Ronbus Ripple Production Model Thoughts & Upcoming Black Friday Deals

[@danr9659]

Glad you're back! For the last two weeks I had no idea what my opinions on paddles should be

[@wolf-xf6hf]

Unbelievably real. Thats how you know they really are the mainstream pickle they tell us what to think lmao

[@wolf-xf6hf]

I dont think most people really understand how completely devastating a kick to the head can be it’s one of the scariest things that can happen to a person. Even in a lot of amateur mma fights kicks to the head are prohibited and this is while you are trying to knock the other person out with your hands and elbows head kicks are just that dangerous. So yea its entirely unsurprising that the dude was out cold for 6 hours straight a head kick like that could 100% give someone a brain bleed and kill them

[@kendo888]

Asian American here - Sticky Rice. It's great to soak up sauces and gravy, goes so well with so many other dishes, but also great by itself! My uncle used to make it and I thought it was weird, until I tasted it and now I look forward to it every year!

[@sully7582]

Sitting here eating a sweet potato rethinking subscribing to this channel 😢😂

[@PickleballStudio]

@@sully7582 LOL!

[@DannyBPlays]

Anyone who hasn't played against a Ripple, just be warned when an overhead finally comes your way, it will rocket like crazy

[@scottfrancis13]

yeah they come off fast.

[@Firesong4ng]

Just like a mod or GB Pro..

[@Aeto]

I bought the "blemished" jelly beans during their last sale and honestly couldn't even tell where the blemish was on either paddle I got.

[@marionsigurdson1392]

I too bought the "blemished" Jelly Bean". I could not find the blemish. Paddle plays great.

[@philamguambomb]

Thank god I am not a power player and my drives aren't very hard😅. Been using the ripple r2 for over 1 month now and had zero complaints against the paddle. Dinks and resets are awesome on my side😎

[@MattyRut2922]

👍

[@MonohanMedia]

That's great to read. There's so much concern expressed in some of the reviews about how hard it is to control. But maybe I shouldn't be so afraid. Rated 4.1, what's lacking in my game is power. I'm more confident in my control game than my power game with most paddles. So, I think I'm going to go for it and give this Ripple a shot.

[@philamguambomb]

@MonohanMedia likewise. We are very similar players then.

[@aaronsabatini5081]

I agree with those that like the Asics Gel Res 9’s. They have the best cushioning/shock absorbing features, excellent stability, and durability. I also wear the Head Revolt 4.0’s and I like them a lot - very comfortable, and bit lighter and more nimble to move in than the Gel Res 9’s. The Gel Res 9’s have more shock absorption, stability, durable sole, and have a more quality overall build. The trade off - Head Revolt 4.0’s were half the price of the Gel Res 9’s, but I haven’t checked prices in several months.

[@wulymammoth]

For me, the Mizuno Wave Enforce Tours best the Gel Res 9s in max cushioning. The ankle lock is also better for me. I like the look of the Asics more.

[@PickleballPursuit]

Lately I've been thinking my shorts have been feeling a little too long.... Guess this is confirmation!

[@joeypupillo5210]

Need that gearbox wide body review….. good to have you fellas back

[@GoodnotGreat88]

Great conversation, I think the community at large agrees we dont want super hot paddles in pickleball. The technical methodical gameplay is what makes pickleball so appealing for so many. Turning it into "mini-tennis" is going to turn a lot of people away.

[@MattyRut2922]

Favorite Thanksgiving food is southern Sweet Potato Casserole.

[@rinab9876]

Got to be the giblet gravy on cornbread stuffing or sweet potato casserole with the candied pecans on top. The pinnacle of thanksgiving is a fresh pumpkin pie, though. Big dollop of whipped cream on it.

[@davidtorres8396]

Solution: ban break ins. Usap should test “gen 3” paddles longer

[@paulelkins425]

Favorite Thanksgiving food is a roasted prime rib. For desert I make Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with vanilla bean gelato on the side. The new Ripple sounds delaminated for sure. Its a farce if that thing gets approved but the USAPA and the UPAA have already sh!t the bed on paddle certification and testing. Definately need more widebody/standard paddles. Love the hand speed and stability they provide! IMO a paddle needs to be just good enough to get you to the kitchen. Then it needs to be lightening fast, whippy for flicks, and stable for counters/resets to dominate in hands battles. Oh, and i made it to the kitchen.

[@teresah411]

Thank you for the Ripple update. I would LOVE to see you compare the Ripple to the Diadem Hush paddle! Sounds like the Ripple is a lot closer to the Hush specs. Awesome, informative video!

[@MonohanMedia]

Isn't the Hush nowhere near to being a legal paddle?

[@9DeezzDinkDrop]

On the day - stuffing and pumpkin pie. But the day after - The Thanksgiving Sandwich - stuffing topped with turkey soaked in gravy, with some cranberry sauce spread on a nice rustic sliced bread.

[@cmaden]

You haven’t had my sweet potato casserole. It’s just like a dessert!

[@toneloc4]

I'm team Jet Mach 3, no question. That they come in a wide variant is just icing on the cake.

[@JoshuaSquires1]

Team Isaac. I tried 10 pairs of this season/s shoes and the Jet Mach 3s were by far the best side by side.

[@billkennedy401]

I got to know Dong from your Discord - he seems to be a brilliant, kind guy _ very approachable thru social media. Having said that, I'm pretty disappointed in the vast differences in the "USAP" APPROVED Ripples released to previous Ronbus buyers and the upcoming release version. As much as I like the Ronbus products that I've bought, I may have bought my last Ronbus paddle.

[@maxuttech1028]

Agreed. I got my Ripple about a week ago when they did the last call for connect members. It is really disappointing to hear that the paddle may not be legal now and they clearly had already redesigned the paddle without letting us know about it. Had I known, I would have just waited for the official release.

[@tagman12]

Mashed Potatoes hands down! Great Pod fellas keep up the great work!

[@darrellsmith9208]

In my opinion your video of the Oni was much more brutal than what you are saying about the Ripple. I returned my Oni after your video and appreciate what you do. I would love more videos like your overhead lesson.

[@DominationRD]

Bought a pair of Jet Machs for $99 and have been playing in them for the last few days. They’re solid shoes but not mind blowing for me. The Gel Res 9 is still the best court shoe I’ve tried.

[@aaronsabatini5081]

Agreed, about the Asics Gel Res 9.

[@dustinimgarten3635]

Normally agree with Chris’ takes but the Jet Mach 3 is one of the best shoes out there. Also, the Jet Tere is pronounced like the name “Terry”

[@Ed_e_BeTo]

Algo fuel, best part of tg is family and an eventual left over creations

[@86309]

Remember when you guys did the GB Pro Power side video showing the flight time of the ball between the kitchen, and you body bagged your bro, that overly between the GB Pro Power or the Mod Ta 15 and the Production Ripple would be awesome!!!

[@DannyBPlays]

Ripple would hit fastest for sure

[@marionsigurdson1392]

Please do video comparing reaction time vs flight time of ball hit by Ripple 2, Eaq-c, and the Mod Ta 15.

[@fjg8340]

​@DannyBPlays in every video u cry about power paddles...man up and get faster hands

[@BrownKoat4ever]

All-court paddles are the best for encouraging me to get better in all areas. The paddle doesn't hide the gaps in my game so I am forced to get better in all areas equally.

[@davidtorres8396]

Diadem Hush vs the broken in new ripple? What’s hotter with a full swing?

[@teresah411]

Not sure why the Hush is always overlooked as being the hardest hitting, highest spin available. Very curious to see a side by side comparison (especially in terms of control) since the Hush sounds like it will eventually be the Ripples main competitor if it’s banned

[@EddieDBama]

Smoked Turkey or fried turkey is the way to go.

[@tmclbnk]

How about talking about the Ripple 2 14mm? How's that compare with the new Gear Box wide body?

[@DannySummerfield]

Is there a paddle out there that plays (and STAYS) like the original beta R1 Ripple before it’s broken in?

[@kageyami11]

Yeah, at tournaments, I have to get rid of the shoes because of the holes I make on the side of the shoe due to sliding.

[@86309]

Is there any way we can watch that Selkirk Livestream? was it recorded? Great episode guys!

[@xavierm23]

Nice! In that athletic wear section you should also toss in some talk on shoes! And I also agree on the Jet Mach 3. Good shoe. Not great. Cushion bottoms out pretty quick. I'll opt for the Heads Revolt 4.5 over the Mach 3's If you do get your hands on the Winners Edge, that would be nice. That's a shoe I've had my eyes on. And the all black versions JDub is wearing look 🔥

[@joem6010]

Favorite Thanksgiving Food: Japanese rice with good turkey gravy poured over it. With some turkey of course. I'm on my 6th pair of Jet Mach 3s. Best shoes I've used so far. I also tried the Babolat SFX which were just ok. They are probably better if you have a somewhat wide foot but don't need the extra wide Jet Mach 3.

[@jm5268]

Honey baked ham and mashed potatoes

[@JohnClem56]

You guys obviously need to be exposed to more southern cooking if you're dissing sweet potatoes and cherry pie! I'll agree with you that stuffing is right at the top of the list and you get some southern cred for mentioning pecan pie as well. I also agree that apple pie is a bit overrated but a warm cherry pie with melting vanilla ice cream is soooo gooood! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! ... even if you do it wrong ... 😅 BTW, I think you could do a whole segment on pie ranking. We've barely scratched the surface on all the great pies. I assume of course that you do agree that pie is clearly the best dessert category!

[@zachcarmichael699]

57:25 If you look at John Kew's database, it has the production Ripple as having higher power/pop than the Vice.

[@groot3371]

I missed the podcast and I am glad that it is back. I enjoyed the podcast and the paddle reviews. Can you tell me if you heard about the same issues you and Aizec experienced playing with the Beta Ripple and getting the same power with the new Ripple from players that cannot hit anywhere near as hard as when you and Aizec hit the picklebal? I made it to the kitchen and thank you for the Black Friday deals. I use Tyrol pickleball shoes and have not tried the Babolat shoes, so I cannot comment. My main dish is mash potatoes with gravy and my favorite dessert is pumpkin pie. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, Chris and Aizec.

[@williambrown6195]

Apple pie and the Mach 3 are both amazing

[@romanhernz3839]

Yes for sure coming out Dec. 6th to the public

[@JflipJedi]

I find it super ironic that for the entire conversation about people getting into physical altercations over pickleball matches, there is a sign in the background that says “keep pickleball fun”. lol.

[@jimwaldemarsen472]

I agree no more wide body paddles

[@user9b2]

??

[@jmunt]

I used to HATE sweet potatoes. Even the smell made me (slightly, but literally) gag. Then in my late 20s someone convinced me to try a bite of sweet potato casserole that had lots of brown sugar and it was incredible. Now in my early 30s a good sweet potato casserole is my favorite Thanksgiving dish (probably more of a desert) and nowadays I can enjoy sweet potatoes in all forms.

[@jmunt]

A really good sweet potato casserole tastes similar to a good pumpkin pie, but imo even better 😅

[@Jimfou812]

Cranberry Sauce #1 And fruit salad with melted marshmallow topping.

[@nickfadely6794]

Well...Ronbus announced yesterday that the public release date of 12/6/24 for the Ronbus Ripple has, once again, been pushed back. They are saying that the paddles passed the USAP's PBCoR test, but that Ronbus will wait until they receive the WRITTEN test results from USAP before releasing the paddle. Oh boy, waiting until the USAP does something? That means it MIGHT come out in 2031.

[@romanhernz3839]

I have both of the Betas love them ! Both are my MAIN

[@brandonburke5140]

I had to size up on the 4.5s vs the 4.0s. They hurt my foot..I’ve had to add a basic insole on the back half of my foot to fill it in. Would go back to the 4.0s in a second if I could 😢

[@roycastillo1602]

Bruh!!! Apple Pie is the bomb like the Jet Mach 3 🤙🏾

[@PBAnt1416]

Stuffing! Not close. Only time I have it. Costco Apple Pie is the best.

[@kevolutionpb]

I'm on team chris lol. JM3 just didn't work for me even though I heard amazing things abotu them. I'm using the Asics Gel Res 9 now and it provides way more support/cushioning as a court shoe than the JM3. The only advantage JM3 had were that they were super light.

[@Raymundo619]

Chris do you think there’s a performance difference when using a paddle eraser? Does the dust build up affect anything?

[@dominicfrank77]

I played with a Ripple "tester" today......played with him a few times........he's probably a 4.9-5.4 DUPR......elite athlete......I told him I thought it was broken. we killed him tonight and he is a really good player. His paddle failed him but now that I see this.....he was beta testing it.....had to stick with it. The spin for him is most prevalent on hard hits......no touch at all.

[@celicahalftrac]

Jets are the In n Out of shoes.

[@mr.mr.3301]

I miss chapters :)

[@PickleballStudio]

Are they not there? They show up for me (they are also in the description)

[@mr.mr.3301]

@ hmmm. They are now but I started watching not long after it dropped.

[@terogan]

Have you had an apple pie made with Granny Smith apples? That warm with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese… 👨‍🍳😚

[@gilbd]

ThanksGiving stuffing question for yous: Stuffing inside the bird or baked outside the bird in a casserole dish?

[@huddy025]

Im with chris stuffing with gravy

[@ilzephyrli]

5 inch inseam or shorter!

[@SimoneFan-c9b]

Guys, the normal price on other sites range from $17 - 20 for the Repeat shorts. Something off here?

[@alexpazmino4762]

The all court paddle you said $91 with 35 percent off is showing $94.99 on the site

[@lazyhusband]

Do a video on all the different Melin hats that you guys have.

[@9DeezzDinkDrop]

How’s the Invader stack up against the J2Ti?

[@kylepickleball]

After buying the prototypes I was hoping they'd throttle back the Ripple production. Just don't see them not getting delisted.

[@Copettipablo]

If the Ripple is banned... the mod should be also!! I am waiting for the public release of the ripple to play with it!!

[@Guinnessdog77]

All these power paddles in the hands of people that can’t control them is going to create more situations of violence. Somebody getting line drives in the face by a gearbox or mod ta is going to lose it…..

[@terogan]

Oh, deep fried turkey followed by a nicely spiced pumpkin pie.

[@user9b2]

Is the Ronbus ripple legal?

[@tmclbnk]

How about on the next podcast you guys give us a update on how the new pickleball court is going on in your backyard? Any more drama with the neighbors? Thanks!

[@romanhernz3839]

The new ripples contain more foam !

[@BJJandBS]

It would be cool if you guys gave a little love to the smaller Amazon brands and did a shootout. Some of them might impress you. Jojolemon, Gayre, Pvrmtrg etc…

[@matthoward4701]

Shouting “Come on” after every rally won, especially off a UE is totally annoying, though.

[@smilesrykee7067]

9:39 Link to the livestream?

[@PickleballStudio]

Not available anymore.

[@marmotdude]

thank God I thought Chris was going to abondon us again 😅

[@AceXzile]

I love having the turkey with the gravey! Only good turkeys tho

[@Seaton007]

Green bean casserole!!!

[@CohenAcademy]

Jet Mach 3 is elite performance but poor durability

[@Cwerdon]

My wife has and likes the Vatic Prism Flash 16 but wants to try something new. She doesn't need more power but maybe more control and something softer for resets. Would you recommend the new Vatic Pro Saga or something else? Christmas ideas, thanks

[@emulicus]

That's a solid option. I'm coming from the same paddle and went with pickleball apes pulse v and have been really happy with it. Extremely stable and controllable with some more power.

[@stymeron]

Stuffing with gravy, that's dinner and dessert!

[@PickleballStudio]

You get it. 😎

[@boba_driver]

companies need to push the boundaries to create something revolutionary. im all for that. usapa has too many rules and regulations and they even increased their prices by 3x for paddle submissions. $1500 ->$4500

[@josephparisi6723]

The people need a “bars with Tom” segment on SelkirkTV

[@PickleballHangout]

Jet Mach 3s are amazing! Team Aizec FTW! Edit: except the sweet potato take, that was horrible. We eat sweet potato pie instead of pumpkin...

[@PickleballStudio]

I'll say, I haven't tried it so I can't judge too quickly, but sweet potato pie on paper sounds like it would beat out cherry pie for bottom of my list. 😂

[@PickleballHangout]

@PickleballStudio Oh boy, you guys are in sooo much trouble with these TERRIBLE takes... Insulting people's thanksgiving food is a big no-no. 😜

[@ccbowers]

2:54. "And he's not pressing charges." If the prosecutor wanted to file charges, they don't need the victim's permission. Most of the time nothing comes of these types of incidents, especially if no one was seriously hurt, but there is a myth that a person needs to "press charges" for charges to be filed. The publicity this gets probably doesn't help the kicker and discretion of the presecutor determines if charges are filed.

[@sbinsdca]

That's true in some states but not all

[@pauljohnmarcelino2121]

BOGO Maverix Havik-16 for 139 or one for $70

[@josephdragotta1485]

What tourney was the local one? Ct? Pints abs paddle?

[@chancemorgan8356]

Total agree on you talking about the new ripple is too much of a change to the approved ripple. I tried to turn in my old ripple last week stating that it might not pass, but they assured it still passed. Zero chance they are sending in these updated paddles to get reapproved. Also, was the approved paddle in the first place the beta that most people didn’t think was a beta, but a release to the connect members early that turned into a beta. It’s a mess.

[@scottfrancis13]

yeah Kew getting almost 2 mph more on serve speed over Betas. And those betas were said to be under .43 CoR new ones cant be the same. And beta already loud and a louder production model? Conversely whys the PPE so quiet?

[@DianSusiana98]

I think I have the paddle I want to buy on Black Friday.

[@mrpapijoe]

out of curiosity, why does Aizec dislike the hybrid shape so much? 0.0

[@AlaricBishop1993]

Another great podcast. Will you teardown the new Ripple?😂

[@Dy1pickel]

Invader is not a replacement for the loco. Loco replacement comes out next year (I’m a BnB ambassador)

[@jmogyoro]

Braydon at PE is saying that the Ripple is a tad more powerful than the OG(Beta) and you guys say it's significantly more powerful. I think you need to get him to ship his to you, or you ship yours to him so that you can see if the samples you both received are in fact different. We trust both of you, but in this case your impressions are completely different.If the paddles are all over the map in terms of power, then that is very concerning to consumers and of course would bring up the next question - what the heck did USAP get to test?

[@BenjaminAndersonPickleball]

Are we talking red apple pie or green apple pie? Green apple pie is tart and amazing. Strawberry rhubarb pie sounds amazing, tho.

[@j03n4rd]

STUFFING!

[@PasionXPickleball]

Clearly you haven't had deep fried turkey, it is the best. And sorry, but sweet potato fries are way better that regular fries, and healthier.

[@tristanwilhelm9600]

What ever happened to legacy pro?

[@SethSaavedra]

cannot stop saying ADVERCATE in my head now

[@MattyRut2922]

Man the new Ronbus Ripple sounds terrible, you should get that thing out of your life by sending it to me.

[@Coach_A22]

The Beta Ripple R1 and R2 paddles passed the amateur "ref inspection" at APP Nationals and players used them. The R1 Beta did not pass pro testing. Testing team sited visible and tactile ridges. They didn't bother running the paddle through their testing equipment. I can hit as hard with a Paddletek ESQ-C as an R1 Beta, both have power, but not like Mod 15-A, S3s or Gearbox PPE. Pop off of both is powerful. I can hit harder with a Paddletek TKO-CX than an R1 Beta. I hit the R1 Beta and R1 production model side by side. Other than the sound, I didn't notice more power. That said, the R2 production model was way more powerful than the R1 production model and R1 Beta. Construction is different for sure given the sound difference. Hope that makes sense.

[@MonohanMedia]

Maybe you can advise me. I am deciding between the Ripple R2 and the ESQ-C. My current main paddle is the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0. I think the ESQ is the most natural progression from that. That said, my previous paddle was the Gearbox PPE and I had a lot of success with that, and that's simliar to the R2. The main thing I need is power - my control game is more dialed in. Level: 4.2

[@Coach_A22]

​@@MonohanMedia I enjoy the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 quite a bit too and find myself using it more for dubs. Lacks plow on groundies and pop, but does well all around, particularly touch and drops. Since you are using that now, but have used the PPE, I doubt you'd have a problem with either the ESQ-C or the R2. The ESQ-C is a great paddle, but if it's power you want, and a larger sweet spot, then the R2 is a better option. You will just have to reign in the power a bit and adjust your mechanics to hit similar shots. I use the Pro1 6.0 and ESQ-C interchangeably, no adjustment. I just love the feel of hitting a solid ball with Pro1 6.0. It feels chunky. Obviously, if you can, demo the paddles. From the sound of it, you won't have a problem with whatever you choose. So many paddles, so little money!!!

[@MonohanMedia]

@@Coach_A22 Thank you so much for your reply. What you say mirrors my thinking. Since my main complaint about the Pro1 has been its smallish sweet spot (understandable for a Gen 1 paddle, even with lead tape) I was hoping that the ESQ-C, which has a much higher twist weight, would be a little more forgiving. Is that your experience?

[@MonohanMedia]

@@Coach_A22 The last minute info I hear coming in about the production model of the Ripple has me concerned. It sounds like it might be too much of a bucking bronco. Also, it's going to be controversial no matter what. I just might get tired about all the comments I get about it. That's what happened when I had the Gearbox. People were often ragging on it - "that's a cheater's paddle" - just as people are ragging on the TA-15 these days. The Ripple is next.

[@Coach_A22]

@@MonohanMedia I think you will enjoy the ESQ-C. I actually use it for dubs and singles. Never can go wrong with a larger sweet spot and higher twist weight. I'm amazed at how hard it hits with such a low swing weight. So, yes, that is my experience. You might have to get used to the shorter paddle, as some people moving from other paddles have mentioned to me, but I didn't have any issues.

[@Firesong4ng]

Funny, same conversation that was had (over and over) about the GB Pro Power ... too powerful for the game, changes the game.