The 2023 Pickleball Paddle Awards

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Links to paddles in the video:
Discount code PBSTUDIO should work on most of these.
Vatic Prism Flash: bit.ly/3JUcjdZ
Friday Pickleball: bit.ly/3GWXkyd
Pickleball Poker: bit.ly/46UcHBT
Six Zero Double Black Diamond: bit.ly/3FZM4kq
Volair Forza Mach 2: bit.ly/3GvHH0w
ALW-C Bantam 12.7mm: bit.ly/3EvJRMu
Engage Pursuit Pro: bit.ly/48lKRRd
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: bit.ly/3QjKsHW
Ronbus Nova.R1: bit.ly/3PrARy6
Six Zero Ruby: bit.ly/3GGo1XA
The Standard 16mm: bit.ly/3uVy08R
Selkirk Luxx Control Air: bit.ly/409IpcA
Joola Scorpeus 16mm: bit.ly/42wi742
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Value Paddle of the Year
4:02 - Spin Paddle of the Year
6:54 - Power Paddle of the Year
9:41 - All Court Paddle of the Year
11:52 - Control Paddle of the Year
13:39 - Flop of the Year
16:54 - Most Improved Company
18:46 - Paddle of the Year
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@lazyhusband 6 месяцев назад

Top pickleball channel on RU-vid in 2023 - Pickleball Studio

@jonathanedwards8032 4 месяца назад

in 2023 I got bit by the bug and invested in a paddle. Used PB Studio as my guide and ended up with the DBD. Absolutely love it. I rave about it and the channel to anyone and everyone that will listen. Thanks for the content.

@ValueRobot 6 месяцев назад

What a year for pickleball and the Pickleball Studio. Congratulations to all!

@miq2240 6 месяцев назад

You know you’ve been watching too much PB Studio when you can guess almost all of these (with the surprise pick of most improved company).

@Cade467 6 месяцев назад

I guessed that one. After using a Pro Power Elongated, i think their company has come a long way

@ralphbrinley472 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Chris for all you do to keep us informed on all the paddles and new tech! Happy & Safe 2024!

@gunnr-pkle 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the content you provided all of us in 2023 Chris…Happy New Year!

@kimleith1378 6 месяцев назад

Great pod Chris as always. Thanks for taking the time to get it out since you're so busy. Looking forward to 2024 and reviews of the next round of paddles hitting the market.

@chanpickleball 6 месяцев назад

Video production is epic! Thanks Chris for spending so much time for the pickleball nerds!

@CyberBears87 6 месяцев назад

Agree! Great job!

@dougniwa8886 6 месяцев назад

Chris, thank you for all of your 2023 videos ... I did watch them all too.

@willjameshamilton6385 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for great content across the year. As to paddles, I own 5 bought mostly on your reviews. That said I have 5 already. I am interested more in what is new and different in paddles more than what has been released. For me the podcast themes and discussion is the most interesting and I have watched all of them. I like when you expand your focus to cover the full sport and culture of the sport (player interviews, play tape of you and friends, reviews of ball, ball machine, tournaments, leagues, and trends). I offered some ideas i would love to know about in the last video. Thanks for a great 2023 !

@jerrywilliams8950 6 месяцев назад

Great video, 6.0 DBD is my favorite paddle as well. Hoping the prototype 43 gets a release this year.

@marcusmartinez1584 5 месяцев назад

Bro! Well done with all of this production value with the broll! Haha loved the dry ice smoke!! Well done. Oh! And your reviewing as always is top tier. Thank you for leading the charge in all things pickleball reviews. Hope to meet you some day on the courts!

@bobabraham1128 6 месяцев назад

Good information, graphics were outstanding. Thanks for your time.

@seegarsmkr 6 месяцев назад

Chris, amazing intro and the rest was solid! Thanx for amazing videos and see you in February. Enjoy your time off , you deserve it!!

@MrDude2237 5 месяцев назад

New to the channel, thanks for the in depth info! Excited to watch some more content.

@BobbyHTTC 6 месяцев назад

Really agree with you with most the categories. Thanks for all the reviews. Happy New year 🎉

@gavinmwilson 6 месяцев назад

After playing pickleball for a few weeks on vacation, I fell in love and decided to invest in a paddle. Based on your review I picked up the Double Black Diamond and absolutely love it. Glad to see it got POTY. Great video and looking forward at what’s to come in 2024!

@johnsonch7292 6 месяцев назад

Should picked its nwere version the ruby.

@jamesmack3122 5 месяцев назад

I don’t know what your background is, but this video and channel quality is so far beyond the ~20k subscribers it currently has. I have a bbq channel with 100k+ and this production quality puts mine to shame. Outstanding job and I wish you the success this channel very much deserves.

@danpiedra3910 6 месяцев назад

Got them all!! Most of these were predictable but watching Pickleball Studio throughout the year helped.

@okiepatriot6643 5 месяцев назад

Just started w my new Six Zero DBD have to say I love it.

@digitalwithjohn 6 месяцев назад

Amazing video! DBD has been my favourite paddle for awhile now 🎉

@buildingpickleball 6 месяцев назад

So cool. Talking head color and lighting looks real nice.

@matthewrmelgar 6 месяцев назад

thank you for posting your content. you educated me on me on the vatic line which remains my favorite. i love watching your content and hope you enjoy your time off in the beginning of 2024. you will be missed!

@800over 6 месяцев назад

You have outdone yourself Chris! Well done.

@petercalomeris7971 6 месяцев назад

21:04 I bought 6 zero control off your recommendation and love it. My wife's paddle was fine but after 7 months I thought around the tip it developed a dead spot. A pro told me paddles don't hit there anyway but we bounced a ball on my wife's and he felt a difference. Out of warrenty 6 zero gave me 50% off so I bought a Ruby. I hated it. Especially didn't like the added weight so sold it and ordered a dbd control.

@vincentszymborski359 6 месяцев назад

Great video and commentary. Trust your recommendations. All the best in 2024!

@PickleballPoker 6 месяцев назад

We are just trying to grow our game and offer the PB community high end low cost options!

@PKB-AG 6 месяцев назад

Congrats - hopefully the mention here gives you the bump you deserve - (I'd love to know the increase in your website traffic.)

@joshkerns479 6 месяцев назад

Exceptional production Chris…and virtually no surprises 🤣. I wonder if the drastic spin variance w/ ProXR Zane and generic is the paint or printing they are using since they are identical paddles (the Connor Garnett signature too)? Or just poor quality control. Thanks for all you do and looking forward to your coverage of the great Gearbox ban in 2024!

@wallyhustad3686 6 месяцев назад

Very informative - thank you!

@toninorcross2611 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Chris! As always this was outstanding.

@brianporter2806 6 месяцев назад

Great video! You should add a category for the "Paddle that just won't go away...". Winner is: Joola Hyperion! Even though I've bought many of these new paddles, I keep going back to the Hyperion and you'd be surprised how many I keep seeing in the wild. I think they'll be making this paddle for years to come. :-)

@btreese7 6 месяцев назад

I got my ruby last week and absolutely love it. My serves are smoking with amazing top spin. Great touch on top spin drops, and my counters have more pop. On the flip side, the paddle also deadens the ball when I want to reset. I like it better than the DBD. I thought it lacked feel when dinking, but the ruby has great feel.

@MaverixPickleball 6 месяцев назад

You are a true craftsman of the game, Chris!

@PickleballPoker 6 месяцев назад

We are coming hard for Value Paddle of the Year in 2024!

@roybodien6927 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Awesome information.

@TennisObsessed Месяц назад

Amazing video. So glad that I have a DBD on the way, although I ordered the 14mm. Looking for an all-court paddle and sounds like this one will be great.

@bippie999 6 месяцев назад

I already have 6 good paddles now, how to decide which one to play with, but my best performing paddle seems to be the Rombus R.1 Nova.

@JB-ys8mj 6 месяцев назад

Had the Six0 DBD in the cart pressed buy at the end of the video using your code. Living the 3.5 life

@LedesmaFamilia 5 месяцев назад

What is the code? I didn’t hear him say it and I watched the whole video.

@crmrenyer4276 6 месяцев назад

Predictions: Value: Prism Flash Spin: Volair Mach 2 Forza Power: Gearbox PPE All-Court: DBD 16 MM Control: Selkirk Luxx Control Air Flop: Engage Ultras Most Improved Company: Ronbus? Paddle of the Year: DBD 16 MM

@ThiccBoi23 6 месяцев назад

Agree except the Ruby came out too late and I'd put that over the DBD for an all-court paddle and I'm a big fan of the DBD

@jusan_tinos 6 месяцев назад

I personally believe that the gearbox pro paddles were intended to have a break in period because of the foam throughout the core. With the chambered core surrounded by foam, the foam probably needed to soften a bit so that the individual chambers of the core would be able to move by itself the way gearbox intended especially for the power paddles.

@johnlemma5407 5 месяцев назад

Your reviews are top notch. Have you thought of an additional metric -measuring the actuall htting area of the paddle in square inches? Although many players seem to want a longer handle, they need to realize that longer handle comes at a price: less hitting area.

@parky6031 6 месяцев назад

Great video, enjoy your break!

@rjal6528 5 месяцев назад

Do you prefer the 14mm or the 16mm double black diamond? Why?

@gregweinman7640 6 месяцев назад

Funnest paddle. Bread and Butter, Loco. Awesome video

@Bombavalusica 6 месяцев назад

Paddles of the year from the paddle nerd of the year!

@EricShapiro-wx5ju 6 месяцев назад

Yes!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@jeffleepickleball 6 месяцев назад

This was insanely good. Lets goooooo 🔥

@pauljohnmarcelino2121 6 месяцев назад

Hudef Gen2 & the new Jolle paddle from a local company here in Sacramento that just got on Amazon

@lavonhicks4781 6 месяцев назад

Great video! Love my DBD!

@vitaleonis1196 2 дня назад

Chris, I just started pickleball 2 weeks ago and have only played a few games. The person who introduced me to the game only had straight wood paddles. Then, a local Pro Shop allows for loaning paddles for testing. I told the guy at the pro shop that at 60 years old, it's a bit hard for me to do fast deep bending. He suggested trying the Paddletek Tempest Reign Pro v3. Coming from a straight wooden paddle, I absolutely fell in love with this. However, I'm hearing everybody think that Paddletek makes crappy paddles. And I'm thinking maybe I shouldn't have purchased it. I'm definitely not a banger, and I play fairly strong game at the kitchen line, with decent reflexes and accuracy. For just starting out, people say I'm doing fairly well and would rate me a 2.5 or 3.0 player. I'm extremely confused on if I made a bad purchase or not. I would like to know what you think. I also live in Minnesota.

@Jerome-mv3ps 5 месяцев назад

Have you had your hands on the Head Tour Raw? I'm really interested in them!

@Mriamrody 6 месяцев назад

I'm surprised no EVA foam paddles made the power list. The power from these paddles are phenomenal. I understand that they can't be used for tournaments, but not everyone plays in tournaments, and they're great for players that can't hit hard due to physical problems, and they absorb a lot of vibration for those that have issues with their arms. For those that have figured out how to control them, they are extremely fun to play with.

@pauljohnmarcelino2121 6 месяцев назад

hate EVA foam cuz it's so muted who ever is playing against it either gets body bagged or hit in the eye literally. If u can use Eva foam, I should be able to use my tennis racket? lol

@robertbenjamin5230 6 месяцев назад

As a paddle geek wannabe this was a breakout year and IMHO you are paddle reviewer of the year, followed closely by John Kew. Honorable mentions go to STS Pickeball and Pickleball Effect. What an interesting time for paddle development. Thanks for keeping it real, relevant and fun. Can’t even imagine what 2024 will reveal. 0-0-2

@LedesmaFamilia 5 месяцев назад

Six zero double black diamond BEST PADDLE OF THE YEAR!

@kevinmontgomery1054 6 месяцев назад

Great round up

@RealBillDozer 6 месяцев назад

Wow... no mention for the Bread & Butter Filth?

@logical333 6 месяцев назад

Returned the Ruby paddle and will continue playing with the DBD. The DBD is more dense and plush feeling, the 8.1 oz Ruby I received felt stiffer and hollow compared to the awesome DBD

@pepp1n 5 месяцев назад

You can return paddles? I haven't played with either a DBD or Ruby and no one in our small club in rural Manitoba has either. The DBD rated so well, I thought I would try to get the Ruby with its upgrades, but it keeps selling out.

@KuyaChristian 5 месяцев назад

Rewatched this because I miss watching your videos! 💯

@user-de7uo2kg8h 6 месяцев назад

currently playing Ronbus R1 Pulsar, love the pop and power but dislike it on resets and dinks, any recommendations for a softer paddle without giving of too much pop and power? On good for control, was thinking of Loco or Apes Proline S??

@rileylevine7631 5 месяцев назад

Hey Chris could you do a review of the Cliff pickleball Vauraus 16mm? Can't find any good third-party reviews of this paddle

@gg80108 13 дней назад

Good thing Willinator was a 2024 paddle!

@pickleball.kate. 5 месяцев назад

Honestly, 005 is my absolute favorite paddle ever 😅

@jestercastillo4168 4 месяца назад

The video edit is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 good job.

@annmaes7550 5 месяцев назад

Is there any restriction on core thickness? I’ve see core as low as 8 and as high as 19mm. What’s the pro/cons of going to that extreme? Thanks for all you do for us picklers! 💕

@Ricky.f21 5 месяцев назад

Hi! Can you guys review the Crush Freestyle Pickleball paddle? Its a new company and paddle I noticed during The Pickle Games last weekend and was curious to find out if their paddle was any good.

@Marethad 6 месяцев назад

Anyone see that Owl paddle brand that just came out? Looks interesting

@shawnmaloney6845 4 месяца назад

Thanks Chris Always check it out here before buying new paddle. Got the Legacy Pro S and have loved it and still using. Know you turned on it after a reliability issues but no mention at all here? Any reason? Have lost some spin but have had no issues. Tempted to get another just in case but what is closest paddle to this one in size, spin and power? Ping pong, spin type player. Gave the DBD to wife due to shape.

@acepickleball 6 месяцев назад

ACE Diamond ♦️ only paddle to win a both a PPA and APP singles title in 2023. We are biased but think it’s top paddle on the singles court.

@ronsmith5525 3 месяца назад

A review on the Slayer would be great.

@franklupiani430 6 месяцев назад

What's your take on the new Electrum Stealth?

@Raymundo619 6 месяцев назад

Where do we think the CRBN 3X ranks? Currently using the DBD but I’m curious about the 3X

@Adroyo 6 месяцев назад

Just started pickleball, got myself a double black Diamond then watch this and it wins lol

@rp3504 6 месяцев назад

Ever consider reviewing the Vauraus? I got one around the same time I bought a Pursuit Pro Ex 6.0 and the Pursuit Pro has not seen the light of day.

@PickleballWill 6 месяцев назад

Good stuff bro 😎

@Contrakt1810 6 месяцев назад

The 005 lol. I used it for literally 15 minutes in a drill session and returned it. The 006 is better in every regard for me. I, too, have never seen a 005 in the wild.

@northvanlarry561 5 месяцев назад

I still like my Legacy Pro. It is a very balanced paddle between power and control.

@amaransari6228 6 месяцев назад

you should review the quiet paddle called the owl!

@jameshuitt1420 5 месяцев назад

I'm looking for a paddle that has a large consistent sweet spot. My current paddle has some dead spots.

@connergunnoe5576 5 месяцев назад

Any chances at a review of the Bird Pickleball Kestrel paddle? Another 100% made in the USA paddle supposed to be a good paddle but not a lot of info on them out there.

@dikeajiri-top10rankedsenio30 3 месяца назад

Good breakdown.

@hunterhenson9301 5 месяцев назад

I’m so torn in my pursuit for a good paddle! I’ve been using the R1 Pulsar for a month or two and I enjoy some aspects of it but not all of them! I looked into the DBD and played with it for a few days and I played horrible! Couldn’t seem to get a good feel for the paddle and I’m not sure where to go from here! Do you have any suggestions? I tend to play more of an all court style, with a good mix of drops and drives. I generate a decent amount of power so I’m not in pursuit of a power paddle, but rather something in between.

@rosariarose4181 5 месяцев назад

Add some lead to the throat of the dbd it will help with “ flops”

@michaelsherr512 6 месяцев назад

Appreciate your reviews. Would love to see your thoughts on the HuDEF Viva Pro Gen 2 and the Mage Pro.

@pauljohnmarcelino2121 6 месяцев назад

Yep. Hudef Gen2 should be behind the powerful GB Pro

@zachcarmichael699 6 месяцев назад

Chris generally passes on HuDEF in general. Their build quality seems questionable.

@michaelsherr512 6 месяцев назад

@@zachcarmichael699 It looked as if he had one issue with the Viva Pro. Seems shortsighted to not look at other paddles from them. I play 5-6 times a week with the Viva pro Gen 2 at all high level games and love it. Power without giving up control, good spin, carbon plate in the middle of the paddle. The Mage Pro uses similar build technology as the rhombus nova. Excellent paddle, hybrid shape, great spin, fast with lighter swing weight. All for $85.00 with discount code. Lifetime warranty as well on their paddles.

@pauljohnmarcelino2121 6 месяцев назад

@zachcarmichael699 although he did review the first Viva Pro but that delaminated but they seem to have fixed it and even his buddy Pickleball Will have the Gen2 in his bag

@goldenchildtheater 6 месяцев назад

That pickleball poker paddle is 50 bucks right now

@thehiddenfamily 6 месяцев назад

I been playing with the r1 pulsar but thinking about getting the Mach 1 forza because it has better spin and apparently has more control because it’s not as poppy and plays softer. I’ve seen reviewer give mixed reviews though

@zachcarmichael699 6 месяцев назад

They're made in the same factory and are basically identical lol. These spin numbers are all over the place

@derekf1552 5 месяцев назад

Hi there, how does this compare to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and Power paddles??

@RichM3215 5 месяцев назад

Are you going to do a review of the new 6.0 Diamond Infinity? Thanks.

@jasonwalker1959 6 месяцев назад

You should reach out to the guys at Gryp and get a Balance 1 to try out. I've been playing with the dbd this year and just got the Ruby and I can say the Gryp is better. Would be interesting to see the numbers on it.

@kabnis2022 6 месяцев назад

Will you be adding the Hyperion C2 to the paddle database?

@12TrelPrime 2 месяца назад

Would 1 Vatic Prism Flash be better than 2 Friday paddles? Really debating between the 2 options here. I have an Amazon one but want to upgrade! Thanks!

@chaseprovencio2571 5 месяцев назад

When’s the Proton review coming? :)

@larrypritchett2264 4 месяца назад

I have a Selkirk Project 005 and really like it. Don't agree with the "flop" assessment. I think it depends on where you are as a player and what you've been playing with. My drops, resets and dinks were instantly better with this paddle due to its softer feel than the ProKennex and older Selkirk Vanguard paddles I had been using. My advice to other players is to have an open mind and try before you buy. One of the places I play here in DFW has an assortment of paddles you can test for free and I've found other players happy to let me play a game or two with their paddle to satisfy my curiosity.

@user-pl2iy5vu1w 5 месяцев назад

is the DBD control the same paddle that won your awards?

@quidproquo9000 6 месяцев назад

Peoples choice next year?

@PickleballStudio 6 месяцев назад

That could be fun!

@foilcladshadows 2 месяца назад

can you do a review of the bantam ALW-C Please

@LedesmaFamilia 5 месяцев назад

Vatic prism flash

@iKumala 6 месяцев назад

I want one of those trophies ! :)

@Samgabet 6 месяцев назад

You forgot any of the triple j pickleball paddles for value paddle of the year 🤷🏼‍♂️ especially the JAHKING

@Kingbasspickleball1 6 месяцев назад

Great list..Did Adidas email you yet 😂

@zachcarmichael699 6 месяцев назад

Paddle of the year should have been the Vatic Prism. Just a year and a half ago, that same paddle (Joola Hyperion) was $220 and was considered the de-facto paddle by pros. Being able to get that down to under $100 is just mind-blowing. And add to that the fact that it gets higher spin RPMs and a unibody construction compared to the Hyperion, and it's a no-brainer. SixZero may have a great paddle with the DBD, but it's $80 more. You have to factor in both value and accessibility.