Today after Joola gen 3 banned, my Hudef eva should not be used in Rec play???? Give me a break, I’m 74 yrs old!
@mcnillerandsons790618 сағат бұрын
Honestly I played a good portion of these and for me the Ruby 16mm was up there in power with the Bantam TKO-C and Engage Pro1 6.0, and slightly ahead of the Shogun. All incredible paddles on their own and you could have success with each. I want to try the gearbox but Chris’s recap video had me a little hesitant. I’m sure it comes down to me being more confident to swing bigger with the Ruby.
@robbydridesemtb4428Күн бұрын
Always appreciate your reviews Will. I returned my Perseus 3 a couple weeks ago, and I play Diadem 18k Power Pro, Viva Pro Gen 2 and Vatic Pro V7 16mm,. So, For $119 to my doorstep, I have one on the way. Team HUDEF has been excellent to deal with as they stand solid behind their paddles warranty, which is Lifetime to original owner with the new Gen3. That's tough to beat.
@kennycowellКүн бұрын
Have you reviewed their Kiwi Labs Cannon? I couldn’t find one, but would love to see it.
@PickleballWill18 сағат бұрын
The Cannon is a solid power paddle and I would probably put it line with the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 2 or maybe even the Vatic Prism V7
@moneywing2927Күн бұрын
Where are you from buddy? The location that you film in this video seems like TopSeed in Tulsa Oklahoma!
@PickleballWill18 сағат бұрын
Yep I'm based out it Tulsa OK!
@vicavell12 күн бұрын
I haven't stopped using my gen 3 😂
@thomascook59572 күн бұрын
How about Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3
@adamdefreitas27912 күн бұрын
what about the babaolat STRK? I am curious your opinions on the WZRD, STRKR and BALLR
@PickleballWill18 сағат бұрын
The STRK is pretty much a better Selkirk Power Air in my opinion. I do like the WZRD and think thats one of the better control paddles out there. Not a huge fan of the BALLR for whatever reason (i think the trajectory my shots come off the face is a bit too high for my taste)
@thehiddenfamily2 күн бұрын
Reading these comments is obvious people don’t know what qualifies as a power paddle nowadays lol
@Louis10592 күн бұрын
Are any of these under $100?
@PickleballWill2 күн бұрын
Nah none of them are. If you are looking for power around the $100 mark your best bet would be some of the Vatic Pros, Hurache X, maybe the Hudef Viva Gen 2, with a code
@Louis10592 күн бұрын
@@PickleballWill Thanks for the quick reply Will!
@bart14762 күн бұрын
Julian Arnold. Can't stand that Adiamo weirdo.
@bart14762 күн бұрын
Too noisey. Constantly grunting. It's not tennis, it a light pickleball Arnold.
@jdstuckey432 күн бұрын
What are the best alternatives to the Luxx Invicta shape? Having spray on grit problems need carbon fiber or Kevlar.
@xx1beto13 күн бұрын
Still sending these to newbs s/o to the homie
@DavidVeletsky3 күн бұрын
Great video
@XxKiLLaKoop4203 күн бұрын
No Legacy Pro? </3
@AveragePickleballGuy3 күн бұрын
Have you tried @coretek alpha and omega? They are approved and monster power paddles.
@reecewoodard90173 күн бұрын
I thought you tried the j7k and pro version. Surprised it’s not on this list if I’m not mistaken
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
I have and those paddles are All Court paddles in my opinion
@swicepickleball3 күн бұрын
Great video! Will.
@iongorincioi85983 күн бұрын
Nice!!! Thanks Will! Finally I know what’s my next paddle 🙂
@johnkewpickleball3 күн бұрын
Nice list, Will! Good to see the Rush getting some love
@PhoenixRugerRedBird3 күн бұрын
My go-to paddle currently is the Thrive Azul. The combination of power, spin, and control is unmatched IMO. To each their own, but hybrid paddles will always be my preference.
@hudefpickleball3 күн бұрын
Enjoy watching your video, Will.
@bochman813 күн бұрын
Of the top ones here what would you say has the best spin? I like my Bantam tko-c but I feel like it’s lacking in spin compared to the Magnus
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
Shoot man if you think the TKO-C lacks spin I don't know what to recommend since i think it's one of the more spin friendly paddles. The Engage is on par with the Bantams and I would say the only paddle on this list that maybe bets crazy spin is the Black Diamond 14mm
@CuriousCreature3 күн бұрын
Gearbox Pro Power Elite is my fave. And I’m a gal.
@JakeZakPickleball3 күн бұрын
The Thrive Rush is slept on hard!!!
@douglasmurdoch72473 күн бұрын
Nitpick, but I don’t think there’s any MX or EX terminology on the Pro 1s.
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
You right you right. At least not yet 😉
@jephbrink3 күн бұрын
Where does the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 fall on your list?
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
I don’t know maybe mid teens or 20? I’d put it more as an all court paddle
@gg801083 күн бұрын
Thin paddles hurt my arm!
@Aaron-mn2ro3 күн бұрын
the 002 the GOAT power paddle, minus it not being raw carbon
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
the OG power paddle, still slaps tbh
@ajayjogi23273 күн бұрын
I currently play with DBD 16mm and wanted to switch to a power paddle. Cant find BD 14mm reviews anywhere and its about to release. You think its a good switch to BD 14mm?
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
@pbstudio just released his first look on it. I personally would look into either the Black Diamond or the Azul if you still want that hybrid shape and coming from DBD 16mm
@bethechange47263 күн бұрын
Great Vid, Bro!! Thanks
@christaporco59323 күн бұрын
LOL the description for the Shogun had be rolling
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
Just for you bro
@NightBandit133 күн бұрын
Will, love your videos, but you need some sort of intro. Rather than just diving into the video (it always sounds like I just jumped into the middle of your video), you need a catchy intro. Something like “Welcome to the show”. Or “Welcome to Will’s World”. Or even “Welcome to The Real Host of Pickleball Studio”. You need a catch-phrase, something to grab our attention at the start of your shows.
@wiseinvestments51343 күн бұрын
It’s actually nice to have a KZread just get straight to the content. The intro for any video is self-contained in the title. The intro is what got you to click. There isn’t really a need to recap what they are going to talk about when the title states it already. Straight into the content is great.
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
I do have a little animated logo that will sort of act as an intro soon. I'll try to make a lil different catch phrase every video to keep yall smiling 🙂
@CyberSonic1574 күн бұрын
I'm surprised the J7K Pro didn't make your list. That thing is very powerful.
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
You think so? I think the J2Kpro is an all court paddle but its a solid paddle nonetheless
@CyberSonic1573 күн бұрын
@@PickleballWill Maybe my perspective is subjective. John Kew also said in his podcast that the J2K Pro is pretty much indistinguishable from the Azul. And the J7K Pro has even more plow through and leverage with a higher swing weight and a longer handle.
@orangemike8024 күн бұрын
When will gearboxes pro line be taken off and made illegal...it's obvious it plays like a delaminated paddle
@gg801083 күн бұрын
Yes they need to test a broken in one.
@orangemike8023 күн бұрын
@@gg80108💯
@user-fd1jk1uj4g4 күн бұрын
Viva gen 3?
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
Nah I think the VIVA Gen 3 is more of an all court paddle
@dogs43994 күн бұрын
Just got my Shogun. Definitely has a longer dwell time and plenty of power and spin. But my Nexus Phaze 1 Shroud (13.5mm) is a power and pop BEAST!
@tonym7534 күн бұрын
Crbn 3x power 14mm
@grantmoore26184 күн бұрын
what about the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 ?
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
That one would probably make my TOP 10 all court paddle list
@ChewyProduct1ons4 күн бұрын
Hurachae x control +?
@PickleballWill4 күн бұрын
Nah that’s an all court paddle to me
@holeshe4 күн бұрын
Why do I hear that there's a lot of people returning the triple black? Will love to purchase the return paddle? From 6.0. Any idea how I can get my hands on returned triple black! (I see it a one-time release...would love to stock up)
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
You going to have to message 6.zero for that one my friend. I only have 1 right now and once its gone I don't know how I will get my hands on another haha
@edwardmiller90624 күн бұрын
Just got a PPE summer edition after using the GB Demo program and loving the paddle. I have to say it feels like this new paddle has more pop than the demo I had for a week
@bart14764 күн бұрын
I like the Engage Pursuit Pro much more than the Pusuit Pro 1. Pro 1 at 8.3 ounces swings fasts but is not nearly as stable as the 8.3 ounce Pursuit Pro. I have no problem with hand speed with the Pursuut Pro.
@bart14764 күн бұрын
Hey Will. You need to put length and width of paddles. Listened to the first one and no information. Terrible job on information.
@PickleballWill4 күн бұрын
I’m not reviewing them I’m just giving you my list and some quick thoughts about them. But the length of most of these is 16.5in except for the Azul, Ruby 14, Black Diamond 14
@bart14764 күн бұрын
Ok. I never play with anything shorter than 16.5 inches because I have lightning fast hands. I don't like any of the 6.0 paddles because they are too short.
@douglasmurdoch72474 күн бұрын
@@bart1476”I have lightning fast hands” lol.
@CyberSonic1574 күн бұрын
@@bart1476 SIx Zero's Triple Black Diamond has a 6.25 in handle though. That should be long enough for your preferences. But the elongated shapes tend to have very high swing weights. Yet you want those shapes because you have fast hands? Elongated shapes typically don't complement fast hands well.
@SixZeroPB-KC4 күн бұрын
Playing in 95 plus weather in the Midwest the extra pop is a must for me. BD 14 fits the bill very well. I think a lot of folks will love it. It’s not for a lower level player though. Requires soft hands on resets and dinks. Weapon at the kitchen though for volleys and flicks. Drives are great too, no surprise.
@PollySmith_4694 күн бұрын
Great list. Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 is my top one.
@hudefpickleball3 күн бұрын
Me too
@simplysimplemobiledetailin5294 күн бұрын
You got me nervous Will! I’m planning on getting the BD14mm anyway! I’ll let you know if the 14 is the new 16 😎
@SixZeroPB-KC4 күн бұрын
I have a 14. It’s a good mix of the 16 and infinity. Almost as much power as the 16 but with way more pop. Not as easy to control as the 16 but not that difficult. Add some tungsten on the throat and it feels like a faster 16. New core has serious juice. My favorite 6.0 to date.
@PickleballWill3 күн бұрын
It's a solid paddle for sure, I just personally like the 16mm versions more
@kimjaesung59384 күн бұрын
Hudef?
@josephtube244 күн бұрын
Love the inputs, thank you Willinator! P.S. my favorite power paddle is the number 1 paddle you mentioned.
@cjong21484 күн бұрын
What happened to the CRBN1x?
@Dy1pickel4 күн бұрын
It’s ancient and they fell behind. The good news is their new ones may be coming out this July; depends on what they made them with though especially give the debacle with joola gen 3/foam.
@CyberSonic1574 күн бұрын
@@Dy1pickel In what way is it dated?
@Dy1pickel4 күн бұрын
@@CyberSonic157spin. It still has power but it needs updates in spin compared to newest generation.
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Today after Joola gen 3 banned, my Hudef eva should not be used in Rec play???? Give me a break, I’m 74 yrs old!
Honestly I played a good portion of these and for me the Ruby 16mm was up there in power with the Bantam TKO-C and Engage Pro1 6.0, and slightly ahead of the Shogun. All incredible paddles on their own and you could have success with each. I want to try the gearbox but Chris’s recap video had me a little hesitant. I’m sure it comes down to me being more confident to swing bigger with the Ruby.
Always appreciate your reviews Will. I returned my Perseus 3 a couple weeks ago, and I play Diadem 18k Power Pro, Viva Pro Gen 2 and Vatic Pro V7 16mm,. So, For $119 to my doorstep, I have one on the way. Team HUDEF has been excellent to deal with as they stand solid behind their paddles warranty, which is Lifetime to original owner with the new Gen3. That's tough to beat.
Have you reviewed their Kiwi Labs Cannon? I couldn’t find one, but would love to see it.
The Cannon is a solid power paddle and I would probably put it line with the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 2 or maybe even the Vatic Prism V7
Where are you from buddy? The location that you film in this video seems like TopSeed in Tulsa Oklahoma!
Yep I'm based out it Tulsa OK!
I haven't stopped using my gen 3 😂
How about Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3
what about the babaolat STRK? I am curious your opinions on the WZRD, STRKR and BALLR
The STRK is pretty much a better Selkirk Power Air in my opinion. I do like the WZRD and think thats one of the better control paddles out there. Not a huge fan of the BALLR for whatever reason (i think the trajectory my shots come off the face is a bit too high for my taste)
Reading these comments is obvious people don’t know what qualifies as a power paddle nowadays lol
Are any of these under $100?
Nah none of them are. If you are looking for power around the $100 mark your best bet would be some of the Vatic Pros, Hurache X, maybe the Hudef Viva Gen 2, with a code
@@PickleballWill Thanks for the quick reply Will!
Julian Arnold. Can't stand that Adiamo weirdo.
Too noisey. Constantly grunting. It's not tennis, it a light pickleball Arnold.
What are the best alternatives to the Luxx Invicta shape? Having spray on grit problems need carbon fiber or Kevlar.
Still sending these to newbs s/o to the homie
Great video
No Legacy Pro? </3
Have you tried @coretek alpha and omega? They are approved and monster power paddles.
I thought you tried the j7k and pro version. Surprised it’s not on this list if I’m not mistaken
I have and those paddles are All Court paddles in my opinion
Great video! Will.
Nice!!! Thanks Will! Finally I know what’s my next paddle 🙂
Nice list, Will! Good to see the Rush getting some love
My go-to paddle currently is the Thrive Azul. The combination of power, spin, and control is unmatched IMO. To each their own, but hybrid paddles will always be my preference.
Enjoy watching your video, Will.
Of the top ones here what would you say has the best spin? I like my Bantam tko-c but I feel like it’s lacking in spin compared to the Magnus
Shoot man if you think the TKO-C lacks spin I don't know what to recommend since i think it's one of the more spin friendly paddles. The Engage is on par with the Bantams and I would say the only paddle on this list that maybe bets crazy spin is the Black Diamond 14mm
Gearbox Pro Power Elite is my fave. And I’m a gal.
The Thrive Rush is slept on hard!!!
Nitpick, but I don’t think there’s any MX or EX terminology on the Pro 1s.
You right you right. At least not yet 😉
Where does the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 fall on your list?
I don’t know maybe mid teens or 20? I’d put it more as an all court paddle
Thin paddles hurt my arm!
the 002 the GOAT power paddle, minus it not being raw carbon
the OG power paddle, still slaps tbh
I currently play with DBD 16mm and wanted to switch to a power paddle. Cant find BD 14mm reviews anywhere and its about to release. You think its a good switch to BD 14mm?
@pbstudio just released his first look on it. I personally would look into either the Black Diamond or the Azul if you still want that hybrid shape and coming from DBD 16mm
Great Vid, Bro!! Thanks
LOL the description for the Shogun had be rolling
Just for you bro
Will, love your videos, but you need some sort of intro. Rather than just diving into the video (it always sounds like I just jumped into the middle of your video), you need a catchy intro. Something like “Welcome to the show”. Or “Welcome to Will’s World”. Or even “Welcome to The Real Host of Pickleball Studio”. You need a catch-phrase, something to grab our attention at the start of your shows.
It’s actually nice to have a KZread just get straight to the content. The intro for any video is self-contained in the title. The intro is what got you to click. There isn’t really a need to recap what they are going to talk about when the title states it already. Straight into the content is great.
I do have a little animated logo that will sort of act as an intro soon. I'll try to make a lil different catch phrase every video to keep yall smiling 🙂
I'm surprised the J7K Pro didn't make your list. That thing is very powerful.
You think so? I think the J2Kpro is an all court paddle but its a solid paddle nonetheless
@@PickleballWill Maybe my perspective is subjective. John Kew also said in his podcast that the J2K Pro is pretty much indistinguishable from the Azul. And the J7K Pro has even more plow through and leverage with a higher swing weight and a longer handle.
When will gearboxes pro line be taken off and made illegal...it's obvious it plays like a delaminated paddle
Yes they need to test a broken in one.
@@gg80108💯
Viva gen 3?
Nah I think the VIVA Gen 3 is more of an all court paddle
Just got my Shogun. Definitely has a longer dwell time and plenty of power and spin. But my Nexus Phaze 1 Shroud (13.5mm) is a power and pop BEAST!
Crbn 3x power 14mm
what about the Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 ?
That one would probably make my TOP 10 all court paddle list
Hurachae x control +?
Nah that’s an all court paddle to me
Why do I hear that there's a lot of people returning the triple black? Will love to purchase the return paddle? From 6.0. Any idea how I can get my hands on returned triple black! (I see it a one-time release...would love to stock up)
You going to have to message 6.zero for that one my friend. I only have 1 right now and once its gone I don't know how I will get my hands on another haha
Just got a PPE summer edition after using the GB Demo program and loving the paddle. I have to say it feels like this new paddle has more pop than the demo I had for a week
I like the Engage Pursuit Pro much more than the Pusuit Pro 1. Pro 1 at 8.3 ounces swings fasts but is not nearly as stable as the 8.3 ounce Pursuit Pro. I have no problem with hand speed with the Pursuut Pro.
Hey Will. You need to put length and width of paddles. Listened to the first one and no information. Terrible job on information.
I’m not reviewing them I’m just giving you my list and some quick thoughts about them. But the length of most of these is 16.5in except for the Azul, Ruby 14, Black Diamond 14
Ok. I never play with anything shorter than 16.5 inches because I have lightning fast hands. I don't like any of the 6.0 paddles because they are too short.
@@bart1476”I have lightning fast hands” lol.
@@bart1476 SIx Zero's Triple Black Diamond has a 6.25 in handle though. That should be long enough for your preferences. But the elongated shapes tend to have very high swing weights. Yet you want those shapes because you have fast hands? Elongated shapes typically don't complement fast hands well.
Playing in 95 plus weather in the Midwest the extra pop is a must for me. BD 14 fits the bill very well. I think a lot of folks will love it. It’s not for a lower level player though. Requires soft hands on resets and dinks. Weapon at the kitchen though for volleys and flicks. Drives are great too, no surprise.
Great list. Hudef Viva Pro Gen 3 is my top one.
Me too
You got me nervous Will! I’m planning on getting the BD14mm anyway! I’ll let you know if the 14 is the new 16 😎
I have a 14. It’s a good mix of the 16 and infinity. Almost as much power as the 16 but with way more pop. Not as easy to control as the 16 but not that difficult. Add some tungsten on the throat and it feels like a faster 16. New core has serious juice. My favorite 6.0 to date.
It's a solid paddle for sure, I just personally like the 16mm versions more
Hudef?
Love the inputs, thank you Willinator! P.S. my favorite power paddle is the number 1 paddle you mentioned.
What happened to the CRBN1x?
It’s ancient and they fell behind. The good news is their new ones may be coming out this July; depends on what they made them with though especially give the debacle with joola gen 3/foam.
@@Dy1pickel In what way is it dated?
@@CyberSonic157spin. It still has power but it needs updates in spin compared to newest generation.