Very entertaining, thx for sharing!

Great video and breakdown of the difference between the various models. Will you be doing any content on the Ripple by chance? Regardless, fantastic content as always. Keep up the great work!

This video was hilarious and fun to watch. Legit made me lol a few times. Huge shoutout to you both for bringing good vibes and for Chris being a good sport despite getting pickled 3x in a row 😂

The sound effects👎

I ordered the prism flash but see they are coming out w a new paddle in 2 days. Anyone have reviews on what that would be like?

Great content. Pls review SLK Halo Pro XL

Pickleball studio is not as interesting since you left.

What are your thoughts on V7 SH vs LH?

I don't want to bash any D1 players who put in work to get where they are, but ORU tennis is marginal at best. Win very few matches and sometimes win very few games against top teams. But they're still light years ahead of any pickleball players athletically.

I hope you will reply even though it's been several months since you posted this. I purchased this paddle because I watched your video, love your posts. Anyway I bought the 117 swing weight and I have been having pain on the top part of my right hand every time I play with it. Do you think if I go down to the 115 swing weight that will help? Please let me know thanks

Wish you guys had told me there was bible verse at the top of the paddle. I usually don't support religious zealotry.

So Joola didn't crack your Top 10 ???

and this bag never happened. you snooze in this biz you lose. Get the Monarch from dicks sporting goods for 69.00 one year later, still using it. lots of room.

It is very good paddle but the grid wears way too fast = expensive.

Had a gen 2 and loved it. Got a Gen 3 (as well as a Mage Pro gen 2) in November. I love both paddles, but the Viva Pro has been my go to....until yesterday. Ball suddenly was rocketing off the face, completely uncontrollable. Squeezed the sweet spot, and yep...crinkling noises. Just about 6 weeks of daily use, no modifications, no weight added, and the core crushed. Reached out to Hudef via email yesterday to see if there is anything I can do, awaiting a reply. Using the Mage for now, which isn't a bad thing, I love it almost as much, but I am disappointed with the Viva Gen 3 breaking down so quickly. Anyone else having this problem?

I want to buy this alpha racket! can you help me?

Thanks Will. I've been playing with the Viva Gen 2, and have been highly satisfied. I'm going to try out the Gen 3, though I think the Gen will continue to be the paddle off my choice since my muscle memory is tuned to it. I hope you continue to review the more budget friendly paddles along with any comparisons that you can make. For me, the swing weight is the only negative with the Viva paddle, otherwise a great all-around paddle at a very reasonable price. Perfect as a "first" premium paddle.

What paddle are u using?

I haven't watched this yet, but thank god for KZbin.... please be good!

She is of age now, time to collect? Will keep ya young.

Hey Will! What are your thoughts on the holbrook aero s?

If you have any paddles that you would like to donate to our local community pickleball group we would greatly appreciate it .

You played really well! Is that the Thrive Threat paddle? It seems to hit fairly hard with good spin. I recently watched the group video with the 5 or 6 of you guys saying what paddle you would use at a tournament. You made an interesting choice that made me think about myself. I've been playing for 2 years and am rated between a 3.5 and 4.0. I used to mostly play with control paddles, but the last 3-6 months I started trying more Power paddles because I get a faster serve and put aways. Also some of the new ones I get much better spin on my serves and drives. But yes, some of them are harder to control or to keep the ball in. Over the 2 years I have bought 10 paddles, and keep searching for the best one for me, then selling the one's I don't like as well. Currently my favorites are the Ronbus Pulsar FX R2, the MOD TA 15, and the Paddletek Bantam TKO 14.3. I am doing a 30 trial of the Pickleball Apes Pulse S, and have tried a friends Ronbus Ripple. I went crazy with the amount of spin I can get! But when you mentioned you decided to back off the power paddles and you would use a Thrive Threat you made me curious. Maybe I should use a paddle like that until I upgrade my skills so I can control the ball better, dink more confidently and become a Reset machine. Hit less balls out and hit one more shot until they make the error. Are you really liking the Threat? Maybe I should return the Pulse and not get the Ripple, and store my MOD until later. What do you think? PS- I took a 2 day intensive from Jordan Briones and he says I should bring a good control paddle to his clinic, but he showed me how to put more topspin on my serves and wow, with the MOD I was serving great. But I do need to get better. Hope to hear from you real soon before I make another bad purchase!!

Will, I know this video is 1 year old but I hope you can respond to my new inquiry. I recently watch the group video with the 5 or 6 of you guys saying what paddle you would use at a tournament. You made an interesting choice that made me think about myself. I've been playing for 2 years and am rated between a 3.5 and 4.0. I used to mostly play with control paddles, but the last 3-6 months I started trying more Power paddles because I get a faster serve and put aways. Also some of the new ones I get much better spin on my serves and drives. But yes, some of them are harder to control or to keep the ball in. Over the 2 years I have bought 10 paddles, and keep searching for the best one for me, then selling the one's I don't like as well. Currently my favorites are the Ronbus Pulsar FX R2, the MOD TA 15, and the Paddletek Bantam TKO 14.3. I am doing a 30 trial of the Pickleball Apes Pulse S, and have tried a friends Ronbus Ripple. I went crazy with the amount of spin I can get! But when you mentioned you decided to back off the power paddles and you would use a Thrive Threat you made me curious. Maybe I should use a paddle like that until I upgrade my skills so I can control the ball better, dink more confidently and become a Reset machine. Hit less balls out and hit one more shot until they make the error. Are you really liking the Threat? Maybe I should return the Pulse and not get the Ripple, and store my MOD until later. What do you think? PS- I took a 2 day intensive from Jordan Briones and he says I should bring a good control paddle to his clinic, but he showed me how to put more topspin on my serves and wow, with the MOD I was serving great. But I do need to get better. Hope to hear from you real soon before I make another bad purchase!!

Great review. Since you're comparing it to the Joola Scorpeus, I would assume this paddle would be good for intermediate and advanced players?? Thanks!

Your "dings" are way way too loud man...

I own all three Proxr paddles from last year and love them, especially the standard 14 mm. I now own the new Signature Zane, New Connor Garrett and the Sweet Spot 13 mm. I've added the Sylce end cap and lead on bottom of paddle and love it. The power has increased with the 13 mm. I've sold off my last years paddles and got $100-$125 each for them.

Debating between the Selkirk Luxx Control Invikta and the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0. Have a recommendation?

Sock and Querrey attack skill and attack art!

this box sucks

For all things that are said about paddles I still think a well-made solid wood works best for me. It’s simply the paddle technology I know how best to use: it doesn’t send balls flying when I take a good swing, it doesn’t dampen the ball so far I could barely feel contact, and its weight reacts well to opponents spin and pace and slows me to play for placement. It is heavy enough to generate power with a long but moderate swing. It doesn’t entertain poor form. These days I see people playing with their wrist on virtually all strokes, even volleys, and that drives me nuts. It can’t be healthy for the joints to play with that much wrist and when there’s no time to brace properly. There’s a good reason why the forecourt is played with a locked wrist. 😅

What are you thought on Anna Bright Joola 3s Scorpeus. Do know the rpm of this paddle?

I like the idea of playing singles with a tennis racquet or with Padel paddles. You would do better with gut string and the gut string strung tight.

Hi, which Vatic is best to decrease tennis elbow?

Try the 14mm V7 prism! It just got added to the website and it’s an absolute game changer!!!

I'm a righty and I can be at Ben lefty

Chris does got booty

With the drop serve back in the day!

I could feel my DUPR dropping watching Chris :)

Well that was embarrassing lol, lost some respect for Chris in this games, it wasn't even close???

i like the unboxing vids as a change of pace, strangely relaxing, lol. i have the orange shapeshifter. boy is it orange, looks like im going hunting. very interesting all- court as i find it, in general, a bit soft leaning but pop/drives hit like a true all-court. dinks are amazing. i like the melin a-game as a performance hat (hiking/sports), not necc for comfort. i have a smaller head and find that it sticks up. the odyssey is massive on me. e-bay was like $35-40 so a discounted new one for $50 is not terrible, they are premium quality in my opinion (i haven't tried other similar hats though.) Now they just need to make a 'legend' style athletic hat, like a cross btwn a-game and legend.

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Hi Will, do you prefer the Forza 1 or 2

Wow, still 3.5 at best after all his practice and tournaments…Chris, Chris, Chris…

Here comes the 3.5 at best!

Damn he sucks! There's no sugar coating that one... or two.... or three 😅😅😅

Interesting video.

Maybe Chris used the wrong paddle. lol

A "wonderful" match.😂

Chris had more personality back then