The KewCast with John & Eddie
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The KewCast with John & Eddie is a podcast about pickleball, with a strong emphasis on gear and equipment. Hosts John and Eddie discuss the latest paddles, balls, and other equipment, offering insights for players. The show appears to cater to enthusiasts looking to improve their game through better gear choices.
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Johnkew Podcast - Episode 1 29.01.2024 1u 9minNewest paddles news & 2024 resolutions -
Johnkew Podcast Episode 4: How's the Spin Holding Up On The Ruby? 17.02.2024 1u 27minJohn and Eddie talk about current events, new paddles, and spin loss on the Ruby compared to other paddles. -
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 6: How to Best Use Lead Tape, Signature Paddle? 07.03.2024 1u 13minJohn and Eddie discuss where to put lead/tungsten tape to maximize performance, new paddles we're testing, and the possibility of a signature paddle -
Episode 7: What is the Best Paddle for Most People? 15.03.2024 1u 11minJohn and Eddie discuss pickleball current events, Body Helix paddles, answer listener questions, and discuss what the best paddle would be for most players. -
Joola Event, Paddle Bracket, Free Gift Codes 29.03.2024 1u 23minJohn and Eddie discuss the Joola Alpha launch event, Get2Eleven gift codes, and the start of our paddle battle bracket tournament. -
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 9: Paddle Bracket Week 2, Joola Announces Launch 05.04.2024 1u 16minJohn & Eddie discuss the Joola launch date for their "Gen-3" paddles, other April releases, and the results of WEEK 2 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge. -
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 10 - Paddle Bracket Week 3 11.04.2024 1u 11minJohn & Eddie discuss current events - is pickleball more athletic than tennis? Week 3 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge, including the new Engage Pro-1 paddles. A winner is picked from the reader questions for this week's giveaway: a Chorus backpack and photochromic safety glasses. -
Johnkew Podcast Ep. 11: JOOLA Gen-3 vs. Gearbox Pro Power 25.04.2024 1u 17minJohn & Eddie discuss Week 4 of the Paddle Bracket Challenge, pitting the new Joola Gen-3 paddles against the Gearbox Pro Power. -
Paddle Battle Qualifiers: Kevlar Paddles; JOOLA Paddles too Fast? 02.05.2024 1u 16minJohn and Eddie discuss the last week of qualifiers for our paddle bracket, considering 8 Kevlar paddles for the competition. Also, we run some math on ball velocity, and the new JOOLA Gen-3 paddles are faster than human reaction time at the kitchen. -
New JOOLA Paddles Lose USAP Approval? 16.05.2024 1u 38minJohn and Eddie discuss the surprise decision by USAP to remove JOOLA Gen-3 paddles from the approved paddle list. -
New Selkirk Amped Pro Air Paddles. And, is Eddie Will's father? 23.05.2024 53minJohn and Eddie discuss the JOOLA paddle delisting, new Selkirk paddles, and answer an interesting listener question. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:14 Follow-up on last week's big news about JOOLA Gen-3 paddle delisting 16:56 PPA Atlanta Open highlights 27:55 Results of Next Paddle Review Poll 33:01 Selkirk Amped Pro Air first impressions 47:43 Q&A: Is Eddie Will's Dad? -
First Impressions of PIKKL Skins, and Pine Tar Suspension & Fine 29.05.2024 1u 5minJohn & Eddie discuss Daescu's pine tar suspension and fine, and we test out the new PIKKL paddles with replaceable skins. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction; personal stories from the past week 5:49 Daescu gets suspended and fined for pine tar scandal 11:00 Future challenge: we make our own modified paddles with illegal materials and challenge each other on the court 12:52 Vulcan ball new formula coming 14:46 Our plans for upcoming Dallas PPA event 17:40 First look at PIKKL skins, and Hurricane Pro/ Vantage Pro paddles 39:52 Kew & A: Does adding weight to the handle versus the face increase hand speed? 49:45 What paddles are we bringing to the Dallas PPA tournament? 54:04 Eddie's update on his experience with the Kineon Move+ red light device 1:02:56 Wrap-up -
Bad News for JOOLA; Dallas PPA Experience 06.06.2024 1u 33minJohn and Eddie discuss the controversy surrounding the new USAP ruling on JOOLA Gen-3 paddles. And we cover our recent trip to Dallas for the PPA event. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:07 USAP's ruling on JOOLA Gen-3 paddles: latest news 25:59 Dallas Trip: First Day 35:36 Behind the scenes at Pickle Pro Labs 37:40 Notable moments watching pro matches at Dallas PPA 43:13 Content creator experiences at tournament, and meeting viewers 50:09 Six Zero Event at The Grove 1:00:57 Eddie's paddle setup for the tournament 1:02:20 John's experience in finals match for mixed doubles 1:05:30 John's paddle setup for the tournament 1:08:49 Other paddles tested: Bread & Butter Fat Boy 1:09:55 Six Zero Rub 14mm 1:11:21 Briffidi Brian's Frankenstein paddle 1:12:18 Gear of the Week: KTCHN Court Caddy Bag 1:16:36 New Franklin balls: FS Pro Eco 1:20:51 Bread & Butter Performance Tee 1:22:02 SLYCE weighted speedcaps 1:31:19 Wrap-up -
More Paddle Bans; Mark Paddles; Brioti Glasses 12.06.2024 1u 3minJohn and Eddie discuss USAP dropping more hammers on paddle companies. And we cover the Mark paddles and other gear, including Brioti glasses. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 02:12 Latest USAP paddle ban news 11:16 PPA Sacramento memorable moments 20:36 Paddles of the Week: Mark One 23:50 Mark OneX 28:44 Mark Two 30:30 Bread & Butter Shogun 35:24 Gear of the Week - Franklin Eco balls update 38:32 Brioti Eyewear 45:15 Kew & A: How much is paddle balance point affected by Slyce endcaps? 53:43 What's up with Eddie's paddle setup - taking off the original grip on the Shapeshifter 56:05 Should Big Pickle loosen the regulations on ball spin? 1:00:14 Plans for next week -
On Location at San Clemente; UPA-A Statement on Paddle Certification 27.06.2024 1u 2minJohn & Eddie discuss the latest news on the UPA-A's paddle certification program, tournament results, what's in our tournament bags, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Eddie & John's results in the tournament 4:23 Eddie's clinic with Salome Davidze 7:46 John's experience at Proton event in Phoenix 17:09 UPA-A statement on paddle certification 36:26 What's in our bags for the tournament? 50:24 Paddle updates: Chorus Shapeshifter 54:08 Q&A - providing a rating for paddle stiffness (plushness vs. stiffness) 1:01:17 Plans for next week and wrap-up -
Testing the 14mm Six Zero Ruby & Black Diamond; QUARTZ; Latest News 04.07.2024 1u 9minJohn & Eddie discuss their initial impressions of Six Zero's new offerings, latest news with the UPA-A's paddle certification program, highlights from the PPA Orange County Cup, and answer viewer questions. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Experiences in San Clemente after our tournament bracket 4:27 Updates on UPA-A paddle certification program 9:20 Notable matches at PPA Orange County Cup 13:45 John's observations about how various pros weighted their paddles in San Clemente 17:59 Notable matches, continued 28:53 Thoughts on the Six Zero Ruby 14mm and Black Diamond 14mm 42:14 Six Zero Quartz 50:01 Kew & A: Does a large twist weight hamper paddle maneuverability on shots like flicks? 54:59 USAP got a bad rap - weren't the only paddles they messed up on the JOOLA Gen-3s? 57:31 Ideas on how to get paddle companies to self-regulate 1:02:54 How much does climate affect ball spin rates? 1:07:48 Wrap-up; plans for next week -
New & Upcoming Paddles - Fat Boy, Proton Series 4, Reload 17.07.2024 53minIn this episode, John and Eddie discuss some current news, give initial impressions of some new and upcoming paddles and products, and deep dive into the new Firepower metric. Timestamps: 0:00 Introductions 3:15 Visit to CRBN's R&D facility in California 6:57 Mach 2 Forza, Pickleball Effect Edition 8:19 Reload paddles - replaceable raw carbon fiber face 16:49 Proton paddles banned at APP Newport 20:30 Bread & Butter Fat Boy 26:21 Proton Series 4 31:36 Bodhi grips 34:34 Deep Dive: new Firepower metric, power and pop 45:57 Kew & A - Best way to clean Kevlar-faced paddles 49:59 New Vulcan ball formulation -
KewCast Episode 22: Widebody Kevlar Paddle Comparison 24.07.2024 1u 1minIn this episode, John and Eddie compare the current options for widebody kevlar paddles. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:09 New Denver indoor facility 6:41 JOOLA Mod TA-15 Pre-Release 10:03 UPA International Championship 12:32 Kevlar widebody paddle comparison 14:23 Bread & Butter Fat Boy 23:01 11six24 Monarch Control 28:06 GRUVN LAZR 30:17 Honolulu J3K 33:01 Spartus Apollo 34:39 Best option for different categories (price, hand speed, power, pop, control) 38:27 What gets more spin: Kevlar or carbon fiber? 43:49 New metric: control score 49:51 Update on hand speed index 54:42 Kew & A: Is the new firepower metric analogous to CoR? 56:35 Kew & A: What’s with the Proton claims that the Series 4 has exposed Kevlar? -
Hand Speed Index is Here; JOOLA MOD TA-15, PaddleTek 08.08.2024 1u 26minIn this episode, John and Eddie discuss current paddle news, and Chris Callie from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 7:00 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Callie (Sorry Not Sorry) 23:44 Gear Gossip: Chorus Shapeshifter back in stock (Pre-Order) 25:09 Collin Johns MLP rant 41:17 Paddles of the Week: PaddleTek Bantam and Tempest 54:53 JOOLA MOD TA-15 1:05:40 Release of the Hand Speed Index 1:17:39 Kew & A: How did the dwell time on the Gearbox Ultimate compare to the JOOLA Gen-3? 1:19:52 Can you take an average of the Firepower and Control metrics to find the best paddle? 1:25:05 Outro -
Diadem Hush, "Gen-3.5" Ace Heart Paddle, JOOLA 3S Paddles 15.08.2024 1uIn this episode, John and Eddie discuss the most powerful paddle on the market, news about UPA paddle certification, and lots of website updates. Also, Chris Cali from Sorry Not Sorry joins for a pro tour recap. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:41 Pro Tour Recap with Chris Cali 13:59 New website poll for next paddle review 17:30 New data analytics for paddle and ball databases 20:04 JOOLA 3S paddles 21:08 Conversation with UPA-A about paddle certification program 34:46 Paddles of the Week: Diadem Hush, Owl, Ace Heart 46:34 Update on hand speed index 50:47 Kew & A: Will JOOLA Mod TA-15 have a break-in period? 57:33: Why did Gearbox not release the Ultimate in a wide body?
