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Pickleball Studio Podcast157. So. Many. Paddles. PaddleTek Honeyfoam, Vapor Power2, Upcoming Launches, & MoreLink to the Podcast Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudioClips/videosChapters:0:00 - Intro6:50 - New PPA Challenger singles court15:40 - Slyce Slyders update16:56 - PSA Check if your paddle is broken!25:02 - Pro paddle shakeup28:43 - 30+ paddles received in January30:44 - Upcoming launches Feb - March51:11 - Thoughts on some paddles we’ve been hitting51:22 - PaddleTek Honeyfoam58:11 - Honolulu J6CR1:03:29 - Thoughts on the Vapor Power21:08:14 - Pickle Poppers (extremely light and fast paddle)1:13:09 - Long term grit testing updates
2026-02-111h 42Pickleball Studio Podcast156. Debating Pickleball Paddles & More with Pro Player Zane NavratilCheck out Zane's channel: https://bit.ly/46xraGuChapters:0:00 - Intro3:41 - What has Zane been up to?4:11 - Will the Chinese brands change the paddle market?19:57 - Why don’t the brands reviewers love get UPA-A certified?35:14 - Are pros wanting less power in their paddles now?41:45 - Is mens singles really boring now?48:27 - What paddle shape does Zane think is the best?1:00:50 - Zane’s thoughts on foam paddles1:07:30 - Incentives as an influencer and trying to create a healthy culture around it1:19:47 - Zane...
2026-02-042h 33Pickleball Studio Podcast155. Volair Shift First Impressions & Reacting to Our 2025 Paddle PredictionsLinks:Reddit thread about the paddle market: https://bit.ly/3YTUfHWVolair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhWEnhanced Duo widebody: https://bit.ly/4aBpC1dChapters:0:00 - Intro2:06 - Reddit thread that I wrote about paddles3:58 - DUPR end of year recap story13:20 - JW using a widebody in Daytona18:18 - ALW leaving PaddleTek 31:34 - 11six24 signs Dekel37:22 - Parris Todd fined $50,00039:46 - Volair shift1:06:06 - Enhanced Duo widebody1:09:37 - Paddle awards discussion1:15:06 - Aizec’s paddle awards list1:20:58 - Reacting to...
2026-01-022h 24Pickleball Studio Podcast153. Reacting to Your Pickleball Hot Takes & Mixed Doubles Team DynamicsChapters:0:00 - Intro0:10 - We have a guest this week0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR10:13 - Reacting to hot takes13:32 - Mia’s hot take27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s)37:30 - Instagrams hot takes37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just payin...
2025-12-092h 06Pickleball Studio Podcast148. Taking a Look at The F&B Runout, J6NF & FC+, and Chasing 5.0 ProgressLinks to items mentioned:F&B Runout: https://bit.ly/4hCKtTcJ6NF & FC+: https://bit.ly/436344cThrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCjChapters:0:00 - Intro0:43 - F&B Runout19:28 - J6FC+ & J6NF28:31 - Thrive Fury34:10 - Quick rant on grit39:20 - Luzz Inferno updates47:14 - Upcoming Enhanced Duo51:10 - CRBN Waves delamination?52:59 - Should there be a 5.5 division?56:49 - Chasing 5.0 series1:01:15 - How the last few tournaments have gone1:06:45 - Noticing improvments1:08:38 - Things I learned from...
2025-11-031h 28Pickleball Studio Podcast144. Six Zero Black Opal Brief Look and Why Don't Control & All Court Paddles Get More Attention?Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:51 - Where to setup your camera when filming8:34 - How does weight effect different paddle constructions13:28 - Selkirk shoe update16:12 - CRBN Waves thoughts with Aizec36:56 - New SixZero Black Opal42:37 - PIKKL pro skins48:39 - Black Opal core57:30 - Why don’t control paddles get recommended more?1:06:47 - Pickleball mindset book1:16:51 - Paddle guessing game1:22:16 - Pickleball homework
2025-09-301h 26Pickleball Studio Podcast138. Behind the Scenes of Our Paddle Reviews (And Why it Takes so Long)Links to things mentioned:Mid-Century Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4mDClDhPickleball journal app: https://bit.ly/4mEzGJy Speak Pickleball stories: https://bit.ly/4mIq8xe Selkirk Labs Boomstik: https://bit.ly/4fCq8N2 Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:51 - Pickleball journal app6:37 - Speak Pickleball articles7:52 - Is Aizec going to use the Boomstik?23:33 - Cleaning the Boomstik surface27:23 - Adidas & Jaume30:19 - The Pickleball Studio review process32:13 - When reviewing a paddle, pick 2 out of 3 quadrants36:21 - How do we choose which p...
2025-08-131h 37Pickleball Studio Podcast136. What Makes a Paddle Actually Worth Buying in 2025?Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:14 - Ghost story3:31 - Ronbus Refoam (not in-depth)4:44 - Pickleball Apes Harmony12:23 - Element 6 SURTR19:41 - What makes a paddle worth buying in 2025?47:54 - Minor league pickleball event55:19 - Aizec's PPA challenger experience1:07:22 - What tournament formats do you prefer?
2025-07-281h 23Pickleball Studio Podcast123. Diadem BluCore Looks Promising & Should You Avoid Difficult Paddles?Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Home court update4:21 - B&B Filth line update with 3 shapes6:11 - Gearbox GX211:53 - Engage Pursuit Innovation22:07 - Diadem BluCore46:06 - Are certain paddles better for specific levels of play?58:34 - Tournaments indoor vs outdoor1:01:35 - Aizec’s shoulder routine for physical therapy
2025-04-011h 06Pickleball Studio Podcast122. What Paddles Have Been Our Mains from 2021-2025?Chapters:0:00 - Intro00:40 - Chris played in a MLP style tournament7:08 - Adidas launch event14:32 - Aizec's main paddles22:35 - Chris' main paddles44:40 - Main backup pass (paddle game)
2025-03-251h 04Pickleball Studio Podcast121. Is Everyones Perception of Power Paddles Skewed Right Now? Questions & AnswersChapters:0:00 - Intro1:16 - Babolat Jet Mach 3 code1:50 - BOA Head Motion Pro 6:04 - PPA challenger events13:46 - new weight setup for the Franklin C4518:48 - Is everyones perception of power skewed right now?27:59 - Q&A28:16 - 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 like Flick W...
2025-03-181h 10Pickleball Studio Podcast109. UPA Worlds Recap, Content Creator Battle & Subscription Fee to PickleballTV?Stack Athletics (you can use code PBSTUDIO to save 30% till Nov 17th) https://bit.ly/4elygz6Melin discount code will run for 24 hours from Nov 12th at 9AM PT till Nov 13th at 9AM PT.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:23 - 24 hour Melin discount code2:26 - meeting Justin4:32 - Chorus launch event8:26 - Aizec's next gen event recap12:19 - its crazy how good these kids are16:11 - worlds pro qualifier 19:02 - The Joola Mod TA-15 issue29:14 - Our review of UPA Worlds38:27 - PPA juniors 43:03 - Ch...
2024-11-121h 25Pickleball Studio Podcast96. Joola Mod TA-15 & Gen 3S (UPA ONLY) Thoughts, & Kansas PPA Amateur RecapTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:47 - PickleCon8:50 - Kansas City PPA9:35 - Aizec Pro Qualifier Day13:53 - Chris' Singles Day19:03 - PPA Juniors Are Awesome25:28 - Players from other countries are getting really good28:51 - Ronbus Ripple 14mm31:48 - Joola Mod TA-15 & new Gen 3S36:22 - UPA-A approved only paddles46:35 - What does a legal paddle even mean anymore?51:55 - Paddle Commission DebateChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https...
2024-08-131h 15Pickleball Studio Podcast88. Comparing Some of The Best Standard Shape PaddlesLinks to things we mentioned:Hesacore grips: https://bit.ly/4b6GRE3Selkirk Equipment standards: https://bit.ly/3KQ8WVDKTCHN bag: https://bit.ly/3z6bSuGTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:04 - Aizec introduction5:11 - Chris’s PT stories7:00 - Joola lawsuit with USAP16:50 - Standard Shape Paddle Comparison18:06 - Honolulu Pickleball J3K24:16 - Spartus Apollo27:40 - Ronbus FX.R231:17 - Volair Mach 2 Forza36:57 - Bnb FatBoy40:39 - Our Rankings42:55 - Thoughts on the $300 KTCHN Bag57:14 - Hesacore grip1:07:18 - Co...
2024-06-171h 16Pickleball Studio Podcast84. Thoughts on BnB Shogun, Spartus Apollo & Balls Are a MessTimestamps:0:00 - Intro3:25 - Drilling my Two-Handed Backhand7:11 - Pickleball Left Handed is so Much Fun13:17 - Getting Hit in the Face16:08 - Braydon’s Collab with Volair21:08 - Is Exit Velocity Coming to USAP?23:55 - The New Bread & Butter Shogun29:20 - the Spartus Apollo34:59 - the Triple Black Diamond x Willinator41:08 - Clarifying Core Crushing45:41 - Balls Are a Mess Right Now1:01:23 - More on Stretching1:06:32 - PPA Texas1:12:32 - Drilling my countersChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5O
2024-05-131h 15Pickleball Studio Podcast83. Are The Gen 3 Joola's Starting to Core Crush? & New PaddleTeks's Are AwesomeTimestamps:0:00 - Intro2:08 - Forehand Dink Lesson5:30 - Gamma library ball9:21 - New Paddletek Paddles Are Sick22:16 - Hudef Viva Gen 322:54 - 11six24 Kevlar Paddle30:46 - The Vatic Oni Review43:39 - Are the Gen 3 Joola’s starting to core crush?57:54 - The importance of stretching in PickleballMy communities:Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4aJoin our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpwJoin the Discord! https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB
2024-05-061h 08Pickleball Studio Podcast82. Our Take on the Ethics of Being a Paddle ReviewerLinks:MKBHD interview 1MKBHD Interview 2MKBHD on bad reviewsTimestamps:0:00 - Intro4:16 - Quick Update on the Gen 3 Joola’s9:00 - Will’s Texas trip14:14 - The PKOLL Paddle15:39 - Chorus Shapeshifter18:00 - Vatic Oni20:09 - Franklins new paddle22:26 - PPA update25:33 - The Ethics of Reviewing Paddles and Our Stances38:26 - How Do We Chose What Paddles to Review?tt52:09 - Have Companies Ever Offered Us Money?58:12 - Are We Ever Worried About Giving a Bad Review?1:03:00 - Chris’ Personal Ethics...
2024-04-291h 20Pickleball Studio Podcast81. Joola Gen 3 Discussion & The US Open is The Best Amateur TournamentTimestamps:0:00 - Intro3:39 - Gen 3 Joola paddle discussion26:41 - Are the new Joola paddles good or bad for pickleball?35:40 - Will’s thoughts on some new paddles36:21 - Engage pursuit pro1 thoughts (Will)43:03 - J2K, Shapeshifter, etc49:36 - The US Open is the best amateur tournament experience50:00 - Mens doubles overview55:30 - Mixed doubles overview59:34 - Chris is hooking people?!1:02:26 - US Open is ran extremely well1:07:05 - Funny paddle story pickup1:09:00 - Would you rather a slower ball or slower paddles?Chris So...
2024-04-231h 13Pickleball Studio Podcast80. Why Are Pickleball Players Delusional About Ratings?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:35 - April Fools Day 7:24 - Breaking Pickleball Documentary10:44 - PPA and DUPR16:00 - Anna Leigh 100th PPA Title17:48 - Why Are Pickleball Players so Bad at Guessing Ratings?45:17 - Tennis vs Pickleball BeefChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2024-04-081h 04Pickleball Studio Podcast79. Building The Best Pro Pickleball PlayerTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:42 - United Pickleball Association Announcement11:25 - Paddle News12:46 -Mark Kinetic13:37 - Sword & Shield J2K Pro19:16 - The New Engage Pursuit Pro125:07 - Selkirk Amped Pro Air26:35 - Building Our Perfect Pickleball Player46:32 - The Origin Story of the PodcastChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2024-04-011h 13Pickleball Studio Podcast78. Thoughts On The Pickleball Paddle Market CycleTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro3:36 - Joola event18:13 - the US Open21:18 - The Pickleball Paddle Market Cycle Explained41:32 - Alternative Options to Popular Paddles54:91 - The Irony of the Merger59:07 - Building Our Perfect Pro PlayerChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2024-03-251h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast77. There Are a Lot of New Paddles Coming...Links: ADV Bag: https://bit.ly/3vnMIpGPIKKL Skins: https://bit.ly/3IJHGHgTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:24 - Vanguard Control Updated Thoughts8:09 - April/May is gonna be busy with new paddles9:21 - PIKKL Skins18:19 - the ADV bag has launched24:32 - MN PPA recap43:28 - Exit velocity test coming to pickleball48:54 - Jack Sock playing with a Power Air?53:00 - still going to the gym and working with ThatPickleballTrainer 55:47 - On court training
2024-03-191h 08Pickleball Studio Podcast76. How to Find the Right Pickleball Paddle For YouTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:33 - More eyewear discussion11:21 - Six Zero Bag Update15:47 - Vanguard Control Thoughts27:41 - Oklahoma Pickleball League34:53 - How to Pick the Right Paddle for You36:32 - Swing Weight42:44 - Twist Weight51:15 - Handle Length53:09 - Shape55:21 - Spin57:58 - Edgeless vs Edge Guard59:35 - Thermoformed Paddles1:01:35 - Surface Type1:04:53 - Cheap Brand vs Expensive1:06:19 - Ignore the Marketing Fluff1:09:58 - Minnesota PPAChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit...
2024-03-051h 15Pickleball Studio Podcast75. A New Power Kevlar Paddle, & Interviewing The Best Paddle ReviewersKTCHN Pickleball: https://bit.ly/3UTBOCFPickleball Effect edge tape: https://amzn.to/49Pra3VThrive Pickleball: https://bit.ly/49vSmoLTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:20 - The Pickleball Avengers4:20 - Are We What We Expected?9:27 - John got us gifts15:50 - Vegas trip32:31 - THRIVE AZUL Power Kevlar35:56 - Sunset Park Meetup42:00 - Content Creator Battle46:31 - The Book of Kew52:42 - What is our Least Favorite Paddle?58:04 - Top 3 Favorite Paddles?1:02:31 - Adidas Gold Sponsor & Julian Leaving Volair?1:09:48 - Best Paddle Type...
2024-02-281h 37Pickleball Studio Podcast74. Will Gets His Own Paddle, Learning How to Counter better & Who is the Selkirk Shill?!Links mentioned: ThatPickleballTrainer: https://c2perform.co/Dink Box: https://www.thedink.shop/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Chris has a bone to pick10:13 - The Pickleball Box22:00 - The Dink Awards26:00 - Ball Update33:14 - Chris took a lesson on counters42:03 - Ben Johns backhand roll video46:38 - Shout out to ThatPickleballTrainer50:55 - Paddle FittingMy communities:Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4aJoin our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpwJoin the Discord! https://bit.ly/3...
2024-02-191h 04Pickleball Studio Podcast73. Protective Eyewear for Pickleball, Ball Discussion, & Paddle Spin Test InfoArticle: https://hudefsport.com/blogs/news/chris-olson-influential-paddle-reviewerBread and Butter Filth Sale: https://www.bnbpickleball.com/products/valentines-day-dealTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:44 - Grit changes coming to Pickleball?2:40 - The Owl gets full USAP approval? 6:22 - Thrive Paddle10:48 - CoreTek update13:40 - Bread and Butter Paddle Nerd Award & Loco18:55 - Gamma paddle updates24:31 - Protective eyewear discussion33:04 - Article written about Chris37:57 - Discussion about balls in Pickleball53:05 - Spin test clarifications
2024-02-121h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast72. We are back! Chris 4.5 Double Gold, the Vulcan Ball Sucks, and New Paddles for 2024Links mentioned:ADV Pickleball bag: https://www.advtennis.pro/pages/adv-pickleball-proKTCHN Pickleball bag: https://ktchnpickleball.com/ADV Pickleball bag: Timestamps:0:00 - Intro4:15 - Chris’s trip to Hawaii5:41 - Mens doubles day10:36 - Singles day18:14 - Will’s trip to Taiwan28:18 - Updates on new paddles28:30 - 11six24 Hurache-X33:17 - Volair Forza mach 236:16 - Christian Alshon Signature Paddle38:20 - Rokne Aeroblade41:21 - New Gamma paddles48:50 - A new paddle company CoreTek55:55 - PKOLL1:02:01 - Thrive1:09:06 - Pickleball bags1...
2024-02-061h 53Pickleball Studio Podcast71. Answering Your Pickleball QuestionsPaddle nerd of the year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQToNwgACHc&ab_channel=bnbpickleballTimestamps:0:00 - Intro2:19 - Paddle nerd of the year. **SPOILERS!**8:11 - Q&A. do you have any pickleball new year resolution for 202411:51 - What do you think will be the game changer for paddles in 202413:24 - if you didn’t discover pickleball, what would you be doing right now?15:00 - who were your favorite pros to make content with this year?17:20 - what is one tournament you have to go to every year?18:54...
2023-12-2843 minPickleball Studio Podcast70. The State of Pickleball Paddles 2023 RecapTimestamps:0:00 - Intro3:40 - Six Zero Ruby Chris' Thoughts11:13 - New Franklin Paddles18:10 - The state of Pickleball Paddles in 202319:14 - Core Crushed Paddles31:06 - The Price Drop36:49 - Anyone Can Make a Good Paddle41:24 - Did the Gearbox break the game?50:30 - MoreCompanies Adopting Swingweight58:55 - Replaceable Faces1:01:25 - Most Underrated Paddles of the Year1:07:55 - Most Over Hyped paddle1:18:24 - trying to get 1% better everydayChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
2023-12-191h 30Pickleball Studio Podcast69. Pickleball Video Game & Holiday Gift GuideGift ideas:LMNT Electrolytes: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkNMelin Hats: https://bit.ly/3RcBQC2Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/47R8b8FLuqi overgrip: https://bit.ly/3TjKwcATourna mega tac: https://amzn.to/41eIkFbAirtag: https://amzn.to/4adpemSPickleball effect edge tape: https://amzn.to/3tbYVNaHead Revolt 4.0: https://amzn.to/41gadfSSummer house lead tape: https://amzn.to/3RCZ44HCLIQ Chair: https://amzn.to/3uWsJOwAnker power block: https://amzn.to/3RcBLhITimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:26 - Jack Sock’s ne...
2023-12-111h 03Pickleball Studio Podcast68. PPA San Clemente Finals RecapLink to training with Connor Derrickson (Catherine Parenteau's trainer): https://bit.ly/3PZeC2LTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Six Zero Ruby3:13 - Forza mach 25:53 - Vulcan’s new paddle7:47 - Anna Leigh's new paddle8:47 - Wild monkeys spirit9:29 - Ethos Arete10:33 - Franklin’s new raw carbon fiber12:23 - Are standard/hybrid shaped paddles the future? 17:08 - Pro players taking pay cuts?23:47 - APP starting a team event?26:07 - Chris recaps his San Clemente PPA experience35:54 - Chris plays Brodie again.40:25 - Friday Chri...
2023-12-051h 28Pickleball Studio Podcast67. How Lead Tape can Transform Your PaddleADV Pickleball bag: https://bit.ly/49VgzW3Lead tape video: https://bit.ly/3SXWjNmBlack Friday deals: https://bit.ly/3N43qjMTimestamps:0:00 - Intro3:11 - Black Friday Deals9:55 - New ADV Bag12:53 - Our thoughts on lead tape39:48 - Edgeless paddles are not as good edged paddles46:11 - Quiet paddle discussion58:27 - San Clemente PPA1:01:16 - Will playing with his family over thanksgivingChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:
2023-11-271h 10Pickleball Studio Podcast66. Is the Dura Going to Die?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro4:32 - Adidas Metalbone thoughts9:50 - Running Gearbox tests16:53 - is Dura going to die?20:44 - Selkirk Pro S1 Thoughts34:28 - PPA Daytona35:21 - Anna Lee is 50-039:09 - Will’s trip to Houston49:56 - Local tournaments over PPA’s?1:03:48 - Will almost died1:07:14 - Herts will charge you more for having an accountChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit...
2023-11-201h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast65. Was Pickleball Nationals Really That Bad?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:32 - Adidas Metalbone7:51 - Six Zero infinity 10:00 - Nationals breakdown31:08 - Singles results46:17 - Doubles results59:09 - The issue with skill brackets at Nationals1:16:13 - Ben John’s gets beat in singles1:19:19 - Is the Franklin ball more interesting for pros?1:22:12 - Progression Draw Opinions1:27:05 - Six Zero Launch Event1:35:16 - AJ Koller situation 1:39:17 - Our final rating of NationalsChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:
2023-11-141h 41Pickleball Studio Podcast64. New Paddle Technology Next Year & California PickleballTimestamps0:00 - Intro2:26 - New company with new tech11:27 - Hyperion C214:15 - Six Zero infinity16:08 - Head Radical Raw17:24 - Chris' trip to California53:22 - New format for Nationals1:04:05 - MLP RecapChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-11-071h 21Pickleball Studio Podcast63. Upcoming Paddles & Chris Gets his First Gold in DoublesTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Upcoming paddle releases22:43 - Gearbox updates32:18 - Joola Heleus ball37:46 - GB1 Ball38:55 - Selkirk Pro S1 Ball44:27 - Chris’ tournament weekend46:54 - the 5.0 problem50:30 - Recap of the bracket1:04:24 - California trip1:08:45 - APP Singles DramaChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-10-301h 23Pickleball Studio Podcast62. Our Favorite Paddles of 2023 So FarTimestamps:0:00 - Intro4:00 - Will’s drilling sessions 12:52 - What’s going on with the Gearbox?40:47 - Our favorite paddles of 2023Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-10-241h 06Pickleball Studio Podcast61. DUPR Nationals Was...BrutalTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:16 - DUPR Nationals Day 130:50 - Waterfall format/compass draw38:20 - DUPR Nationals Day 256:50 - Feedback for DUPR Nationals1:06:18 - The Gearbox Pro PowerChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-10-181h 26Pickleball Studio Podcast60. Aanik Lohani PPA Singles Finals & How to Fly for FreeSouthwest Companion Pass article: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/earn-southwest-companion-pass-new-year/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro40:00 - Jack Sock singed with Selkirk?12:30 - MLP Dallas rant15:40 - Aanik Lohani makes the singles final20:05 - What do we want in a tournament partner?1:00:22 - How to fly for freeChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-10-091h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast59. What is the Best Way to Teach a Beginner, Pickleball?Work with Connor Derrickson: https://bit.ly/3PZeC2LQuiet paddle announcement: https://bit.ly/4591yMIBuy Chomps with code PBSTUDIO to save 10%https://chomps.com/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:00 - USAP quiet paddle announcement12:08 - what is the best way to teach a beginner pickleball?44:18 - The KitchenChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-10-021h 00Pickleball Studio Podcast58. Trying to Guess Which Paddle Company Wrote These Marketing Claims0:00 - Intro1:17 - Paddle updates6:43 - Marketing guessing game38:30 - MLP Atlanta59:43 - The Kitchen RantChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-09-251h 10Pickleball Studio Podcast57. New Selkirk Pro S1 Ball Thoughts & Team Tournament FormatTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:33 - Six Zero Pink DBD6:00 - New Paddles coming soon16:07 - Selkirk S1 Pro Ball29:15 - Chris’ team tournament recap45:38 - The Kitchen Chris’ GripeChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-09-1851 minPickleball Studio Podcast56. Golden Ben Johns Perseus & Our Gold Medal Match StatsLink to our stats: https://bit.ly/3RaQNWWTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:19 - Will’s trip to Hawaii6:17 - Engage Pursuit Pro Updates10:37 - Quality control in Pickleball13:35 - CRBN Concepts15:29 - GRUVN MUVN13S17:02 - Gold Ben Johns Perseus25:07 - PPA Fixed the copyright claim29:54 - Pcklmart stats about our gold medal match48:41 - The Kitchen49:00 - PPA vs MLP58:38 - Tyson flips off Tyler1:07:19 - Singles upsetChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly...
2023-09-111h 13Pickleball Studio Podcast55. Paddle Clones, Ball Machines, and PPA Copyright ClaimsMy preferred lead tape: https://bit.ly/423eO4nTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Paddle clones9:47 - PPA copyright claims my gold medal match13:38 - Slinger ball machine thoughts19:58 - Questions and answers20:08 - Zane’s new grit22:22 - Where should I place lead tape?24:28 - Do you ever play APP events?25:19 - Have you been close to switching from the DBD?26:40 - Best paddles for Tennis elbow28:01 - Do you still get tournament jitters?29:08 - What would you change if you could start over?30:09...
2023-09-0434 minPickleball Studio Podcast54. Pickleball is Pure Chaos Right Now + Kansas Golden Qualifier RecapUse code PBSTUDIO to save 10% at StoryiStoryi sun sleeves: https://bit.ly/3Z0UK2qNeck gaiter: https://bit.ly/3YU1yidTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:27 - Engage Pro test4:42 - PPA singles day15:58 - PPA doubles day43:06 - PPA mixed day53:15 - Sandbagging58:16 - Nationals1:01:21 - Tour warsChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-08-311h 25Pickleball Studio Podcast53. Picklecon Coming in 2024Timestamps:0:00 - Intro45:19 - PaddleTek Update8:20 - Picklecon12:34 - Pickleball symposium19:40 - PPA recap28:23 - It’s going to be 100+ at the Kansas PPA?!Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-08-2142 minPickleball Studio Podcast52. Pickleball Reality TV show?!Links:Reality TV show: https://www.pickleballpaddlebattle.tv/Memes of Pickleball: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvxNG1Xge9t/?img_index=1Chomps beef stick: https://chomps.com/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:36 - News and updates13:48 - Chris goes crazy with beef sticks18:27 - Building a home Pickleball court24:30 - Will’s trip to Texas33:55 - Pickleball TV showChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zn...
2023-08-1453 minPickleball Studio Podcast51. Is Paddle Grit Gate Back?!Mentioned links:NML article on Anna Leigh: https://bit.ly/3OkFd8yNML article on Zane's paddle: https://bit.ly/3OM1bCVJoin our Facebook group! https://bit.ly/3rYOZpwTimestamps:0:00 - Intro00:30 - The Bird5:57 - Pickleball Apes Pro Line13:00 - Anna Leigh Waters vs Hurricane Tyra Black26:30 - PPA recap45:05 - Grit gate is back?56:17 - Engage pro1:00:50 - Team tournament recapChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill...
2023-08-071h 15Pickleball Studio Podcast50. Beer City Open & Seattle Golden Qualifier RecapTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:17 - BCO and Seattle13:21 - Jesse got hit in the face15:16 - Will got smacked by some pros18:53 - Will goes 0-2?!?!29:41 - KC PPA33:52 - Tennis players protest39:26 - Seattle results44:39 - 2 handed backhand50:11 - Seattle casinos53:48 - Thomas Wilson 12mm paddleChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-08-011h 01Pickleball Studio Podcast50. Beer City Open Recap & Seattle Golden Qualifier RecapTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:17 - BCO and Seattle13:21 - Jesse got hit in the face15:16 - Will got smacked by some pros18:53 - Will goes 0-2?!?!29:41 - KC PPA33:52 - Tennis players protest39:26 - Seattle results44:39 - 2 handed backhand50:11 - Seattle casinos53:48 - Thomas Wilson 12mm paddleChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-08-011h 03Pickleball Studio Podcast50. Beer City Open & Seattle Golden Qualifier RecapTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:17 - BCO and Seattle13:21 - Jesse got hit in the face15:16 - Will got smacked by some pros18:53 - Will goes 0-2?!?!29:41 - KC PPA33:52 - Tennis players protest39:26 - Seattle results44:39 - 2 handed backhand50:11 - Seattle casinos53:48 - Thomas Wilson 12mm paddleChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-08-011h 05Pickleball Studio Podcast49. Paddle Discussion with Pickleball EffectCheck out Braydons channel hereTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Braydons old channel2:57 - The story of Braydons online story7:37 - Funniest hate comment14:05 - The start of Pickleball Effect25:59 - Chris’ funny hate comment29:56 - Braydon’s top 5 favorite paddles40:15 - Braydon’s least favorite review41:48 - Twist weight and swing weight54:07 - Braydons review process1:01:33 - The Future of Pickleball EffectChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTub...
2023-07-241h 09Pickleball Studio Podcast48. Selkirk Shoes, 25,000 Backhands & MLP Amateur TournamentTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:43 - Will is rusty?4:30 - Chris is playing in Hawaii9:25 - New paddles to test16:17 - New Selkirk shoes32:04 - Chris hits 25,000 backhands35:54 - Minnesota Team Tournament48:50 - Vatic Prism49:56 - Beer City OpenChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-07-1959 minPickleball Studio Podcast47. Are People too Obsessed with DUPR?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:30 - Will is back from Italy!5:40 - 005 talk11:44 - Chris won’t be going to the Seattle qualifier18:50 - Public courts have a lot of new people25:40 - DUPR updates34:30 - PPA is removing the backdraw for pros?41:40 - Singles advice from Chris46:18 - New paddles we are testing49:40 - New types of content?54:25 - Will’s story from ItalyChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: http...
2023-07-101h 06Pickleball Studio Podcast46. Creating Pickleball Content & A New Stat Tracking AppTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:47 - New PPA Pro Rules4:24 - The content creator process25:25 - No paddle reviews in July30:30 - Check out these paddle reviewers35:50 - Track your Pickleball game statsPPA New tour rulesChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-07-0341 minPickleball Studio Podcast45. The Current State of Pickleball Paddles in 2023Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:46: - jibbitz4:00 - Top 5 favorite paddles8:15 - Scorpius discussion13:46 - Best paddles for the price26:57 - Thermoforming rant31:50 - Paddles that flopped37:40 - Toray has become a buzzword 44:36 - What companies are doing well53:00 - What are companies doing poorly?58:15 - Kevlar and nomex1:05:31 Will’s announcementChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-06-261h 17Pickleball Studio Podcast44. We Answer Your Pickleball Questions!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:13 - 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 staying loose and not getting tense at...
2023-06-191h 17Pickleball Studio Podcast43. We Tried the Jordan Briones Two Day Intensive Pickleball CampSign up for Jordan Briones' two day intensive here:https://bit.ly/3oVVB6TTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:25 - 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 roll37:34 - Chris hurts his back43:11 - What did Jordan see us improve in48:57 - What are the intensives like for Jordan?Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit...
2023-06-121h 02Pickleball Studio Podcast42. Our Experience at the Texas Open PPA Golden QualifierTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:33 - Will goes to the wrong airport4:05 - Singles day19:57 - Is this what being over the hill feels like?21:28 - Bro why do you hate my paddle?24:31 - Texas heat30:41 - Doubles day58:07 - Shoutouts1:00:19 - Gearbox paddle chat1:03:06 - Lea Jansen Singles1:05:22 - Sandbagging at golden qualifiersChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-06-061h 16Pickleball Studio Podcast41. Crazy Rec Play Pickleball StoriesTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:42 - Story 14:06 - Story 28:19 - Story 312:50 - Story 423:01 - Story 528:12 - Story 632:00 - Story 740:55 - Story 842:41 - Story 949:04 - Someone called Chris daddy52:10 - Story 1055:37 - Chris gets his first gold in 4.5Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-05-291h 07Pickleball Studio Podcast40. Pickleball Trolls, & PPA Atlanta RecapLink to Head Revolt shoes:WhiteBlueTimestamps:0:00 - The batman4:11 - People keep thinking my brother is me8:34 - Shea Underwood makes a bet with an internet troll13:54 - My favorite shoe is on sale!21:13 - PPA spoiler alert21:26 - Is Pickleball becoming more watchable?25:43- ALW is insane32:33 - Christian Alshon singles run34:40 - Connor Garnett singles38:47 - Will protective eyewear become more common?43:30 - What's the lowest ranked female ALW could win with?52:03 - Some thermoforming thoughts1:02:49 - We...
2023-05-221h 13Pickleball Studio Podcast39. Ben Johns Plays 2v1 Singles Against Amateurs & ProsTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:18 - Someone tried to impersonate Chris4:14 - Company was afraid sending paddles to Will was a conflict6:10 - Will has a second YouTube channel7:48 - Will did what...?10:07 - The worlds worst Pickleball paddle14:14 - Quick shoutout15:18 - Will and I travelled 20:41 - Chris has new facilities to play in27:08 - Ben Johns and Anna Bright play against amateurs 32:11 - Ben Johns 2v1 singlesWill's second channel: See hereWatch the Ben Johns 2v1 matches: hereChris Socials:Instagram...
2023-05-1643 minPickleball Studio Podcast38. Jack Sock Makes his PRO Debut at the PPA0:00 - Podcast Review3:06 - The documentary is out!5:54 - 24/7 Pickleball Facility9:19 - Legacy Park files for bankruptcy12:42 - Chris gets a studio upgrade18:14 - Hudef Viva Pro update23:51 - Engage Pursuit Ultra update28:50 - Ronbus Pulsar35:46 - Electrum Model E Elite37:05 - Bread & Butter Filth38:51 - Jack Sock at the PPA singles48:25 - Jack Sock mens doubles52:32 - Jack Sock mixed doublesChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube...
2023-05-081h 09Pickleball Studio Podcast37. Let's Get to the Bottom of Paddle Testing with USAPTimestamps:0:24 - Carls background5:23 - USAP and manufacturers8:57 - 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 for approval 46:39 - What...
2023-05-031h 51Pickleball Studio Podcast36. The US Open is a Must Attend Tournament for AmateursTimestamps:0:00 - Will is back!4:19 - Will plays Pickleball with Anna Bright's parents5:19 - Will's trip to south Florida13:08 - Seed to Table is insane18:09 - Chris is a simple man22:46 - Getting to the US Open31:06 - Chris' competing experience39:50 - The YouTuber match showdown45:07 - Should you move up a rating if you've never won in the previous divison? 46:35 - Will's matches54:47 - Seed to table part 2Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMA
2023-04-241h 05Pickleball Studio Podcast35. STOP Focusing on the Weight of Your PaddleTimestamps:0:00 - Intro2:20 - People focus on static weight too much3:03 - What is swing weight?4:25 - Can you calculate swing weight at home?6:21 - Simple description of weight distribution7:10 - Weight in the handle10:29 - The swing weight range13:00 - When people notice a swing weight change15:20 - Pickleball stats spreadsheet17:50 - My Pickleball origin story and backgroundChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHS...
2023-04-1729 minPickleball Studio Podcast34. PPA Red Rock Drama & My Paddle Review ProcessTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Viewer review1:29 - Delam update5:44 - Drama at the Red Rock Open12:22 - Red Rock Open Results17:30 - My paddle review process32:19 - How I view sponsorshipsChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-04-1039 minPickleball Studio Podcast33. The Pickleball Slam Event Was Great for PickleballTime stamps:0:50 - Podcast comment and review3:49 - The average age of Pickleball is dropping9:37 - Pro Tennis Players at the Pickleball Slam event23:47 - Our latest paddle of choice31:45 - Thoughts on Pickleball Balls42:35 - We are going to the US OpenSignup for the Pickleball Studio newsletter!http://bit.ly/3DnlVKTChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-04-0357 minPickleball Studio Podcast32. The Stats Disprove Rally Scoring MythsReal Clear Stats blog: http://bit.ly/42IqIljTimestamps: 2:17 - Vulcan V570 and Icon v2 Updates9:24 - MLP Recap17:33 - Fan Ejected from MLP21:04 - Jill Braverman keeps falling22:02 - Poor Zane…24:06 - MLP winners26:19 - We have data for rally vs traditional scoring48:54 - Chris is drilling and other random newsChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qri...
2023-03-281h 13Pickleball Studio Podcast31. The Pickleball Paddle Drama is UnrealTime stamps:1:30 - Viewer comment3:59 - PPA Austin recap13:44 - Thermoformed paddle drama16:00 - CRBN paddles are NOT banned16:40 - PPA pro player email 21:48 - CRBN Official Statement33:49 - The potential solution is glue37:44 - Just because a paddle is powerful does not mean it fails a deflection test46:48 - No paddles are being banned right now48:12 - How to look for delamination 51:38 - The Ben Johns tweets58:17 - Why CRBN?1:02:49 - I will be holding my reviews for the time beingChris Socials:
2023-03-201h 11Pickleball Studio Podcast30. Collin Shick is an Insane Pickleball Player & Nationals Moves to TexasLinks: Memes of Pickleball: https://bit.ly/3FllSjVTimestamps:0:00 - Let the war begin...3:05 - Living proof that Adidas paddles suck16:32 - Collin Shick is a monster!23:49 - The rest of the PPA results30:51 - New Paddle Testing Systems Soon42:07 - Nationals is moving to TexasChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-03-1456 minPickleball Studio Podcast29. Pro Mixed Doubles Thoughts, & The Craziest Shot in PickleballMary's social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3La3ApHTimestamps:0:00 - Intro and the Mary go round12:29 - 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 media45:17 - Mary's thoughts on mixed doubles57:38 - Is it hard to...
2023-03-081h 11Pickleball Studio Podcast28. Is Chris Finally 4.0 at Worst?1:53 - Our first podcast sponsor4:40 - PPA and paddle updates15:32 - Chris' PPA Minnesota experienceChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-03-0159 minPickleball Studio Podcast27. He Quit his Job for Pro Pickleball and Content CreationTimestamps:1:59 - Kyle's former sports background27:50 - 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 creation1:22:20 - 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/3xKiKdkInstagram: https://bit.ly/3ErCWV5Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https...
2023-02-221h 56Pickleball Studio Podcast26. Jordan Briones The Most Famous Coach in PickleballTimestamps:0:47 - How Jordan got into coaching7:46 - Was it hard to jump into fulltime Pickleball?21:14 - What makes a good coach?25:37 - Jordans new two day intensive camps38:36 - The game is not the same47:38 - Advice for each skill level1:01:20 - Would you rather play pro or coach?1:07:39 - Jordan interviews us1:10:29 - How are Will and Chris making money 1:25:05 - $1,000 on the line, who wins in skinny singles1:29:46 - Jordan's first MLP1:41:20 - Jordan's take on the spin serveJordans socials:...
2023-02-151h 52Pickleball Studio Podcast25. Lea Jansen's Thoughts on Pro Pickleball and Her HealthTimestamps:1:16 - PPA Desert Ridge was meh8:15 - What paddles did we use?11:44 - We will be keeping an eye on thermoforming16:51 - Dura sucks20:41 - New PPA format for backdraw28:50 - MLP Arizona Thoughts41:03 - Why does everyone portray Lea as the evil one?57:37 - The MLP line calls1:10:00 - Lea's health struggles1:32:30 - Why is Anna Leigh Waters so dominate?1:40:22 - Lea's hottest Pickleball take1:44:00 - Lea's thoughts on mixed doublesJoin the Pickleball Studio Discord server: https://bit.ly/3Vt5bIB
2023-02-081h 53Pickleball Studio Podcast24. Zane Navratil is the Funniest Pro in PickleballTimestamps: 2:34 - How did you become so sarcastic?5:41 - Tell us about your new paddle24:09 - Zane’s thoughts on illegal paddles37:23 - Zane wants to see the game experimented with50:02 - What Zane thinks of the PPA?1:08:21 - Thoughts on mixed doublesChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-02-011h 16Pickleball Studio Podcast23. The Unspoken Rules of Pickleball That You Should KnowVote for us in the Dink Awards:https://dink-awards.kickoffpages.com/Timestamps:3:11 - Don't walk behind courts with a game active7:23 - Don't give unsolicited advice11:01 - Don't force people to stack15:19 - Always bring a ball18:46 - Don't correct someone's illegal serve25:11 - Say the score loudly27:47 - wait until people are ready before your serve29:07 - Stop poaching32:53 - Don't be sarcastic (or have an attitude)37:44 - Don't lob seniors40:15 - Stop play when a ball comes onto your court42:55 - Don't...
2023-01-251h 04Pickleball Studio Podcast22. Sam Querrey Pro Debut, Triple Crowns, and Stop Giving Unsolicited AdviceTimestamps: 0:00 - Don't give unsolicited advice6:58 - Refs making mistakes12:25 - The PPA Masters RecapChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-01-1843 minPickleball Studio Podcast21. EVA Foam Paddles, Horrible Naming Schemes, and our Game DevelopmentTime stamps:4:02 - Has Will found the "One?"11:31 - Chris' opinion of lead tape in the handle18:52 - Why do some companies make their paddle line up so confusing?28:11 - Catherine signs with Selkirk31:09 - Our personal game development51:01 - The plus-minus system1:02:00 - EVA foam paddlesChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-01-111h 10Pickleball Studio Podcast20. Paddle Gate is Very RealTime stamps:9:58 - Paddle Gate19:42 - The Starrett Meter23:50 - Why the pros don't challenge each others paddles28:15 - How are illegal paddles being sold?37:01 - What needs to change?Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2023-01-0449 minPickleball Studio Podcast19. We Answer Your Pickleball Questions!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 camera setup?
2022-12-281h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast18. MLP Draft Talk & Pro Tennis vs Pro PickleballIn 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 Event30:18 - Our top 3 and bottom 3 teams for MLP45:29 - The most surprising players to not get drafted57:50 - updates for the website and Black AceChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit...
2022-12-211h 07Pickleball Studio Podcast17. Is the APP Tour Going to Die?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/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2022-12-1457 minPickleball Studio Podcast16. Pickleball Controversy Never Ends, MLP PPA Merger, & Chris Nationals RecapAfter 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 experience0:00 - Where have we been??2:55 - A few quick updates on paddles10:35 - Nationals recap28:22 - MLP and PPA Merger49:40 - Pickleball DramaChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2022-12-071h 00Pickleball Studio Podcast15. The Current State of Pickleball Paddles in 2022In this episode Will and I discuss everything about the current state of paddles near the end of 2022. We talk about our favorite paddles, our least favorite, rants, and things we'd like to see in the future. 0:00 - is Chris biased?13:03 - The new Diadem Vice42:38 - Our least favorite paddles1:05:48 - Our favorite paddles1:27:14 - Will's paddle dilemma1:31:12 - Paddle longevity, is it an issue?1:49:14 - Chris' rant about raw carbon fiber paddles2:03:07 - A few updates on some paddlesChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3...
2022-11-092h 33Pickleball Studio Podcast14. Minor League Pickleball, $100k match bet, and Vibe Pickleball?!In this episode Will and I discuss minor league Pickleball, the Travis vs NML 2v1 $100k match, and the new major league pickleball competitor....Vibe.0:00 - Why Chris didn't play at Minor League Pickleball2:30 - Will's experience at Minor League Pickleball32:57 - Travis bet $100k on a 2v1 match?!46:20 - The Major League Pickleball Competitor is hereChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2022-11-031h 06Pickleball Studio Podcast13. Amrik Donkena and Aanik Lohani's Breakout Tournament in ChicagoIn this episode, we talk to Aanik and Amrik who are two new pros from Minnesota that managed to make a huge splash at the APP Chicago tournament recently.Aanik social: https://instagram.com/aaniklohani_pickleball?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Amrik social: https://instagram.com/amrik_donkena?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Chris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2022-10-271h 31Pickleball Studio Podcast12. Rally Scoring in Pickleball is Way Better Than People Think0:56 - 14mm Hyperion Update9:21 - We are making a mini documentary16:42 - Chris' MLP experience32:27 - Rally Scoring is Really Good39:22 - New MLP Owner50:32 - New MLP format for 202356:06 - Johnny Goldberg is the chirp king59:57 - Will is drafted for Minor League PickleballChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2022-10-211h 08Pickleball Studio Podcast11. What Should we do About Line Calls in Pickleball? Ft Anna Bright00:05 - Anna's background15:16 - Anna's take on mixed doubles19:50 - Disussing Women's play29:50 - MLP Columbus34:11 - Long term partners vs short term39:06 - PPA vs APP47:25 - Line calls in Pickleball50:59 - Why switch to the Solaire?55:32 - Why does Anna spin the paddle so much?56:59 - If Anna wasn't playing Pickleball what we should be doing?58:40 - Dating James Igantowich1:00:20 - James is a monster on the courtAnna's social:Instagram: https...
2022-10-101h 10Pickleball Studio Podcast10. Asking a Pro About Mixed Doubles Strategy | Ft James IgnatowichTime stamps:2:37 - James confirms Rafa story9:18 - Lebron bought a Pickleball team11:14 - APP and PPA formats19:38 - James' thoughts on mixed28:34 - James' favorite singles matchups29:51 - James likes the spin serve34:38 - What James thought of Pickleball the first time42:09 - Sam Querry Pro Tennis Player coming to Pickleball46:54 - What is the life of a pro player like?58:42 - MLP ColumbusChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:
2022-10-031h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast9. Our Thoughts on the Spin Serve BanIn this episode, we go over our thoughts on the recent 2023 rule vote to ban the spin serve as well as Will's trip to Peach Tree City for the PPA tournament.Show notes:0:00 - Our Thoughts on the spin serve ban23:10 - Wills trip to peach tree27:20 - Christian Alshon is a beast36:00 - Will thought he could beat Rafa39:15 - Pros are listening to the podcast?49:25 - Will using a PPA shirt to gain access53:14 - Will and I have upcoming trips56:16 - No one in the...
2022-09-2658 minPickleball Studio Podcast8. The Denim Demon Defeats Chris w/ Guest Shea UnderwoodIn this episode we talk about our trip to the APP Atlanta golden qualifier. How we did, funny stories, pro moments, and much more. All with special guest Shea Underwood who is another amazing content creator in Pickleball and on his own road to pro.Show notes:1:25 - What Events did we play in?6:51 - Chris' singles and the denim demon...44:43 - David Dobrik Mission53:42 - Watching the pros banter1:00:01 - These ref calls were insane1:08:12 - Shea's new trick serve1:11:21 - Playing rec games with pros1:23:29...
2022-09-142h 03Pickleball Studio Podcast7. Everything You Need to Know About TournamentsShow notes:0:24 - News10:43 - Will's first 5.0 singles tournament17:47 - Explanation of a double elimination bracket24:16 - Signing up for your first tournament31:27 - How we prep for tournaments47:39 - What do we bring to tournaments1:07:07 - StrategyChris Socials:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GO6s5OFacebook: https://bit.ly/3x5pRMAWill Socials:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3znyPHSInstagram: https://bit.ly/3H1qriN
2022-09-051h 14Pickleball Studio Podcast6. Pickleball Tips for the ViewersIn this episode Will and I go over various thoughts and strategies that we are working on that you can hopefully implement into your game to improve at Pickleball.Show notes:0:21 - News16:02 - Our goals In Pickleball24:51 - Drilling vs rec play33:38 - Wills mindset on the game47:53 - Various Pickleball tipsChris Socials:YouTubeInstagramFacebookWill Socials:YouTubeInstagram
2022-08-221h 12Pickleball Studio Podcast5. Will's Trip to Major League PickleballIn this episode we talk about Will's trip to Major League Pickleball to do stats and all of the small and hilarious stories along the way.Show notes:0:00 - Intro0:21 - Will goes to MLP but Chris didn't?3:23 - Will's stories from MLP23:17 - Will told a pro to shut up?!30:00 - Will kind of likes rally scoring now33:41 - Stop whining about spin serves38:56 - MLP Finals was a wash41:16 - MLP Substitute controversy 47:28 - Is MLP the best pro event to attend as a viewer?50:50...
2022-08-111h 09Pickleball Studio Podcast4: Everything About Pickleball Paddles0:29 - Our backgrounds and preferences5:25 - Breaking down paddle specs13:29 - What paddles do we use21:02 - Paddle marketing and are they all the same?27:47 - Gearbox construction29:00 - Weights for Pickleball paddles35:11 - Paddle shapes39:25 - Spec recap40:38 - Electrum style surfaces51:19 - Chris' rant about do paddles matter or not55:01 - Where paddles are made59:32 - Favorite paddles you've played withChris Socials:YouTubeInstagramFacebookWill Socials:YouTubeInstagram
2022-07-181h 06Pickleball Studio Podcast3: Is Rally Scoring the Future of Pickleball?In this episode Will and I discuss all things rally scoring. What is it, Major League Pickleball using it, the advantages and disadvantages and much more.Show notes:0:00 - Intro0:46 - What is it?4:08 - How does Major League Pickleball do Rally Scoring?19:53 - Scoring Right Now is Way More Confusing28:53 - The Rally Score Serving Problem34:02 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Rally Scoring53:58 - Our Overall Thoughts on Rally Scoring1:02:35 - Our Predictions if Pickleball Switches to Rally ScoringChris Socials:YouTubeInstagram
2022-06-201h 05Pickleball Studio Podcast2: My Trip to the NYC Golden Qualifier & Our Thoughts on SandbaggingIn this episode Will and I discuss my trip to the New York City Golden Qualifier and our thoughts on people sandbagging at these tournaments. We also dive into our thoughts on the UTPR, WPR, and DUPR rating systems and how those might evolve over time.Show notes:0:00 - Intro0:29 - My Trip to the NYC Golden Qualifier10:39 - Our Thoughts on Sandbagging17:58 - The worst sandbagging I've ever seren22:30 - The Problem with UTPR30:24 - What is DUPR46:35 - The Tournament experience51:47 - Our Next Tournament
2022-06-0756 minPickleball Studio Podcast1: Our Backgrounds and the Current Pickleball Rating SystemChris and Will discuss how they got into Pickleball as well as the current rating system and what they think differentiates the various skill sets of each rated player.Show notes:0:00 - How Chris started in Pickleball 4:30 - How Will started in Pickleball 14:08 - Our ratings 17:58 - How we define the current ratings 26:11 - The 4 Hierarchies of Pickleball 29:23 - Do we watch the pros? 33:15 - PPA North Carolina Singles Finals Drama? 42:40 - Sportsmanship and Sandbagging 46:35 - Try this calling tip with your partnerChris Socials:
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