The Pickleball Pursuit Podcast
Episodes
Episode 71 | Pickleball Paddle Bracket, E6 Sirocco, GRUVN LAZR FF, Harmony Grit
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:03:57 - E6 Sirocco00:11:23 - GRUVN LAZR 16X Full Foam00:16:33 - Chorus Coda Harmony Grit00:21:54 - March Madness Paddle Bracket00:5...
Episode 70 | Joola Pro V Durability Issues, Hurache-X Power 2, Aura Pro, Disbonding With Foam
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:25 - Ep 69 Winners!00:12:56 - Joola Pro V Updates and Comparisons00:19:53 - 11six24 Hurache-X Power 200:28:14 - Friday Auro Pro0...
Episode 69 | New Honolulu Grit Test, CRBN Barrage, GBX Power
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:26 - J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Grit00:08:30 - CRBN Barrage00:17:32 - Gearbox GBX Power00:22:41 - Reversed Mixed Tournament00:2...
Episode 68 | Joola Pro V Thoughts, RPM Q2, Preferred Paddle Feel
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:41 - Joola Pro V Thoughts00:13:48 - RPM Q200:25:15 - Should Reviewers Work With Brands?00:36:20 - Luzz Pro-Blade 2 Early Thought...
Episode 66 | MPP vs EPP, Enhance Turbo, New Honolulu Durable Grit
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:02:20 - Gherkin Draco Winner00:03:56 - Head Radical Triflex00:08:48 - Maverix Havik 200:22:04 - Flik F300:27:13 - Chorus Coda H00:3...
Episode 66 | Tons of New Paddles, UPA-A vs USAP, Preferred Paddle Feel
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro - Justin's Trip to China00:12:18 - Gherkin Draco Giveaway00:13:20 - Holbrook Fuze00:18:03 - SpeedUp Tide00:24:47 - 11six24 Vapor ...
Episode 65 | Is Balance Point More Important Than Swing Weight, Gherkin Draco, J6CR Thoughts
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:03:50 - Gherkin Draco First Impressions00:12:02 - DUO Widebody00:16:13 - SpeedUp Tide Paddles First Look00:20:00 - Mark 2 R2 First ...
Episode 64 | Is Dwell Time A Myth, Volair Shift, Holbrook Fuze
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-Order Shifts Here: https://shorturl.at/v4FBABlumaka Insoles: https://shorturl.at/k5Ygz3D pallets link: https://shorturl.at/UJpAxBodhi Pickleball: ...
Episode 63 | 2025 Pickleball Paddle Awards
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:56 - Best Bag of 202500:05:04 - Best PB Accessory of 202500:10:38 - Breakout Brand of 202500:12:22 - Most Improved Brand of 2025...
Episode 62 | Swing Weight Predictor Tool, Easiest Power Paddles To Try, Spartus P1
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Swing Weight Calculator: https://shorturl.at/TEBo2Blumaka Insoles: https://shorturl.at/k5Ygz3D pallets link: https://shorturl.at/UJpAxBodhi Pickleball...
Episode 61 | How To Measure SW at Home, Best BFCM Deals, Best Budget Pickleball Bag
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00:00 - Intro00:04:39 - BnB x PP Moneyball00:15:44 - Luzz Glider aka Hybrid Cannon00:22:13 - PB Apes Charm More Thoughts00:28:18 - Enhance DUO vs F...
Episode 57 | New Adidas Adipower Paddles, e6 Zephyr, Why Taper's Perform Worse
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buy Adidas Adipower at Pickleball Central: https://shorturl.at/tBDdk3D pallets link: https://shorturl.at/UJpAxOur Mains (Code Pursuit): https://shortu...
Episode 56 | V-Sol/Quanta vs Loco/NF/Boomstik, Paddle Pet Peeves, Paddle Development Cycle
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
3D pallets link: https://shorturl.at/UJpAxOur Mains (Code Pursuit): https://shorturl.at/qZZwVPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball:...
Episode 55 | Vatic V-Sol vs Ronbus Quanta, RPM Initial Impressions, Vulcan vs Lifetime Ball, PBCoR is a Mess!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mains (Code Pursuit): https://shorturl.at/qZZwVPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdECourt Builder: h...
Episode 54 | J6NF and J6FC+, Sypik Avatar, and How Paddle Shape Changes Playability
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mains (Code Pursuit10): https://shorturl.at/qZZwVPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro02...
Episode 53 | CRBN Trufoam Waves First Impression, Boomstik and UPA-A, Floating Core Deep Dive
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mains (Code Pursuit10): https://shorturl.at/qZZwVPP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE Sketchers Sho...
Episode 52 | $99 Foam Paddle Ronbus Quanta, Should You Switch Paddles, EPP vs MPP vs Supercritical Foam
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdEÂ Our Mains J2NF Long Handle: https://shorturl.at/qZZwV00:00 Intro1...
Episode 50 | Gen 3 vs Gen 4 Paddles, Boomstik vs Joola Pro IV vs Flik, 50th Episode Special
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PP Shirt: https://www.pbpursuit.com/shopBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE Our Mains J2NF Long Handle: https://shorturl.at/qZZwVOwala Water B...
Episode 49 | So Many Great Paddles Coming Out,GX2 Power Hybrid, Boomstik, How Elevation Effects Pickleball
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PP Shirt: www.pbpursuit.com/shop Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro03:45 PP MERCH IS HERE08:37 Enhance Pickleball Gen 4.511:15 Bn...
Episode 48 | DUPR Update, Best Pickleball Eyewear, 11six24 APP, Vatic V Core
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check Out My Wife's Channel: www.youtube.com/@tabplayspickleballBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro03:29 My Wife Made a Pickle...
Episode 47 | Most Powerful Foam Paddle, Medal in 4.0, J2NF vs GRUVN 16HD Solid Foam
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro01:54 Tournament Recap1:27 Holbrook Arma Update32:34 SLK Era Widebody35:38 Paddletek GTO-C is A...
Episode 46 | Foam Core Deep Dive, GRUVN LAZR 16HD Solid Foam, Tournament Prep
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdEÂ 00:00 Intro02:51 J2FC+ Is Approved04:39 GRUVN LAZR 16HD Solid Foam PreOrder11:05 Aireo Titan Hawk Gen 3 P...
J2NF VS J2FC+, SLK Era Power Is SOLID, How to Be a Better Partner
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro02:26 We're Getting BACK TOGETHER09:17 Holbrook ARMA T13:25 Franklin C45 Dynasty19:54 J2NF ...
Nerdy Tourney Recap and Is This The Best Foam Paddle?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 BnB Tourney Recap27:00 Our Favorite Moment From Nerdy Tourney35:06 Nerdy Tourney Superlatives47:57 N...
Episode 42 | Ronbus Ripple V2, J2NF Paddles, Holbrook ARMA, How Paddles Can Vary
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 3D Printed Pallets: https://makerworld.com/en/mod...
Episode 42 | Best Pickleball, Crazy Volair Shapes, New Week New Main
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=Pursuit Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE 00:00 Intro03:53 DUPR Update05:30 Volair V.1F Pa...
Episode 41 | New Franklin C45 Shapes and Reviewer Ethics
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=Pursuit Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE Vatic Saga 14mm Paddles $119 After Code Pursuit:...
Episode 40 | Our Thoughts On Adidas Metalbone, 14mm vs 16mm, Foam Core Paddles
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdEIF You Want To Try the Metalbones (even though we ...
Episode 38 | Best Paddle of 2025 Final Four, Diadem Blue Core, Is It Too Late To Start a Paddle Brand?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitRange Fit Electrolytes: https://shorturl.at/4Q7KvBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE0...
Episode 37 | March Madness Pickleball Paddles Edition, Paddle R&D, New Week New Main
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitRange Fit Electrolytes: https://shorturl.at/4Q7KvBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE0...
Episode 36 | How Temperature Affects Paddles, Is Louis 4.5, PPA Experience, Craziest Paddle Name Ever
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitRange Fit Electrolytes: https://shorturl.at/4Q7KvBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdEG...
Episode 35 | Joola Pro IV vs Vapor Power, C45, Rubber Cores?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitRange Fit Electrolytes: https://shorturl.at/4Q7KvBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdEO...
Episode 34 | Joola Pro IV Perseus, USAP Delisting, Are Foam Cores Actually Better?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro (Sponsored by PB Vision)02:30 Justin is Full Time PB ETC03:56 Joola Event Recap07:30 Playing With Andre Agassi11:30 Joola Pro IV First Imp...
Ep. 33 | New Week New Main Again?!? Vatic Saga Bloom, Is 008 The Best Selkirk Paddle? + Q&A
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=PursuitRange Fit Electrolytes: https://shorturl.at/4Q7KvBodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdEO...
Episode 32 | USAP Said What?!? Selkirk 008, Vatic Saga Bloom, Franklin C45, Foam Cores
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sign Up For PB Vision Here: https://pb.vision/?rf=Pursuit Range Fit Electrolytes: https://shorturl.at/4Q7Kv Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbd...
Episode 31 | Ronbus Ripple vs Joola Mod TA-15, What is a Sweet Spot, Tournament Update
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodhi Pickleball: https://shorturl.at/cwbdE Slyce Speed Coins: https://shorturl.at/p2gF5 Our Main Paddles: BnB Invader (Code Pursuit): https://shortur...
Episode 30 | Ronbus Ripple Approved, More CRBN Trufoam Thoughts, 11six24 All Court, Exponential Power Curves
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 04:49 GRUVN LAZR-16HD Play Test 12:04 11six24 All Court and Jelly Bean 21:06 How Face Layer Thickness Changes Playability 23:49 FLICK F1 T...
Episode 29 | CRBN Trufoam First Impressions, Handles, Tournament Update, Selkirk Courtstrike
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 01:25 CRBN Trufoam First Impressions 11:24 J2K+ and J2TI+ Production Models 14:47 247 Athletic Mystic 18:25 GRUVN LAZR 16HD 20:51 11six24 ...
Episode 28 | Paddle Break In Update | Should We Play 3.5? | Face Layups
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro02:06 J2Ti+ Break In Update 07:02 11six24 Power Paddles and GRUVN LAZR 16HD 12:45 New GRUVN Bags 18:26 Selkirk New Shoes and Pro Apparel Li...
Episode 27 | PBCoR Deep Dive, Paddle Bans, Who Should Play Left, New Year Goals
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 01:42 Paddle Queue 36:01 How Do Paddle Needs Change as You Progress? 42:35 NEW WEEK NEW MAIN 48:08 New Flickweight accessory! 52:04 LOUIS ...
Episode 26 | 2024 Paddle Awards and Podcast Recap
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 01:29 Best Paddles of 2024 Omissions/Honorable Mentions 06:59 Best Standard/Widebody Paddles 10:24 Best Hybrid Shaped Paddles 13:57 Be...
Episode 25 | PBCoR Updates, ADV Backpack, New Hesacore Alternative
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADV Backpack: https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/pursuit Currex Insoles: https://amzn.to/4fbG7zM Ethos Pro Undergrip: https://shorturl.at/wS6xM Move G...
Episode 24 | Do Pickleball Paddles Actually Break In, Gearbox Hyper, Ronbus Ripple, KTCHN Court Caddy
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Justin Achilles Injury Update 03:50 Winners Edge Shoe Review 16:13 Diadem Court Blast Shoes 17:17 Diadem Edge 18k Max Power 18:12 Diadem Icon In...
Episode 23 | Why Paddles Come in under 8.0oz, Compressed Cores, Best Black Friday Pickleball Deals, BnB Invader
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 01:34 BnB Invader 12:14 ENVY Catalyst First Look 14:33 Justin's Conspiracy Theory 16:14 Thanksgiving 20:00 Net Gains - 1 Point At A Time 2...
Episode 22 | How Different Cores and Cell Size Effect Your Paddle, 4.0 Improvement Series, PPA Dallas
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro/PPA Dallas 06:16 Chorus Event and New Paddles 21:00 Speed Up Pyro and Cryo 26:10 Gherkin Paddles 31:00 Hurache-X Alpha-1 34:12 Vatic Pro S...
Episode 21 | Tournament Recap, New Week New Main, Peel-Ply
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro/Dallas PPA 05:20 Paddle Queue12:31 Neonic Flare Prime X 18:02 Stacks Cup Match 1 25:29 Match 2 30:29 Match 3 51:51 Net Gains (Improvement ...
Episode 20 | Why Do Paddle Companies Do This?! Fiberglass Paddles Comparison, Paddle, Paddles, Paddles!
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 02:33 Justin Tests ESQ-C 14:40 Pickleball Apes Pulse Paddles 23:51 Beatnik Hyper Beat One 28:02 Holbrook Edgeless Paddles 39:17 Volair CTR...
Episode 19 | Best Paddles for Each Level, New Week New Main, Paddletek ESQ C, Neonic Flow, Tournament Recap
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 03:01 Tournament Recap/Tournament Prep 06:50 Court Shoes 11:46 I Broke My Camera 13:16 New Week SAME Main ESQ-C 18:02 Can you main any pad...
Episode 18 | Why Paddles Vary in Weight, New Week New Main, Paddletek ESQ-C are INSANE
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 03:49 NXTGen Valor Pro 06:11 Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta10:42 Spartus Olympus 18:30 Ace Heart vs Picklin Alecto 3 24:12 Chorus Supercourt...
Episode 17 | What is a Sweetspot? Joola Core Crushing Paddles? Tournament Prep
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 04:54 Paddle Talk 17:37 Tournament Prep 22:04 Joola Pre Crushing Their Gen 3 Paddles 30:41 RDR Giveaway winner 32:13 Cool Or Not Cool? 42:...
Episode 16 | Best Over Grips, Our New Mains, Titanium Clarifications
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 02:15 Tournament Prep 09:05 New Paddle Mains 22:56 Paddle Queue 38:36 Paddle Giveaway 44:18 Best Overgrips 56:49 Titanium Clarifications 0...
Episode 15 | Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide, Balance Point vs Swing Weight, and Is Titanium Actually Being Used?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 00:53 Reload RLD-1 Review 07:55 Balance Point vs Swing Weight 13:26 New Paddles and Paddle Queue 28:23 How to Buy a Paddle in 2024 39:46 T...
Episode 14 | Gen3 vs Gen 2 Power, Titanium Paddles, Selkirk vs PPA
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Justin Testing/Reviewing Paddles 06:29 Louis' Review Queue 15:24 Neonic Flares 26:44 NERDTOWN Linear vs Exponential Power Curves 40:44 Selki...
Episode 13 | Is Fiberglass The Most Underrated Material and Spin Capped at 2,200 RPM
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sweet Spot Pro: https://rb.gy/ool8lg Best Tungsten Tape: https://amzn.to/3yN1rMG 00:00 Justin's Paddle Testing 08:12 SLK Halo Pro1 4:08 Enhance P...
Episode 12 | Best Quiet Paddle, Reload Paddle, How Reviewers Get Paid
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro/Justin Testing Paddles 06:15 Paddle Review Queue 14:27 Best Quiet Paddle Diadem Hush 19:11 Bodhi Overgrips, Tungsten Tape, and Edge Gua...
Episode 11 | Is Gen 2 Better For Control + Titan Ball Machine First Impressions
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 00:57 Pickleball Apes Glasses 03:30 Titan Ace Ball Machine First Impression 07:41 Giveaway Winner 14:30 Diadem Hush Quiet Paddle 28:24 Fat...
Episode 10 | NEW USAP Testing and Paddle Fittings
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 02:25 Paddle Review Queue 06:55 Buying a Ball Machine 16:15 Paddle Fittings 26:58 Grips 31:41 NEW USAP TESTING 47:20 Q&A 59:44 ...
Episode 9 | Paddle Industry's Dirty SECRET & New Maneuverability Metric
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 02:55 Paddle Review Queue 24:32 It's time to take playing more seriously 38:09 The Paddle Industry's Dirty Secret 50:10 NERDTO...
Episode 7 | Pickleball Paddle Myths, Our Strengths/Weaknesses, & Paddle Layups
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Tournament Prep 03:00 What Paddle We are Using 10:20 Our Strengths and Weaknesses as Players 26:50 NERDTOWN Paddle Layups 41:25 Mage Pro Gen 2 4...
Episode 6 | Why are Pickleballs So Bad, UPA-A Thoughts, and Modification Recs
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 04:40 Top 5 Paddles Under $100 17:05 Bands Causing Vibration 21:33 UPA-A Going Wild 37:48 Why Are Pickleballs So Bad? 47:26 Our Recom...
Episode 5 | How to Modify Your Pickleball Paddle, Top 5 Paddles of the Year
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 01:00 Playing In The Heat 04:02 Paddles That Did Not Make Top 5 Paddles of 2024 13:48 Top 5 Paddles of 2024 35:06 Moving to J3K Pro? ...
Episode 4 | Is Titanium The Next Big Thing? Future of Grit? Bags I've Tested
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Intro 02:09 Maverix Tour Bag 07:28 Aniviia Duffle Bag 13:44 Future of Grit and Spin 29:20 Swice Swift Pro Paddle 39:20 What Makes a Paddle Stiff...
Episode 3 | Kevlar Paddle Myth BUSTED, Does TW affect Sweet Spot? + Q&A
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Playing in a Tournament Together 05:12 Custom Paddle 11:07 J3K Review 15:38 Bread and Butter Shogun 17:21 Does TW Effect Sweet Spot 25:25 M...
Episode 2 | Joola Gen 3 Paddles Fail AGAIN, Are Gen 3 Paddles Flawed? GIVEAWAY
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 PPA Tournament 08:50 Bantam TKO-CX Review 11:15 J3K First Impressions 14:08 How Edge Tape Effects Your Paddle 26:30 Mark Pickleball Giveaway 36:...
Episode 1 | Are RPM and Power Tests Accurate? Proton Paddles, Trends, and More
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Pickleball Pursuit Podcast we talk about some pickleball that we have played over the past week, Proton Paddles, the curre...