The KewCast with John & Eddie
The KewCast with John & Eddie is a podcast about pickleball, with a strong emphasis on gear and equipment. Hosts John and Eddie discuss the latest paddles, balls, and other equipment, offering insights for players. The show appears to cater to enthusiasts looking to improve their game through better gear choices.
Episodes
Johnkew Podcast - Episode 1
Newest paddles news & 2024 resolutions
Johnkew Podcast Episode 4: How's the Spin Holding Up On The Ruby?
John and Eddie talk about current events, new paddles, and spin loss on the Ruby compared to other paddles.
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 6: How to Best Use Lead Tape, Signature Paddle?
John and Eddie discuss where to put lead/tungsten tape to maximize performance, new paddles we're testing, and the possibility of a signature paddle
Episode 7: What is the Best Paddle for Most People?
John and Eddie discuss pickleball current events, Body Helix paddles, answer listener questions, and discuss what the best paddle would be for most players.
Joola Event, Paddle Bracket, Free Gift Codes
John and Eddie discuss the Joola Alpha launch event, Get2Eleven gift codes, and the start of our paddle battle bracket tournament.
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 9: Paddle Bracket Week 2, Joola Announces Launch
John & Eddie discuss the Joola launch date for their "Gen-3" paddles, other April releases, and the results of WEEK 2 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge.
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 10 - Paddle Bracket Week 3
John & Eddie discuss current events - is pickleball more athletic than tennis? Week 3 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge, including the new Engage Pro-1 paddles. A winner is picked from the reader questions for this week's giveaway: a Chorus backpack and photochromic safety glasses.
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 11: JOOLA Gen-3 vs. Gearbox Pro Power
John & Eddie discuss Week 4 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge, pitting the new Joola Gen-3 paddles against the Gearbox Pro Power.
Paddle Battle Qualifiers: Kevlar Paddles; JOOLA Paddles too Fast?
John and Eddie discuss the last week of qualifiers for our paddle bracket, considering 8 Kevlar paddles for the competition. Also, we run some math on ball velocity, and the new JOOLA Gen-3 paddles are faster than human reaction time at the kitchen.
New JOOLA Paddles Lose USAP Approval?
John and Eddie discuss the surprise decision by USAP to remove JOOLA Gen-3 paddles from the approved paddle list.
New Selkirk Amped Pro Air Paddles. And, is Eddie Will's father?
John and Eddie discuss the JOOLA paddle delisting, new Selkirk paddles, and answer an interesting listener question.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
4:14 Follow-up on last week's big news about JOOLA Gen-3 paddle delisting
16:56 PPA Atlanta Open highlights
27:55 Results of Next Paddle Review Poll
33:01 Selkirk Amped Pro Air first impressions
47:43 Q&A: Is Eddie Will's Dad?
First Impressions of PIKKL Skins, and Pine Tar Suspension & Fine
John & Eddie discuss Daescu's pine tar suspension and fine, and we test out the new PIKKL paddles with replaceable skins.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction; personal stories from the past week
5:49 Daescu gets suspended and fined for pine tar scandal
11:00 Future challenge: we make our own modified paddles with illegal materials and challenge each other on the court
12:52 Vulcan ball new formula com
Bad News for JOOLA; Dallas PPA Experience
John and Eddie discuss the controversy surrounding the new USAP ruling on JOOLA Gen-3 paddles. And we cover our recent trip to Dallas for the PPA event.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:07 USAP's ruling on JOOLA Gen-3 paddles: latest news
25:59 Dallas Trip: First Day
35:36 Behind the scenes at Pickle Pro Labs
37:40 Notable moments watching pro matches at Dallas PPA
43:13 Content creator experiences
More Paddle Bans; Mark Paddles; Brioti Glasses
John and Eddie discuss USAP dropping more hammers on paddle companies. And we cover the Mark paddles and other gear, including Brioti glasses.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
02:12 Latest USAP paddle ban news
11:16 PPA Sacramento memorable moments
20:36 Paddles of the Week: Mark One
23:50 Mark OneX
28:44 Mark Two
30:30 Bread & Butter Shogun
35:24 Gear of the Week - Franklin Eco balls update
38:32 Br
On Location at San Clemente; UPA-A Statement on Paddle Certification
John & Eddie discuss the latest news on the UPA-A's paddle certification program, tournament results, what's in our tournament bags, and more.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Eddie & John's results in the tournament
4:23 Eddie's clinic with Salome Davidze
7:46 John's experience at Proton event in Phoenix
17:09 UPA-A statement on paddle certification
36:26 What's in our bags for the tournament?
Testing the 14mm Six Zero Ruby & Black Diamond; QUARTZ; Latest News
John & Eddie discuss their initial impressions of Six Zero's new offerings, latest news with the UPA-A's paddle certification program, highlights from the PPA Orange County Cup, and answer viewer questions.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 Experiences in San Clemente after our tournament bracket
4:27 Updates on UPA-A paddle certification program
9:20 Notable matches at PPA Orange County Cup
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New & Upcoming Paddles - Fat Boy, Proton Series 4, Reload
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss some current news, give initial impressions of some new and upcoming paddles and products, and deep dive into the new Firepower metric.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introductions
3:15 Visit to CRBN's R&D facility in California
6:57 Mach 2 Forza, Pickleball Effect Edition
8:19 Reload paddles - replaceable raw carbon fiber face
16:49 Proton paddles banned at APP Newport
KewCast Episode 22: Widebody Kevlar Paddle Comparison
In this episode, John and Eddie compare the current options for widebody kevlar paddles.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:09 New Denver indoor facility
6:41 JOOLA Mod TA-15 Pre-Release
10:03 UPA International Championship
12:32 Kevlar widebody paddle comparison
14:23 Bread & Butter Fat Boy
23:01 11six24 Monarch Control
28:06 GRUVN LAZR
30:17 Honolulu J3K
33:01 Spartus Apollo
34:39 Best option fo
Hand Speed Index is Here; JOOLA MOD TA-15, PaddleTek
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss current paddle news, and Chris Callie from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
7:00 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Callie (Sorry Not Sorry)
23:44 Gear Gossip: Chorus Shapeshifter back in stock (Pre-Order)
25:09 Collin Johns MLP rant
41:17 Paddles of the Week: PaddleTek Bantam and Tempest
54:53 JOOLA MOD TA-15
1:05:40 Relea
Diadem Hush, "Gen-3.5" Ace Heart Paddle, JOOLA 3S Paddles
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the most powerful paddle on the market, news about UPA paddle certification, and lots of website updates. Also, Chris Cali from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
4:41 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Cali
13:59 New website poll for next paddle review
17:30 New data analytics for paddle and ball databases
20:04 JOOLA 3S padd
Selkirk SLK Halo Pro // JOOLA 3S vs. MOD TA-15
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball gear headlines, and our impression of the new Selkirk Kevlar paddle, Revolin basalt paddle, Body Helix Gold Kevlar, and Versix Vector.
Timestamps:
0:00 Hellos and pleasantries
3:38 Centerline Athletics
4:40 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: website poll winner for next paddle reviewed
7:23 Melin hat 20% off code coming next week
9:18 Most rec
The BUSINESS of Pickleball is getting UGLY
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
4:19 MELIN 20% off code (active for 24 hours)
8:00 JOOLA 3S pre-sale; core specs
11:42 Thoughts on where power should be capped for paddles
17:58 Leaked Selkirk letters slamming UPA and PPL
36:49 Onix patent on thermoforming
41:57 Is big money ruining pickleball?
47:35 Paddles of the Week: Neonic Flare
56:15 Thompson paddles: 515 Uni & Twill
1:02:59 Gamma Airbender 13
Testing the Ronbus Ripple//Other Paddle News
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:02 Paddle database updates
5:35 USAP using X-ray for similarity testing
8:38 Wave of titanium paddles coming
10:06 What in the world is titanium weave, anyway?
11:08 PPA Las Vegas recap
15:25 Johns brothers both playing with JOOLA 3S; Collin being more aggro
21:33 Paddles of the Week: Ronbus Ripple
32:55 Ethos Dunamis
37:11 Synergy Kevlar paddles
48:47 Chorus Shapes
Spartus Olympus, Honolulu J2Ti, and Predictions on Future Paddle Trends
John and Eddie give their predictions on the future of paddle innovation, and their thoughts on new paddles, including the Spartus Olympus and Honolulu J2Ti.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:39 John's trip to Memphis
6:58 Update on release of Ronbus Ripple
9:17 Modifications to the Ripple
12:40 Website update: glossary of paddle terminology
13:57 Titanium paddles actually shiny polyester
21:06 Babo
JOOLA 3S Paddle Details and Impressions
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest gear and tech news, John details his conversation with JOOLA about their new 3S paddles, and the performance of the 3S paddles is detailed.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:40 13 new paddles with metrics added to database
3:39 Paddle radar charts now available on user interface
6:57 Updates on paddle analytics user interface
8:29 Life Time stock up
Selkirk Vanguard Pro Impressions & Detecting Core Crushing with X-Rays
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the newest Selkirk release (Vanguard Pro), the JOOLA Scorpeus Anna Bright 3S, the best budget paddles, and using X-rays to detect core crushing.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Life Time Balls
4:26 75% Rule for out balls
10:41 UPA-A equipment guidelines manual
15:00 Paddles of the Week: JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus 14mm
20:49 Budget paddle showdown: Quartz
Examining the new PaddleTek ESQ & ALW and Special Guest Connor Garnett
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the newest PaddleTeks, and Connor Garnett joins for a pro tour recap.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:52 Guest appearance by Connor Garnett to discuss this week's pro tour
17:04 Upset in Virginia Beach - Johns Bros taken out by Fed & Hayden
19:22 Paddles of the Week: PaddleTek ALW-C and ESQ-C
35:42 Gear of the Week: Our favorite bags
53:46 X-Rays of PaddleTe
Comparing "Gen-3" Paddles
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball news, compare foam-enhanced, "Gen-3" paddles, discuss whether or not Gen-3 is a useful term, and answer some viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 PPA Las Vegas Recap: crazy women's doubles finals match
3:23 Andrei Daescu switched to Proton Series 3 paddle
4:46 Should I review the Proton Series 4? Testing the durability
Notable Edgeless Paddles, New PBCoR Regs, Apes Pulse Update
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball news, compare some top contenders for edgeless paddles, give updates on the Apes Pulse, and answer some viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:32 John seeking partner for Worlds tournmanent
4:29 USAP releases regulations for new exit velocity PBCoR paddle testing/certification procedures
23:22 Selkirk is releasing new Labs
The Best Cold-Weather Balls, November Paddle Releases
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the results of an experiment testing the durability of frozen pickleballs, reveal notable paddles scheduled for release in November, and our first impressions of the Vatic Pro Saga, Selkirk Labs 007, Diadem Icon Infinity, and Neonic Flare Prime.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:27 Pickleball Blue Book
7:02 Corrections/clarifications on USAP's PBCoR rollout
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On Location at Worlds with PB Studio & PB Effect
In this episode, we all sit down together to talk about gear, current events, and answer viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Latest News
2:45 Plans for the Tournament
11:03 What paddles are we using for the tournament?
28:13 Why are companies releasing ultra-thin paddles?
33:33 Is low swing weight always better?
38:32 More on paddle x-rays
42:02 Kew & A
Guide to Black Friday Deals on Paddles & Gear
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss upcoming Black Friday deals, John's experience at Worlds, our impressions of the new Chorus paddle shape options and Volair CTRL Forzas, dive into polypropylene cell size and the mental game, and address viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
6:57 Gearbox giveaway: Ultimate Elongated and Hyper
8:16 24-hour Melin Code for 25% off
8:46 Guide to Black
Ronbus Ripple Updates, and more Black Friday Deals
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss more Black Friday deals, changes to the production model Ripple, Bread & Butter Invader, Chorus Fire, and our favorite shoes.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
5:47 Additional Black Friday Deals
10:26 Paddles of the Week: Chorus Fire
21:45 Bread & Butter Invader
25:05 Ronbus Ripple production models
31:15 Gear of the Week - our favorite court shoes
32:37 Lotto
Our Favorite Things, and Paddles We Keep Coming Back To
In this episode, John & Eddie discuss current pickleball news, reveal the paddles we just keep coming back to, and talk about our favorite things as we lead up to the holiday season.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
8:10 Latest News: UPA-A list of paddle companies in the paddle certification program
13:41 Newest Black Friday paddle deals
16:50 Paddles we keep coming back to
29:17 Our Favorite Things
HUGE Christmas Giveaway and Connor Pardoe Interview
In this episode, John interviews PPA CEO Connor Pardoe, and John & Eddie discuss the details of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway, latest paddles we’re testing, check out different makes of handles, and answer viewer questions.
TO ENTER THE CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY: leave a comment below telling us what paddle you’re currently playing with, and which of today’s giveaway paddles you would prefer (and wh
Holiday Paddle Giveaway Week 2
In this episode, John & Eddie discuss the details of Week 2 of the Holiday paddle giveaway, latest paddles and gear we’re testing, discuss how paddle shape affects performance, and answer viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
5:46 Latest News/Gear Gossip: New Melin Code
7:12 More Ronbus Ripple launch issues
14:47 Winners of Week 1 Christmas Paddle Giveaway
17:50 Analysis of paddles listed
Our Best of 2024, and Final Week of Giveaway!
In this week's episode, John and Eddie discuss our picks for the best paddles of 2024, give details on the final week of our Holiday Giveaway, and John presents the results of his dissection of the Apes Pulse V.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:25 Gearbox Ripple clarification
5:55 Giveaway: last week's winners
8:12 Analysis: Sweepstakes entries reveal a clear favorite ball
12:55 This week's giveaway
USAP Bans More Paddles // Tom Barnes of Selkirk Interview
In this episode, John interviews Tom Barnes, co-owner of Selkirk, and author of the letters criticizing the UPA-A. We also cover a ton of latest news, including the latest paddles delisted by USAP.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:10 Latest News: USAP's Latest Paddle Delistings
5:38 Gearbox releases new paddle to replace delisted Pro Power Elongated
12:11 More UPA-A Drama
18:15 Tom Barnes Interview
Best Power Paddles to Replace Banned JOOLAs and Gearbox
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest paddle news, and discuss our favorite alternatives to the newly banned power paddles.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:34 John & Eddie coming to Mesa, AZ
5:28 Website Overhaul
8:09 Latest News: PPA letter to Selkirk pros
15:03 JOOLA responds to new MOD ban by USAP
19:20 Paddles of the Week: Neonic Flare Prime X Gold Colorway
23:23 Alternatives to
What’s with the new Franklin C45 paddle? Plus, Selkirk’s New Shoes
In this episode, John and Eddie and take a first look at the new Selkirk CourtStrike shoes, review last year’s resolutions, and make new ones for 2025. We cover the latest news, including events at the PPA Masters, review new paddles and look at x-rays.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:54 New Years resolutions
10:30 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: John’s Pickle Pod Appearance
12:21 PPA Masters Recap
13:33
Who’s telling the truth: USAP or Ronbus?
In this episode, we discuss John’s crazy week visiting the paddle testing labs for USAP and UPA-A, look at some paddles to be released soon, and give our thoughts on stick-on buttcap weights.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Latest News: John's trip to the PBCoR labs for USAP and UPA-A
16:24 USAP Media Day
29:05 Ronbus Ripple Drama at USAP
42:14 Kew Lab CoR-Ball Cannon Update & Tour
46:34 Paddle
Paddles, Cannons, Collisions, Oh My
In this episode, John and Eddie pit some popular paddles against each other, and see which breaks first at high collision speeds: the ball or the paddle.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Gabe Tardio interview coming up
3:30 Upcoming JOOLA Event
4:49 Ben Johns playing with JOOLA Perseus 4
7:37 Hayden's full send body bag of Andre
8:23 Does “new pickleball's” hyper aggress
Large Cell Paddles – and Large Tour Bags
In this episode, John and Eddie look at two new large-cell paddles: the Thrive Smoke, and Spartus Apex. We also look at two good choices for large tour bags, and discuss the latest from the home PBCoR rig.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:15 Latest News - Revised UPA-A Head Hunting Penalty
7:01 Paddles of the Week: Thrive Smoke
11:47 Spartus Apex
17:49 Gear of the Week: $150 Tour Bags
19:18 Six Zer
Gearbox GX2 vs. Apes Pulse vs. Ultimate Hyper
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
5:48 Latest News: PPA Recap
9:36 Paddles of the Week: Gearbox GX2
17:08 Gearbox GX2 vs. Gearbox Ultimate vs. Apes Pulse
28:02 Tales from the Ball Cannon: How does the Franklin hole-less ball compare to the Franklin X0=-40 with holes?
38:21 Gear of the Week: Babolat Jet Mach Pickleball Shoes
44:17 Kew & A: Can John's basement rig measure dwell time?
47:12 Comment on the
Engage Pursuit Pro Innovation & Many More Paddles
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:44 Latest News: Babolat Code now 20%
5:35 John's experience at Texas Open: Men's 4.5 results
13:45 John's commentating experience
23:47 Paddles of the Week: Engage Pursuit Pro 1 Innovation
34:09 Engage Pursuit Pro 1 Hybrid & Widebody Shapes
38::24 Chorus Prelude Paddles
40:57 Shapeshifter 6K
43:39 Chorus Nightstriker
44:19 Chorus Fire Furia
48:23 Slapp Sho Paddle
53:2
Optimal Weight Setups by Paddle Shape
In this episode, John and Eddie explore Head Heavy, Equal Balance, and Head Light weight customization across three paddle shapes: elongated, hybrid, and widebody. The results surprised us.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:18 Latest News: RacquetX conference in Miami
21:05 Paddles of the Week: Helios Apollo
27:13 Paddle Deep Dive: Does Balance Point Matter?
51:46 Pickleball Mindset: Key Takeaways
1
Paddle Tier List Final Week
In this episode, John and Eddie finalize their paddle tier list, John gives several updates on his ball cannon/ PBCoR setup, and we discuss how the sweet spot of the paddle is more complicated than you think.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:27 Latest News: John & Eddie heading to Austin for Adidas paddle launch
3:16 Paddle Tier List - Final Week
1:12:25 Tales from the Ball Cannon: Correction in PBC
Will Tariffs Blow Up Paddle Prices?
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the impacts of tariffs on paddle prices, explore new paddle break-in regulations, and as always, talk about our experience hitting new paddles.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Latest News/Gear Gossip
4:03 Recap of Austin Trip: Adidas paddle event; Creator battle
14:23 Thoughts on Anna Leigh-Waters and Catherine Split Up
19:17 New Pickleball Central Discoun
Adidas Metalbone and Wilson Vesper - Big Names = Good Paddles?
In this episode, John & Eddie take a look at the new Adidas and Wilson paddles, and dive into new PBCoR results for 50 paddles.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:26 Latest News: Follow-Up on Break-In Regulations
10:00 Paddles of the Week: Selkirk Luxx II
15:28 Thompson Uni (Updated Handle)
20:34 Wilson Vesper paddles
28:50 Adidas Metalbone
37:13 Tales from the Ball Cannon - 50 Paddles Ranked by KEWC
The Best Foam Core Paddles, New Franklin C45 Shapes, More Paddle Drama
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss our favorite foam core paddles, give our initial impressions of the Franklin C46 Dynasty and Tempo shapes, discuss USAP's counter lawsuit against JOOLA, and cover more Tales from the Ball Cannon.
Chapters:
0:00 Preview of Show
1:46 Latest News: USAP Counter Lawsuit against JOOLA
9:00 Paddles of the Week: Our favorite foam core paddles
26:03 Franklin C45 Tem
Ronbus Ripple Rises from the Ashes, Holbrook Arma, Dylan Frazier's New Paddle
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the new Ripple V2, Holbrook Arma, new Volair offerings, and answer some viewer questions.
0:00 Introduction
2:16 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: John's experience at US Open
7:20 Selkirk HQ Tour
19:55 Quong Duong's new paddle (Sypik)
21:42 Jay Devilliers playing with JOOLA paddle
23:06 Paddles of the Week: New Volair Paddles
34:32 Holbrook Arma
48:12 Ronbus Rip
Counterfeit Paddles Are Becoming Problematic
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the surge in counterfeit paddles, how paddle testing at amateur tournaments is coming, and discuss initial impressions of the newest paddles, including Honolulu J2H+, Apes Harmony, and GRUVN All-Foam.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:13 John injured his foot
3:08 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Quang Duong playing with Holbrook Arma at PPA Atlanta
5:03 Catherine P
Paddles Are Amazing Right Now, But Why Are Balls So Bad?
In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest pro player paddle sightings, affordable options for Gen-3 and all-foam paddles, and we dive into why pickleball balls are lagging behind in performance.
Website: Latest Pro Paddle Sightings: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/top-pro-paddles
Poll: People's Choice Pro Rankings: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/latest-poll
Chapters:
0:00 Introdu
Is Tennis Cheaper than Pickleball? Plus, new affordable Gen-3 paddle that plays great
In this episode, we compare the equipment costs of playing pickleball versus tennis, and answer the question: is tennis actually cheaper because you don't have to replace the racquet so often? Also, a newcomer to the elite power paddle category from a company you've never heard of: Element 6.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Update on John's surgery
2:20 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Holbrook Arma G
ProXR Protohypes, New Poll Results, Anna Leigh Waters vs. Serena Williams
In this episode, we look at the ProXR Protohypes that all their sponsored pros switched to, analyze poll results from last week about favorite pro paddles, and answer a bunch of viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:08 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: Franklin C45 Dynasty and Tempo Review
8:32 Holbrook Arma review - durability claims
15:25 Poll Results: People’s Choice Favorite Pro Paddles
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So Many Great Paddles on Pre-Sale and Coming Soon
John and Eddie cover some of the pre-sales currently happening, solid performing all-foam paddles for under $200, reveal the Connor Garnett paddle giveaway winners, and discuss how to make all foam paddles even better.
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(Active noon MT Thursday, June 26 – Noon MT Friday, June 27)
Chapters:
0:00 In
July is CRAZY for Paddle Releases - Firepower Rankings
In KewCast Episode 66, John and Eddie cover more of the upcoming releases, discuss the 'What's Your Main' poll results, and answer some viewer questions.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:58 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: GRUVN LAZR-16HD Solid Foam PBCOR Update
6:50 Poll Results: What's Your Main Paddle?
22:58 Paddles of the Week: Body Helix Flik F1 TerraCore XC
31:44 Vatic Pro VCore
41:09 Apes Harmony –
Deciphering the Honolulu All-Foam Varieties, Plus, More Rankings of New Release Paddles
In KewCast Episode 67, John and Eddie do a blind test to see if we can tell any difference between the Honolulu J2NF and J2FC+, and we do another ranking of firepower and forgiveness for all of the current all-foam paddles.
Vote here for the People's Choice Pro & Paddle Rankings: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/top-pro-paddles
New UMAP interactive paddle dashboard: http://bit.ly/4krAn7o
Cha
What Sunlight Does to Paddles // Plus Zane Navratil Scoop on Quang Duong
In KewCast Episode 68, special guest Zane Navratil stops by to give us the scoop on the Quang Duong/UPA-A situation, and John and Eddie discuss how heat and sunlight affect your paddles. .
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Poll Results: How much control are you willing to sacrifice for power?
5:32 Does leaving your paddle out in the sun destroy it?
22:52 Paddles of the Week: Two All-Foam Powerho
Which Paddles Survived the July Shake-Up?
In KewCast Episode 69, John and Eddie consider top contenders for new mains after all the new paddle drops this summer.
Gearbox GX2 Power Giveaway. Follow instructions at Instagram post here: (forthcoming)
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New poll - what's your favo
First Look at the Selkirk Boomstik // Is Gearbox GX2 Power Still Our Favorite?
In Episode 70, John and Eddie discuss the latest pickleball news, and give our initial impressions of four new paddle releases: Selirk Boomstik, Franklin Pariss Todd C45, Thrive Fury, and Ronbus Refoam.
Is the Great Paddle Boom of 2025 Coming to an End?
In KewCast Episode 71, John and Eddie discuss the new Honolulu shapes, and give initial impressions on several other new paddles.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:15 Latest News/ Gear Gossip: LT Ball now official PPA ball
10:10 GRUVN LAZR Issues with Disbonding?
13:01 Poll results: podcast preferences
19:35 Anna Leigh Waters edge
Boomstik Breakdown: MOI Weighting Choices & New Paddle Insights
In KewCast Episode 72, John interviews Tom Barnes of Selirk about the Boomstik. We talk about the MOI tuning weights, durability testing, and concerns about loose edge guards.
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Bread & Butter Enters the Full-Foam Fray
In KewCast Episode 73, John and Eddie discuss the remake of the Loco, Bread & Butter's first full-foam paddle, and we ask whether all the indoor pickleball facilities are sustainable.
People's Choice Top Pros & Paddles: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/top-pro-paddles
Vote for your favorite pro here: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/poll-peoples-choice-pro-rankings
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China Paddle Tour, Ronbus Quanta, CRBN Waves Launch Date, & Spin Durability Insights
In KewCast Episode 74, John and Eddie discuss John's trip to China to visit faddle factories and production, the Ronbus Quanta, upcoming releases, and updates on spin durability and break-in on the Selkirk Boomstik and Gearbox GX2 Power.
Take $20 off Ronbus Quanta with code JOHNKEW: https://www.ronbus.com/quanta-series.html
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:41 John's trip to China
2:46 Hong Kong an
CRBN TruFoam Waves & the PPA Paddle Shakeup Explained
John and Eddie break down the major paddle shakeup happening at the PPAs after the new UPA-A rule regulations went into effect. 🏓 We share first impressions of the latest paddles hitting the scene:
–CRBN TruFoam Waves
–Luzz Pro-Cannon & Pro4 Inferno
–Facolos Elite-X
Plus, we dive deep into the Ronbus Quanta, including how adding weight affects PBCOR performance and whether it gives you that extra
First Look: Honolulu, Friday, Pakle, Reload Paddles + LT Ball Breakdown
Episode 76 of the KewCast
John and Eddie break down the latest pickleball paddle releases and give their first impressions on:
–Honolulu J6NF/FC+
–Friday Fever Widebody
–Pakle Evo-01
–Reload 14mm
We also do a deep dive on the LT pickleball—comparing it to the Vulcan VPRO and Franklin X-40—to see how it performs in terms of speed, spin, and durability.
Plus, we discuss the latest pro paddle shak
First Impressions: Black Opal, Ruby Pro, Vatic V-Sol | PBCOR Weight Mystery Explained
John and special guest Pickleball Will break down the latest pickleball paddle releases and give their first impressions on:
–Six Zero Black Opal and Ruby Pro
–Vatic V-Sol Pro & Power
–Several more
We also do a deep dive on why PBCOR doesn't change when you add perimeter weight to the paddle.
⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:12 What's Will been doing?
13:54 Will's new paddle line
22:48 Pa
Full-Foam Paddle Innovations, PPA Sacramento Surprises & New Gear Drops
In Episode 78 of the KewCast, John and Eddie break down the latest pickleball gear, paddle tech innovations, and tournament highlights you won’t want to miss:
Topics Covered:
–PPA Sacramento Vintage Open: Surprising performances from tennis pros like Jack Sock & Genie Bouchard
–Paddle Deep Dive: Luzz Tornazo, Gherkin Wraith, RPM Friction Pro, Six Zero Ruby Pro, Diadem Edge BluCore, and more
–Full
Paddle Neck Flex Research, Plus Zephyr, Falcon, and More Paddles
In KewCast Episode 79, John and Eddie break down whether handle flex changes PBCOR, and its affect on paddle performance.
We review findings from Dr. Daniel Russell’s Penn State study on bat flex and explore how those insights apply to pickleball paddles. Plus, we test how pivot point placement affects PBCOR results in our Ball Cannon experiments — and the results might surprise you.
Referenced S
Bag Roundup, New Adidas and Engage Paddles, and Cheating Scandal
In KewCast Episode 80, John and Eddie dive into our favorite bags and backpacks, discuss the latest pickleball news, including the Uspenski scandal, talk about the new Adidas and Engage paddles, and examine how neck flex on a paddle affects PBCOR.
⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:48 🗞 News & Gear Gossip: BMack, Samson, and Marcus launch the first PPA Pick’em Podcast
5:52 JOOLA 3S drops to
AI vs DUPR? New PB Vision Rating Explained + F+B Paddles & Hunter S. Thompson Wisdom | KewCast #81
In KewCast Episode 81, John and Eddie break down the biggest new stories in pickleball tech and gear. If you love deep-dive paddle analysis, pickleball gear science, and philosophical detours, you’ll love this episode.
⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:10 🧠 PB Vision launches an AI-powered DUPR alternative — measuring how you play, not just whether you win
8:24 🥇 Atlanta Open singles recap —
Our Top 5 Paddle Leaderboard, Sweet Spot Mapping & Black Friday Deals You Can’t Miss
In Episode 82 of the KewCast, John and Eddie break down their personal Top 5 pickleball paddle leaderboard — including the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid, Selkirk Boomstik, Luzz Inferno, Ronbus Quanta, and Six Zero Black Opal.
We rate each paddle on power, control, feel, spin, and value — plus share our X-factor scores for connection and play style. Hear how these new foam-core and hybrid models stack
Black Friday Pickleball Deals + New Foam Core Designs & New Gear
The biggest deals of the pickleball year are here: Black Friday through New Year, and we’re breaking down what’s actually worth your money. From Selkirk’s 60% off sale to JOHNKEW discounts for Babolat, Engage, Holbrook, and Apes.
Find the latest Black Friday Paddle Deals Here: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/black-friday-pickleball-deals
We’re also diving into:
🔬 New updates from PBVision imp
Worlds Recap, Warping Point Paddles, GX2 Power Tests & New Gear Drops
In Episode 84, John and Eddie cover gear gossip, tournament drama, and some of our most surprising paddle experiments yet. We break down the latest news from around the pickleball world, recap the biggest moments from Worlds, and test some of the most talked-about paddles—including new weight-mod options and paddle neck-flex research.
In this episode, we cover everything from Warping Point paddle
Paddle Leaderboard Updates! Plus New BF/CM Deals, Sweet Spot Science & Gear of the Week
Topics this week: paddle leaderboard shakeups, Black Friday/Cyber Monday updates, paddle testing insights, gear reviews, and a brand-new analysis of sweet spot consistency using ball cannon data.
UPDATED Black Friday Paddle & Gear Deals: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/black-friday-pickleball-deals
Summary of new deals this week:
🔥 11Six24 giving away $10K on the 20th (every dollar spent is an
Holiday Shopping Guide - Our Favorite Picks for Pickleball Gear Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals
👇 Timestamps & Topics
0:00 - Intro & Latest Pickleball News
3:25 - Updated thoughts on main paddles this week
19:06 - Gear of the Week: Neonic Sidekick bag
28:19 - Bodhi Backpack
32:14 - Holiday Gift Guide - Our favorite BF/CM deals
1:06:14 - Deep Dive - measuring paddle frame flex with digital force gauge
1:18:56 - Pickleball ball comparisons - ball cannon data
1:26:34 - Two Fun Facts (Deep Thou
2025 Pickleball Paddle Trends Exposed/ Loco vs. Coral & Swing-Weight Formula Explained
Welcome back to Episode 87 of the show! This week we dive into the 2025 Pickleball Market Playbook, new paddle-usage analytics from the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association study. We also do a head-to-head paddle battle for the Bread & Butter Loco versus the Six Zero Coral. Plus, swing weight prediction formulas.
2025 Pickleball Market Playbook:
https://sfia.users.membersuite.com/shop/
New Full-Foam Paddles, Swing Weight Estimator & Gear Gossip
In Episode 88 of KewCast, we break down new full foam paddles from Spartus, Holbrook, and GRUVN, and we discuss gear gossip, swing weight science, and viewer questions, all through a data-driven lens.
🔬 Free swing weight estimator tool: https://www.johnkewpickleball.com/swing-weight-calculator
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Latest News-Gear Gossip: Swing Weight Estimator tool published
6:47 ALW's New
Enthusiast Paddle Brands Surge, Infinigrit Durability Tested & Does Dwell Really Create Spin?
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we dig deep into some of the things that drive pickleball paddle performance, backed by lab testing and real-world experimentation.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:45 Kitchen poll verifies ‘enthusiast’ paddles are more prevalent than SFAI-DUPR study
7:49 UPA terminates contracts of James Ignatowich, Ryan Fu, Viv Glozman
14:01 Close call with a ball to the eye
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