In this episode, John and Eddie discuss the latest paddle news, and discuss our favorite alternatives to the newly banned power paddles.
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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 Banned Power Paddles
25:03 Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper
26:12 PaddleTek ESQ-C
28:59 Chorus Fire
32:50 11six24 Power Paddles
36:56 Honolulu Power Paddles
38:34 CRBN TruFoam Genesis
42:40 Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power
50:06 PICKLN Alecto 3
52:42 Gear of the Week: New Franklin and Komodo balls
58:39 John's upcoming PBCoR setup
1:04:31 PBCoR Issues with Shorter Paddles?
1:07:24 Kew & A: If USAP is sunsetting the Gearbox PPE, why not the Integra?
1:08:24 Does adding weight to a paddle affect its PBCoR?
1:09:23 Thoughts on the Engage Aero paddle?
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