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The Pickleball ConnectionPaddle Controversy + Wooden Paddle Tournament? The PPA Cincinnati Open was full of surprises—huge upsets, paddle drama, and even a sneak peek at the upcoming Sacramento Vintage Open 🎾 In this episode of The Pickleball Connection Podcast, Barrett and Danea break down: How Jackie & Jade Kawamoto stunned Anna Leigh Waters & Anna Bright—and then won it all.Why paddle testing shook up the pro scene and left players scrambling.What destructive testing really means for the future of paddles.Why Selkirk’s Boomstik passed while others didn’t.A look ahead at the Wooden Paddle tournament—can modern pros thrive with old-school gear?
2025-10-0122 min
The Pickleball Pursuit PodcastEpisode 56 | V-Sol/Quanta vs Loco/NF/Boomstik, Paddle Pet Peeves, Paddle Development Cycle3D pallets link: https://shorturl.at/UJpAxOur Mains (Code Pursuit): https://shorturl.at/qZZwVPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdECourt Builder: https://premierconstructionbr.com/00:00 Intro03:24 Element6 Zephyr and Surtr08:35 Luzz Pro 4 Tornazo12:23 Gherkin Wraith17:16 $99 V-Sol/Quanta vs Loco/NF/Boomstik36:26 Franklin Pickleball Shoes41:02 BnB Car Towels43:51 New Week New Main53:10 NET GAINS55:32 Paddle Pet Peeves01:06:18 NERDTOWN...
2025-10-011h 20
Pickleball Effect: The PodcastCRBN Waves, Lifetime Ball, Boomstik With MOI Has Challenges With UPA-A | EP 94Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE All Pickleball Effect codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:01 Weekly Update - 1g Tuning Tape10:29 New interactive tool coming15:12 Kyle’s moneyball and bee sting20:08 3.0 - 5.0 - Cross body attack25:41 Kyle’s Corner - Haworth signs PPA27:30 Boomstik with MOI is...
2025-09-101h 17The Pickleball Pursuit PodcastEpisode 53 | CRBN Trufoam Waves First Impression, Boomstik and UPA-A, Floating Core Deep DiveOur Mains (Code Pursuit10): https://shorturl.at/qZZwVPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE Sketchers Shoes: https://pickleballcentral.com/skechers-viper-court-pro-2-0-shoe-men-s-black-gold/?oid=9&affid=8460522Waves Early Access: https://crbnpickleball.com/pages/crbn-trufoam-waves-early-access00:00 Intro02:25 Ronbus Quanta 09:19 CRBN Trufoam Waves First Impressions17:33 Luzz Cannon Review22:38 Boomstik Update32:20 Sketchers Viper Court Pro 2.037:08 Tungsten/Lead Tape Guide43:45 NEW WEEK NEW MAIN52:27 NET GAINS01:00:57 NERDTOWN...
2025-09-101h 11
Pickleball Studio Podcast142. Sypik Avatar, & CRBN Waves Thoughts, & A Smart Way to Communicate with PartnersLinks:UPA-A approved paddle list (only matters for pros & qualifiers): https://bit.ly/3V7DyHmYou can use code PBSTUDIO on the paddles we mentioned to save some money:Sypik Avatar: https://bit.ly/41KecTxRonbus Quanta: https://bit.ly/4peYOZiChapters:0:00 - Intro1:06 - What are your top 3 brands in pickleball?1:41 - UPA-A approved paddles as of Sept 8th 202510:19 - UPA-A denies Boomstik with MOI clamps23:48 - UPA-A VS USAP grit levels31:25 - CRBN Waves quick impressions37:01 - Weight setup experiment on...
2025-09-091h 35Pickleball Studio Podcast141. Choosing a Paddle: What Matters vs. What Doesn’t & Chasing 5.0 is BackSypik Triton Pro 3: https://bit.ly/462MrqwChapters:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Chasing 5.0 is coming back7:48 - PPA amateur formats13:52 - Update on my neck injury (I’m good!)17:30 - Boomstik edge guard update23:03 - Selkirk warranty discussion29:57 - Updated opinion on the Lifetime ball41:07 - New Gherkin paddle49:46 - Sypik Triton pro 3 first impressions1:00:13 - What things should you prioritize when buying a paddle for performance?
2025-09-021h 24
The Pickleball ConnectionPickleball Connection Ep. 49 - How to Improve at Pickleball FAST (Play Smarter, Not Harder)Are you avoiding games against stronger opponents? In this episode of The Pickleball Connection, Barrett and Danea dive into a hot community debate: is your unwillingness to seek out tougher competition what’s holding your game back? We also break down the latest drama and excitement from Major League Pickleball playoffs—including shocking upsets, dream breaker chaos, and betting entering the pickleball world. Plus, we share unfiltered first impressions of Selkirk’s newest power paddle, the Boomstick, and why it’s already changing the game. ⏱ What You’ll Learn: Why challenging yourself against higher-level players can accelerate improvement.How the Colu...
2025-08-2634 minPickleball Effect: The PodcastSelkirk Boomstik Variants Explained + Paddle Trends From 600 Players | EP 93Braydon is joined by Kyle and Aaron to break down fresh paddle insights from more than 600 players who’ve logged their mains in the Main Paddle Monitor. They also react to the MLP finals and dive into the playability differences between two newly announced Selkirk Boomstik variants, revealed less than two weeks after the original Boomstik’s launch.Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https...
2025-08-251h 07Pickleball Studio Podcast139. Is the New BnB Loco a Boomstik & J2NF Competitor? & Our Personal Favorite PaddlesLinks to things mentioned:Melin discount code: PBSTU20Purchase here: https://bit.ly/3Jn57cY Speak Pickleball article: https://bit.ly/3Hspvcb Pick up a Sypik paddle: https://bit.ly/4fIuUZkMemes of Pickleball: https://bit.ly/4mjEtjDChapters:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Holy lizard2:15 - the Melin code is back for 24 hours6:37 - SpeakPickleball story about Chris7:30 - Sypik paddles are on the way10:13 - Engage annonces full foam core paddles18:35 - Boomstik updates after a tournament29:38 - The new Bread & Butter Loco is...
2025-08-191h 39
Matt's Pickleball Podcast13 Paddle Deep Dive: Gen 1 vs Gen 3 vs Foam-Core – Which Wins? | Ep. 21I tested 13 paddles across three different construction categories to see how each generation performs in 2025. From traditional Gen 1 builds to cutting-edge foam-core technology, this comparison reveals which approach delivers the best value and performance.Paddle lineup by construction:Foam-Core: Ronbus Refoam ($179), Selkirk Boomstik ($333),J2NF Long HandleGen 3: Thrive FURY ($180)Pickleball Apes Harmony ($162)Sypik Triton 3 ProGen 1: Revolin Torch
2025-08-1820 minPickleball 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/4fCq8N2Â 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 Effect: The PodcastIs Selkirk Back, Hit Better Returns, and Tungsten Density Experiment | EP 91Selkirk just dropped a true power paddle, and we’re asking if it’s enough to win back enthusiast players. We also break down the best spots to place your returns for maximum impact, and share results from our tungsten density test to find the optimal material to use.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCE __________________________________________...
2025-08-1259 minThe Pickleball Pursuit PodcastEpisode 50 | Gen 3 vs Gen 4 Paddles, Boomstik vs Joola Pro IV vs Flik, 50th Episode SpecialPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE Our Mains J2NF Long Handle: https://shorturl.at/qZZwVOwala Water Bottles: https://amzn.to/45sdyLy00:00 Intro02:30 50th Episode Special Discounts03:51 Chorus Pickleball 50% off codes on Paddles04:41 HPC 50% off codes on specific Paddles06:02 Bread and Butter 50% off Code Court Caddy Bag08:23 Favorite moments from the past 50 episodes11:49 PP Merch16:23 J2NF Long Handle23:10 J3NF and J7NF First Impressions26:10 Boomstik vs Flik vs Joola Pro IV38:28 Thrive Project Fury41:44 FORWRD Court Ranger Bag46:51 Owala Water Bottles are ELITE52:06 New Week New Main59:29 Lifetime Ball01:09:09 NET GAINS01:14:26...
2025-08-071h 31Pickleball Effect: The PodcastSelkirk Boomstik First Impressions, New J2NF Shapes, & Other Paddle Updates | EP 90Braydon and Kyle share first impressions of several new paddle releases, highlight their favorite plays from MLP Salt Lake City, and offer a tip to help you finish points more effectively.Sponsor Links:Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off): https://a8qh.short.gy/PC ADV Bags (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/ADV2 Holey Performance (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HOLEY Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/SLYCEÂ __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:32 Weekly Update - Attending MLP Salt Lake
2025-08-051h 06The Pickleball Pursuit PodcastEpisode 49 | So Many Great Paddles Coming Out,GX2 Power Hybrid, Boomstik, How Elevation Effects PickleballPP Shirt: www.pbpursuit.com/shop Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro03:45 PP MERCH IS HERE08:37 Enhance Pickleball Gen 4.511:15 BnB Wild Thang Release15:40 Chorus Phoenix (NOT USAP APPROVED YET)22:00 Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid28:57 Thrive Fury (Gen3 Hybrid)33:23 Mark 1X R235:23 Hudef Apex Supercritical Foam 40:13 J2NF Stealth Paddle41:26 Franklin C45 Paris Todd Signature Paddle43:25 Selkirk Boomstik53:23 Selkirk Trip Recap01:06:15 NEW WEEK NEW MAIN (sponsored by Bodhi Pickleball)01:11:05 NERDTOWN...
2025-07-311h 17Matt's Pickleball PodcastSelkirk Boomstik Quick Take + GX2 Power, CRBN Genesis 4, Gen 4.5, Wild Thang & Best Pickleball ShoesFirst impressions of Selkirk’s new Boomstik power paddle, plus deep dives on the GX2 Power, CRBN Genesis 4, Enhance Pickleball Gen 4.5, Wild Thang, and two standout pickleball shoes from Solase and PB5Star.
2025-07-2920 min
Boomstik Pod SquadUnKle SAM - BOOMSTiK Original Musicfeat. Adam Groves on guitarSnow day in the studio, groves emailed us a track he was working on, Me and Bob Chopped it up and layered in some parts. gonna be posting more songs in-between episodes if we can ever get our shi+ together. lolLyrics—————unKle S.A.M.————they come for your moneythey come for your landthey’re taking all your freedom its part of the planBreaking down the peoplestarting their warsits hard to kee...
2025-01-2402 minPickleball Studio Podcast111. Pickleball Gift Ideas, Gearbox Ultimate Hyper, & Pickleball ClothingLinks to items mentioned:Black Friday deals: https://pickleballstudio.com/2024blackfridaydealsVuori joggers: https://bit.ly/4gaDejiVuori comfy shorts: https://bit.ly/4g6Lz80Chubbies shorts: https://bit.ly/3ZCyxK0Chubbies shirt: https://bit.ly/49lieEjCLIQ chair: https://bit.ly/4ggiG9fLMNT: https://bit.ly/3v0YBkNMelin hats: https://share.melin.com/chris4743Anker chargers: https://bit.ly/3VlzsfcHesacore: https://bit.ly/3U5dlZXPhone tripod: https://amzn.to/3OBqgzCSun sleeves: https://bit.ly/4ik9IJRThorlo socks: https...
2024-12-021h 44
Boomstik Pod SquadRandom & ai music take overRandom Randy stops by and shows us his new hobby and has better music than we've made in 30 years... then we put Boomstik lyrics in the mix and you dont wanna miss these legit bangers we come up with
2024-07-181h 21
Boomstik Pod SquadPOD SQUAD RETURNSRandom and flo set in as we catch up on a crazy start to 2024 so far.
2024-05-2259 min
Boomstik Pod SquadJason Baker of 3FiveStudios #teamBACKWOODZJason is another life long friend that lives for music as well. Hes been involved with some great projects out of the south and has been making and supporting music as long as i can remember. Flatearth Mark also gets on the mic eventually ....
2024-03-221h 31
Boomstik Pod SquadChain Reaction joins the SQUAD episode 009Chain Reaction is the 3rd local band and our first non metal band. They are on the rise , but as down to earth as they come. enjoy these shenanigans from the boom room
2024-02-161h 43
Boomstik Pod SquadRandom Strangers episode 008Flo sets in and Random stops by with a special surprise guest from when we all worked together at Trees inc back in the day.
2024-02-111h 19
Boomstik Pod SquadCorrupted Empire episode 007The band stops by to talk shop about the local scene and how we can move it forward... we discuss lots of local bands and their influences.
2024-02-041h 37
Boomstik Pod SquadSLINGBLADE joins the squad S2E4Savannah Ga Metal Band SLINGBLADE stops by to talk shop on the new tunes.... we play a few tracks and chat its up for over an hour on this episode of the POD SQUAD
2024-01-181h 28
Boomstik Pod SquadSeason 1 RECAP & 1 Band performance Highlights from season 1. We recap the scattered journey that's got us this far. We're just now launching on spotify, so we figured we would catch you up with some of what you've missed and what you can look forward to. We also include one of the first Freestyle jams we did with our new guitarist at the end of the clips. Pods should run in order from here on out.
2023-12-1512 min
Boomstik Pod SquadSkipper And FloMike Skipper, life long friend and former stage hand w/ Stagefront stops by and we talk about the upcoming Aura fest and more. Also later, ... We release the TOP 10 Mullet list !
2023-12-1435 min
Boomstik Pod SquadRandom time w/ Random Randy himselfwe catch up after a few pods missed over the holidays. randy tells a story of accidentally putting his meat in one of his highschool teachers face
2023-12-141h 27