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I’ll have to give that a try!

I have never heard of the jojolemon. I will say vatic has good quality control.

Thanks, Love the grips!

This method worked great for me. I tried using the plastic tabs, but they broke. This grip sure increases the diameter of the handle. Have yet to play with it. Thanks for the vid.

Yes, it does work ok. Rubbing alcohol it by far the best

Elongated verison

I like using 2 over grips which size do you think will most likely imitate that including the one over grip applied after the hesacore installation ?

If you like using two overgrips because you like a thicker grip then you can go with the medium and use one over grip. If you are unsure about the ridges you can go with a x small or small and put two overgrips on to reduce the ridges. You can re use these grips on new paddles. I have reused one at least 4 times.

I’ll make sure to blink in the next video! That is still one of my favorites.

That sucks you don’t like. I still like the S1 better and I have been playing franklins for the past few months. The paddle you use makes a big difference. Franklins play good with just about any paddle. The Selkirk ball with a power paddle can be unforgiving and frustrating. I can generate a lot more spin with the Selkirk. I don’t think it is even close in comparison. I do plan to test it in the near future.

@@EverythingPB I should have added that my home court is at 7,400 ft. I view the S1 as a low altitude ball ... where I bet it is less annoying.

They do become misshaped occasionally. I have found you can leave them at room temp or slightly higher and they will regain their shape. Most of the weird bounces are high vs not bouncing at all. I pretty much only play the Selkirk ball at this point. They are not perfect but I still think it’s the best ball.

@@EverythingPB At this point in time I've heard from quite a few that the Selkirk Pro S1 go out of round far more quickly than the Franklin X-40s. My thought is, who cares if the ball doesn't crack but goes out of round. For the money the X-40s seem to be more durable over all if playing in normal temperatures and a better value over all.

I will see if I can review that one. I have fallen behind recently working on too many videos and not wanting to stop playing. I will say I have a few Ruby’s and my first one was unlike the rest. My others have a better sweet spot. It’s likely a one off since it was part of the first batch. Thanks for the feed back. Can’t wait to roll out some more videos.

It will def be this coming weekend. I am working on that and the Hesacore grip review.

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.

The Selkirk is my favorite ball at the moment. The new Gamma ball and Diadem ball sounds like good options as well. The Selkirk, in colder weather, can loose its shape. Spring is right around the corner so excited to see how it plays in warmer weather.

Thanks! Some videos I have to retake quite a few times. I don’t have a teleprompter yet. Right now I am just going off notes or reviews I have pre wrote for guidance. My current studio setup is limited because my office space is so small. I have to sit low in the shot. In the next few months i will be moving to a new spot so i will have some more room for my studio. Excited about what I can accomplish this year.

@@EverythingPB sounds like you're on the right track, looking forward to seeing your improvements and new studio!

The ball makes a big difference when it comes to the Ruby. I found that it plays better with harder and faster balls. Softer balls can be tricky due to the plush feel. I can struggle with resets and drops by leaving them short. If I start to struggle I just switch back to one of the carbon fiber paddles I keep in my bag. I plan to make a video on having a reliable carbon fiber paddle in the bag. One that isn’t flashy but just plays well with any ball. Probably more control oriented. I really like the loco by bread and butter and kiwi labs slice.

Thanks! I have tried elongated paddles but the extra drag on overheads have always caused discomfort in my shoulder. Hybrids shaped paddles though not much different made a big difference.

@@EverythingPB I'm with ya on the shoulder issue. Arthritis wrecks it for overheads. I play a "ping pong" so overheads don't get hit that hard. I went ahead and bought the MARK Kinetic. Next day I see the HPC J2K release and now have second thoughts on the MARK.

I reached out last night about those paddles. I like the ruby a lot. Interested to see how the j2k pro plays in comparison. I should finish up my Ruby review this weekend along side the Hesacore grips video.

It’s defiantly not for everyone. I enjoyed playing with it. I wish they would make this same paddle with an edge guard. It’s so different from the original. A black diamond control. I would be all in.

Nice, it’s a good upgrade from the super cheap beginner paddles. You will enjoy it and can get a lot of use out of it!

The two best paddles I can think of and still really enjoy is the Kiwi Labs Slice. Which was just updated with more spin and a normal size handle. The Bread & Butter Loco. linktr.ee/everythingpb You can’t go wrong with either. If you want something cheaper let me know.

Right! Someone else thought the sweet spot was much larger. I think the ball you play with makes a big difference. This paddle might be great with softer balls like the franklin x -40. Mishits with a less forgiving ball can be brutal.

I played mine for a few weeks. I am sure the sweet spot gets bigger with more play. I had about 20 hrs of gameplay. Also depends how much weight is added to the edge. I liked it but I like the larger sweet spot on the Loco and Ruby.

Good catch if I mis spoke. I keep my paddles around 8.5 ounces.

I buy lead tape from Dicks Sporting Goods. Maxfli. Not sure how heavy it is. It’s on the lighter side so I put longer strips which I like a lot.

@@EverythingPB thanks so much

@@EverythingPB did you try apes pro line S before? I want some Info compared with Hyperion c2

I haven’t played the C2. I would guess the c2 has more pop, and a stiffer face. A little less control. Main difference would probably be the stiffer response.

I’m in the same boat, would appreciate an answer for this!

Unfortunately you might have to look outside of six zero for that paddle at least for now. The original black diamond is marginally better at both with less feel and control. The ruby has same control, more power but less pop for drives and overheads. Ruby has good pop on blocks and counters. Black diamond infinity has great pop and no power. I had to add a decent amount of lead to get both. It’s probably the closest to have both because it can be modified. You can add lead to every corner and keep it a mid swing weight under 120. Also a closer feel to the dbd and gets a ton of spin. Hope this helps

thank you for your reply!! i just ordered the BDI hopefully i can modify it if there something go wrong. I really appreciate your reply and hope you are success on your channel.. Thank you again!! I am more to the kitchen games drops, reset, and fast hand. not looking. do you recoment any other paddle? It's very hard to find a weapon that fits me as my arm! @@EverythingPB

If the smaller sweet spot isn’t a deal breaker I think you are going to like that one a lot. The Anna Leigh paddletek or Gruvn Muvn 13s could be good options as well.

Thanks for the feedback. I just got done playing the edgeless version of the black diamond. If you are hitting the sweet spot the paddle is amazing! If you have an off day or get tired the paddle becomes a nightmare. Fun paddle when you are playing good.

Yes and no lol. I actually missed points because my timing was off. I had to adjust to the lighter paddle.

If you watched the whole video Greg the prism flash did make the honorable mention…. lol I didn’t put them in there because by the end of the year they just didn’t stand out for performance or value.

Have both slite difference both good for the money the prism flash excellent first paddle only 90bucks

There is an older guy that plays one at my courts and either the paddle has a ton of pop of his is slightly delaminated. Cause his over heads are a lot faster then you would think. I wouldn’t mind play testing them for sure.

Don’t want to spoil it too much. I actually like the Infinity BD it has some interesting trade offs. It’s a lot softer than I thought it would be.

@@EverythingPB can’t wait for the review

Thanks! 👍

From what I know stiffer paddles make it worse because of the vibrations. I would probably try the kiwi slice. The only paddle I have used that has cause soreness in my elbow is vatic prism flash. I will try to research this and make a video in future.

@@EverythingPB I had the same experience with the Prism Flash. I have heard the CRBN X series is very good on the elbow but they are more pure power paddles. I am looking for all court. Would love to see a video on the issue! Also, are you using a Hesacore? If so please do review on the grip.

I’ll pick up one of those grips for my apes paddle. You can try the loco or the apes pro line s. They do have a 30 day love it or return policy.

The black diamond doesn’t have a ton of inital pop. It really shines on blocks and counters. It’s more than the Ruby but stiffer and less overall control. When you say kid I am assuming under 18 years old. One paddle that delivers good initial pop is the Engage Pursuit Pro. My friend’s son plays with one and he has seen a big improvement. He is in middle school. Another one that comes to mind is the Gurvn Muvn 13s has a good amount of initial pop and very light. If you can test either of those I would try those first to be honest. You’ll get the pop and better control.

That’s awesome! I appreciate the feedback.

I will look into that paddle for sure! I tried researching Kevlar. It does get softer over time I also couldn’t find how the colder temps affect the materials performance. I may reach out to DuPont and see if they can answer those questions.

@@EverythingPB Thanks for the reply! Well, my background is from table tennis, so when I played Ruby the first time, I thought there was finally a paddle designed for table tennis players. The arc generated from the forehand drive amazed me. However, the current soft touch/hitting feel is kinda of weakening my power stroke unless I swing harder to generate the power and send the ball back to land closer to the opponent's baseline. Again, the spin and arc are still amazing for sure, but I need to add extra of my own power to feel the penetrating effect. This is obvious when playing in Single. My single opponent also noticed the speed of the incoming ball from my groundstroke was slower than using a carbon fiber paddle I hit. I guess the original design of Ruby using a woven Kevlar face was a good beginning, but it definitely needs some improvement. (like adding a strengthening plate underneath the Kevlar fiber cloth like Hudef VIVA Pro 2).

I would bet a new core will likely be the solution. I would bet that 6.0 comes out with a power version of the Ruby this year. If they don’t someone else will

Agreed! Excited to see what other Kevlar paddles come out next.

Are any of them noticeably easier on the elbow?

@@gregs69rs , The 14mm DBD has the lowest swing weight of the bunch, but less control due to being a 14mm paddle. Out the 16mm paddles, the Loco I got came in at 7.7oz and had the lowest swing weight. Hope that helps.

How do you feel about the 14mm.all my paddles are 14 like pop

Haven’t been a huge fan of 14mm paddles. The extra pop is usually a trade off for power and control. I like a good balance. A lot of pros use 14mm and weight them up.

Just so you know, the Black Diamond has a composite face. Which is a mix of carbon and fiberglass. The Double Black Diamond has the raw carbon face.

@@PhoenixRugerRedBird exactly. Which is why I opted for the BD bc I am currently playing with a fiberglass paddle

You should be fine! Super fun paddle to play with. The sweet spot is fairly small at first. It opens up in a week or so depending on how much you play. Great for dinking. Resets just take time to dial in. Overall great choice. I have really been enjoying the infinity version.

I have had others say that as well. I wonder if I got a dud. I don’t think quality control is that great across the board. Since I am still having to buy paddles I usually only buy one to play test.

This may be the most underrated paddle of 2023. I think other reviewers didn’t spend enough time with it to make videos. The spin you can get with the new Selkirk pro s1 is insane. I plan to do some spin tests with the apes paddle pro line s and different balls to show how much the ball can change someone’s opinion on a paddle. I believe the apes paddles generate the most spin out of any other paddle I have ever played. To see if I am right or wrong I plan to make a video to find out.

I think they could really stand out if they can change the color of the Kevlar. I just didn’t know if it was possible.