In this episode, Braydon & Kyle discuss their experience play testing a bunch of budget friendly paddles and share which ones were their favorites.
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Six Zero Quartz (code 10EFFECT): https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/products/quartz?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=pod
Gearbox G2 (no code): https://gearboxsports.com/collections/g2-collection/products/g2-quad?rfsn=7676489.281577
Ronbus R Series (code 10EFFECT): https://www.ronbus.com/Original-R-Series_c_19.html
Neonic Force (code 10EFFECT): https://neonicpickleball.com/products/neonic-force-16mm?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH&sca_source=force&sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH&sca_source=forum
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
03:10 We raised $15k for charity
08:45 Kyle’s Corner - Collin’s grievances
20:41 Parris Todd leaves Selkirk
23:05 Paddle Babble - Budget paddle playtesting
26:20 General thoughts on budget paddles
30:52 Best overall value
33:14 Best control paddle
36:45 Best power paddle
39:31 Biggest disappointment
45:04 The rest of the paddles we tested
54:10 Shopping for budget paddles
55:48 Is it worth buying an expensive paddle?
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Paddle fitting quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/
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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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