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Paddletek is using a more dense core/smaller cell sizes. Power difference due to that?

Please try the Ethos Arete. It's completely different. I've bought just about every paddle you've reviewed, and the Ethos Arete is truly remarkable.

Sorry Will, Chris is right. The Hurache-X Control + is the DBD with more Power and more Pop. I started out with the DBD, then got the Control+... I tried mid game switching to the DBD and had to muscle every shot more witht he DBD vs what I had gotten used to with the Control+.

good suggestion to use lead tape to see if you like the changing the balance point. i have weighted the butt cap of my tennis racket (and paddles) with duct tape and quarters to experiment. performance can be quite dramatic depending on the set up. still experimenting with paddles.

It's becoming comical that the Gearbox hasn't been banned.

Proton paddles is something i would like to see more of. Not a lot of good content around them imo

The gearbox pro power paddles tend to shorten the rallies. At the 3.5 -4.0 level, sometimes the pro power rally is shortened by a winner , and others by OOB . I would prefer that the gearbox be delisted due to the trampoline violation, the game is more interesting without one on the court.

Paddle tek vid didn't save. Sounds like "Big Pickle" has a grip on pickleball studio!

You like the cap, no cap? 🤣🤣🤣

Those trainer paddles from Thrive are sick! I would love to play with those! Great episode 👍

Big fan for the Slyce speed caps too!

I put a 1/2 oz. SpeedCap on my ALW-C to replace the awful stock cap. Most noticeable whip when you have good wrist lag and snap on serves and drives.

I think its time to do a top 5 paddles for each Chris and Will. i started a year or so ago when both of your top 5 video came out and i bought the six0 double black and loved it. I recently bought the 11six24 huarache and also love but i am curious to see what else you guys love right now.

Solid video. Thanks. I’m going to start dabbling in the weighted world.

Is it me or does Will come across as bragging a lot of times when he talks about colabs or the different projects he is involved in? I feel like he knows he is in Chris's shadow and riding his coattails. Will needs to overcompensate to make himself feel better.

Anybody try a Hesacore grip over a Slyce end cap?

Do you have a closet entirely dedicated to your melins?!

I believe the Hudef Mage Pro is Gen 1.5

Maybe some of your viewers would want to contribute to enable you to buy the slow mo camera. Maybe they won't but i suggest to ask. The benefit is that you are offering a quality control check not pursued by the PPA and insight your viewers cannot gain elsewhere.

Made it to the transition zone since there was no kitchen. Chris will need to get a second mortgage or refinance his first mortgage to acquire the slo-mo camera of his dreams. Chris should design his own signature paddle and apply those proceeds to his camera fund.

Yeah Maverix Pro! i told the owner Matt that there seem to be a break in period and ive been driving more and consistently as before while still keeping the control. This one easy on my tennis elbow and the only paddle in this shape

What brand is Chris hat ?

I can tell you’re starting to get lazy with reviews

Honestly terrible review. Continually saying this other brand has a cheaper version is not constructive.

Hi Chris, so does the Gearbox Pro have a trampoline effect then? I mean there was no flex in front of the paddle right?

2024 is the Pickleball Year of cluster fucks!

So would. both you "Chris" and Will recommend plyaing, and drilling, with= the trainer paddles as a way to step up in ones game?

Seeing the massive trampoline flex in that Gearbox is pretty frustrating, as someone who loved but got a refund for a de-listed Joola Magnus 14MM. WTH is going on?

We need some trainer paddle matches nowww

Will with the SIR-MIX-A-LOT reference! Mic drop!

Will I am jealous! Cambodia is my favorite place I have been to.

Good job. You are very articulate and thorough. I just got my 3x paddle today. I'm excited to give it a try. I had a BD and DBD paddle but sold them. There are great all court paddles but I felt they had too much pop. I hope I like the 3X. My go to paddle right now is the Neonic Flow. I tried a Vatic Pro too but found it too similar to the Neonic which has more power and excellent control. Both of these paddles are plush and easy to play with. Better than my DBD, imho. I also have an Infinity DBD coming and will eventually settle on one more paddle to compliment the Neonic Flow. The Infinity is edgeless so I wanted to give that a try. I will probably had some weight to the sides to increase swing weight. What a great sport that allows so many people to participate and get healthy.

The slo-mo stuff is great. Buy the camera! Maybe test the paddles that feel "plush" to see what that looks like. That would be interesting.

The PB Studio host's yellow-edged Thrive paddle is so cool.

Will may be missed but not forgotten. Safe travels Will.

I'd love to see video of you guys playing left-handed.

I got a BIGWOOD a few weeks back.HAHAHA! No I really bought the "paddle" Plays way different for the better than I was expecting also Chris. Did not like the grip material, so I overgripped it. Hoping you get to review the THOMPSON. I'm really liking mine. Just added some lead at the head to beaf up the power a bit. All USA made with all USA materials, so the price reflects that. The bad ball bounce topic can be attributed to court service issues, since most bug tournaments re-service just prior to play. Using a "bolt" instead of the Slyce Cap is waaaaay cheaper. More options too. Kudos for the "slo mo" segment.

Great podcast. Do you plan to do a review for Hudef Mage Pro Gen2? I want to hear what you think about this paddle.

I enjoyed the podcast. I liked the information on the different pickleballs and how they play. Seems like Vulcan still has not produced a durable pickleball for the PPA tournaments. How the various pickleball tournaments cannot seem to pick one pickleball to use in all tournament play? I would like you to see more slow motion footage in regards to different paddles and pickleballs, because I found your slow motion footage very interesting on your instagram. I would USAP to tell everyone how they certified the Joola Gen 3 and Gearbox Power Pro paddles when they were in clear violation of their own regulations concerning trampoline effect. Also, will UPA-A have the same trampoline language in their regulations that is in the USAP regulations and if they will not certify the Joola Gen 3 and Gearbox Power Pro paddles per the trampoline effect criteria? Have a wonderful time in Cambodia, Will. Thank you, Chris and Will.

Hey Chris. My main paddle is the Mach 2 Forza but I’m looking for something a bit lighter. Would you recommend the ProXR sweet spot max or should I wait for the 11six24?

If will is gone for a month, who will be the new host of the pod? Think the co-host can handle it alone?

I don't understand how you said that you didn't get very many slow mo shots, but you featured it as the thumbnail, but then when he asked about a few you said "I havent seen it yet" but the slo mo clips are like 5 seconds long, I don't see how you couldn't have reviewed all of the ones you took

Just got my shapeshifter

Could you please review the Mark 1X from Mark pickleball. Thanks 😊

Do y'all plan on doing a review of the Proton Type A paddles? Interested in hearing your thoughts on both shapes and widths.

If I play lefty with a trainer paddle, I'm 3.5 at best

The Slyce caps are much like counterweighting a golf club to lower the swingweight. Interesting. Kind of pricey at $25 each.

Are you going to review the Chorus Shapeshifter? Just got one. Very interesting paddle. Thank you and keep the great pods coming!! 👊

Thanks!

John Kew has a great comparison video on the j2k w/ & w/o slyce cap. I just got my j2k in yesterday and it felt great with no mods added (coming from joola perseus gen2, and was looking for something similar to DBD; its definitely a better DBD). I'll most likely get a 2nd J2k to modify it how John Kew did and do a side by side comparison.