KewCast Episode 44 - What’s with the new Franklin C45 paddle? // Selkirk’s New Shoes

[@DinksOver9000]

We need a comparison video between the J2K+ and the Vapor Power please asap!

[@pickleballeffect]

Thanks for the mention on the tungsten strips. Glad you guys like them! I liked your take on the Avuora paddle too, I get mine in this week. If we can get everyone optimizing more for forgiveness that would be nice!

[@EddieK-PB]

I've moved your strips around 5-6 times during paddle testing, and they keep on sticking! Very convenient and a real money saver. - Eddie

[@DinksOver9000]

I have been playing with the Avoura paddle for a little bit and it feels SO good to hit that sweetspot and even for a player of my small skill that's easy to do with how big it is. Love the unique shape and look too

[@cardinals5516]

I always enjoy playing with the VaticPro Saga Flash, but it's my favorite cold weather paddle.

[@jetjaguar5198]

I c that CRBN Trufoam over Eddies’ left/right shoulder….can’t wait to hear the review!

[@Andyofsuh]

I tried it from a friend.. its 🔥

[@jonathanbernard3122]

Eddie - looking forward to updates on the scleral lenses. I had the same scan done when considering LASIK and have a non pickleball related condition the means LASIK and regular contacts are not options. I have looked into scleral lenses online and had been thinking about as an option. Will look forward to hearing about your experience.

[@Itsezpickleball]

Hayden’s paddle sounded like a core crushed mod on tv 👀 looks like it’s gonna be a heater

[@TheTitaniumXx]

You mentioned a swing weight of 103 and twist weight of 7.07 for the Avoura; they advertise 110/7.76. Do you think there are inconsistencies with the weighted putty? Because that's quite a wide range.

[@AvouraSports]

curious about that too. that's a big delta from briffidi for the TW. i'll get in touch with john and we'll update our numbers (or vice versa) based on a bigger sample size reading.

[@franticjack]

What's the name of the insoles John was talking about for the Selkirk shoes?

[@ArianaWilson-]

John, the PBCoR lab is amazing!

[@chameleonboy2001]

J2K+ release date???? 😊

[@robertharless3304]

My local tennis/pickleball shop has equipment by Wilson that does swing weight, deflection, flex as well as other test to do on paddles and rackets. Still in the learning stages of how to use it. But, the numbers for swing weight are on a different datum then what you use

[@mr.mr.3301]

I like my j2ti. I wonder how I would like the plus

[@gg80108]

Not sure what the plus could do better! J2TI does everything.

[@villbuzeep2043]

How is the feel of j2k vs j2k+, or the TIs?

[@patrickxtran]

Hey John! I’ve been thinking about this question as we’ve been going into 2025. Do you think that the added dwell time that we’re seeing from foam paddles is another potential solution to the paddle industry’s durability issues? I know that grit (spin) is generally the first thing to go on a paddle and that replacable faces from companies like Reload are a solution to this issue, but as more companies innovate and are able to build more durable foam paddles, could we see this as another potential option for consumers?

[@65atBestPB]

OMG … that cannon … yes you are on multiple watch lists. 😜 Made my day … screenshot pic for phone pickleball album. Pity the other reviewers … 2025 innovation of the year a few days into January. Can we pick who you bodybag at 200 mph?

[@mwfielder]

I think the dwell time on the Ethos Dunamis Pro is elite. I found the spin to be comparable to other "spinny" paddles I have despite the non-gritty feel. I think that surface (Arylate Carbon) is going to be a winner. I just don't know what the cost is and if it can be offered at a competitive price. Ethos is doing good at $200 (15% off with code), but there's a ton of good paddles at that price point.

[@Ternary5]

Voted for you guys.

[@nickfadely6794]

Please consider filming a segment of your new ball cannon firing a pickleball during a PBCoR test. Probably don't want to fire a ball at 200 mph into a clamped paddle - your custom clamp may not survive the impact (even though it rotates). Can't wait to see the future listing of your residence: "Home includes ball cannon in the basement."

[@johnkewpickleball]

I'll definitely post some videos once everything is up and running

[@markdashark4]

3 of my top paddles to try are directly over John's right shoulder, let me try them!

[@chanpickleball]

I don't know how John's wife allow him to have all these toys🤣. Keep up the good work buddy!

[@AlaricBishop1993]

Hey John and Eddie. What's the most comfortable handle you've ever used?

[@zaf7819]

Visiting the testing labs sounds like John Kew heaven, Santa was good to you John. Look forward to what you learn. Especially curious why they seem unable to explain the testing standards to the manufacturers.

[@Aegizreal]

Hey John and Eddie, curious if either of you use eye protection glasses while playing? What types of lenses do you like (clear, tinted, amber)?, Any products you have used or like in this space? Thanks so much

[@gtak8703]

Did Vatic sneak their widebody (released Jan 10) by you?

[@dv8tion388]

Bloom

[@beastmode3333]

Glad I read this comment! I haven't heard about this paddle anywhere and have been looking for a wide body paddle to try 😬

[@ryanedward7508]

Steve’s swan song. The perfect paddle for Callen’s style of play

[@AvouraSports]

praying that's not the case! as of today his cancer is under control and he's getting on podium on the senior pro tour (in Florida today and the Masters last week). hoping for a lot more songs from the mad scientist of paddles.

[@gg80108]

​​​​​@@AvouraSportsTook Steves clinic down in Texas, we both were younger . You were right your family has more pickleball talent than Elliotts.

[@AvouraSports]

@@gg80108 HA. Too funny.

[@caseyturnbaugh9484]

What’s the swing weight of the new Franklin paddle?

[@deHamty]

I have very wide feet and wear the k-swiss COURT EXPRESS HB and they fit really well (and are not expensive). Maybe it is worth a try for Eddie or everybody else with wider feet.

[@Marcus-d5d]

Is there way paddle sweet spots can actually be measured (Square Inches) or mapped?

[@gilbd]

Question: I had a ball today that my opponent hit high over the net on my side in the kitchen with big backspin. I was in the kitchen waiting for it to bounce however it had so much backspin it bounced back to the opponents side of the net. Since I was standing right where the ball bounced, reached over the net and hit it. That created controversy legal or not legal. I though it was, the other team said no. We ended up replaying the point. So far I haven't been able to find in writing whether it is legal or not. Can yous help me out?

[@dustin1747]

You can cross the plane of the net once the ball does. If you put your paddle across the net in anticipation, before the ball does, it's the other teams point. If you do it right, you can even reach over and hit the ball into the net.

[@KaLee-gc7oq]

Are you referring to a shot like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nQZ5KFfap5pJI

[@gilbd]

@@KaLee-gc7oq Yes, that is what happened.

[@gilbd]

@ Thank You. The other response has a video of a Ben Johns scenario that was the same as mine.

[@Mr.DJones]

When somebody says," as far as I know..." That means they don't know for sure. Which can also mean they know but they don't want to tell you. Which means there's a good chance that something is going on and he don't want you to know about it.

[@CohenAcademy]

Matt Wright was QDs partner

[@bmam]

Thanks you for my Melin hat 👍

[@billkennedy401]

How is the spin rate for the Avoura

[@Mr.DJones]

With Ben bashing the ball at QD. But nobody seems to have seen. Was qd's team did the exact same thing to Ben about 10 seconds before. Ben even explained later that if a team wants to bash The ball at him. He is happy to do the same. But haters will always be haters

[@VectorLogics]

For the strips we can reapply with any double sided tape I guess🤔 I think shud be almost the same

[@joanc551]

could you explain "plush" . does this mean soft? as in, when the ball hits the paddle it doesn't feel as jarring, that is, the impact of ball on paddle isn't as noticeble? what would be the opposite of "plush"? this term is used a lot when describing paddles and its hard to know what this means having not hit with a lot of different paddles myself. Thanks

[@mr.mr.3301]

Other than the holes, what is different between an indoor ball vs outdoor ball? Why not just use an outdoor ball indoors?

[@josepheitel695]

Play with them both. You’ll find out. Maybe you’ll like them indoors?

[@patricklawlor3750]

The materials are different. An indoor ball will be softer to grab on the floor of a gym....but if you play on an outdoor surface, Indoors, than an outdoor ball would work...

[@iugradmark]

Another great pod. John, who makes the hoodie that you are wearing today? I don't think that is a centerline logo.

[@johnkewpickleball]

That's a Hurley hoodie

[@kimleith1378]

Franklin is charging into core specs.. Hope the CCR replacement system gets used ASAP. That Rhapsody head is looking like a PADEL. paddle. Players Pickleball uses neck supports. The adhesive issues on edge tape never worries me since I always use edge tape over it. Eddie spend the money for the better choice. That said, eye pro would be mandatory after I would say. 600 lbs!!!! Dang!

[@randomuser8562]

How do the new Franklin balls compare to the X40s

[@BreezyyyyTV]

Project Flamingo officially drops on Jan 20th!

[@jeromeliggon8507]

The fiberglass layer is upfront, the activation layer

[@scottfrancis13]

its CCF the FG closest to core

[@jeromeliggon8507]

@ thank you for clarifying that 👍🏿

[@courvilleg1]

Best of luck with your eye Eddy

[@Bigred12312]

My only problem with those tecnifibre paddles is the foam handle. Surprisingly, I actually really like the Selkirk shoes I've been using them for close to 4 days now.

[@kimleith1378]

3D printers could make a scale to replace the foam ones. I also have scraped off the foam and built up with tongue depressors to create solid edges for better feel.

[@Bigred12312]

@@kimleith1378 it's actually a pretty good idea. I didn't think about doing that. When I had it. I just think for 200 bucks should be a bit more solid and I believe they're using it as a marketing thing. Dampening technology which is dumb.

[@kimleith1378]

Balsa wood from a Hobby store is a better option.

[@Bigred12312]

@@kimleith1378 how would I adhere the wood to the grip

[@AMurderOfLobs]

Which version of the shoes did you get? I have the Pros coming and hoping they're wide enough.

[@grantcopple7853]

Week 2 of asking to help with the paddle analytics

[@lesterma1608]

Cracked 3 x-40s in 30 mins middle 40s

[@maumauricio8334]

Matt Wright + QD

[@Mr.DJones]

Hayden has become so much better but his attitude towards others and sportsmanship stinks. My bet is on. He would have no problem playing with an Illegal paddle.

[@jeffmartinez9688]

Have you gotten the Invader from bnb yet? Do a review on it!

[@yoshig4824]

Best place to sell my paddle ? New

[@PatChaney-d7x]

Good luck Eddie with the new lens. I hope you have a great result.

[@saigonproducer]

Ben wanted to hurt Q. That was aimed for the face. It did not clip net. The trajectory of the ball did not change, no net cord was hit.

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

Ben should not have done that, not a good look for pickleball, but I am not he was really trying to hit QD, just sending a warning shot.

[@thehiddenfamily]

@@Zenon-fg4dwQD hits full force balls all the time at players. What do you think he is trying to do exactly? He knows there are players standing there. He does it intentionally knowing full well he can hit people. What Ben Johns did was no different than that. He let QD know that if he wanted to hit people with the ball he definitely could have done it by now.

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

@ yes, QD hits full force, the game is becoming as such. But QD does not do that egregiously like Ben did at such a close range.

[@saigonproducer]

@@thehiddenfamily Q aims for the body. Ben aimed that shot at Q’s face. Those 2 shots have completely different intentions.

[@Mr.DJones]

​@@Zenon-fg4dwQD's team did the exact same thing to Ben's team literally 10 seconds before. But they don't show you that. All Ben was doing was saying if you want to bash at me I will bash it at you.

[@Gary-W]

Selkirk shoes, the pro version were reviewed by Dr Zack on KZbin and got a very good review.. Todd said in an interview after a win that she finally felt she was on a level playing field with the new Franklin paddle.. Also I don't blame QD as Selkirk only allowed their pros to play with a 008 even though they had others approved... I heard on another POD that their pros were not happy since almost none of them used a 008 before that tournament..

[@feederchua]

The QD thing is interesting cause you've got more than one angle here. Yes you could blame the 008, but considering how quickly he got the proton paddle, how he's been putting up clips of him testing joola paddles too AND selling selkirk prototypes... it'd difficult to not see thr 008 debacle as just an excuse for jumping to another sponsor.

[@kylepickleball]

John, do you check your email?

[@ThiccBoi23]

I swear my paddle if left in the car overnight in