3 Paddles That Could Replace Our Mains + Secret Shopper Results | KewCast 128
Our picks for the top 3 paddles contending to replace our mains. Plus, secret shopper spin-durability results for the Honolulu J2CR Blue Grit and Six Zero Coral Pro after 200 wear impacts. Chapters/ Timestamps:
0:00 Preview of show
3:50 Is pickleball less fun at higher levels and when you're competing in tournaments?
11:24 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: USAP's Response to the Jason Aspes Letter
35:03 Paddles of the Week: Gearbox Pressure-X hybrid shapes
43:23 Top 3 paddles competing to replace our current mains
1:07:33 I retested spin on the Owl, and OMG...
1:13:48 Updated results: spin on 11SIX24 Ultré P2, after 4 months (200 games)
1:22:59 Tales from the Ball Cannon: Secret Shopper Results
1:28:29 Revised policy for paid spin durability testing
1:33:11 Kew & A: commenter is impressed with LifeTime Fitness after switching from a local franchise
1:34:54 How many cannon hits before a full-foam paddle loses power?
1:37:05 Which overgrips do each of you prefer? Products discussed in this podcast (affiliate links):
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https://www.johnkewpickleball.com DISCLOSURE AND TESTING CONTEXT: Links to paddles above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Paddle companies may have paid for prototype spin durability testing. The production-model results discussed here were independently produced without a testing fee or editorial input. Cannon wear-test tiers are comparative lab results. Tier 1 ratings discussed here are provisional pending supporting real-world evidence. Accelerated wear does not translate directly into games played or predict a paddle’s lifespan. Human-generated spin RPM and cannon spin RPM are separate measurements. #Pickleball #PickleballPaddles #KewCast
