How to Modify Your Pickleball Paddle, Top 5 Paddles of the Year | Pickleball Pursuit Podcast Ep. 5

[@ajfloresii]

Low key was hoping this one would be a giveaway! But great vid again! Love the paddle weighting info!

[@briles24]

Excellent video. Very interesting. i got a few questions, if you don't mind: What is your weight setup for your J2K, if not stock? Would you add weight to a Mach 2 Forza 16mm? If so, which setup? Same as J3K Pro? What weight setup do you use for the Mark 01?

[@PickleballPursuit]

I add weight to every single paddle I use unless it has a swingweight over 122, which is a paddle I would probably not use as a main just for personal preference. If you can handle higher swingweight you’re paddle is going to benefit from adding weight it if you do it primarily in stability and plow through. The more your paddle weighs the more stable and larger the sweet spot feels (to a certain degree) at the sacrifice of a slower paddle. My minimum set up for most paddles is 3g on each side at 4/8 o’clock. I actually go just below the corners so I don’t raise the SW as much.

[@MattyRut2922]

I think it’s great Justin let you try hosting the pod on your own. He is definitely trying to build up the trust with his tournament partner and maybe your confidence as well. 😘

[@Justin_MarkPB]

This guy gets it. 😂 I must say Louis did pretty well though. Enjoyed it.

[@RC-tm8jo]

Great review with a lot of great info highlighting the pros and cons (minor cons) for your list of the best paddles of 2024. For the Mark One, can you give your preferred tungsten tape setup (amount and placement)? I have the 1 gram per inch tungsten tape.

[@PickleballPursuit]

My minimum set up for most paddles is 3g on each side at 4/8 o’clock. I actually go just below the corners so I don’t raise the SW as much.

[@RC-tm8jo]

@@PickleballPursuit Sounds good. Thank you 😀.

[@groot3371]

I enjoyed your reviews of all the paddles. Thank you.

[@HeavyAndLow]

Nicely done!

[@fratersol]

I played with either my j2k or my j7k pro. Love them both

[@jeffcastillo1598]

Great video! What recommendation lead tape did you put for MarkOne?

[@NicholasWade_PB]

Favourite reviewer on KZbin, keep up the great work mate, loving the videos 👌

[@PickleballPursuit]

Thanks brother! Been following you on insta for a while, you’re a baller!

[@HeavyAndLow]

Love the J3K Pro

[@Krnkid90]

Thanks for the timestamps. Love your videos bro

[@veggieeats1160]

Great info All around

[@MattyRut2922]

I like that you name dropped the Proline Energy S. Sometimes these “best paddle lists” come off as “what have I played with lately lists”. EDIT: it’s the best of 2024 so I feel silly but I’m leaving my comment up.

[@PickleballPursuit]

Leave it up silly goose!

[@Itskjb813]

Great one man pod! How would you compare the J3K Pro and the J7K (non Pro). Definitely will need the larger handle

[@PickleballPursuit]

J7k will have significantly more power on drives and serves. J3k pro will be way more stable and forgiving

[@Palace.Pickleball]

57:08 "If you have any questions, be sure to hit at them in the comment section below [so I can leave them unaswered]." 🤣😅

[@lucydoyle9010]

Thank u 😊

[@Benr9828]

I also live in the south and sweaty hands are a problem! What overgrip do you use?

[@russellmurray8162]

Great pod enjoy your insight for various paddle reviews. Question: is the tungsten tape your using 1 gram or .5 gram per inch?

[@PickleballPursuit]

Thanks! I use the 1 gram per inch 🤙🏼

[@shelbylangston329]

I'm actually playing with the havik 15 right now. How would you say it compares to the mark?

[@sojiromifune]

Re: lead/tungsten tape, I noticed that many people are now adding weighted tape below the 4 and 8 o'clock positions like you do on your J3K Pro. (I start at 4 & 8 o'clock and go straight up the edges.) Can you tell me what adding tape below 4 & 8 o'clock does in terms of paddle behavior and performance? Thanks!

[@PickleballPursuit]

@@sojiromifune primarily to increase the overall weight of the paddle which slightly increases the TW, shifting the balance point lower, and making the paddle weight more which makes it overall more stable

[@sojiromifune]

@@PickleballPursuit Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense.

[@swiftraider759]

I have the J7k Pro and the Hurachi 16mm Kevlar. Both very different but I do like the massive amount of control on the Hurachi. That being said I do miss some of the power and pop on the J7k but dont miss the hitting balls out due to the pop. Would you say the J2k has similar...more or less control? Im assuming the J2k has more power and pop than the Hurachi. Going to 3 Grams of lead to 3 and 9 o'clock to see if it gsins a little more power.

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

Great pod as always! Lots of good information in this episode Is there a good way to contact you? I’d love to ask you some KZbin questions and get your opinions on things if you’re open to it

[@PickleballPursuit]

Instagram 🤙🏼

[@titochop]

What episode of the pod where you talked about adding edge guard tape increase swing weight?

[@PickleballPursuit]

Episode 2

[@ImAHusband809]

I might love my J2K more than my wife. She steals it from me too.

[@mikedrakulich9323]

You did not mention how the extra weight you added effected power and pop on the J3k, a significant increase or smallish?

[@PickleballPursuit]

Adding Weight usually doesn’t have much impact on pop if anything it decreases it ever so slightly. Adding weight will increase power slightly but nothing that’s game changing

[@Instalou]

These heat comments are 100% directed at me everyone 😂

[@PickleballPursuit]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 yep! I was worried about you bro

[@Instalou]

@@PickleballPursuit lol annnnnd this is why we started Stacks, bro. Too hot 🥵

[@fratersol]

What part of louisiana you from. Im from new iberia, louisiana.

[@PickleballPursuit]

Baton Rouge 🤙🏼

[@coollikeflint7988]

@@PickleballPursuit You competing in the NOLA tourney coming up?

[@fratersol]

😮​@@PickleballPursuitawesome I'm about 1 in half hours from there. What level singles do you play? I only play rec but have beaten a 4.5 dupr rating so I'm not sure what my rating is. I just started playing pickleball in May. I am a former two time armed forces national runner up twice in ping pong and picked up picklebal really quick. I can't really find anyone in my immediate city to compete playing singles.