Pickleball Studio
4.5 Mens Doubles Gold Medal Match | PPA Kansas City Golden Qualifier
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0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Mixed doubles quarter finals
6:34 - What I learned about the mental game
9:39 - Mens Round of 32
18:43 - Learning to be more aggressive
21:35 - Grateful for fun partners
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Shape explanation
2:25 - Core details
2:54 - Paddle specs
4:02 - The Quanta before weight (it's not great)
5:34 - The Quanta weight setups that worked best
8:49 - How does it feel for foam?
10:14 - Boomstik comparison
12:35 - Who is this for and who isn't it for?
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:39 - PB Vision deep dive (An Ai tool to analyze games)
19:40 - RPM Company (James Ignatowich's paddle)
28:05 - Diadem BluCore Edge 18k
38:10 - Adidas launches a new paddle
43:03 - Element 6 Zephyr
48:43 - Bread and Butter production Loco thoughts
1:00:05 - Learning to be a better partner
1:08:20 - Questions & answers
1:08:26 - How did you improve your footwork?
1:13:23 - How to stop being stuck at a low DUPR?
1:16:42 - What makes a paddle have a higher skill ceiling?
1:21:42 - Why is playing down a level sometimes harder?
1:26:38 - Any tips on keeping Pickleball fun?
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0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Where to setup your camera when filming
8:34 - How does weight effect different paddle constructions
13:28 - Selkirk shoe update
16:12 - CRBN Waves thoughts with Aizec
36:56 - New SixZero Black Opal
42:37 - PIKKL pro skins
48:39 - Black Opal core
57:30 - Why don’t control paddles get recommended more?
1:06:47 - Pickleball mindset book
1:16:51 - Paddle guessing game
1:22:16 - Pickleball homework
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Specs
1:04 - New core design
1:30 - Paddle metrics
1:55 - Objective & personal opinion
2:29 - Is it actually more powerful?
5:48 - The big problem (the sweet spot)
8:26 - Trying different weight configurations
11:22 - How controllable is it?
12:56 - Thoughts on spin potential
13:47 - Appealing attributes
13:50 - Durability
14:30 - 30 day risk free trial (CRBN covers shipping)
15:05 - Warranty
15:11 - My personal experience with the Waves
16:45 - I would prefer a Genesis
17:27 - Conclusion and who is it for?
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - My surprising VO2 max result
5:06 - How I drill
6:00 - Using a band to keep volleys compact
7:29 - A smarter way to drill
8:57 - Fixing my poor punch volley mechanic
11:02 - Cleaning up shoulder high ball technique
12:31 - My back pain story
15:44 - What helped my back
18:30 - The importance of a dynamic warm up and stretching
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Question of the week
6:19 - PPA pro’s having to use different paddles this week (SPOILERS)
12:58 - Selkirk Courtstrike shoes
20:55 - Honolulu pickleball graphics update
24:00 - Vatic Pro V-sol VS the Quanta
38:55 - Have you ever used a Whoop or an Oura ring?
40:07 - Health updates
44:50 - Pickleball recovery tips
55:29 - The importance of good sleep
58:16 - Why filming yourself is so beneficial
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - What are your top 3 brands in pickleball?
1:41 - UPA-A approved paddles as of Sept 8th 2025
10:19 - UPA-A denies Boomstik with MOI clamps
23:48 - UPA-A VS USAP grit levels
31:25 - CRBN Waves quick impressions
37:01 - Weight setup experiment on the Ronbus Quanta
45:44 - Sypik Avatar initial impressions
54:51 - A great way to filter potential tournament partners (and avoid headache)
1:17:18 - Questions and answers
1:17-36 - What will be the hardest skill for you to improve for Chasing 5.0?
1:24:37 - How do you keep wanting to grow in Pickleball?
1:27:37 - Is PaddleTek still worth it for durability when foam exists?
1:30:04 - Will there be more lesson content for chasing 5.0?
1:30:15 - How to deal with the metal side of having off days and regression
1:31:44 - What paddle shape is best for a beginner?
1:33:01 - What paddle will I use for Chasing 5.0?
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0:00 - Setting the stakes
1:29 - Why I'm doing this
3:22 - Three fears / concerns
5:53 - Going 10-0 in mixed doubles in a 4.7 DUPR tournament
7:44 - Pool play recap
8:47 - Semi finals
13:27 - Gold medal match
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Chasing 5.0 is coming back
7:48 - PPA amateur formats
13:52 - Update on my neck injury (I’m good!)
17:30 - Boomstik edge guard update
23:03 - Selkirk warranty discussion
29:57 - Updated opinion on the Lifetime ball
41:07 - New Gherkin paddle
49:46 - Sypik Triton pro 3 first impressions
1:00:13 - What things should you prioritize when buying a paddle for performance?
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Links to reviews & first impressions:
Joola Pro IV: youtu.be/4nzqRCf7g3s?si=K0w3UJ-S9yni0nz2
Thrive Fury: youtube.com/watch?v=Ntxm-7aSRtI&t=1s
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SLK Era Power: youtu.be/1JCOMsXx4XM?si=yc5NS5pKxXkhFFVR
Franklin C45 Hybrid: youtu.be/bv9Tz65mvi0?si=HjlBw_HJbCCh9380
Chapters:
0:00 - It's all about pros & cons
1:36 - High tier power paddles
1:40 - Joola Pro IV
3:27 - Thrive Fury
5:02 - Selkirk Boomstik
7:32 - Gearbox GX2 Power
9:53 - PaddleTek Bantam
12:41 - Lower tier power paddles
12:58 - Honolulu J2NF
14:43 - 11six24 Power & Alpha Pro Power
16:30 - SLK Era Power
17:57 - Franklin C45
20:19 - Honorable mentions
20:25 - Proton Flamingo
21:08 - Ronbus Ripple V2
21:48 - Body Helix FLIK F1
22:24 - My personal favorites for tournaments
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - How long do you use the same paddle for?
5:19 - I competed at a Rubik's cube competition again
12:33 - FOWRD Ranger Bag Thoughts
28:13 - Breaking in 100 Lifetime balls?
30:46 - The MLP Finals were crazy
35:28 - ProXR Jolt
44:25 - Engage new paddle updates
46:36 - Gen 3 vs full foam paddles
50:10 - The Ronbus Quanta was very surprising
1:17:49 - Why people shouldn’t feel FOMO for new paddles
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Holy lizard
2:15 - the Melin code is back for 24 hours
6:37 - SpeakPickleball story about Chris
7:30 - Sypik paddles are on the way
10:13 - Engage annonces full foam core paddles
18:35 - Boomstik updates after a tournament
29:38 - The new Bread & Butter Loco is really good
37:55 - MLP playoffs story “SPOILERS”
41:46 - What are our top paddles we would choose?
1:02:34 - A smarter way to drill in Pickleball
1:06:52 - Chris’ gold medal recap in mixed doubles
1:14:34 - Chris' mens day recap
1:17:41 - Craziest gold medal match story (Triple cramps??)
1:30:59 - Pick your paddle pro shop (a game)
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - The break in period
2:05 - Super slow motion dwell time
2:58 - Serve speed tests (pre and post break in)
3:57 - Weight setup
4:41 - Joola Pro IV comparison
7:20 - Honolulu J2NF comparison
8:22 - Body Helix FLIK F1 comparison
9:16 - Selkirk Labs Boomstik comparison
10:26 - Who is this for and who isn't it for?
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Pickleball journal app
6:37 - Speak Pickleball articles
7:52 - Is Aizec going to use the Boomstik?
23:33 - Cleaning the Boomstik surface
27:23 - Adidas & Jaume
30:19 - The Pickleball Studio review process
32:13 - When reviewing a paddle, pick 2 out of 3 quadrants
36:21 - How do we choose which paddles to cover?
39:48 - First impressions format (and why we haven't done more of them, but want to change that)
43:48 Full reviews and why they take a long time
57:52 - The process of producing the content (Shooting, scripting, editing)
1:12:17 - Other tasks in the business that eat time
1:16:27 - Q&A: What's up with Sypik paddles?
1:17:35 - Q&A: J2NF or Gearbox GX2 power?
1:20:52 - Q&A: How do you know if a paddle is wrong for you?
1:23:58 - Q&A: What are our mains?
1:24:39 - Q&A: Can using a difficult paddle make you better?
1:27:41 - Q&A: Shouldn't the J2NF be more powerful with the PBCoR result?
1:30:22 - Q&A: What is Aizec's favorite ghost flavor?
1:31:35 - Q&A: Has paddle technology peaked?
1:34:09 - Q&A: Why would anyone buy a gen 3 now?
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Specs & Info
3:47 - Boomstik performance & playability
9:36 - Brief comparison to SLK ERA (two different tiers of power)
10:27 - Non removable weight system thoughts
13:48 - Edge guard issues?
14:49 - Is the Boomstik worth it?
16:46 - Who is it for, and who isn't it for?
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Joola Pro IV: bit.ly/3F6DlPW
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - What PPA stops have you enjoyed?
3:16 - The new official ball of the PPA, Life Time
28:18 - Thrive Project Fury first impressions
42:17 - Gearbox GX2 Power & Joola Pro IV updated comparison
55:24 - New shapes for the NF series J3 NF, J7NF, & J2 NF long handle
1:01:47 - What’s with the hype behind foam?
1:14:00 - The Kitchen: Blind ranking paddles game
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0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Ghost story
3:31 - Ronbus Refoam (not in-depth)
4:44 - Pickleball Apes Harmony
12:23 - Element 6 SURTR
19:41 - What makes a paddle worth buying in 2025?
47:54 - Minor league pickleball event
55:19 - Aizec's PPA challenger experience
1:07:22 - What tournament formats do you prefer?
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Specs
1:23 - Small changes in performance
2:38 - Weight setup vs CRBN2
3:24 - Rattling in my CRBN4
3:59 - Comparison to Honolulu J2NF
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Specs
0:55 - What changed from the original GX2?
4:37 - On court performance of the GX2
7:01 - Comparing types of shots
9:12 - Comparison to Joola Pro IV Hyperion 16mm
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Honolulu's very confusing paddle line up
2:26 - X-Rays of the NF & FC+ core design
3:22 - Specs
4:24 - Weight setups
5:20 - What do these paddles have in common? (A lot...)
7:01 - NF & FC+ Comparison
8:22 - Brief thoughts on the NFK & NFT
9:32 - NF & FC+ vs the CRBN2 Genesis
12:14 - Final thoughts
13:25 - Understand the reason behind the hype (no this isn't the best paddle ever)
14:17 - Who shouldn't buy these?
14:51 - Second place in a 5.0 money ball
15:23 - No need to upgrade if you own the following
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Paddle companies pretending to be normal people in comments
5:06 - Quang Duong’s contract gets terminated
11:10 - Automated line calls coming to the pro tour in 2026
14:15 - Foam paddles in the heat?
22:56 - The DUPR changes that has everyone fuming
1:10:18 - Should you have multiple ratings for mixed/age?
1:17:54 - Chris plays a 5.0+ moneyball
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Things to consider BEFORE building
2:15 - Find the right contractors
3:37 - The three surface types
5:04 - What dimensions should you build?
6:22 - Excavation of the yard
7:39 - Concrete install
9:48 - Dealing with water drainage & yard leveling
11:14 - Painting
12:18 - What net did we get?
14:38 - Cost breakdown
15:14 - Lessons I learned
17:23 - Questions & answers (do my neighbors hate me?)
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Question for the viewers
2:08 - GRUVN LAZR-16HD PBCoR update
3:47 - Paddle warranty updates
4:36 - Vatic Pro V-core design clarification
5:10 - CRBN 4 hybrid shape
8:14 - Ronbus Ripple R5
10:04 - Enhanced gen 4.5
17:32 - Our ranking of foam paddles
50:55 - 11six24 Alpha Pro Power thoughts
1:02:23 - Take care of your body
My communities:
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*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*
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