Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Braydon Unsicker
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Join Braydon Unsicker and Aaron Ghena on the Pickleball Effect Podcast for honest, data driven takes on paddles, gear, trends, and the business of pickleball. Real testing, real opinions, and conversations that actually help you play better and understand the game.

  1. 5D AGO

    Friday Aura Pro First Impressions + Analyzing Zane Navratil’s Paddle Advice | EP 115

    In this episode, we share results from our experiment comparing the power of the JOOLA Pro 4 vs Pro 5, react to Zane Navratil’s amateur paddle buying guide, and give first impressions of several new paddles and shoes. Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:36 Under Review - Pro 4 vs 5 power experiment 12:19 Aaron it Out - Analyzing Zane Navratil’s paddle advice 20:34 PPA cheating crackdown 22:37 Quang Dong signs with APP 26:37 Paddle Babble - Friday Aura Pro 37:51 Friday Aura 43:35 Vulcan Chapter 1 49:46 Gearbox GBX Power 55:27 Babolat Jet Mach 4 shoes 1:01:27 Selkirk lifestyle shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em  PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/prov Friday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): http://fridaypickle.com/pbeffect/aura  Babolat Jet Mach 4: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Babolat_Jet_Mach_4_Cream_Dark_Blue_Mens_Shoes/descpage-BMJ4CDB.html?from=effect  Selkirk Legacy Pro Shoe (code INF-BRADYONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-legacy-pro-mens-pickleball-shoe?variant=44820565688422/discount/inf-braydonu Selkirk Classic Shoe (code PBEFFECT): https://www.selkirk.com/products/limited-edition-selkirk-legacy-classic-mens-pickleball-shoe?variant=44820565753958/discount/inf-braydonu 👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1h 11m

  2. MAR 3

    Our Updated Top 5 Paddles + Kate Fahey on the JOOLA Pro 5 | EP 114

    In this episode, we sit down with Kate Fahey to talk JOOLA Pro V, her current paddle setup, and what drives her to win. We also dive into the DUPR reset debate and what it could mean for players, then wrap it up with Paddle Babble as we rank and debate our current favorite paddles. Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro/Shooting the breeze 07:04 Preview 08:12 Recommended paddle setups in my store 10:43 Under Review - Kate Fahey on JOOLA Pro V 16:16 Is all-court the new meta for pros? 20:55 Kate’s paddle set up 23:52 What drives Kate to win - she’s built different 29:16 Doing commercial with Andre Agassi 31:46 Aaron it Out - MLP draft update 37:02 Are you doing the DUPR reset? 43:20 Paddle Babble - Our current favorite paddles, spots 1 & 5 48:23 Spots 2 through 4 1:02:59 Spots 5 & 1 __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Suay hats (link applies discount): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em  PE Shop with tunning recs (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: 11SIX24 Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon 6.0 Coral Hybrid (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm?variant=50729129672989&sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=pr Chorus Coda (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/coda-all-foam-power-hybrid?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=pod Enhance MPP Turbo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/mpp-turbo Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/qWnQMN Gruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16hd-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=pod Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/prov 👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1h 11m

  3. FEB 24

    JOOLA Pro 5 Tech & First Impressions + Arizona Trip Highlights | EP 113

    We recap our trip to the JOOLA Pro V launch event, what we learned about the paddle, and share our first impressions. We also share stories from filming with Kyle Kozuta, visiting Slyce Pickleball’s shop, and preview the upcoming CRBN Barrage. Shop JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/j6OgK1  Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:22 JOOLA event recap & stories 11:51 Handing out with Kyle Kozuta & Slyce 18:41 Visiting Slyce’s headquarters 23:30 Tournament day 28:35 Aaron it Out - John Kew & Upset city in PPA Mesa 33:24 Paddle Babble - JOOLA Pro V price 34:19 Kosmos & Perseus specs + Fed choking up 39:04 New Pro V tech + first impressions 48:32 Why no foam or durable grit? 54:28 CRBN Barrage preview __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Kyle Kozuta’s school: https://www.skool.com/thatpickleballschool/about?ref=8c11beae89354dcdaf6f1faff81bc5a6  Shop Slyce (code PBEFFECT): https://slycesport.com?sca_ref=6745639.ISUznjgov7  PE Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights Shop JOOLA Pro V: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/j6OgK1  Shop CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/discount/10EFFECT  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1 hr

  4. FEB 17

    Concentrated vs Distributed Weight + Loco & Inferno Lookalikes | EP 112

    We break down concentrated vs spread-out weight and how it changes numbers and performance, talk Loco and Inferno lookalikes with the Enhance Turbos, and dive into JOOLA’s new hybrid shape plus Anna Leigh experimenting with paddle shapes.👉 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Busy week ahead & paddles for PPA tourney 05:15 TK1 Debut and Power 2 release 12:23 If your partner was a paddle  16:45 Under Review - Concentrated vs spread out weight 32:08 Aaron it Out - JOOLA making a hybrid  38:29 Anna Leigh with an elongated shape? 45:34 Paddle Babble - Main Paddle Monitor changes  49:40 Chorus Coda 55:28 Enhance Turbo EPP & MPP 59:51 Turbo EPP Vs Vsol, Quanta, and Loco 1:05:55 Turbo MPP vs Inferno 1:12:36 Apes Joy first impressions 1:27:37 Upcoming paddle releases __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: PE Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/  PE Slyce Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights  Chorus Coda (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/products/coda-all-foam-power-hybrid?srsltid=AfmBOooiCBl3j6hF-g66t0qX7gpDO63tSUxRSpBcgNI7BYaoe9ktlWcp&sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40&sca_source=yt  Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=coupon  Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT  LUZZ Inferno (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzzpickleball-pro-4-inferno-mpp-pickleball-paddle-large-sweet-spot-durable-core?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt  Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/B06eey  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1h 28m

  5. FEB 3

    Tyra Black Interview + New $99 Foam Power Paddles | EP 111

    Braydon and Aaron talk with pro player Tyra Black about the mixed doubles strategy behind her gold medal run in Lakeville, breaking down the thinking, roles, and common misconceptions. The episode also dives into new foam-core paddles offering power at more accessible prices from Pickleball Apes and Enhance. Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:47 Preview  05:49 New website and paddle quiz 07:42 Aaron’s paddle dilemma  10:56 Under Review - Interview with Tyra Black 14:38 Mixed strategy & Tyra as backup 20:25 Smart aggression vs going too far  20:49 Favorite food and travel places 29:58 Is drilling needed to be good?  33:50 Aaron it Out - Tyra Black recap  39:58 New MLP rules & trades 43:56 Paddle Babble - New $99 power Apes Joy & Enhance Turbo 50:58 Feel map 57:48 Selkirk CourStrikes 2.0 1:10:14 Daps Desi court shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: PE Paddle Fitting Quiz: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/pickleball-paddle-fitting-quiz/  Selkirk CourtStrikes (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/collections/pickleball-shoes?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=written  Daps Shoes (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/dapsyt  Blumaka Insoles (code PBEFFECT): https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_source=coupon  Pickleball Apes (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=coupon  Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://www.enhancepickleball.com/PBEFFECT  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1h 19m

  6. JAN 26

    11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor vs Honolulu J6CR + Chris Haworth Interview | EP 110

    Is the 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor better than the J6CR? In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the 11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor, stack it up against the J6CR and the rest of the field using firepower rankings and a feel map, then sit down with Chris Haworth to talk singles strategy and why he made the switch to LUZZ. Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:59 Preview  06:21 Gherkin Draco Giveaway 10:45 Under Review - Interview with Chris Haworth 12:45 Haworth recaps Masters win & 2026 singles meta 18:32 Why singles players struggle in doubles 20:49 Why Chris chose LUZZ & Pro Blade 2  22:54 Picking 14mm over 16mm paddle & LT ball 26:12 Singles tips and drills 28:21 Aaron it Out - Haworth recap & skinny singles 37:01 Implications of Selkirk Raising 30M 43:08 Paddle Babble - 11SIX24 Power 2 Tech & Stats 47:15 Does the Power 2 check all the boxes? 52:29 Firepower ranking, feel map, and first impressions 58:45 Power 2 vs J6CR 1:07:16 Flik F3 series 1:15:29 Mark Two R3 __________________________________________ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: LUZZ Paddles (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw  Lifetime Ball (click link to apply discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/lt-pro-48-performance-pickleball/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo  Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt  Flik F3 (code PBEFFECT): https://flikpickleball.com/products/f3-triple-core-paddle?variant=47293697130670  Mark Pickleball (code PBEFFECT): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1h 22m

  7. JAN 20

    Honolulu J6CR vs Similar Paddles + Best Setup Tips & Reddit Reactions | EP 109

    In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the Honolulu J6CR and compare it to its competition with firepower rankings and a feel map to see if anything beats it. We also dive into some recommended paddle setups based on shape and introduce a new segment called Read it on Reddit where we react to popular reddit posts. 👉 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  👉 Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Preview and Aaron recouping from shoe habits blast 06:54 Updates to database, comparison tool, and shoe review 13:13 Under Review - Paddle set up recs 13:30 Widebody set ups 20:41 Hybrid set ups 25:36 Elongated set ups 30:45 Aaron it Out - I read it on Reddit 31:21 ALW’s small head shape & the best frankenstein player 40:23 Can’t see Lifetime ball & USAP launches onsite testing 49:15 Masters debrief 54:22 Paddle Babble - J6CR tech 57:22 Stats & first impressions 1:03:30 Firepower ranking 1:09:53 Feel map and comparisons 1:15:55 Paddles we’re testing next __________________________________________ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt  PE Tuning Accessories (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ PE Paddle Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/?tab=dream  PE Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/  PE Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/  Adidas Barricade Shoe: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/search-pickle.html?searchtext=barricade&opt_perpage=20&opt_sort=relevance&opt_page=1?from=effect B&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/JKeE9E  Vatic Pro V Sol (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD  Gruvn Lazr 16x Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16x-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=yt  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

    1h 17m

  8. JAN 13

    Do Pros Like Foam Paddles? w/ PPA Champ Augie Ge + Gherkin Draco | EP 108

    Augie Ge joins the pod fresh off his first PPA gold to break down the win and what it means for his career. We also dive into foam paddle trends on tour and what pros really think about them, Anna Leigh Waters moving to Franklin, first impressions of the new Gherkin Draco, our thoughts on Blumaka insoles, and a few budget pickleball bags that genuinely impressed us. Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Vote for PE for the D**k Awards: https://dinkawards.com/  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Preview and D**k Awards nominee 10:23 Under Review - Interview with Augi Ge 11:33 Life in Arizona and house of pickleball 16:07 Talking through Augie’s PPA gold win 23:19 Augie’s 2026 season plan 26:37 What do pro players think of foam paddles 38:31 Aaron it Out - Interview reactions 47:16 ALW to Franklin confirmed 53:47 Other pro sponsor moves 57:34 PPA Masters preview 1:00:49 Paddle Babble - Gherkin Draco 1:12:04 Blumaka non slip insoles 1:22:15 Aaron pre-ties his shoes? 1:25:11 Neonic Sidekick bag is $99 1:27:33 Holbrook Court bag is $70 __________________________________________ 👉 Links to gear mentioned: Gherkin (code PBEFFECT): https://www.gherkinusa.com?sca_ref=8451520.i1GSfwzceE  Blumaka non slip insoles (code PBEFFECT): https://blumaka.com/products/nonslip-insoles?sca_ref=10212844.0HLiuZPYEsMo&sca_source=e  Neonic Sidekick bag (code PBEFFECT): https://neonicpickleball.com/products/neonic-pickleball-rec-bag-sidekick?sca_ref=4377451.jlzqfvnOEH&sca_source=yt  Holbrook Court Bag (code PBEFFECT): https://holbrookpickleball.com/products/court-bag?sca_ref=7164907.iSwO25H8FK&sca_source=yt&utm_source=7164907&utm_medium=braydon-unsicker&utm_campaign=172645&utm_term=Youtubers-/-Large-influencers  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

    1h 31m
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