Bread and Butter Fat Boy Paddle Review - Kevlar with Pop!

[@sonofsamson]

No gearbox pro ultimate review?

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@sonofsamson unfortunately haven’t had time with my new son and job to do any reviews lately - perhaps soon!

[@samuelpierce7664]

Glad to see another Jordan review! What a cool looking paddle. I am not sure about the split voice over though.

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@samuelpierce7664 Yeah, Shouldn’t do anymore in other videos - Just had a couple thoughts I wanted to add in after filming the initial video portion for clarity! Thanks for your input! :)

[@HeavyAndLow]

I want the paddle but with a longer handle. 5.3 doesn't cut it for a two hand.

[@jordanplayspickle]

I was able to make two-handed work with this paddle, but it was definitely an adjustment! This last week I got the Monarch Control by 11Six24, so that might be a good option for you! Haven't had much play so can't comment on that yet, but it does have a good shape and handle for two handed use, as well as similar construction. Appreciate the comment!

[@HeavyAndLow]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll check that one out. Really liking the J3K Pro for a wide body option.

[@tylerlischka9521]

@@jordanplayspickle Would be super interested in your thoughts between the Monarch and the Fatboy! Those are the two i'm currently waffling between

[@jordanplayspickle]

​@@tylerlischka9521 Definitely get that! I have got a 3ish hour play session with the Monarch All Court, and man that thing is poppy! Play very similar to pop and power that was on the Hurache before it, but I will say that I had a little trouble going back to the full carbon fiber face, as I wasn't quite as precise as use to be after playing with some alternative face materials. definitely felt good though! Hoping to tackle all three of the monarchs in the next few weeks.

[@tylerlischka9521]

@@jordanplayspickle Nice! After early impressions, which of the Monarch's or Fatboy are you leaning towards as your favourite?

[@akb1264]

This one had such a tough feel to describe. It’s real plush almost like the Luxx but when you put your weight behind it there’s much more pop than the Luxx.

[@jordanplayspickle]

Yeah, I had simllar difficulties with that aspect for sure! A solid plush paddle, but man it's surprising what you can get out of it!

[@BH-qd4yb]

Thanks for the review, Jordan! How does it compare to the Shogun?

[@jordanplayspickle]

It’s hard to do a direct comparison because they’re quite a bit different, definitely lower swingweight and more substantial sweet spot for the Fat Boy, and honestly pretty close for power and pop (maybe a touch higher on the shogun?) but for me, I really love that feeling of the titanium on the Shogun! It’s a really satisfying feel, and I’ve gotten used to it so making drops just feels natural at this point. having the reach of an elongated is always nice as well. I go back-and-forth between which will be my main! Thanks for your comment 😁

[@Chao2Zhang2]

I changed from a Luxx Epic to use Shogun. And it feels to me that Fatboy is an upgrade with more pop / power.

[@kamanhalim]

​@@jordanplayspicklei want to try the Shogun but worried about the high sw

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@kamanhalim it’s an adjustment for sure!

[@dominionn09]

I was gonna buy this but I like a two handed backhand so need a little longer handle. I bought the 11624 monarch all court and its also like $60 cheaper

[@aaronsegal1682]

I absolutely love my FatBoy! So fun to play with. And looks amazing.

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@aaronsegal1682 agreed! 😄

[@swiftraider759]

Good review..Any leans or thoughts on the fatboy vs the Apollo and Volair Mach2 forza?

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@swiftraider759 haven’t played with the Mach 2 in a minute, but for me I like the Fat Boy best out of the box - Still trying to get a good setup for the Apollo! Good question!

[@swiftraider759]

@@jordanplayspickle Thanks for the reply..I have actually tried the Monarch and the Apollo..I would probably place a little weight 3 and 9 oclock on the apollo to make it just right. I would do the same if i got the fat boy..loving the Hurachi 16mm Kevlar. I am intrigued by the low SW and TW on a standard or wide paddle for fire fights in the kitchen.

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@swiftraider759 yeah, the monarchs are great!

[@BradyHilton]

I’m struggling so hard between this, the 11Six24 Monarch, or the Mach 2 Forza!!! Or even waiting a bit longer to see the new Loco!!!

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@BradyHilton there’s definitely a lot of good options! I’m glad to see the Standard shape getting some love 😁

[@aaronsegal1682]

I also have Mach 2 Forza 14mm…and I also love that. But this such a cool paddle.

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@aaronsegal1682 both great!do you prefer the 14mm forza over the 16mm?

[@aaronsegal1682]

@@jordanplayspickle I tried both 14mm and 16mm Mach 2 Forza…and I liked the 14mm more. But I really only gave it a week. So I now have 14mm Mach 2 Forza and my new FatBoy…and I am trying out the Shogun. Love the design. Just hope going back and forth between wide body and low swing weight to the elongated Shogun won’t mess me up. Keep the reviews coming.

[@jordanplayspickle]

@@aaronsegal1682 I have been maining the shogun and Fat Boy while testing the Monarchs - hasn’t been jarring switching Shogun to Fat Boy, but switching the Monarch takes a minute haha- I think it might be with the long handle it takes a little longer to adjust. Let me know what you end up sticking with!