I recently got the tko c 12.7 and it is amazing. It has improved my game already. Everything feels so good coming off the face, it has made pickleball even more fun for me. I was coming from a 14mm prism flash so I was worried I would have issues controlling it but it feels even better than the flash.
@ernest44833 ай бұрын
Another great content and review Dustin of the Bantams TKO-C/CX, I will be leaning towards the TKO-CX 14.3mm version, so many power paddles to choose from the power paddles I have so far is the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3, Mark Kinetic, Versix Vector XL and Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy
@its_maxbro5 ай бұрын
I friggin LOVE my TKO-CX. It feels and sounds so good. The ball goes so hard. Tons of spin.
@Wedeliver1015 ай бұрын
Why is the music so ominous lol am I about to be explained an unsolved mystery? Informative video though!
@Bergarita5 ай бұрын
lol! I was thinkgin Friday the 13th music
@sev1243 ай бұрын
Doktors Curse
@robertjackson87904 ай бұрын
When you mention high levels or low levels of “pop“ I’m pretty sure I know what you mean. But could you explain how it’s advantageous to some or potentially disadvantages to others.
@TennisObsessed5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! I have the Pursuit Pro EX 6.0, but the grip circumference at 4-3/8 is too large for me. I wish I would have chosen the Pro1 instead which have 4-1/4 grips.
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
Yeah the grips are thicker on those models.. one reason why I prefer the Pro1 as well!
@123BV85 ай бұрын
Try the paddle Tellez uses, the Lotto Ultima Pro 14mm, for power and pop it will blow all these away. Now for control, well……and it is loud.
@NewsPickleballBz2 ай бұрын
I love how Paddletek has you all convinced that it's paddles last longer because they probably won't delaminate. Their paddles were notorious for having edge guards separate from the paddles. These new models may have the same issues over time. Time will tell. Still worth $300.00 plus?
@kevintimmons49343 ай бұрын
Thank you. Great videos
@cardinals55165 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review!
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
no problem at all, thanks for the support!
@Bergarita5 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Thank you!
@bethechange47265 ай бұрын
Great Vid, Sir!!
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@cindydarling63155 ай бұрын
Got the tko-c 14.7. Love it great paddle.
@AnnMitt5 ай бұрын
@cindydarling6315 I'm currently demoing that exact Paddletek. Is the paddle over the top loud, in your opinion?
@tagman125 ай бұрын
@@AnnMittno I don’t notice it being overly loud at all.
@douglasmurdoch72475 ай бұрын
We need a video on the new release of the Joola MOD TA-15s!
@AnnMitt5 ай бұрын
I'm currently demoing a Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm. The elongated paddle shape is new for me. I typically play with a wide body paddle. I can't decide if I like the TKO-C enough to buy it.
@Itskjb8135 ай бұрын
Great review! Would the J7K been around 6 or 7 on this list?
@HHHPedigrees5 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention the TKO-CX models have the metal beads in there that are guaranteed to come loose. Major design flaw
@waynekurtz6605 ай бұрын
Great video it's good to see the Engage Pursuit getting more love because the ball feel on this paddle is so awesome that once played with, I don't enjoy other gen 2 paddles anymore. The dwell time adds to control with its power.
@joshuapickett12345 ай бұрын
@@waynekurtz660 do you play with the 16 mm or 13 mm?
@waynekurtz6605 ай бұрын
@joshuapickett1234 Engage Pursuit Pro MX 6.0, 16mm for me, at least it took very little time to adjust to this paddle, and my drives are far better than any other paddle I've used. It doesn't have the highest pop, but it gives both power and control in exchange. You will love the contact feel.
@joshuapickett12345 ай бұрын
@@waynekurtz660 nice, why do you use that one over the new pro 1?
@waynekurtz6605 ай бұрын
@joshuapickett1234 because I got to demo it, and reviews of the pro 1 at the time said they were very similar. The Pro 1 was marketed as more power, but most reviews suggested slightly less power in exchange for lower swing weight. Both are very similar, but I knew from the demo that I enjoyed the thicker handle of the MX 6.0, and they did away with that on the pro 1. I also like a heavier swing weight mine with some added lead is at 126.
@waynekurtz6605 ай бұрын
I put 6 grams on each side on the bottom of the paddle throat up to just below, where most people add weight, which is at 4 & 8 on a clock. My weight is more like 5 & 7 this doesn't add too much to the swing weight but increases the stability, sweet spot, and control with slightly more power from the swing weight. I think a pro 1 would have a smaller sweet spot at the top because of the shape difference. To feel similar to mine. I believe it would need 3 additional grams on each side at 4 and 6, but it won't regain the missing surface area.
@joshuapickett12345 ай бұрын
Awesome video as usual man. Is the Ethos Dunamis still your #1 go to right now? If so, just curious why and what you love about it?
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
Thank you, I hope it's helpful! The owner should get the production level models in in the next couple days, but up until now they literally had only one production model, which I was using as my main, but I shipped it out for John Kew to evaluate for the comparison he is putting out sometime this week, so I haven't had it for a little bit, haha. I'll be very curious to see how the production models compare! Its been one of the more poppy Kevlar paddles I've played with, and was one of the first few 14mm kevlars to be released and was very stable for a 14mm Paddle. It was super manuverable, and I really liked the flex I felt in the handle on attacks and harder shots. My only curiosity in the future will be if it's going to have too much pop in colder weather or when using duras in non-hot weather or something, but especially when it's hot outside or using heavier balls it felt great to me.
@joshuapickett12345 ай бұрын
@@PickleballMedicine thank you for the insight! I love crisp paddles and paddles that feature flex technology so should be right up my alley!
@TheNotoriousMAB5 ай бұрын
Do you have a website or link to your database information by chance?
@jatseng00005 ай бұрын
How would you compare the feel and characteristics of the Pursuit Pro 1 6.0 versus the Pro MX and a J2K? I really enjoy the feel of the MX but I tend to hit closer to the head of the paddle, however it feels like there is a dead spot outside of the center of the paddle.
@jppascual15233 ай бұрын
Which model is similar to Engaged Pursuit EX Pro?
@thedagood90275 ай бұрын
Any update on the discount code for the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
Yes, the code in the video is still good for 20% off.
@timkadom17225 ай бұрын
J2H probably should be on that list IMHO
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
I think that's reasonable... it could make an argument for a #5 or #4 spot, depending on preference, but I dont think you can beat the value of the Viva pro gen 3 (price, warranty, return policy, etc) and I think the Mark One is a bit more versatile. But I could see an argument made to have the J2H in one of those spots, based on other perspectives!
@kevinespina32895 ай бұрын
What is covered under the "life time warrantee"? Will it cover grit weardown? Or only delamination?
@HHHPedigrees5 ай бұрын
Grit wear down is not covered only design flaws
@khoaphuong89612 ай бұрын
Is gearbox good for dropshot?
@Tiv.a27 күн бұрын
I've been playing with the gearbox paddle for a few months now, and I would say it has a big learning curve for hitting drop shots. If you are playing against people who hit fast and hard returns, dropping will be difficult - so typically I drive first, wait for the weaker return so I can get in a more consistent drop shot with this paddle. Because of the "exponential" power as described in the video, it's important to loosen the grip and put less swing behind the shot based on the power of the return given to you. Love the paddle, great power, hard to master.
@mlee90495 ай бұрын
Do you know the spin RPM for the Bantam paddles?
@PickleballMedicine5 ай бұрын
Sure do! Check them out in the database here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wrkGO13uq69fhBG3Ga9EdEdESb2NYV1v9Q5i44xiIqg/edit?usp=drivesdk
@JorgeHagger-u1k4 ай бұрын
Muller Coves
@Pickleballboyz13 күн бұрын
Dude, this music...
@goldbug1180Ай бұрын
This is the weirdest background music; it’s like being in a really bad acid trip. Horrible choice