Mid-Year Paddle Winners, Honorable Mentions & Misses + Interview With Selkirk & BNB | EP 127

Mid-Year Paddle Winners, Honorable Mentions & Misses + Interview With Selkirk & BNB | EP 127

The 2026 mid-year paddle recap is here. We discuss the standout releases, honorable mentions, and disappointments of the year so far, share Nerdy Tourney stories and results, and interview the CEOs of Selkirk and Bread & Butter.   👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save [https://a8qh.short.gy/save]  👉 See all PE promo codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 03:10 Braydon’s DUPR reset results 07:17 Special delivery 11:08 Under Review - CEOs of Selkirk & BNB interview 15:18 Why Selkirk chose BNB 19:22 Advice for new brands 23:17 Has paddle technology plateaued? 27:51 Will we see InfiniGrit on a Loco? 32:00 Aaron it Out - Nerdy Tourney results 40:23 Dunk tank and elite chirping from Selkirk Doug 43:37 Whiskey Dink, John Kew drumming, porta potty joke 13:58 Stories from the weekend 49:12 Paddle Babble - Mid year paddle check in 50:30 Best paddle releases so far 54:20 Honorable mentions for best paddles 57:42 Good but not elite paddles 1:02:18 Missed the mark paddles __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/]  Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/]  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Promo code: PBEFFECT Six Zero Coral Pro (coming June 13): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 [https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1]  Honolulu J2CR: https://808pickle.com/collections/honolulu-foam/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&variant=51746641445184 [https://808pickle.com/collections/honolulu-foam/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&variant=51746641445184]  Babolat Jet Mach 4: https://www.babolat.com/us/jet-mach-4-all-court-men/1115-30S26629B.html [https://www.babolat.com/us/jet-mach-4-all-court-men/1115-30S26629B.html]  11SIX24 Power 2 Vapor: https://11six24.com/products/vapor-power-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=written [https://11six24.com/products/vapor-power-2?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=written]  Selkirk Omni (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=written&variant=45607806173286 [https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=written&variant=45607806173286]  Thrive Ignite: https://thrivepb.com/products/products-https-thrivepb-com-products-fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=written [https://thrivepb.com/products/products-https-thrivepb-com-products-fury-hybrid-15-5-mm-gen-3-5-power-series-6-month-warranty-copy?sca_ref=5610194.6jsyCS8G5F&sca_source=written]  Friday Aura Pro: https://fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?snowball=pbeffect [https://fridaypickle.com/products/aura-pro-paddle?snowball=pbeffect]  Spartus P1 Standard: https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt [https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt]  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/]  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://main.pickleballeffect.com/] Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/]PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ [https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/]Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/]  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Selkirk Omni vs Best All-Court Paddles + 11SIX24 Ultre | EP 126

Everything you need to know about the new Selkirk Omni, how it compares to the top all-court paddles on the market, community favorite paddles under $200, and fitting Aaron’s dad to the right paddle.   👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save [https://a8qh.short.gy/save] 👉 Shop Selkirk Omni (code INF-BRADYONU): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45607806173286 [https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=yt&variant=45607806173286]  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 01:16 Nerdy Tourney paddles & tungsten is back 04:02 Special delivery 05:48 Under Review - Comparing trending paddles 10:27 Aaron it Out - RPM & Six Zero drama 13:58 Reactions to community best paddles under $200 20:12 Paddle fitting Aaron’s dad 24:34 Paddle Babble - Omni tech 26:23 MOI numbers and thoughts 29:36 Specs with and without MOI 32:53 Play impressions 42:38 Omni vs Boomstik 44:52 Omni vs Coral 48:18 Omni vs Pro V 50:38 Omni vs J2NF 53:45 Recommended Omni setups 59:06 11SIX24 Ultre __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/]  Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/]  5g Tuning Clamps (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights?variant=48730594181344 [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/pickleball-effect-tuning-clamps-adjustable-clamp-on-pickleball-paddle-tuning-weights?variant=48730594181344]  4g Tuning Strips (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips]  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Shop Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 [https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1]  Shop JOOLA: https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/pbeffect [https://joola-usa.myshopify.com/pbeffect]  Shop Honolulu Pickleball (code PBEFFECT):  Shop 11SIX24 (code PBEFFECT): https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=coupon [https://11six24.com/?sca_ref=7474553.EbeKeAv2hF0Rh4oJ&sca_source=coupon]  Shop Selkirk (code INF-BRAYDONU): https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable [https://www.selkirk.com/?sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=coupontable]  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/]  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://main.pickleballeffect.com/] Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/]PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ [https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/]Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/]  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

We Tested the UPA Coral’s New Grit + Who Should Use All-Court Paddles? | EP 125

Six Zero released a new UPA version of the Coral with a grittier surface, so we tested its spin potential, overall grit levels, and grit durability. We also discuss the all-court vs. power paddle debate with the new Selkirk Omni line on the way, plus break down the teams in the 2026 Nerdy Tourney and who’s officially on Flush Watch.  👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save [https://a8qh.short.gy/save] 👉 Shop PE Memorial Day sale (up to 35% off at checkout): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & intro 06:03 Special delivery 09:56 Under Review - Picking all-court vs power (beginner to intermediate) 18:40 All-court vs power (advanced) 25:43 Aaron it Out - Pickleball rage quite story 28:08 Who’s on flush watch for Nerdy Tourney 36:22 Paddle recon 38:31 Paddle Babble - 6.0 Coral Pro spin & grit test 48:01 Why P1 Standard is good 53:12 LUZZ Glider durable grit tested 59:15 Durable grit cleaning solution 1:01:07 PE’s next product? __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: SportRx: https://www.sportrx.com/ [https://www.sportrx.com/]  Why pros are shifting to all-court (article): https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/are-pros-switching-to-all-court-pickleball-paddles/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/resources/are-pros-switching-to-all-court-pickleball-paddles/]  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Shop Six Zero (code PBEFFECT): https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1 [https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/?sca_ref=3984855.EuK6iQZio1]  Spartus P1 Standard (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=discount [https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=discount]  Shop LUZZ (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw [https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw]  Paddle Reset (code PBEFFECT): https://resetpickleball.shop?sca_ref=11234102.MZysgI7ebt [https://resetpickleball.shop?sca_ref=11234102.MZysgI7ebt]  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/]  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://main.pickleballeffect.com/] Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/] PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ [https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/] Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/]  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Mizuno’s New Paddle Misses the Mark + Community Foam Paddle Durability Feedback | Ep 124

We break down Mizuno’s newest paddle release and why a cool new feature couldn’t save the overall paddle. We also discuss real-world foam paddle durability feedback from players, plus thoughts on the Selkirk & Bread & Butter acquisition, MLP kickoff, and Dunlop’s new paddles.  👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save [https://a8qh.short.gy/save]  👉 All Pickleball Effect Discounts: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview 02:38 New! Special Delivery segment 07:22 Under Review - Community input on foam core durability 14:27 Aaron it Out - MLP season kickoff 15:46 Owl Ai line calling, new team, & new structure 19:12 Five questions for Selkirk buying BnB 27:35 Will we see more acquisitions? 31:39 Paddle Babble - Mizuno Acrostrike 32:45 Weight adjustment feature, is it worth it? 40:48 The paddle’s fatal flaw is spin 49:41 Dunlop paddles & bag __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: Growing Happiness Initiative: https://www.instagram.com/growinghappinessinitiative/ [https://www.instagram.com/growinghappinessinitiative/]  Shop Luzz (code PBEFFECT): https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw [https://luzzpickleball.com/?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw]  Shop Enhance (code PBEFFECT): https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi [https://enhancepickleball.com/products/the-dink-master-pro?ref=trbmrlzi]  Squairz Shoes (discount applied at checkout): https://pickleballcentral.com/sqairz-xrz2-pickleball-court-shoes-men-s-electric-volt/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&sku=SQA106-0001 [https://pickleballcentral.com/sqairz-xrz2-pickleball-court-shoes-men-s-electric-volt/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&sku=SQA106-0001]  Sketchers Shoes (discount applied at checkout): https://pickleballcentral.com/skechers-viper-court-elite-2-0-shoe-women-s-white/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&sku=SKE282-0001 [https://pickleballcentral.com/skechers-viper-court-elite-2-0-shoe-women-s-white/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&sku=SKE282-0001]  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: Mizuno Acrostrike (code PBEFFECT): https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Mizuno_Acrostrike_LX_Pickleball_Paddle/descpage-MPASTLX.html?from=effect [https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Mizuno_Acrostrike_LX_Pickleball_Paddle/descpage-MPASTLX.html?from=effect]  Dunlop Pickleball gear (code PBEFFECT): https://us.dunlopsports.com/dunlop/pickleball.html [https://us.dunlopsports.com/dunlop/pickleball.html]  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/]  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://main.pickleballeffect.com/] Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/]PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ [https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/]Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/]  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast

Ryan Dawidjan on Ben Johns’ New Dink + JOOLA Shoe Impressions

Ryan Dawidjan joins the podcast to break down the subtle changes in Ben Johns’ dink technique and why its better. We also share extended J2CR impressions, NanoGraph grit testing results, first impressions of the new JOOLA shoes and the Mizuno Exceed Tour 7 speed shoe. 👉 Shop Pickleball Central (use link to apply up to 10% off everything): https://a8qh.short.gy/save [https://a8qh.short.gy/save]  __________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview & weekly update 14:00 Under Review - Ryan Dawidjan introduction 20:42 How do you help a pro improve 23:12 Breaking down Ben Johns new twoey dink 27:49 James Ignatowich had the twoey dink wrong 31:43 The new meta of kitchen play 42:05 Coach’s paddle rec for beginners  47:09 Aaron it Out - Partners PPA show 51:44 Paddle recon: paddles coming soon 56:17 Paddle Babble - Extended J2CR thoughts 58:23 Reviewers on J2CR vs Power 2 1:02:30 J2CR setup recommendation 1:06:19 Aireo NanoGraph grit test 1:08:03 Spartus P1 Standard is Braydon’s plural wife 1:11:55 JOOLA Rally shoe impressions 1:18:31 Mizuno’s speed shoe impressions __________________________________________ 👉 Links to stuff mentioned: New writers’ stuff: https://pickleballeffect.com/the-pickleball-effect-blog/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/the-pickleball-effect-blog/]  3g strips Tuning Tape: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips?variant=51309854425312 [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/products/tuning-tape-strips?variant=51309854425312]  Ryan Dawidjan IG: https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/ [https://www.instagram.com/picklebald/]  👉 Links to paddles mentioned: J2CR Blue Grit (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?variant=51541798945088 [https://808pickle.com/products/j2cr-crystal-blue-endurance-surface%E2%84%A2-pre-order?variant=51541798945088]  11SIX24 Power 2 (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/p2v [https://a8qh.short.gy/p2v] Aireo Cyclone (code PBEFFECT): https://a8qh.short.gy/cychttps://www.aireo-sports.com/products/aireo-cyclone-2-0-16mm-pickleball-paddle-nanograph-grit-surface-with-pulsefoam%E2%84%A2-power-core-for-pro-level-performance?sca_ref=11194194.I0xvPiqmTP5Oc&sca_source=yt [https://www.aireo-sports.com/products/aireo-cyclone-2-0-16mm-pickleball-paddle-nanograph-grit-surface-with-pulsefoam%E2%84%A2-power-core-for-pro-level-performance?sca_ref=11194194.I0xvPiqmTP5Oc&sca_source=yt]  Spartus P1 Standard (code PBEFFECT): https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt [https://gospartus.com/collections/paddles/products/p1-standard?sca_ref=6068785.myJ3OwCv4B&sca_source=yt]  JOOLA Rally shoes (code not applicable): https://pickleballcentral.com/pickleball-shoes/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&tab=products#/productsFilter:brand:JOOLA [https://pickleballcentral.com/pickleball-shoes/?oid=9&affid=7945169&source_id=promo&tab=products#/productsFilter:brand:JOOLA]  Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 7 (code not applicable): https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Mizuno_Mens_Outdoor_Pickleball_Shoes/catpage-MIZPBMSHT.html#MIZPBMSXT?from=effect [https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/Mizuno_Mens_Outdoor_Pickleball_Shoes/catpage-MIZPBMSHT.html#MIZPBMSXT?from=effect]  Babolat Pickleball Shoe (code PBEFFECT): http://babolat.com/us/jet-mach-pickleball-men/7002-3A0S25B932.html [http://babolat.com/us/jet-mach-pickleball-men/7002-3A0S25B932.html]  👉 Support the channel: Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/]  Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ [https://pickleballeffectshop.com/]  👉 Join the PE community: Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ [https://main.pickleballeffect.com/] Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/ [https://pickleballeffect.com/]PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/ [https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/]Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/]  👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ #pickleball #podcast