Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 51 minutes ago

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - Honolulu’s new grit (was this handled right?)
12:30 - CRBN TruFoam Barrage reactions
21:01 - Joola Pro V reactions
42:58 - Are $200+ paddles worth it anymore?
57:53 - John Kew’s review process
1:21:34 - RPM spin testing methods (human vs cannon)
1:28:09 - Does dwell time actually give better spin or is it a myth?
1:42:05 - Grit degradation breakdown
1:53:34 - Why did John get into testing eye wear?
1:55:48 - Q&A for John
2:02:45 - Does Pickleball ever burn you out?
2:07:36 - Why did John shift to elongated from widebody or hybrid?
2:09:16 - Which paddles do y’all disagree the most on?
2:13:44 - With podcasts changing co-hosts over time, what makes Eddie such a good co host in your eyes?
2:17:43 - Who has the biggest Melin collection?
2:22:31 - Foam vs polymer
2:30:06 - How much time are you dedicating towards getting better at pickleball?
2:34:02 - Is there a skill level too high to be a paddle reviewer?

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