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.
@ernest448322 күн 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
@Wedeliver1012 ай бұрын
Why is the music so ominous lol am I about to be explained an unsolved mystery? Informative video though!
@Bergarita2 ай бұрын
lol! I was thinkgin Friday the 13th music
@sev12421 күн бұрын
Doktors Curse
@TennisObsessed2 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.
@PickleballMedicine2 ай бұрын
Yeah the grips are thicker on those models.. one reason why I prefer the Pro1 as well!
@123BV82 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.
@its_maxbro2 ай бұрын
I friggin LOVE my TKO-CX. It feels and sounds so good. The ball goes so hard. Tons of spin.
@douglasmurdoch72472 ай бұрын
We need a video on the new release of the Joola MOD TA-15s!
@robertjackson8790Ай 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.
@kevintimmons493426 күн бұрын
Thank you. Great videos
@AnnMitt2 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.
@Itskjb8132 ай бұрын
Great review! Would the J7K been around 6 or 7 on this list?
@cindydarling63152 ай бұрын
Got the tko-c 14.7. Love it great paddle.
@AnnMitt2 ай бұрын
@cindydarling6315 I'm currently demoing that exact Paddletek. Is the paddle over the top loud, in your opinion?
@tagman122 ай бұрын
@@AnnMittno I don’t notice it being overly loud at all.
@Bergarita2 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Thank you!
@HHHPedigrees2 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
@waynekurtz6602 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.
@joshuapickett12342 ай бұрын
@@waynekurtz660 do you play with the 16 mm or 13 mm?
@waynekurtz6602 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.
@joshuapickett12342 ай бұрын
@@waynekurtz660 nice, why do you use that one over the new pro 1?
@waynekurtz6602 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.
@waynekurtz6602 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.
@cardinals55162 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review!
@PickleballMedicine2 ай бұрын
no problem at all, thanks for the support!
@joshuapickett12342 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?
@PickleballMedicine2 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.
@joshuapickett12342 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!
@jatseng00002 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.
@bethechange47262 ай бұрын
Great Vid, Sir!!
@PickleballMedicine2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@TheNotoriousMAB2 ай бұрын
Do you have a website or link to your database information by chance?
@jppascual152320 күн бұрын
Which model is similar to Engaged Pursuit EX Pro?
@kevinespina32892 ай бұрын
What is covered under the "life time warrantee"? Will it cover grit weardown? Or only delamination?
@HHHPedigrees2 ай бұрын
Grit wear down is not covered only design flaws
@thedagood90272 ай бұрын
Any update on the discount code for the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0
@PickleballMedicine2 ай бұрын
Yes, the code in the video is still good for 20% off.
@mlee90492 ай бұрын
Do you know the spin RPM for the Bantam paddles?
@PickleballMedicine2 ай бұрын
Sure do! Check them out in the database here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wrkGO13uq69fhBG3Ga9EdEdESb2NYV1v9Q5i44xiIqg/edit?usp=drivesdk
@timkadom17222 ай бұрын
J2H probably should be on that list IMHO
@PickleballMedicine2 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!