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Pickleball Studio Podcast
Hosted by Chris Olson & Aizec Olson · EN
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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163. Pickleball Etiquette… Who’s in the Wrong?
Mar 2501:25:46Tap to summarizeChapters:0:00 - Intro1:16 - J2CR Gets UPA-A Approved3:05 - 11six24 Power Series Remains 5:21 - Chorus CODA Harmony Grit Announced6:30 - FLIK $50 Paddle Discounts7:57 - I intentionally broke someones paddle, AITA?12:22 - Forcing people to stack, AITA?15:16 - Unsolicited coaching, AITA?20:33 - AITA for purposely body bagging?28:54 - Targeting in rec play, AITA?33:18 - Calling the score for my opponents, AITA?35:01 - AITA for targeting the nervous player in a tournament?36:46 - AITA for making hand motions with the ball on my side?38:04 - AITA for calling out illegal serves?40:36 - AITA for ditching my friend group for a better one?43:34 - AITA for wanting warmup after being late44:32 - AITA for always being late to a session with only 4 people 46:00 - AITA for lobbing a lot in rec play48:12 - AITA for telling someone that their rating is wrong51:07 - AITA for telling someone how they should setup their paddle52:48 - AITA for not wanting to play against UPA-A paddles in tournaments55:04 - AITA for wearing wet shoes at an indoor facility 57:29 - Last story1:02:28 - Pro mixed strategy debate1:19:01 - AITA for saying people aren’t a specific DUPR online?My communities:Join the Pickleball Studio newsletter! https://bit.ly/3VKkP4aJoin the Discord! https://discord.gg/A5fTp7JFAy*SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY:*💰 Check out my discount code for paddles here: https://bit.ly/3NfBsSY
Transcribe →162. Ranking the Top Gen 3 Paddles & First Impressions of Vulcan Chapter 01
Mar 1801:29:32Tap to summarizeThis description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them.Links to things mentioned:Vulcan Chapter 01: https://bit.ly/4bP1rMKJoola Pro V: https://bit.ly/3PdO6ESThrive Fury: https://bit.ly/3WyCbCjSLK ERA: https://bit.ly/3TR7Qx9Joola Pro IV: https://bit.ly/3F6DlPWRPM Friction Pro V2: https://bit.ly/4s32pdXProton Flamingo: https://bit.ly/4snu21GChapters:0:00 - Intro1:02 - Selkirk Legacy classic shoe update5:45 - Andre Deasecu joins CRBN7:26 - Weather issues at the PPA12:29 - The craziest scoreline in pickleball history14:35 - Vulcan Chapter 01 First Impressions28:56 - What paddle types are pros using in 2026?37:31 - Ranking the top gen 3 paddles58:58 - What is better for improvement? Drilling or playing rec games?1:06:35 - Questions & Answers1:06:48 - Should people wait for long lasting grit models?1:09:08 - Tips on tournament nerves. How to stay calm?1:15:33 - What grip do you hold?1:19:30 - Are lessons worth it for 4.5 plyaers?1:23:33 - best $100 power paddle on the market right now1:25:44 - Thoughts on concentrated MOI weight vs tape?1:28:13 - Is Zane the type of guy to put mayo on a hot dog
Transcribe →161. RPM Q2, Friday Aura Pro, & Who is The Selkirk Legacy Shoe Thoughts
Mar 1101:26:49Tap to summarizeThis description contains affiliate links that give us a commission when you use them.Links to things mentioned:RPM Q2: https://bit.ly/40qsI1LSelkirk Legacy shoe: https://bit.ly/4lxOo5JFriday Aura Pro: https://bit.ly/4la0WyKEnhanced MPP Turbo: https://bit.ly/4rcFnQWChapters:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Question of the week1:03 - DUPR reset funny comments9:04 - Mens singles debate14:18 - Catherine leaves Selkirk17:55 - Selkirk Legacy shoe38:22 - 11six24 Power2 shape approvals40:35 - Friday Aura Pro54:04 - RPM Q21:09:09 - Enhanced MPP turbo1:14:45 - Are we starting to see too many indoor facilities?
Transcribe →160. DUPR Reset Reactions & Enhanced EPP Turbo, Luzz Pro Blade & More
Mar 402:00:43Tap to summarizeSome links below may be affiliate links that help support the channel when you use them.DUPR Reset: https://bit.ly/3OYBrpfEnhanced EPP Turbo: https://bit.ly/4rcFnQWJoola Pro V: https://bit.ly/3PdO6ESVapor Power2: https://bit.ly/4kBmjKpSpartus P1: https://bit.ly/49YoS42Aireo Cyclone: https://bit.ly/4rSpZKCBabolat Jet Mach 4: https://bit.ly/4sghOrgLuzz Pro Blade: https://bit.ly/4bmw0ctCRBN Barrage: https://bit.ly/4rtjOvDChapters:0:00 - Intro0:43 - Question of the week1:20 - Chris Haworth’s serve in Mesa5:39 - Ben and Anna Leigh’s mixed final in Mesa8:30 - The new Babolat jet mach 415:24 - Loose edge guards on P1’s & RPM update25:15 - Vapor Power2 HexGrit Update:28:58 - Nick Kyrgios paddle sighting31:34 - PPA junior and senior’s are switching over to UPA-A approved paddles only45:35 - DUPR reset Reaction1:02:04 - Luzz Pro Blade1:07:32 - Enhanced EPP Turbo1:15:26 - Aireo cyclone1:21:07 - CRBN TruFoam Barrage1:36:15 - Joola ProV thoughts so far1:47:31 - Does height in pickleball really matter as much as people say for doubles?
Transcribe →159. Are $200+ Paddles Worth it Anymore? Joola Pro V, CRBN Barrage Reactions & More
Feb 2502:40:58Tap to summarizeCheck out John Kew's channelChapters:0:00 - Intro2:07 - Honolulu’s new grit (was this handled right?)12:30 - CRBN TruFoam Barrage reactions21:01 - Joola Pro V reactions42:58 - Are $200+ paddles worth it anymore?57:54 - John Kew’s review process1:21:34 - RPM spin testing methods (human vs cannon)1:28:09 - Does dwell time actually give better spin or is it a myth?1:42:05 - Grit degradation breakdown 1:53:34 - Why did John get into testing eye wear?1:55:48 - Q&A for John2:02:45 - Does Pickleball ever burn you out?2:07:36 - Why did John shift to elongated from widebody or hybrid?2:09:16 - Which paddles do y’all disagree the most on?2:13:44 - With podcasts changing co-hosts over time, what makes Eddie such a good co host in your eyes?2:17:43 - Who has the biggest Melin collection?2:23:31 - Foam vs polymer2:30:06 - How much time are you dedicating towards getting better at pickleball?2:34:02 - Is there a skill level too high to be a paddle reviewer?
Transcribe →158. Callaway Gets Into Pickleball?! & Our Current Top 5 Favorite Paddles
Feb 1801:56:15Tap to summarizeChapters:0:00 - Intro0:55 - What is Typti?18:32 - JW playing with a Joola?22:55 - New electronic line system?30:16 - Selkirk Courtstrike 2.0 quick thoughts38:40 - Joola Pro V Kosmos45:08 - Callaway is getting into pickleball? 57:47 - Flik F31:03:22 - Holbrook Fuze1:13:24 - Facolos Elite X (Gabe Tardio's paddle)1:20:28 - Our top 5 favorite / interesting paddles1:38:10 - How would you turn someone down for a tournament?1:42:00 - Q&A1:42:09 - What are other light but good elongated paddles?1:44:40 - Just switched to a widebody, what do I need to know?1:45:52 - Advice to recover from a slump?1:48:21 - What paddle would you recommend for women who struggle to generate power?1:54:12 - How do you know how much weight is too much weight?
Transcribe →157. So. Many. Paddles. PaddleTek Honeyfoam, Vapor Power2, Upcoming Launches, & More
Feb 1101:42:41Tap to summarizeLink to the Podcast Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudioClips/videosChapters:0:00 - Intro6:50 - New PPA Challenger singles court15:40 - Slyce Slyders update16:56 - PSA Check if your paddle is broken!25:02 - Pro paddle shakeup28:43 - 30+ paddles received in January30:44 - Upcoming launches Feb - March51:11 - Thoughts on some paddles we’ve been hitting51:22 - PaddleTek Honeyfoam58:11 - Honolulu J6CR1:03:29 - Thoughts on the Vapor Power21:08:14 - Pickle Poppers (extremely light and fast paddle)1:13:09 - Long term grit testing updates1:29:37 - Improving your sleep for better performance1:38:28 - Aizec shoulder pain update
Transcribe →156. Debating Pickleball Paddles & More with Pro Player Zane Navratil
Feb 402:33:43Tap to summarizeCheck out Zane's channel: https://bit.ly/46xraGuChapters:0:00 - Intro3:41 - What has Zane been up to?4:11 - Will the Chinese brands change the paddle market?19:57 - Why don’t the brands reviewers love get UPA-A certified?35:14 - Are pros wanting less power in their paddles now?41:45 - Is mens singles really boring now?48:27 - What paddle shape does Zane think is the best?1:00:50 - Zane’s thoughts on foam paddles1:07:30 - Incentives as an influencer and trying to create a healthy culture around it1:19:47 - Zane gave Aizec some lessons1:24:12 - Chris and Zane talk about creating content and their approaches1:46:02 - How Zane feels about not going as deep in tournaments now1:50:51 - Zane asks why Chris doesn’t review paddles faster1:58:03 - QnA for Zane1:58:22 - Can you make Chris a 5.0?2:03:42 - Who has the correct take? Chris with a widebody or Aizec with elongated2:04:03 - How come Zane never answers questions on IG?2:06:20 - Who would win in a singles match?2:07:11 - How many paddles does Chris own?2:09:14 - Who would win in an arm wrestle?2:10:59 - What’s Zane’s diet?2:17:40 - Why hasn’t PPA censored Zane?2:21:34 - Who is your favorite Olson brother?2:22:18 - How did Chris and Zane become friends?2:23:37 - How many likes to make Zane play a tourney with Chris?2:24:24 - Which content creator would Zane partner with?2:25:09 - Why won’t anyone buy the Chefs?
Transcribe →155. Volair Shift First Impressions & Reacting to Our 2025 Paddle Predictions
Jan 202:24:42Tap to summarizeLinks:Reddit thread about the paddle market: https://bit.ly/3YTUfHWVolair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhWEnhanced Duo widebody: https://bit.ly/4aBpC1dChapters:0:00 - Intro2:06 - Reddit thread that I wrote about paddles3:58 - DUPR end of year recap story13:20 - JW using a widebody in Daytona18:18 - ALW leaving PaddleTek 31:34 - 11six24 signs Dekel37:22 - Parris Todd fined $50,00039:46 - Volair shift1:06:06 - Enhanced Duo widebody1:09:37 - Paddle awards discussion1:15:06 - Aizec’s paddle awards list1:20:58 - Reacting to last years predictions for Pickleball1:22:03 - Will we see more foam core paddles in 2025?1:23:06 - Will edgeless paddles get better in 2025?1:23:55 - Will we see more fully molded handles in 2025?1:25:03 - Will paddle core durability get better in 2025?1:26:21 - Will Chris main an elongated paddle in 2025?1:27:35 - Will a new face texture take over?1:29:24 - WIll paddles get slower in 2025?1:31:05 - Will paddle testing be solved in 2025?1:33:23 - Who will Bens partner be in 2025?1:34:49 - Will Chris become a 5.0?1:41:38 - Predictions for next year 1:55:37 - Goals for the new year
Transcribe →154. Six Zero Coral, Spartus P1, Tesla Plaid & Have Paddle Categories Shifted?
Dec 1501:46:30Tap to summarizeLinks mentioned:Melin hat discount link: https://alnk.to/ge9bgEQSix Zero Coral: https://bit.ly/48SVTPR Volair Shift: https://bit.ly/4ak3YhW Tesla Plaid Paddle: https://bit.ly/48Wl9n8Ryan Fu / Samin tweet: https://bit.ly/4aMOrHu Pickleball.com article: https://bit.ly/4qe0odLChapters:0:00 - Intro3:05 - Question of the week3:43 - Melin discount code (only for 24 hours)6:43 - UPA-A player contracts terminated20:58 - Tesla Plaid / Selkirk paddle36:35 - Upcoming Volair Shift50:01 - Spartus P1 is approved1:02:49 - SixZero Coral1:11:42 - Have the categories for control, all court, and power shifted?1:30:21 - Q&A: How will the cold impact foam paddles?1:33:30 - More hot takes. Using weight to tune a paddle is overrated for most players1:35:45 - Foam isn’t more durable than PP paddles, people are just eating up marketing hype1:39:28 - There will only be 3 mainstream brands in 4 years. Joola, Selkirk, and Vatic Pro1:41:35 - All tournaments should have a minimum combined team DUPR rating1:42:59 - Being able to “hang” in rec games with someone doesn’t mean your DUPR should be the same
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