Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

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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. 1 DAY AGO

    Is Pickleball Getting Toxic?, Big DUPR Update, Q2 Impressions | EP 121

    This week, we chat with Nikki Maldonado about bringing more joy back to pickleball, break down major DUPR updates, cover new PPA Tour rules (including the no ball blowing rule), and share first impressions of the Q2 paddles from RPM. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 02:58 My Power 2 got pulled from tournament 06:35 New main for Braydon 11:53 Under Review - Keeping pickleball joy with Nikki 24:01 Is pickleball getting toxic? 29:17 Women creators you should follow 31:20 Nikki’s paddle picks + reviewers callout 40:30 Aaron it Out - Big DUPR updates 46:09 6 new PPA rules you need to know  58:01 Proton is back 58:52 Paddle Babble - RPM Q2 1:09:18 Aura Pro hybrid & widebody 1:12:35 Paddles in the pipeline __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Pickleball Nikki IG: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballnikki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Obsessed with Pickleball IG: https://www.instagram.com/obsessed.with.pickleball?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Lydia Pickleball IG: https://www.instagram.com/lydia.pickleball?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Detailed pro rule changes: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/pro-pickleball-rulebook-line-calls-paddle-throws-ball-blowing/  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: 11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2v Aireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cyc CRBN Barrage (code PBEFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/collections/barrage/products/tfb4  Enhance MPP Widebody (code PBEFFECT):  Friday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/paurae Gherkin Draco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/draco Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/J6CR Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDON-U): https://a8qh.short.gy/BSE Thrive Ignite (code PBEFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy-1?sca_ref=7386308.4YIsUhaWnh2kvZ&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/

    1hr 18min

  2. 21 APR

    Updated Best Power Paddles + How Adding Weight Affects Power | EP 120

    Here's our updated picks for the best high, mid, and low tier power paddles. We also share how added weight affects power and pop, and why it’s not as simple as “more weight = more power.” Plus, an update on the JOOLA lawsuit and Pickleball Slam 4 results. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 05:25 Under Review - Does adding weight = power? 16:19 Aaron it Out - JOOLA lawsuit update 22:51 Pickleball Slam 4 on ESPN 33:59 Paddle Babble - Update on best power paddles 34:46 High power 40:17 Mid power 43:53 Low power 48:02 Underrated power 51:38 You have to pick two paddles 54:39 Announcer voice for winners 😂 __________________________________________ 👉 Links to paddles mentioned: 11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2v Aireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cyc B&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/HL16 Friday Aura Pro (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/paurae Gherkin Draco (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/draco Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/J6CR LUZZ Cannon (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cannon Mark 02R3 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/m02r3 Selkirk Boomstik (code INF-BRAYDON-U): https://a8qh.short.gy/BSE Spartus P1 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p1h Thrive Ignite (code PBEFFECT): https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy-1?sca_ref=7386308.4YIsUhaWnh2kvZ&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/ #pickleball #podcast

    56 min

  3. 14 APR

    Thrive Made What JOOLA Didn’t + New Paddle Terms | EP 119

    The Thrive Ignite feels like what JOOLA might have made if they went the foam route. We break it down, introduce some new paddle terms, take a quick look at the Nox X-Foam, and share thoughts on JOOLA’s patent lawsuit. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:25 Weekly update 05:28 Under Review - New paddle descriptive terms 13:04 Aaron it Out - JOOLA patent lawsuit details and thoughts 28:18 Paddle Babble - Thrive Ignite impressions, feel map, and grit test 41:08 Nox X-Foam impressions 50:30 Callaway Inertia weighting vs Selkirk weighting 57:01 Franklin ALW Signature paddle 1:01:17 Revisiting Enhance Duo __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Tuning Strips on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dS33qu  Enhance Duo review: https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/enhance-duo-review/  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Thrive Ignite (code PBEFFECT):https://thrivepb.com/products/fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy-1?sca_ref=7386308.4YIsUhaWnh2kvZ&sca_source=yt  Nox X-Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://noxsportusa.com/collections/pickleball-paddles/products/pala-pickleball-x-foam-jma-16mm?sca_ref=10857980.IYEj3Vpj8oy  Callaway Inertia (link applies discount): https://pickleballcentral.com/callaway-inertia-pickelball-paddle/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo  Franklin ALW Signature Series (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/k4z4W3  Enhance Duo (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/duo?snowball=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

    1hr 6min

  4. 31 MAR

    Chorus Joins the Durable Grit Race + Eric Oncins on Breaking Through | EP 118

    We tested Chorus’ new durable grit and break down how it compares to others. Plus, Eric Oncins on his game and what’s next, and a look at JOOLA entering the shoe space. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 01:21 NEW Tuning Strips & USAP Golden Ticket event 08:05 Coral lightweight version 11:16 Under Review - Interview with Eric Oncins 13:41 Talking Mixed results and mental game 20:49 Breaking into the semis in Men’s 23:58 Moving from JOOLA to Engage 26:04 Switching to X2 paddle 31:34 Aaron it Out - Proton issues with PPA 42:27 Paddle Babble - New durable grit - Chorus Harmony 54:18 Smooth doesn’t always mean no texture 58:12 Engage X2 update 1:01:12 JOOLA announces court shoes __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Paddle Tuning Strips on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dS33qu  Follow Eric Oncins on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eric_oncins/  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Coral Lightweight (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/coral-16mm-lightweight?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1&sca_source=yt  Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40 Engage X2 (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/products/engage-x2-pickleball-paddle?aff=101  Vatic Pro V Sol Pro Bloom (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-pro-16mm?variant=62511728132255&sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD&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/ #pickleball #podcast

    1hr 7min

  5. 24 MAR

    We Ranked The Top Pickleball Brands... And People Won't Agree | EP 117

    We put the biggest pickleball brands head-to-head in a March Madness-style bracket to see who comes out on top.👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview04:33 Under Review - Interview with WesDawg22:01 Aaron it Out - Main Paddle Guessing27:57 Paddle Babble - Brand Bracket Challenge30:14 Sweet 16 - 11SIX24/Gearbox, Enhance/Vatic Pro, Selkirk/Paddletek39:20 Sweet 16 - CRBN/Friday, LUZZ/Six Zero, B&B/Franklin53:29 Sweet 16 - HPC/JOOLA, Spartus/Pickleball Apes1:03:56 Elite 8 - 11SIX24/Enhance, Selkirk/Friday1:06:38 Elite 8 - Six Zero/B&B, HPC/Spartus1:14:28 The Final Four1:21:24 The Championship__________________________________________👉 Links to stuff mentioned:Suay hats (code PBEFFECT): https://suay.com/collections/all?sca_ref=10644382.ugn8CQfNJn&sca_source=em Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Follow WesDawg on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesdawg_pb?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Make and submit your own bracket: https://pick-bracket-pro.base44.app/ 👉 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

    1hr 30min

  6. 17 MAR

    Engage X2 Preview, CRBN Barrage, & MPP vs EPP Test | EP 116

    In this episode, we share results from our MPP vs EPP power experiment, bring back the I Read It On Reddit segment, discuss the Engage X2, and give our impressions of the CRBN Barrage. Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:50 Under Review - MPP vs EPP foam experiment 7:30 Aaron it Out - Paddle Recon 12:51 I Read it on Reddit 18:03 New pickleball participation report 21:23 Paddle Babble - Engage X2 preview 28:34 CRBN Barrage 47:00 LUZZ Blade 2 52:13 14mm paddle take __________________________________________ 👉 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 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=5298104.j6FGx2tbv2&sca_source=coupon CRBN (code PBEFFECT): https://www.crbnpickleball.com/10EFFECT Chorus (code PBEFFECT): https://choruspickleball.com/?sca_ref=7009543.2WCADLmv40 Engage (code PBEFFECT): https://engagepickleball.com/?aff=101 Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi Franklin (code PBEFFECT): https://franklinsports.sjv.io/XY9jna LUZZ (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw  👉 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

    56 min

  7. 10 MAR

    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

    1hr 11min

  8. 3 MAR

    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

    1hr 11min
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