8 Days with the Pickleball Apes Pulse V: Power Boost

[@moonrakersg]

I got my Pulse yesterday. Since I came from Pro Energy S, this has more power. I am happy about this purchase!

[@MattsPickleball]

Let me know what you think about it after a few rounds!

[@SukieNau-r1t]

I was hoping what happened to John Kews paddle wasn't an anomaly. Sounds like an amazing paddle, can't wait to get mine!

[@MattsPickleball]

I'm trying now to replicate it on the Pulse S, and so for, unsuccessful. FYI "replicate it" means, just playing a ton with it.

[@SukieNau-r1t]

@@MattsPickleball lol, please keep us posted.

[@MKrocket91]

Just got my Pulse V and played with it today. Felt great so far! Still adjusting to the wide body shape compared to the hybrid pro line energy S I had previously.

[@MattsPickleball]

I'm getting sent another one since I sent mine back to Apes. It could definitely be an "S-Tier" paddle contender. Let me know what you think of it after you get some more time on it!

[@joedamico3679]

Great videos, Matt! It's especially helpful when you do side-by-side comparisons. From a standpoint of pop and speed, how would you compare the Pulse S to the Joola 3S paddles?

[@MattsPickleball]

@@joedamico3679 Ok, Pulse S. Hmmmm…the 3S and S feel similar off the face, in terms of feel, maybe a little stiffer of a feel on the S…maybe…but not pop; anecdotally the 3S has more power and pop than the S. I can’t recall if I posted a video speed testing all of these paddles, if I didn’t, I should be posting it today or tomorrow.

[@joedamico3679]

@@MattsPickleball Thanks!

[@PanamaLou-zk3xe]

Thank you Matt. What Up ! Great review as always. Question where are you in USA ? Looks like with every one of your new videos the Apes Pulse V 16mm is getting better. Saludos from Panama.

[@MattsPickleball]

MN! Thanks for the kind words!

[@RTJ-PB]

Hi Matt - great info here - my Pulse V is coming tomorrow - did u add any lead/tungsten weight to yours?? I know the twist is already monstrous but I was thinking of doing like 2 grams on each side (3 and 6 o’clock) and a 2 gram strip in the center on top (12 o’clock). Any thoughts based on your use ? Appreciate you man!

[@MattsPickleball]

@@RTJ-PB nothing but stock! I would recommend that you play a good half dozen games with it stock, and if you feel the need, then make adjustments. I felt these paddles needed absolutely no modifications.

[@RTJ-PB]

Amazing - thanks Matt! looking at the specs - I was struggling to find what I would need to bolster - I will give stock a whirl - keep up the great work!

[@MattsPickleball]

@@RTJ-PB thanks!!

[@coachfezz1137]

what was the serve speed?