game

21:57 Radar gun for power, pop, and spin

26:15 Porter’s spin serve results

31:00 Paddle volume is crazy

33:30 Indoor pickleball locations

36:39 Developing two handed shots

50:30 Benefits of longer handles

53.40 Hurache-X review preview

55:14 Porter nearly lost his vision __________________________________________

Paddles Mentioned:

11Six24 Hurache-X (code 10EFFECT): https://11six24.com/products/hurache-x-control-16mm?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=pod Bread & Butter Filth (code 15EFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/JzvxPa CRBN Pivot Pickleball Glasses: https://crbnpickleball.com/products/best-pickleball-glasses?rfsn=6397755.27c6454&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6397755.27c6454

See all my discount codes here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________

Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Paddle Database: Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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Pickleball Effect Products: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-effect-paddle-accessories/

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Pickleball Effect: The Podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

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The episode title 'Reactions to 2024 PPA & MLP Schedule Release + is the New Adidas Paddle a Gimmick or Legit?' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Pickleball Effect: The Podcast is 60 minutes.

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Episodes of Pickleball Effect: The Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Pickleball Effect: The Podcast was released on Jul 16, 2023.

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