Johnkew Podcast Ep. 15: New Selkirk Amped Pro Air Paddles. And, is Eddie Will's father? 

The fact that it's not Kew&A is a crime

the one picture on the boat definitely looks like an older Eddie....."Eddie.....you are NOT the father!!!!"

Great episode! I was losing it with that last segment. My wife is half Asian and helps me with my speed tests so I guess I do have an Asian sidekick lol

Voted J2K but I’d love to hear about the Apollo on the pod even without a reciew

Wills dad does look like an older Eddie.

I’d love to hear a review of the S&S J3K that’s been announced in addition to the J2K if possible. Know John has enjoyed the wide-bodied Gen 3s so that may be up his alley

I enjoyed the podcast. Young Will looks more like Chris than Will’s Dad looks like Eddie. I am glad that you will be doing full reviews of the J2K and Shapeshifter. I love my Shapeshifter and I am on the fence about buying the J2K. Hopefully, I can decide after your review. Thank you, John and Eddie.

Love the young Will picture and Eddie looking like Will's dad segment. Not exact, but there are some bits of similarities

@Johnkew Pickleball, I just saw a new pickleball technology I'd like you guys to try out and review! It's called the OM Aero1. They call it the world's first pickleball racket because it's a thermoformed racket frame and goes through a second thermoforming process, which they claim gives it more surface dwell time and a legal trampoline effect. Waiting to hear Eddie and your thoughts!

Thanks for discussing the new Amped Pro Air. Entertaining pod as always. I don't see the resemblance between Eddie and Will's dad, but Will does look like Chris in that pic!

The bantam tko-cx is on the approved list as of 5/25/24

Budget Paddle reviews is a great idea, even though it's hard not to tell new players to just spend an extra $40ish for a Vatic Pro ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Thanks for your sharing. Look forward to J2K's review.

Will is forever cool and hilarious. He just leans into the idea that Eddie looks like his dad. John is always classy, intelligent, and discerning. He can tell Asians apart. Eddie is fast with his quips: I've got spawn all over the place! This is like the worst unboxing ever. Oh, John, you sent me pictures of you in a Speedo (John: You already had those.) Not a fun game. I think I'm much better looking. I think the takeaway is that Braydon needs a small Asian sidekick. Yes, Eddie, you are much better looking because you are much younger with smoother skin. It's good to have Asian genes! Someone do a paddle collab with Eddie! Paddle name should be Spawn. Put it in the worst box ever. Include family portraits of Eddie, Chris, and Will. Ooh, and pics of John in a Speedo! I feel like this project has Bread & Butter written all over it. Instead of hot sauce, give us chili crisp!

Joola has said they’ll give me an exchange but their customer support has gone radio silent.

John, you need to review the OM Racquet tennis framed "paddle"

Hat looks good Eddie!

So glad the j2k won

Really like the pod, it made my Friday work lunch hour. Will does look like Chris in that photo but Eddie does not look like Wills dad. Question: Do you think ball tech needs to be developed to help offset the hotter paddles? Is there a current defined ball spec?

I haven't really seen any reviews or insight into this particular paddle, but could you possibly give your thoughts and possible review in the future on the Komodo Pickleball Katana? It is also a kevlar paddle that caught my eye and they are backed by Andre Agassi

Those paddles are a cheat code. They literally advertise the trampoline effect and call it the "propulsion core"

I heard that the Internet company that the tournament uses does not have the bandwidth to let them stream any higher frame rates. But should still use higher on court.

From what I have been able to found they submitted paddles that had different colored edge guards.. Eventually it will be public.. Oh and USAPA sucks.. They are SO transparent... NOT

Looking for a paddle thats either more power or all court. Hybrid shape, nothing elongated, and if possible lighter than most. Go to has been The Loco but im really wanting more power on my drives. Ty for suggestions. (Pass on six zero and volair)

Good morning, i was wondering if you would consider selling any of your paddles. I am very interested in the Proton series 1, type B elongated paddle and looks like they are sold out. I believe you and the rest of the "Paddle Avengers," are great! I am enjoying the content and the guidance you all provide is very much appreciated. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Dad?

Hope Joola sent out one of their paddles with the inconsistent grit they been selling to the public. Wondering if the Joola has been selling us the wrong paddle they sent out for the failed test.

Is it just me, only happens indoors, when i play people that use Selkirk paddles i lose sight of the ball for a split second from the white of the paddles

Does having a heavier handle (using a heavier hesacore/thicker overripe/etc) contribute to faster hand speed more than adding weight towards the lower tape of the paddle?

That HAT Eddie! 👀

Wish someone would cover the Nexus Phaze 1 Shroud. It’s better than the power air and these new updated power airs.

Joola will make it right, hahahahaha. When my handle broke on ben johns hyperion they offered me $30 off on a new paddle with the same design error. Yeah they really took care of us....

Selkirk gives gift certificates no discounts!

Joola is not refunding. They are saying no refunds this month.

COR….think golf….smash factor. Put the ball on a tee…work it out from that basis. PING golf do their testing at crazy hours of the night or morning to get the perfect conditions. This is the future…wait and see.

I think Will's dad looks like Eddie in 15 years

What is the average lifespan of a pickleball paddle ?

Eddie looks more like Will than Will's dad 😆

What red light therapy device did Eddie purchase and what are his thoughts?

Amped, painted on grit……not again, Power Air I had, grit lasted 2 weeks….

Review the om aero racquet

You need a deodorant sponsor😆Damn BOTS😵‍💫Next poll... Board shorts or Speedo? No Code!!! WTF?I I'd never buy a Selkirk "paint grit" until they warranty it. If these "skins" that are coming out were "clear" w/o logos, I'd consider a paint grit faced paddle. Don't see it. Braydon needs a "Kato"

Wait, Will wearing that hat and shades DOES look like Chris LOL

How come selkirk have illegal colors on their paddles?

Hello, I would like to invite you to have a test experience of our pickleball products. Are you interested?

as if i needed another reason to never buy anything selkirk lol

Johnkew said the Joola paddle "didn't fail the deflection test; it didn't fail the roughness test". But there is no evidence one way or the other as to whether a sampling of Joola paddles were recently tested and whether they passed or failed. Neither news release mentions paddle testing. There are two scenarios that fit the scant facts. Scenario 1 Joola being a super ethical company just realized they submitted the wrong paddles for testing last November and notified USAP. As a result, USAP suddenly and ham-handely delisted Joolas paddles ruining the Gen3 introduction of a major financial contributor to USAP. Scenario 2 USAP as part of their commitment to test paddles in the marketplace as mentioned in their news release, tested Joola Gen 3 paddles. Joola's Gen3 paddles failed testing. USAP notifies Joola and asks why the November paddles passed, but the marketplace paddles failed. Joola issues a news release mentioning the administrative error, but says nothing about failed testing. USAP delists Joola paddles. I believe Scenario 2 best fits the actions of Joola and USAP. Time will tell if I am correct.

Selkirk over priced paddles with spray paint grit! Boo

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