The melin code doesn’t work if you are an existing customer. You will need to use a different email address for the code to work. FYI just use a different email address.
Will's call in section has to be called "Will-Call" According to Merriam Webster: will-call 1: a retail sale in which something is reserved by a deposit with full payment to be made when the merchandise is called for at a later date 2: LAYAWAY sense 2 3: a window or desk (as at a box office) where people can pick up items (such as tickets) that they have previously purchased (as by phone or online)
Just wanted to thank the two of you for all the joy you provided. I am not surprised that things are changing but you did a lot of good work together and brought us along. Tip of the Melin to you both.
I played with the Gama Airbender since Spring and have really improved with it! Bought a Hurache X Control + and a B&B Shogun as my journey from one end of the spectrum to the other unfolds. Love them both, but the Shogun is the winner for the All-Court paddle for me. Thanks for the great paddle conversations, testing and feedback. Sad to hear that PB Will is pulling back some on the podcast… Call his segment “Will is still the Host” Just for fun.
Welcome back, Will! I'll miss seeing you regularly on this pod as I love the joy that you and Chris share for all things pickleball. Would enjoy seeing a trainer paddle match!
A current pet peeve of mine: I have been to the paddle factory and they have shown me the "titanium" face weave. They told me to my face that the "titanium" is actually aluminum and always has been. Apparently, this is something that came over from tennis. When you see a "titanium" tennis racket, it is also just made from aluminum. I guess the reason that this bothers me is because it feels misleading because titanium is much more of a buzz word than aluminum would be. Not saying anything about the performance of the material, just how we are talking about it.
37:50 Here we are a couple of months later and Honolulu PB just recently announced the long handle version of the J2K. Although it has a smaller head and sweet spot as Chris mentioned would happen with a longer handle.
We were at SLC MLP sitting court side watching the Zane Nasty Nelson match. They were chirping at each other so much that emotions were high. During one of the time outs, the team was talking to Zane and it was obvious that Zane was very upset.
I got the J2K in May and even though I have a Shogun and DBD…I find myself constantly grabbing the J2K over the others. Great all court paddle for a reasonable price
The electric mowers, trimmers, blowers, and snow shovels are all really good now. Batteries have gotten a lot better and if you buy anything but the cheapest models and get brushless motors, they are quite powerful.
I LOVED my Ruby....but after losing 25% of the spin in 2 months I decided to give the J2K a try. After 2 weeks it feels the same as the Ruby, but at least 10% better at everything. We will see if the spin holds up. I'll take 4 months of spin...but not 2.
I wonder if it’s a common factor w Kevlar peel ply texture. My 11six24 huarche-X control Kevlar paddle is noticeably wearing in the sweet spot after just two months too
@@kabob21 Well that’s not good. I hope that’s not the case. But sounds logical. On the other hand…I still like my Ruby. The main reason I noticed the spin changed so much was I bought my wife a Ruby and ended up using it by accident. Huge difference between brand new and 2 months old. I’m curious if anyone has spin numbers after 2 months.
Waiting for your thoughts, but I tried the new Six Zero Quartz and in my humble opinion, I think that it is really good for resets, dinks, and hand battles at the net. At the proposed price of $90 a really strong best entry level paddle.
Great pod guys love the best of 24 segment. Chris congratulations on hitting 30k subscribers. I'm sure 40k is right around the corner. Also congrats on your new home. What internet provider is taking this long to get you service? Unbelievable. Nothing worse than not having hardline internet service. Keep up the great work.
I would say I’m still at the beginner level but I’m ready to move on from the Amazon paddles to something better. I’m leaning towards the J2K because like everyone says it’s a good all around paddle and not really bad at anything. But I’m also looking at the b&b shogun and the j7k/pro. I love the uniqueness of the shogun and the look of it and it’s also a good paddle I’ve heard and the j7k/pro is very similar to the j2k but a bit more powerful but still as good. Any other thoughts to help me?
I have the J7k (non-pro) and enjoy it pretty well - definitely notice more power and biggest adjustment for me are resets - still dialing those in and I have played with it for about 5 hours. My previous main was a Crbn 1x clone (XSPAK Carbon fiber elongated) from Amazon.
FWIW. For those at the beginner level, I would highly recommend a control paddle over a power paddle. And a standard/widebody shape over hybrid and especially over elongated. The reason is that control is much harder and more important to learn than power. The difference between different skill levels is generally related to one's level of control, not power. Power is more fun, but control will win you more matches, if that's important.
Will, we missed you!!! You are such a great balance to Chris and your banter together is so funny. Y'all are losing against the pros though, sorry. Positivity though goes a long way, man. The Nasty Nelson on Hayden was hilarious. 😂.
Have you tried the Swing Vision application as well as the PB Vision? I’m not currently a competitive enough player to need either, but I really like stats and think it’s a fun idea. So I’d love to hear how they compare and the pros/cons.
I agree. I’ve been looking at SwingVision and hadn’t heard of PB Vision until this podcast. Would love to get your comparative opinion, @PickleballStudio
When you do the pro ultimate review please talk about how it compares to the power AND control. This was a big miss with Johnkew Pickleball's review. Thanks
Electric mower was in fact the way to go, the only downside is the proprietary batteries some of them have but I'm sure if you hunt for one with a modular battery you'll find one or you can just keep at it with the one you have, an upgrade doesn't sound necessary for you atm
Thanks for this video!!! Question for ya. I’m a newer player and I’m currently using the Selkirk vanguard control 16mm paddle. I’d like something with similar control but with some more pop. I’m 6 weeks into playing and would like maybe the next step up from this paddle. TIA for your recs
You guys should Preorder the Dope Pickleball Titanium Weave paddle. It ships in Oct-Nov and for $150 for the “High Roller bundle” you get a crazy amount of stuff and 40% off for life for all of their future releases! Looks pretty dope lol and I am gonna be rolling the dice on it!
Have to scheme the system and order it under a different name/address to get the 30% off.....If it's worth it to you...buying 2-4 hats would justify it.
The melin code doesn’t work if you are an existing customer. You will need to use a different email address for the code to work. FYI just use a different email address.
51:50 Flop of the year right now is likely the Gearbox Pro Ultimate. I'd also recommend splitting the paddle shapes up for the awards...as in best standard/widebody (8 inch width or longer), best hybrid, and best elongated.
Guys,, I shared my idea already but you didn't like my suggestion for Chirs and Will . "Dink and Dunk the Paddle Brothers"!! OBTW by the way you 2 are magic with each other without any effort which is why your pod tops the list.
The real host of Pickleball Studio is taking a step back?! Is Aizec ready to be the full-time host? Welcome back Will bummed to hear the news about you not being on the pod as much but looking forward to your new content.
Pkoll = Peekoll, not Pickle, Will great to have you back, not great that you aren't going to do as many pods, great to see the J2K is one of the best paddles so far this year, been using mine for about a month, my new DBD hasn't come out of the bag since I got the J2K, still love the DBD though.
Do Melin hats come with GPS trackers?😂Will a NN ever cause a physical fight? Rafael goes deep into the Ultimate on JUST PICKLEBALL. PB VISION sounds really interesting.
Can you please get some good playtime in with the MOD - 15 paddle before releasing the review to see if it core crushes as easily as the GEN 3 ones did?
How does the Shogun compare to the Perseus? I play with the Perseus currently but find the sweet spot a little small and the spin weak. I’m a 5.0 player and prefer singles
not so sure Paddletek was doing great...early 2024 they were sold off to the private equity firm that owns XR: "Thirty-5 Capital, LLC, a firm focused on sports technology, announced the formation of United Pickleball Paddles, a subsidiary of their pickleball investment portfolio, through the acquisition of Paddletek (they already owned ProXR and Boundless)."
I think it is time to change the paddles in your webpage. Will should have his Willinator and you will 11624 will you like. ( only a suggestion) Good luck guys. I always enjoy your reviews.
Will, time to pull rank and say as the host of the podcast you demand your sidekick play the pros with the trainer paddle, or Aizec getsto be cohost full time
Hey. That would be Braydon Unsicker at Pickleball Effect and then either JohnKew Pickleball or John Cincola Pickleball. All 3 are good. Check them out. Thanks.
I think if you played some high level pros with zero experience on trainer paddles one game to 7 you have a 40% chance of winning, but anything beyond that they would likely adjust quickly and smoke you. Think of Ben John’s playing with a shoe, I bet he got better every point. lol
You know the titanium isn't actually titanium? one of the reviewers broke the code on this. its been reported that it is ti colored strands of fiber. any thoughts? plus thank you for the code, I used it and bought a shapeshifter.
Andrea Koop doing a nasty Nelson to Lea Jansen would be hilarious given the arguments these two had on the court a few months ago. In any case Lea Jansen is always a good candidate. She's so prone to showing huge frustration during games
Thanks for the great video. Patriquin has become a nasty little kid from that instance and most of his time on the court. PPA and PAA (Pickleball Australia Association) are hosting the first Vietnam Open on October 18th 0 20th just outside of Ho Chi Mihn City (Saigon) at Đường Ven Biển
Chris, I didn't play tennis. My overheards were garbage! I learned how to play badminton, and now try to lob me!? You should listen to Will. At least learn the basics of badminton. You'll thank me later.
Home ownership is a big responsibility. With that said youtube has a lot of videos to help. If you have time to diy, you can save a little money and do it the way you want things to look. But if you travel frequently, you should consider hiring professionals.
Looks like the Melin code will starting 1.5 hours from now, and then going for 24 hours, just a heads up in case it doesn't work yet!
Any advice if I am looking to buy the Odyessy Rope Bulls Icon Hydro with your code but they are sold out😕🥲
I just try it, but didn’t work
@@LearnWithMePickleballBuy a different style unfortunately.
Got one thanks!!
The melin code doesn’t work if you are an existing customer. You will need to use a different email address for the code to work. FYI just use a different email address.
Will's call in section has to be called "Will-Call"
According to Merriam Webster:
will-call
1: a retail sale in which something is reserved by a deposit with full payment to be made when the merchandise is called for at a later date
2: LAYAWAY sense 2
3: a window or desk (as at a box office) where people can pick up items (such as tickets) that they have previously purchased (as by phone or online)
Just wanted to thank the two of you for all the joy you provided. I am not surprised that things are changing but you did a lot of good work together and brought us along. Tip of the Melin to you both.
I played with the Gama Airbender since Spring and have really improved with it!
Bought a Hurache X Control + and a B&B Shogun as my journey from one end of the spectrum to the other unfolds. Love them both, but the Shogun is the winner for the All-Court paddle for me.
Thanks for the great paddle conversations, testing and feedback.
Sad to hear that PB Will is pulling back some on the podcast…
Call his segment “Will is still the Host”
Just for fun.
Welcome back, Will! I'll miss seeing you regularly on this pod as I love the joy that you and Chris share for all things pickleball. Would enjoy seeing a trainer paddle match!
A current pet peeve of mine: I have been to the paddle factory and they have shown me the "titanium" face weave. They told me to my face that the "titanium" is actually aluminum and always has been. Apparently, this is something that came over from tennis. When you see a "titanium" tennis racket, it is also just made from aluminum. I guess the reason that this bothers me is because it feels misleading because titanium is much more of a buzz word than aluminum would be. Not saying anything about the performance of the material, just how we are talking about it.
Totally agree.
37:50 Here we are a couple of months later and Honolulu PB just recently announced the long handle version of the J2K. Although it has a smaller head and sweet spot as Chris mentioned would happen with a longer handle.
Nasty Nelson Candidates: Mr. Andiamo Julian Arnold (by Colin Johns), Tyson McGuffin by Tyler Loong, Anna Bright (not sure by who)
We were at SLC MLP sitting court side watching the Zane Nasty Nelson match. They were chirping at each other so much that emotions were high. During one of the time outs, the team was talking to Zane and it was obvious that Zane was very upset.
Honolulu J2K has to be one of the top if not the best this year.
I got the J2K in May and even though I have a Shogun and DBD…I find myself constantly grabbing the J2K over the others. Great all court paddle for a reasonable price
straight up...i got the J2K pro, added some tungsten tape around the edges, and it's a great mix of power and control for the price
Love the Thrive Azul. Hope to see a comparison of the Quartz and Jelly Bean once Quartz is available.
Question, would you recommend going from Vatic Pro Prism Flash 16 MM (purple) to 6.0 DBD or Ruby? Trying to decide between the two.
The electric mowers, trimmers, blowers, and snow shovels are all really good now. Batteries have gotten a lot better and if you buy anything but the cheapest models and get brushless motors, they are quite powerful.
I LOVED my Ruby....but after losing 25% of the spin in 2 months I decided to give the J2K a try. After 2 weeks it feels the same as the Ruby, but at least 10% better at everything. We will see if the spin holds up. I'll take 4 months of spin...but not 2.
I wonder if it’s a common factor w Kevlar peel ply texture. My 11six24 huarche-X control Kevlar paddle is noticeably wearing in the sweet spot after just two months too
@@kabob21 Well that’s not good. I hope that’s not the case. But sounds logical. On the other hand…I still like my Ruby. The main reason I noticed the spin changed so much was I bought my wife a Ruby and ended up using it by accident. Huge difference between brand new and 2 months old. I’m curious if anyone has spin numbers after 2 months.
personal preference
@@btreese7my spin was noticeably less within a few days
@@btreese7 JohnKew had it in today's video, as well as an earlier video; his wear results were better than some other podcasters
Waiting for your thoughts, but I tried the new Six Zero Quartz and in my humble opinion, I think that it is really good for resets, dinks, and hand battles at the net. At the proposed price of $90 a really strong best entry level paddle.
Great pod guys love the best of 24 segment. Chris congratulations on hitting 30k subscribers. I'm sure 40k is right around the corner. Also congrats on your new home. What internet provider is taking this long to get you service? Unbelievable. Nothing worse than not having hardline internet service. Keep up the great work.
I enjoyed the podcast and made it to the kitchen. Welcome back, Will.
I’m struggling so hard between getting the TKO-C and the ALW paddle
I would say I’m still at the beginner level but I’m ready to move on from the Amazon paddles to something better. I’m leaning towards the J2K because like everyone says it’s a good all around paddle and not really bad at anything. But I’m also looking at the b&b shogun and the j7k/pro. I love the uniqueness of the shogun and the look of it and it’s also a good paddle I’ve heard and the j7k/pro is very similar to the j2k but a bit more powerful but still as good. Any other thoughts to help me?
I have the J7k (non-pro) and enjoy it pretty well - definitely notice more power and biggest adjustment for me are resets - still dialing those in and I have played with it for about 5 hours. My previous main was a Crbn 1x clone (XSPAK Carbon fiber elongated) from Amazon.
FWIW. For those at the beginner level, I would highly recommend a control paddle over a power paddle. And a standard/widebody shape over hybrid and especially over elongated. The reason is that control is much harder and more important to learn than power. The difference between different skill levels is generally related to one's level of control, not power. Power is more fun, but control will win you more matches, if that's important.
I have all 3 paddles you mentioned. The J2K is by far my favorite paddle.
Possibly the Fat Boy. It has very good pop at the net and a huge sweet spot. Pickleball Effect did a good wide body round up.
Go wide body
Will, we missed you!!! You are such a great balance to Chris and your banter together is so funny. Y'all are losing against the pros though, sorry. Positivity though goes a long way, man. The Nasty Nelson on Hayden was hilarious. 😂.
Have you tried the Swing Vision application as well as the PB Vision? I’m not currently a competitive enough player to need either, but I really like stats and think it’s a fun idea. So I’d love to hear how they compare and the pros/cons.
I agree. I’ve been looking at SwingVision and hadn’t heard of PB Vision until this podcast. Would love to get your comparative opinion, @PickleballStudio
5.25" handle length is my favorite out of all the paddles I've tried (even for 2 handed back hands).
Ironically Hayden is on the Picklepod this week.
When you do the pro ultimate review please talk about how it compares to the power AND control. This was a big miss with Johnkew Pickleball's review. Thanks
Will, missed u, welcome back!
Friday challenger is a solid paddle for the money
Would love to see a review of the Vulcan Jay/Tyler Loong paddles!!
YEEE BOY the Shogun is a killer paddle. We did it!
Electric mower was in fact the way to go, the only downside is the proprietary batteries some of them have but I'm sure if you hunt for one with a modular battery you'll find one or you can just keep at it with the one you have, an upgrade doesn't sound necessary for you atm
Top picks start here 37:40
Thanks for this video!!! Question for ya. I’m a newer player and I’m currently using the Selkirk vanguard control 16mm paddle. I’d like something with similar control but with some more pop. I’m 6 weeks into playing and would like maybe the next step up from this paddle. TIA for your recs
Selkirk sucks far better options out there - a former tennis player
Will taking a step back is such a huge move by him. Way to be smart Will. TONS of respect.
You guys should Preorder the Dope Pickleball Titanium Weave paddle. It ships in Oct-Nov and for $150 for the “High Roller bundle” you get a crazy amount of stuff and 40% off for life for all of their future releases! Looks pretty dope lol and I am gonna be rolling the dice on it!
I may be doing something wrong but the discount code for Melin isn't working.
DId u already use it once before? I just tried using it and it did NOT work either- MELIN should have clarified this with Chris ...
Have to scheme the system and order it under a different name/address to get the 30% off.....If it's worth it to you...buying 2-4 hats would justify it.
I believe Melin actually set it to go live at 8PM California time. (1.5 hours from now). Thought they were setting it to 8PM CST.
I don't think it's working yet, I've never used it to place an order and mine isn't working
The melin code doesn’t work if you are an existing customer. You will need to use a different email address for the code to work. FYI just use a different email address.
Trainer paddles for both pros and amateurs = BIG L for the amateurs 😂
51:50 Flop of the year right now is likely the Gearbox Pro Ultimate.
I'd also recommend splitting the paddle shapes up for the awards...as in best standard/widebody (8 inch width or longer), best hybrid, and best elongated.
Flop of the year?????
Literally mowing my lawn with my electric green works Costco special mower listening to this pod.
PB Will, do you have better reset and control with Pursuit Pro1 6.0 than the TKO-C?
Chill and dill with Will
Gents, best control paddle with tons of spin that last the longest???
What went flying by Chris at 4:32? Somebody throw something at him lol
Guys,, I shared my idea already but you didn't like my suggestion for Chirs and Will . "Dink and Dunk the Paddle Brothers"!! OBTW by the way you 2 are magic with each other without any effort which is why your pod tops the list.
The real host of Pickleball Studio is taking a step back?! Is Aizec ready to be the full-time host?
Welcome back Will bummed to hear the news about you not being on the pod as much but looking forward to your new content.
My Joola MOD - TA gets here on Thursday. I hope it hits like the Gen 3 Perseus that I had to send back. If it does, it has to be paddle of the year.
Yeah if it doesn’t core crush in 2 weeks
You guys need to review the proton A ASAP
PPA could use PB Vision live for line calls. That would be helpful.
Pkoll = Peekoll, not Pickle, Will great to have you back, not great that you aren't going to do as many pods, great to see the J2K is one of the best paddles so far this year, been using mine for about a month, my new DBD hasn't come out of the bag since I got the J2K, still love the DBD though.
DBD or j2k 14mm? Is it okay to upgrade from DBD to j2k? I can't decide thanks..
Do Melin hats come with GPS trackers?😂Will a NN ever cause a physical fight? Rafael goes deep into the Ultimate on JUST PICKLEBALL.
PB VISION sounds really interesting.
Can you please get some good playtime in with the MOD - 15 paddle before releasing the review to see if it core crushes as easily as the GEN 3 ones did?
There are some Jelly Bean colors in the works!
How does the Shogun compare to the Perseus? I play with the Perseus currently but find the sweet spot a little small and the spin weak. I’m a 5.0 player and prefer singles
I thought I was the only one that preferred singles...
@@HeavyAndLow I knew there had to be another one!
We would love to work with you to review our edgeless kevlar. Can you share your info?
Definitely Nasty Nelson on Riley Newman!!
And now the j2ti is announced. They're doing good work
What happened to Legacy Pro, if you know?
Do you have a new Melin discount code that works?
So what you're saying, since there are soooo many good paddles, may as well play Friday paddles at 2 for $99?
not so sure Paddletek was doing great...early 2024 they were sold off to the private equity firm that owns XR: "Thirty-5 Capital, LLC, a firm focused on sports technology, announced the formation of United Pickleball Paddles, a subsidiary of their pickleball investment portfolio, through the acquisition of Paddletek (they already owned ProXR and Boundless)."
Is the j7k pro the same just elongated shape?
It’s an elongated power paddle compared to the j2k and j3k
Who is this new podcast host?!? Where did the founder Aizec go?
Will's segment should be called "I'm Not Going To Lie". In past podcasts, he started a lot of his sentences with that phrase.
I think it is time to change the paddles in your webpage. Will should have his Willinator and you will 11624 will you like. ( only a suggestion) Good luck guys. I always enjoy your reviews.
How come PB Vision is free? I cant work it out ?
Chris, no mention of the M2F even though you have been maining it?
It released last year
There sort of is a J2K with a longer handle though. Just get the J7K
Will, time to pull rank and say as the host of the podcast you demand your sidekick play the pros with the trainer paddle, or Aizec getsto be cohost full time
34:14 What are John and Braden's channels?
Hey. That would be Braydon Unsicker at Pickleball Effect and then either JohnKew Pickleball or John Cincola Pickleball. All 3 are good. Check them out. Thanks.
What Hats are those?
How have you guys not reviewed the J2K yet?!
Hell ya. 2 more hats inc. they have been great btw
I think if you played some high level pros with zero experience on trainer paddles one game to 7 you have a 40% chance of winning, but anything beyond that they would likely adjust quickly and smoke you. Think of Ben John’s playing with a shoe, I bet he got better every point. lol
You know the titanium isn't actually titanium? one of the reviewers broke the code on this. its been reported that it is ti colored strands of fiber. any thoughts? plus thank you for the code, I used it and bought a shapeshifter.
Andrea Koop doing a nasty Nelson to Lea Jansen would be hilarious given the arguments these two had on the court a few months ago. In any case Lea Jansen is always a good candidate. She's so prone to showing huge frustration during games
already got a melin last time ❤
I could see Anna Bright giving an absolutely unhinged reaction to getting NN'd off the tape lmao
Lea Jansen might actually spontaneously combust.
Especially if BPJ did it to her. 😳
Welcome back Will!
Thanks for the great video. Patriquin has become a nasty little kid from that instance and most of his time on the court. PPA and PAA (Pickleball Australia Association) are hosting the first Vietnam Open on October 18th 0 20th just outside of Ho Chi Mihn City (Saigon) at Đường Ven Biển
1:49 was that a bug or someone trying to nasty Nelson you?
the Meilin dc code isn't working
We missed you will!
“Pickleball Will's Comeback Corner”
Y'all would get rocked if everybody had trainers but it would be funny to watch
what is your name, host, and how to contact, for pickleball biz. Thanks.
Chris, I didn't play tennis. My overheards were garbage! I learned how to play badminton, and now try to lob me!? You should listen to Will. At least learn the basics of badminton. You'll thank me later.
Will was gaslighting so hard about the trainer paddles... 😂😂😂
Will is nuts for thinking having a training paddle is in any way leveling the playing field if both pros and ams play with them
I agree with Chris, No trainer paddle
Call the Will segment "The Batman segment"
I think pickleball mania is coming down. I see less and less people coming to my club that I go to.
Mark One? Bnb Fat Boy?
No shot I missed this twice 😭😭😭😭
"the pickleball will pill"... "get your dose!!!" 😂
Or "get your fix!!!" lol
why aren’t selkrirks looked at
Home ownership is a big responsibility. With that said youtube has a lot of videos to help. If you have time to diy, you can save a little money and do it the way you want things to look. But if you travel frequently, you should consider hiring professionals.
Dammit I just bought a melin hat. Now I have to buy more 😂
aizec is good but we missed willy
The coupon code would be great if they weren’t all always sold out.
You play with Pkoll and they play with Trainers.
THIS video came out 1 hour ago and your code doesn’t work. 😢 oh I just saw your other post, I’ll try again.
I just missed melin sale ugh