What do YOU think of this new Ruby?

@layla.nahavandi

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love it! I loved the DBD and I love the Ruby even more!

Been using the DBD 16mm for most of 2023, which I LOVE… but did snag a Ruby for the same reasons you mentioned here. I’m most looking forward to the extra spin as I like hard serving and 3rds where topspin dropping over the net or on approaching feet is my goal

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Good choice!

Awesome review! Thanks for the code, looking forward to trying it out. My old paddle VP has given me nasty tennis elbow. Hoping this softness keeps it in check.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

awesome!

Good job Jordan. Really enjoy your reviews. Think about introducing yourself at the beginning of each video. People will get to know you and place a name to your face and play. Thanks for your review.

@natehendricksen3338

7 ай бұрын

+1

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

That's a good idea!

I purchased one a few days ago. Delivery is scheduled 12/12/23. I had been considering the Double Black Diamond but the Ruby won me over. I prefer playing singles and the added, power - plus even better spin - without impacting control too much were major factors in my decision! Finally, I’m hoping Kevlar will be more durable when compared to Carbon fiber. 🙏🏾

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Nice !

I just ordered mine...i have been using DBD since Feb and love it..i tried the gear box pro elongated but it had too much power for me...this will be interesting for me since i like 14mm but the Ruby is 16...i like the feel of a 14 but will see how the 16 translates for me...great review

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

You’ll love it

Great in-depth review

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

🤙🏼

I love it and am thankful to have FINALLY found my paddle (6 year player here, have tried pretty much every brand out there...) I bought it used from a FB page as it's sold out at 6.0, so i'm glad it was broken in a tiny bit. How long do you think it will last? Am banking on that Kevlar hopefully carrying me through the next 4-6 months playing 4-5 times a week..

@BrionesPickleball

3 ай бұрын

Depends how hard you hit the ball and what level you are (how much spin you use). It’s a great paddle!

My shipment should arrive this Wednesday/ Thursday. Just in time for my first tournament!

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Nice !

Wow lol glad I randomly got this paddle on release day 😂 good stuff

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

🤙🏼

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

You’ll love it!

I’ve watched this review several times. I would love to see a 6 month update on this paddle. I own this myself, I do worry about deterioration 2 months in and starting to think about my next paddle.

@BrionesPickleball

Ай бұрын

Good idea!

Great review as always! A question about the lead tape. Since the Ruby has a great sweet spot and twist weight, what benefit and different feel did you get by adding the tape at 4&8? Thanks.

@BrionesPickleball

5 ай бұрын

To (almost) any paddle, you always get a larger sweet spot feeling and a more stable paddle.

I’ve had mine for 3+ weeks, still getting used to it, and it’s just starting to break in. Not quick at kitchen line, great spin, can play a bit more aggressive with topspin, backspin floats way to high. Great paddle, haven’t played with DBD yet.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Nice!

after you have spent some time with this Ruby, in short , how would compare this to the new GB Pro Control Elongated? and if you had to only pick one to play with which? Thanks!!! Great reviews!

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Yeager prefers the Ruby over any paddle at the moment. The gearbox control Is a great paddle as well, but feels stiffer at contact and has a totally different feel. Spin and sweet spot on the Ruby is better compared to the GB. Ruby is an all court paddle, which can be great for anyone

I'd love to see reviews of Hyperion C2 14mm, Electrum Stealth and Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S, thanks!

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

😊

Thanks for your reviews and Jordan's many helpful tutorial videos. I am trying to decide between the Scorpeus, CRBN 3X Power and the Ruby. I demoed and liked the DBD, but I like the Ruby better. However, felt like my hands were quicker with DBD. thoughts on the differences between the 3 paddles would be appreciated. Thanks, JW

@BrionesPickleball

5 ай бұрын

Yeager would recommend the DBD all day long. Out of the 3, it’s the most all around paddle

@user-ub8ik4rv4e

5 ай бұрын

Really? DBD over Ruby?

@toonspade4646

4 ай бұрын

@@user-ub8ik4rv4eyes, if you’re wanting hand speed. The DBD is quicker at the net because the Ruby is heavier.

You need to try the mark pickleball kinetic! Looks exactly like the ruby would love to see how it compares

@BrionesPickleball

5 ай бұрын

Possibly

Good review. I haven't tried and Dbd paddles. How does this Ruby play vs an Engage Pro graphite ex 6.0 ?

@BrionesPickleball

4 ай бұрын

Both great paddles. Ruby has a bit more spin and control.

Mine is coming Wednesday!

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Sweet!!

Just ordered it after seeing the serve at 2:08.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Lol. Wow just watched it again. That’s crazy.

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

We love to see it!

@paulgrimmer9846

6 ай бұрын

@@BrionesPickleball Just received notice that my Ruby is on the way! FWIW - I used the BrionesPB code! Keep up the good work.

Comparison of pop with regards to resets vs ronbus r3? I’m hoping it’s not too different!

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

They are similar, the Ronbus may feel a bit more plush off the face

My friend is a rep and got one a bit earlier. I have to say the grit feels like it has already worn off. Big difference from the centre to the edges. Even my DBD after 10 months feels like it has more grit on it than his Ruby. Paddle feels good though, but very hesitant due to wearing of paddle surface.

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

I have been playing with mine for a decent amount of time and haven’t had a similar experience. Will keep an eye on it though

@RR-od9jm

7 ай бұрын

@@JordanYeagerPB oh good, maybe my friend just got a bad one then. I’ll be seeing him tomorrow and hopefully he’s had a chance to talk to the guys.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻

Got mine today will play tomorrow

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Sweet!

@kylelogan5013

5 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the ruby after a month?

@pharm30

5 ай бұрын

@@kylelogan5013 it’s the only paddle I’ve played with since. Feel like my drops are more consistent, good spin, and my game has definitely improved overall. Put hesacore grip on it love it

I have a general question, when choosing between a 14mm and 16mm paddle is it as simple as 14 for power 16 for control, or is there more to it? I have been playing with a 16mm but I am curious to see how a 14mm would feel

@wulymammoth

7 ай бұрын

No -- typically the 14mm is "poppier" which is the characteristic that describes velocity on deflective shots such as blocks, resets, and other shots without backswings such as flicks and maybe even roll volleys. To my knowledge, 16mm the majority appear to maintain more power due to the extra mass thrown into a ball with more backswing. The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta comes to mind as a tough to control paddle that seems to maintain its power with a thinner core. But I think your assumption about whether 16mm is typically has more control than a 14mm likely stands true.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Generally, yes. Thinner core, the poppier it will feel, less plush, typically less feel.

For a new player still learning 1-2 would you recommend the Ruby or LUXX control air?

@BrionesPickleball

2 ай бұрын

Ruby, or double black diamond

How do you clean a kevlar surface? I feel like using the erasers that are used for carbon fiber paddles probably isn't a good idea for the Ruby, right?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Not sure, we’ll have to look into it !

@terrymedlar1847

7 ай бұрын

I just bought a Ruby and asked Six Zero about using the eraser. They said to use it, just be gentle.

@tagman12

7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure JohnKew indicated just using the same rubber eraser you use for CF paddles

Great review been using mine for one week! For the lead tape so you just added 5 grams to each bottom corner ? Or below the corner near the handle

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Only added .4 ounces total. A couple of strips starting from the corner up on each side

@mariokaldas4795

7 ай бұрын

@@BrionesPickleball that Translates to 11 grams so start from the corner and put two 3 gram pieces of lead tape on each side working up from the corner ? Wish you would so showed us the side of ur paddle haha

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Yes, sorry we will make a lead tape video very soon

@tagman12

7 ай бұрын

Start at the bottom of the straight (vertical) edge of the paddle -- so just above the throat

Thanks so much for this review, it tipped me in the direction of the Ruby (instead of the DBD), just used your code to buy one! One thing I was wondering, is the bit higher swing weight of the Ruby compared to DBD at all noticeable re: hand speed at the net?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Swing weight is very close, you won’t notice if you’ve played with the DBD.

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

I agree with Briones here. It’s so minimal, itll be very difficult to tell a difference

@blairgoodridge5122

7 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks guys!

@blockchainbaboon7617

3 ай бұрын

I play with a gearbox pro power elongated which has a pretty high swing weight at 121. I feel fast at the net with it but not nearly as fast as I did with my power air invikta

The wear is so noticeable at 0:17 . does it maintain it's performance?

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

So far so good, he’s still using it today

Debating between the 6.0 Ruby and the Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta… any thoughts?

@BrionesPickleball

Ай бұрын

Ruby…

How many layers of Kevlar they added, you can use it as body armor. I will get one.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great video! Can you post your games please? Id love to watch

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

What games ?

@xxxBlindSITExxx

7 ай бұрын

Rec games

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea!

Just bought it today.

@BrionesPickleball

3 ай бұрын

Sweet !

I currently play the DBD 16mm. Love it but it does aggravate my tennis elbow a little due to some vibration. In your opinion would the Ruby be "easier" on the elbow?

@BrionesPickleball

5 ай бұрын

Not by much. What I can say is that it’s probably not the paddle causing elbow problems.

@gregs69rs

5 ай бұрын

@@BrionesPickleball Thanks for the reply. I do agree some of the issue is in other areas like technique, but for sure paddles make a difference. I have a Vatic Pro Flash that is great on my elbow, but I just don't like the way the paddle plays. I love the way the DBD plays but it is a little harsher on the elbow. Definitely a noticeable difference between the two.

@its_maxbro

5 ай бұрын

try a pink hesacore base grip on your dbd. with a nice overgrip on top. it's supposed to help a lot with vibrations.@@gregs69rs

How does this paddle compare to the CRBN Power 3?

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

You can say they are similar, but the Ruby does everything a little better

How would this compare to the Selkirk power air invikta ?

@BrionesPickleball

5 ай бұрын

Not comparable lol. The Selkirk is an all power paddle

Can you please elaborate on what you mean by an "airy" feeling?

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

As in you can feel the ball sink into the paddle but the feed back that you get into your arm is light and not aggressive.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

☝🏻

Just ordered one!, curious as to your thoughts on Ruby to Luxx Invika?

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

Love it!

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

It’s what I currently use kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYee1dCihcqWoZs.htmlsi=e7ilBNVgrG0VO_KY

@erinsmith8702

4 ай бұрын

Luxx is spray grit. Will wear off in months. Ruby is Kevlar- durable and will last much longer.

@86309

4 ай бұрын

sort of , the texture on the Ruby ,like every other no spray on grit is a Peel ply sheet vacuumed bagged over the resin or "epoxy " which when cured , you peel off the fabric and then you are left with a thin layer of the epoxy /resin that took on the shape of the peel ply fabric. If you wear through this peel ply texture layer then and only then do you get to raw Kevlar (or carbon fiber in CF paddles.)@@erinsmith8702

I know it's probably a bit early to ask, but have you noticed any wear of the grit/loss of spin yet?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

So far, no!

Other youtube reviewers say this paddle has more pop. Perhaps there are variations between paddles.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

No, I think different reviewers may view pop a little differently. Either way, the DBD and the Ruby aren’t worlds apart when it comes to pop, as it’s mainly the surface that makes the difference.

Have you ever used diadems edge 18k?

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

May review in future

I’ve heard they develop black lines in the face. Can you update this review as it continues to wear in?

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

We definitely will keep an eye on this. I haven’t heard anything like this

6:39 Why is Jordan spinning his paddle after every dink?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Fun factor 😎

Is the grit still holding up on the ruby after a month or 2 playtesting it?

@BrionesPickleball

5 ай бұрын

Deteriorating slightly faster than the DBD, but besides that, it’s holding up great

@robedwards6926

4 ай бұрын

​@@BrionesPickleballReally, so the Kevlar isn't holding up as well as the carbon fiber on the Double Diamond?

@BrionesPickleball

4 ай бұрын

Even the CF deteriorates over time, but slightly slower. No paddle is invincible. This is still a top 5 paddle

@robedwards6926

4 ай бұрын

@BrionesPickleball No, I agree...but they were claiming the Kevlar would last longer.

Owner reviews are saying the paddle loses its rough grit too soon

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

Haven’t heard of that… but we’ll keep an eye out for it

No mention about the warranty?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

I believe it’s 6-12 months. Sorry check their website in the video description !!!

@JordanYeagerPB

7 ай бұрын

Can confirm it’s a 6 month warranty

ruby is a superior paddle but PickleballApes came out with kevlar first

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

It wasn’t full Kevlar.

Returned the Ruby. My 8.1 oz Ruby felt hollow and stiff compared to my DBD. I like the DBD better.

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

Weird. Maybe a defect? The Ruby and DBD are so similar that I’m surprised you felt that way. It does take a couple of weeks to soften up and break in.

Can you ask them when it's back in stock :)

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

Send them an email!

@2GiRLS1CAMCORDER

5 ай бұрын

Feb 23rd

Discount not working?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Yes it works BRIONESPB

I would like to see a comparison between the Ruby and the new Mach 2 Forza

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

👍🏻

R3 nova or ruby?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Shape is going to be the biggest preference. Ruby is going to be poppier off the face and have more spin. Both are great paddles

@MLe-bc3ql

7 ай бұрын

@@BrionesPickleball I've got the nova r3 and love the feel, but your review was so awesome, I was ready to pull the trigger. Thank you so much!

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

😎

Your comparison ruler is off

@BrionesPickleball

6 ай бұрын

Lol thanks?

They may play well, but their customer support is terrible.

@BrionesPickleball

4 ай бұрын

Sorry about that….

Good info. But you could say the same things in less than half the time.

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Lol

No different than the ghost.. I’m not impressed.

@douglasmurdoch7247

7 ай бұрын

Isn’t it totally different from the ghost in almost every way? Different shape, different surface, different core. Can you think of one similarity between the Ruby and the Ghost besides them both being pickleball paddles?

@BrionesPickleball

7 ай бұрын

Lol