Pickleball Studio Podcast

Chris Olson & Aizec Olson
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  • Updated Weekly

The Pickleball Studio podcast is hosted by Chris Olson and co-host Aizec Olson where they deliver the latest news on all things related to Pickleball gear in a fun easy to digest conversational manner.

  1. 4d ago

    178. BnB Loco 2, UPA-A Boulder Opal, & Enhance Turbo Armor Grit Update

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Six Zero Q1 ball: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-q1-quiet-pickleball?p Six Zero Boulder Opal rough: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/six-zero-boulder-opal?p BnB Loco 2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/bnb-pickleball-loco-2?p Joola Radius Pro V: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/joola-radius-pro-v-pickleball-paddle?p Pilla eyewear: https://pillapickleball.com/ Bodhi weighted pods: https://bodhiperformance.com/collections/protune%E2%84%A2-paddle-weight/products/protune-weighted-pods Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - News & Updates 3:15 - BnB Loco 2 12:16 - Neonic FLX 14:19 - UPA-A Boulder Opal 21:04 - Bodhi weighted strips 24:25 - Selkirk Q1 Quiet Ball 28:42 - What bags are we using? 35:00 - Pilla eyewear update 48:08 - Enhance Turbo Armor grit issues 1:08:59 - Widebody armor grit update #1 1:11:11 - Elongated armor grit update #2 1:16:35 - What makes a tournament enjoyable or not enjoyable for you? 1:27:09 - Q&A 1:27:11 - Is it okay for people to sandbag their DUPR to play lower divisions? 1:29:39 - Would you be better than Aizec if you didn’t have to test paddles all the time? 1:33:15 - Is non durable grit even relevant anymore? 1:37:37 - How to get out of your head when playing intense competitive matches? 1:40:43 - What could be the next big advancement in paddle tech or is it reached its limit? 1:41:59 - How do you know when you’re ready to come back from injury? 1:44:13 - Is the widebody shape slowly dying?

  2. Sep 30

    177. Thoughts on the new Joola Power FX, Sens Atra, & What Makes a Good Indoor Facility?

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Joola Power FX: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/joola-powerfx?p Sens Atra: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/senspickleball-sens-atra-700-elongated-pickleball-paddle?p Spartus Spitfire: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/spartus-spitfire-widebody?p Loco 2 pre-order: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/bnb-pickleball-loco-2?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Chris looks like a bee? 3:28 - Loco 2 pre orders 14:17 - Joola FX first impressions 34:21 - Sens Atra first impressions 48:26 - Spartus Spitfire updates 54:05 - Why are there suddenly several abnormal elite tier spin paddles? 1:07:46 - Enhanced Turbo launch date / mini update 1:08:34 - What makes a Pickleball facility good or bad?

  3. Sep 23

    176. Spartus Spitfire, Inferno 2, Joola FX News & Questions and Answers

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Joola Pro IV sale: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/pickleball-central-joola-pickleball-paddles?p Spartus Spitfire: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/spartus-spitfire-widebody?p Luzz Inferno 2: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-inferno2-m1?p Volair CMD: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/volair-cmd-hyb?p Joola FX: https://joola.com/pages/powerfx Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Question of the week 1:22 - Course vs fine grit for paddle spin 14:37 - Big Joola pro IV sale 16:25 - Joola FX update 25:59 - Spartus Spitfire 36:21 - Inferno 2 M1 45:13 - Volair CMD with weight 53:11 - Q&A 53:28 - Franklin ball coming out, will it replace life time? 58:49 - How’s the Joola Pro V durability now that they have been out longer? 1:00:15 - What are your main paddles? 1:01:42 - Should I buy the same paddle when mine wears out? 1:03:02 - Paddles for people who want all court to control with durable grit? 1:03:42 - How much time do you spend testing paddles vs your main? 1:04:19 - How long for these durable grit issues to get resolved? 1:05:56 - Best way to break into higher level groups?

  4. Sep 16

    175. Volair CMD Hybrid, Gearbox Pressure X, & What is Happening with Grit?!

    Links: Vatic Pro V-Sol video: https://youtu.be/oxvImu6Oo0A Pickleball Apes  Zen S+ video: https://youtube.com/shorts/mM7rHNSR2Qc John's updated Vatic test: https://youtu.be/57m00Y6lt-w?si=Jb_UgG-diXM-C8rO Head Revolt Pro 5.0 shoe: https://www.head.com/en_US/product/revolt-pro-5-0-men-whnv-273266 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:43 - Our favorite shoes 11:42 - Joola FX theories 17:36 - Update from Vatic Pro on the V-Sol Tour 19:18 - Updates on our Pickleball Apes Zen S+ 20:16 - Durable grit is a train wreck right now 56:30 - Volair CMD HYB impressions 1:08:36 - Six Zero Boulder Opal impressions 1:20:47 - Gearbox Pressure X Impressions 1:31:45 - Do people even care how paddles are built anymore?

  5. Sep 9

    174. Let's Talk About Paddle Grit...Enhance MPP Armor Turbo, Pickleball Apes Zen & More

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Pilla sunglasses: https://bit.ly/4yqawUK Pickleball Apes Zen S+: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/pickleball-apes-zen?p Mark Unmarked: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/mark-unmarked?p Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour?p Selkirk bag: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-pro-bag?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - How I have been fixing my back 13:22 - The RPM hybrid is our favorite hybrid shape 19:13 - The RPM Jade marketing gimmick 25:07 - The upcoming Joola FX 28:35 - Franklin ? paddle 30:40 - New Selkirk bags 46:43 - Why the grit tier system is confusing people 59:42 - Our RPM testing methodology 1:01:27 - Enhance MPP Armor spin results 1:12:36 - Pickleball Ape’s Zen S+ spin results 1:27:34 - Vatic V-sol tour impressions 1:36:39 - Mark Unmarked impressions 1:42:35 - Volair licenses Hexgrit 1:45:45 - Pilla sunglasses impressions 2:07:32 - Choking up on an elongated paddle vs using a hybrid

  6. Jun 10

    173. USAP Delists Facolos Pro Elite X, Frozen Luzz Inferno, & Nerdy Tourney Recap

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links: USAP statement: https://bit.ly/4e8n76E Frozen Luzz Inferno: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/frozeninferno HowToPickleball account: https://bit.ly/4dXXMxr Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - HowToPickleball instagram account 2:34 - Facolos Pro Elite X gets delisted by USAP 11:37 - Luzz frozen inferno thoughts 26:12 - B&B nerdy tourney recap 52:39 - Guess the paddle with new rules 1:00:05 - Q&A 1:00:26 - Why do people get so addicted to Pickleball rather than Tennis or other racquet sports? 1:04:47 - When will there be budget full foam paddles that also have durable grit $150 or below 1:05:34 - Purchase Coral Pro or wait for different companies durable grit all court paddle? 1:08:08 - What are the best ball machines at different price points? 1:10:40 - I hate all the standard shape foam paddles, I play a Scorpeus 14mm, what do I get? 1:13:46 - Any tips for lefty players? I get judged as if being a lefty is a crime or something

  7. Jun 3

    172. DUPR Reset Results & OWL Talon X1, Aireo Cyclone X 11six24 Ultre Thoughts

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. Links: OWL Talon X1: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/owl-talon-x1?b Selkirk Omni: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/selkirk-omni?b Aireo Cyclone hybrid: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/aireo-cyclone-x?b Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - My DUPR reset results 8:13 - Back & shoulder MRI 15:00 - Durable grits and thoughts on cleaning them 22:21 - Luzz & Aireo long lasting grit isn't looking great 26:39 - Our infinigrit testing so far 32:30 - Selkirk Omni thoughts 47:35 - OWL Talon thoughts 55:39 - Aireo Cyclone hybrid thoughts 1:03:11 - 11six24 Ultre thoughts 1:09:17 - Guess the paddle on our head

  8. May 27

    171. Upcoming Six Zero Coral Pro & Pickleball Advice We Wish We Knew Sooner

    This description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them. You can use code PBSTUDIO to save money on your order. Sketchers Viper Court Elite 2.0: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/sketchers-viper-court-elite-2-0?p PaddleTek Honeyfoam 14mm: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/honeyfoam-16mm?p Luzz Glider 2026: https://pickleballstudio.com/go/luzz-glider-2026?p Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 -B&B nerdy tourny 5:11 - Traveling pet peeve 7:33 - New Sketchers viper court elite 2.0 14:59 - SixZero Coral Pro 20:28 - Mizuno Acrostrike price 22:28 - Honolulu blue grit consistency issues? 25:47 - PaddleTek HoneyFoam 14mm 32:05 - Luzz glider 2026 36:13 - Pickleball advice we wish we knew sooner

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The Pickleball Studio podcast is hosted by Chris Olson and co-host Aizec Olson where they deliver the latest news on all things related to Pickleball gear in a fun easy to digest conversational manner.

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  • Creator
    Chris Olson & Aizec Olson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pickleball Studio Podcast
  • Show Website
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