Pickleball Effect: The Podcast

Join Braydon Unsicker and Aaron Ghena on the Pickleball Effect Podcast for honest, data driven takes on paddles, gear, trends, and the business of pickleball. Real testing, real opinions, and conversations that actually help you play better and understand the game.

Pickleball Effect: The PodcastJune 02, 202601:04:47

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. ...

Pickleball Effect: The PodcastMay 26, 202601:02:39

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 deba...

Pickleball Effect: The PodcastMay 19, 202600:56:29

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 ...

Pickleball Effect: The PodcastMay 12, 202601:25:03

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 impress...