We break down several new paddles, including the LUZZ Inferno 2, Six Zero Boulder Opal, Quanta Pro, and the surprisingly good Mark UnMarked 2026. Plus, I share new grit durability results from five different brands and what stood out in testing.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Preview
04:38 Cheaper tungsten tape is available
06:35 Special delivery - Selkirk bags, Quanta Pro, Engage Axiom
08:19 Special delivery - Inferno 2, Boulder Opal, Wilson, Poppers
09:59 Aaron it Out - MLP quarters update
14:12 Read it on Reddit - live reactions
21:24 Paddle Babble - 5 grit durability test results
28:36 Mark UnMarked 2026 - this one is good
30:33 Aaron first impressions
33:24 Braydon first impressions
39:37 Six Zero Black Opal
46:49 Ronbus Quanta Pro
50:42 LUZZ Inferno 2 stats
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Mark UnMarked 2026 (launches Aug 26): https://markpickleball.com?sca_ref=6258187.LVz22xOG9U
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Six Zero Boulder Opal: https://us.sixzeropickleball.com/products/boulder-opal?sca_ref=9892574.6WfkgoNKloc0yI&sca_source=yt
LUZZ Inferno 2: https://luzzpickleball.com/products/luzz-inferno2-m1?sca_ref=9809117.VbWrtANPhw&sca_source=yt
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