KewCast Episode 42 - USAP Bans More Paddles // Tom Barnes of Selkirk Interview

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @johnkewpickleball
    @johnkewpickleball  2 дня назад +11

    To the winnners of the Week 3 Holiday Giveaway: I'll be in contact shortly by email. Sorry for the delay; I'm currently traveling for the holidays. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated!

  • @el10tufo
    @el10tufo 3 дня назад +15

    I am not a fan of Selkirk for a couple reasons, but hearing Tom talk has made me respect him and the stance they are taking as a company. I will support them verbally, just not financially

    • @bart1476
      @bart1476 2 дня назад

      @el10tufo That guy from Selkirk was an emotional, greedy puppet

    • @buffalufacus
      @buffalufacus 2 дня назад +3

      Same team - I'll never be on the pro tournament level, but all this money hungry corporate BS is stupid, and I won't support any company that sides with them. A tip of the hat to Selkirk, I won't stare at them angrily anymore

    • @andrewmartin1927
      @andrewmartin1927 2 дня назад

      @@bart1476 huh?

  • @ArianaWilson-
    @ArianaWilson- 3 дня назад +4

    Amazing episode. I think what Tom said makes perfect sense.

  • @joelsinger5069
    @joelsinger5069 3 дня назад +6

    Tom from Selkirk was very good.

  • @vupac3000
    @vupac3000 3 дня назад +3

    Great job on the solo cast. Love the clips of testing. Thank you sir

  • @bart1476
    @bart1476 3 дня назад +16

    Connor Pardoe, PPA, just another greedy operator trying to make as much money for himself and the PPA.

    • @imgaryyt
      @imgaryyt 3 дня назад +1

      absolutely correct, thank you for speaking it.

    • @Mr.DJones
      @Mr.DJones 3 дня назад +1

      I have been saying that about Parrdoe for over 4 years. And nothing has changed

    • @ardynites1733
      @ardynites1733 2 дня назад

      Well yeah he’s Mormon

  • @jdexter967
    @jdexter967 3 дня назад +6

    Hi John,
    I love the show. Another great show and with great information.
    Also, thank you from the bottom of my heart for selecting me and our non-profit organization, Paddle Together - Kankakee County Pickleball as a winner in your paddle giveaway. This is such a meaningful gift for our organization, and it will allow us to grow our youth and senior programs, furthering our mission to build a stronger and more connected community.
    Your generosity means the world to us, and I look forward to sharing your show and insights with our group as we continue to build something special here in our community.
    With immense gratitude,
    Jeff
    PS - I hope you're feeling better and taking care of yourself - lots and lots of nasty things going around.

  • @garrisonbennett2693
    @garrisonbennett2693 3 дня назад +5

    Hey Jon, thanks for all you’ve done to help grow the game, congrats on all of your success this year and I look forward to seeing what’s coming in 2025! 💪
    One of the things I’ve been wondering is how do you determine whether to use longer strips of 1/2 oz per inch or shorter strips of 1 oz per inch tungsten/lead tape?
    Is there a noticeable difference between having weight more concentrated (3 inch strip of 1 oz per inch tape) versus being more spread out (6 inch strip of 1/2 oz per inch tape)? I know you typically run your measurements on stock paddles, but I know you also like to put weight on most of them so I was curious to know if the different types of weight lead to changes in those metrics (like if a shorter heavier piece of 1 oz tape would cause a larger increase in swing weight versus a longer piece of 1/2 oz tape, that sort of thing).
    I know some of the main pickleball podcasters have shown the benefits you get from different weight setups in terms of where on the paddle face you put the weight, but I don’t remember seeing/hearing anything about using the different sizes of tape. If anyone has and you can direct me to them, please feel free to share, otherwise I’d love to hear your thoughts!

  • @tonyvuong
    @tonyvuong 3 дня назад +2

    Thank you @JohnKewPickleball!! Really excited to try the Vatic Saga and I'm looking forward to picking up a J2K+/TI+ in the future.. those look promising! Awesome content as always!

  • @chrisbae9605
    @chrisbae9605 3 дня назад +2

    Thank you so much for the giveaway! and always an amazing podcast, get well soon Eddie!

  • @mattsotomayor
    @mattsotomayor 3 дня назад +5

    I've been looking to bump up my J2 so I'm VERY excited for the J2**+ paddles. Can't wait to see the metrics on those. Thanks as always for your awesome content John!

    • @scottfrancis13
      @scottfrancis13 2 дня назад +1

      @@mattsotomayor I really wish Honolulu would change their graphics. I dont mind the Christian graphics but its more that the paddle face looks way too busy. For any paddle company less is more.

    • @mattsotomayor
      @mattsotomayor 2 дня назад

      @@scottfrancis13 I 100% agree with you. They are very busy compared to most other paddles and I wouldn't hate a little less on them.

  • @terogan
    @terogan 3 дня назад +4

    Semper Fi, Tom!

  • @45414
    @45414 3 дня назад +5

    Huey Lewis, 1986, “It’s Hip to be Square” 🕺🏿

  • @2musiclover534
    @2musiclover534 3 дня назад +3

    Liked. In my opinion, by far, the most important portion of this podcast is your conversation with Tom of Selkirk. Bravo, Tom & Selkirk. I wonder if there can be a public movement to boycott paddles from the few companies that 'play ball' with the PPA. Money talks, and the most effective pressure that can be effected is on paddle company's the pocket book. Selkirk and the other 14 companies cannot do it on their own. Ultimately, if PPA is allowed to continue their demands, we the PB playing public are the ones that will stand to lose. To this end, I believe that the RUclips channels such as yourself can exert significant influence in getting the word out.

    • @Mr.DJones
      @Mr.DJones 3 дня назад +1

      It's a great idea but it won't work. I'm thinking maybe 2% maybe 3% of players even know what's going on. 97 to 98% of the players out there. Have not a clue. Many don't even know who Ben John's is and all they want to do is play. In my opinion, the only way things get better is if the players form a player's Union to stop all the shenanigans and dishonesty of the PPA/upa.

    • @scottfrancis13
      @scottfrancis13 2 дня назад +1

      @@Mr.DJones Do as I understand from the interview if a company doesnt pay the marketing or testing fee they will provide pros with a paddle?? Just make them play with a blacked out paddle. PPA prob be providing a Joola so they can pick up more pros. All the UPA rules are stupid.

    • @2musiclover534
      @2musiclover534 2 дня назад

      @@Mr.DJones Interesting. If you are correct about the 2-3%, I assume that the same 2-3% then are the ones going to tournaments, watching online, and spending a disproportionate amount on equipment relative to the rest of the PB population. I believe that they can exert enough pressure to create action.

  • @MattyRut2922
    @MattyRut2922 2 дня назад +1

    My good friend Eddie is sick!!! Boo! Feel better Eddie, and keep John grounded.
    All joking aside, John I LOVE hearing that you are talking and working with other reviewers, especially with PBMed.

  • @cardinals5516
    @cardinals5516 3 дня назад +2

    I hope Eddie gets well soon. Also, those new paddles from Honolulu Pickleball Company seem great.

  • @mitchmiller7224
    @mitchmiller7224 2 дня назад +2

    The PPA is showing its true colors and it's not pretty. It's all about greed and control and not the sport of pickleball and it's pro players. This could be the end of PPA if the majority of players and paddle companies jumped ship and joined the APP.

  • @AlaricBishop1993
    @AlaricBishop1993 3 дня назад

    Another good episode. I hope Eddie gets well soon and thanks Tom for the news.

  • @iugradmark
    @iugradmark 2 дня назад

    John, thanks for a great year. Eddy, get well soon. Look forward to next year. Be well.

  • @brucesmith7473
    @brucesmith7473 День назад

    OMG I want one or both of the new J2K+ can't wait to get my hands on it. Great job John for the explanation and expectations on new paddles

  • @brianrichards9536
    @brianrichards9536 2 дня назад +1

    The prices on those bags are nuts. Sure, they seem great, but holy moly.

  • @cuiste10
    @cuiste10 2 дня назад +2

    if the gearbox pro power is going to be sunsetted why isnt the gearbox hyper not sunsetted, i thought they were the same material?

  • @danekeele1107
    @danekeele1107 3 дня назад +1

    Would love to try the square Honolulu!!! That is crazy!!!😊

  • @gao57009
    @gao57009 19 часов назад

    Love the pizza peel comparison to the Honolulu square paddle.

  • @FreeManOnTheLand_24
    @FreeManOnTheLand_24 День назад

    Great pod, John.
    Great to hear HPC is coming out with Gen 3 J2s. Also, that J4 better play like a dream, because it is absolutely atrocious😂

  • @cindywong7589
    @cindywong7589 3 дня назад +1

    Miss Eddie. Hope you feel better soon!

  • @Mr.DJones
    @Mr.DJones 3 дня назад +1

    All these scenarios, problems, a.nd antics. All this dishonesty, corruption and unsportsmanlike conduct will continue from the PPA /UPA until the players get their crap together and form a Player's Union at the very least.

  • @roguegaston
    @roguegaston 3 дня назад +1

    The CRBN sling bag is fantastic and $60!

  • @Gary-W
    @Gary-W 3 дня назад +4

    Fed was with Joola playing with a MOD.. Not Selkirk..

    • @johnkewpickleball
      @johnkewpickleball  3 дня назад +2

      Wow, I can't believe I misspoke on that. Too much news to cover this week

    • @Gary-W
      @Gary-W 3 дня назад +2

      @@johnkewpickleball if that's your only mistake with all your pods.. No big deal.. 😊 enjoy your new year.

    • @americanodude
      @americanodude 3 дня назад +2

      ​@@johnkewpickleballWas about to comment on this as well. Were you referring to Fed leaving Joola or was a different player leaving Selkirk?

  • @scottfrancis13
    @scottfrancis13 3 дня назад +1

    How many models will Honolulu have? So theyll have like what 15 models?

  • @PTL4179
    @PTL4179 3 дня назад +3

    Only lawsuits can settle the paddle related issues. I wish to hear from anti trust lawyer reviewing the governing documents. It’s an useless argument at this point as each side trying to win the public opinion

  • @buffalufacus
    @buffalufacus 2 дня назад

    I'm here to be an unpaid ambassador of the Hoopis bag - all these companies dropping expensive, but cheap feeling bags... 11six24 made a nice looking, usable bag, but of course after I bought a Gruvn Pro Tour bag, Hoopis popped up in my feed. Bought it and I'm so happy with it, especially right now in the winter when there's so much junk to take places to play inside. It's a bigger boy, but doesn't look like a pickleball nerd/wanna be pro bag - just looks like a regular, larger backpack.

    • @notnotnownow9622
      @notnotnownow9622 17 часов назад

      Why are you comparing a pro tour bag with a backpack? Hoopis has a backpack and Gruvn has a small court backpack that is better than Hoopis and same price.

    • @buffalufacus
      @buffalufacus 9 часов назад

      @@notnotnownow9622 Both Gruvn bags specifically aren't made with a shoe compartment in the bag, which is why I initially went with the Pro version, since it at least came with an external shoe bag to clip on the outside. Also, the Pro Tour bag is a backpack, it's not a racket shaped bag like other companies. I'm only comparing with what I know and have on hand, which is the Gruvn Pro Tour Backpack, the CRBN Pro Bag, CRBN Backpack, and the Hoopis

  • @americanodude
    @americanodude 3 дня назад +1

    The J4K has to be one of the silliest looking paddles i have ever seen. Even if it performs beautifully, i am going to guess that they arent going to sell well, haha

  • @aaronmorgan8864
    @aaronmorgan8864 3 дня назад +2

    Thanks @JohnKewPickleball ! Can’t wait to try the new CRBN paddle!

  • @RodneyLee
    @RodneyLee 3 дня назад +2

    Paddle company could start their own ppa and do a better job

  • @philamguambomb
    @philamguambomb 2 дня назад

    Seen a couple players on my local court use a demo/prototype new version of Gearbox GBX. New paddle with edge guard from them.

  • @dannickel2748
    @dannickel2748 2 дня назад

    John what setup do you have in our garage, sheets of plywood or cement wall

  • @darwest8833
    @darwest8833 3 дня назад +2

    I agree, the Prokennex paddles should not be delisted. Mediocre power compared to many paddles on the market today.

  • @caseyturnbaugh9484
    @caseyturnbaugh9484 3 дня назад +1

    John, what’s the swing weight of the J2K+?

  • @achmedrauff
    @achmedrauff 3 дня назад

    Is NOCSAE / TUV relevant as a possible candidate for independent paddle certification?

  • @kimleith1378
    @kimleith1378 3 дня назад +1

    Gonna be some interesting "chirping." at the Rec Courts when I bring out my OM EVO. Super quiet and a rocket launcher.!! Bummed I'll have to pay for PICKLEBALLTV in 25.
    My "all foam core" FIREFLY arrives next week. That J4KPRO gotta go!!!!
    Thanks John for a great year. Looking forward to what 2025 is going to be.

  • @PartezCroeso-g9m
    @PartezCroeso-g9m 2 дня назад

    Where can i find the blue sneakers?Dont see it on there website

  • @panamaslim595
    @panamaslim595 3 дня назад

    John I looked up the shoes in blue on the website couldn’t find them.Are they out yet ?

  • @panamaslim595
    @panamaslim595 2 дня назад

    John is the new release head heavy did it feel sluggish while swinging best guess as for as swing weight ?

    • @johnkewpickleball
      @johnkewpickleball  2 дня назад +1

      It felt a lot like the PPE's swing weight, so somewhere around 120

  • @villbuzeep2043
    @villbuzeep2043 3 дня назад

    For the j2k+, why not compare it to the j2k? What are initial thoughts on how it compares in feel, power, control, etc.?

    • @Mr.DJones
      @Mr.DJones 3 дня назад

      You can find comparisons on RUclips

  • @ardynites1733
    @ardynites1733 2 дня назад

    I need a completely square Flik Plus size paddle with an ultra elongated handle😫😫😫

  • @harryhoople1684
    @harryhoople1684 День назад

    Tom hasn’t come to grips with the fact he and Selkirk have lost market power. UPA owns the pros and owns the tours and owns broadcasting. The UPA doesn’t need Selkirk. Selkirk needs the UPA. While Selkirk was asleep happily selling substandard paddles, the UPA took out their legs. Tom can cry as much as he wants. He can try to boycott the UPA along with the other 14 companies. He’ll fold within a year. I’m no lover of the UPA, but they have made some very wise decisions.

  • @KevinThomasAdventures
    @KevinThomasAdventures 3 дня назад

    Just ordered the CRBN Tour bag. Wanted the Apes bag, but no thermal pocket was a deal breaker. Would have paid more than $100 for the Apes if it had a thermal pocket.

  • @WayneHays-f4x
    @WayneHays-f4x 3 дня назад

    Great interview with Tom Barnes. Just wondering if you had it the new Engage Aero paddle and what your opinion of it was. I heard Eddie mention the new Engage paddles about 3 podcasts ago but you said you would discuss them later.

  • @xeviuus
    @xeviuus 3 дня назад +1

    Elon Musk once said there is always one person responsible for any institutional decisions. I like to know who is that individual who is making paddle spec decisions. And why and how does he/she have these paddle manufacturers by the balls?

  • @scottgarcia2552
    @scottgarcia2552 2 дня назад

    Great pod cast like always new into the sport only about 2 months into I love the sport but I’m still learning I think it’s funny how everyone always says the community is great and it’s not when you’re trying to get better and play.people are nice at first then they exclude you out very quickly and it sucks the 4 times I gone out to try to get better and play at the parks I’ve had bad experiences to the point that I may just quit and now I’m afraid to go play.Im in beginners league but its not helping me get better because know one plays correctly.

  • @trae6593
    @trae6593 3 дня назад +3

    I'm gonna speak for everyone on the GB pro ultimate power. We all want to know how the swingweight is compared to the PUE!?!?!

  • @nickfadely6794
    @nickfadely6794 2 дня назад

    Tom Barnes - Inventor of the 5,000 word sentence.

  • @49pickles
    @49pickles 3 дня назад +1

    Do you think we’ll have any recourse with Joola on the Mod. I’m all for suing at this point.

    • @800over
      @800over 3 дня назад

      You know that mods are shipped with core crushing correct? They last 3 months at most before they are broken. The end of life of the paddle is well before they are sunset. Don't take my word for it.....watch this channel.

  • @silvershroud3355
    @silvershroud3355 2 дня назад

    Hey John do the owl paddles really spin that much??? The power can’t be that much either right?

  • @scottfrancis13
    @scottfrancis13 3 дня назад

    Whats weight and SW on the Pro Ultimate 14

  • @greysonbennett6788
    @greysonbennett6788 3 дня назад +1

    Those new black ace paddles look weird...

  • @alanpranke3299
    @alanpranke3299 День назад

    If you're on the younger side and your feet have not experienced age deterioration, Hee Hee Haw. My stage of life: use it or lose it, nah, when I use it I lose it.

  • @scottfrancis13
    @scottfrancis13 3 дня назад

    So you mentioned an Integra XL shape so wont that be same length at Ultimate elongated? Also you mentioned Hyper so is that a 14mm Hyper?

    • @johnkewpickleball
      @johnkewpickleball  2 дня назад

      I'm not sure how long the Integra XL will be. Probably 16.5, if they're making the handle so long. And yes, the Hyper Ultimate Power will be 14mm

    • @scottfrancis13
      @scottfrancis13 2 дня назад

      @ I agree with you they should make the Integra shape a little wider Ideally if it was like a Chorus HX shape would be a huge seller. Never understood a 16x7.5 shape

  • @chaonanhsu6917
    @chaonanhsu6917 3 дня назад

    I laughed when I saw the J4K....my grandma will ask why someone is using a skillet pan to play sport🤣

  • @paullin2844
    @paullin2844 3 дня назад +1

    Hi John, just to confirm if I won Engage Pusuit 2.0???

    • @paullin2844
      @paullin2844 3 дня назад

      Thank you! Waiting for your contact?!

    • @aaronmorgan8864
      @aaronmorgan8864 3 дня назад

      @@paullin2844could you let me know if you’re contacted via email? He also called my name but I haven’t been contacted yet. Thanks!

    • @paullin2844
      @paullin2844 3 дня назад

      @@aaronmorgan8864 I have not. We will just have to wait patiently.

  • @debcooper1371
    @debcooper1371 3 дня назад

    John have you hit Proton's Flamingo? Any thoughts?

  • @pauldela1051
    @pauldela1051 3 дня назад +2

    I've been playing with the black ace for over a year now. It's been approved & now I'm unable to play with them. Why approve to just change mind?

  • @ChangJuan-h7p
    @ChangJuan-h7p 2 дня назад

    Do you meant to said Fed Stakstrud is changing from Joola to Addidas? You said he is changing from Selkirk to addidas.

    • @johnkewpickleball
      @johnkewpickleball  2 дня назад +1

      Yes, I misspoke - word is he's leaving JOOLA for Addidas

  • @nicholasmacdonald4510
    @nicholasmacdonald4510 2 дня назад

    32:20
    Just holding a project 008

  • @Zenon-fg4dw
    @Zenon-fg4dw 3 дня назад

    John, as of the latest tournament Staksrud played, he is playing with Joola paddle, not Selkirk. I am sure it was just a slip of the tongue.

    • @johnkewpickleball
      @johnkewpickleball  3 дня назад

      @@Zenon-fg4dw Right, I’m not sure how Selkirk came out when I meant JOOLA, haha

  • @KerryJohnson-en1us
    @KerryJohnson-en1us 3 дня назад

    John, why isn’t the Pro Power Integra being sunset? Your database says it is more powerful than the Pro Power Elongated. Also, isn’t the Ripple even more powerful? Something seems sketchy.

  • @peteherrera1502
    @peteherrera1502 3 дня назад

    I for one am sick of the USAP for delisting any paddles after they have been sold to the consumer.

    • @Bob_DaBuilder-i3x
      @Bob_DaBuilder-i3x День назад

      Even if it protects the integrity of the game?
      Maybe you should be tired of paddle manufacturers selling paddles they should know will get delisted.

  • @shawntruman7025
    @shawntruman7025 3 дня назад

    Seems like everybody is getting sick of the PPA playing bully ball. Hopefully Selkirk and the other paddle manufactures can put an end to it.

    • @Mr.DJones
      @Mr.DJones 3 дня назад

      In my opinion, the only people who can stop all this crap are the players they need to form a players union and have strict rules on paddles, venues, etc

  • @robedwards6926
    @robedwards6926 3 дня назад

    Hi, John
    Do you think the 3S models will pass?

    • @johnkewpickleball
      @johnkewpickleball  3 дня назад

      I can't say for sure about any paddle yet, but I'd be very surprised if the 3S didn't pass PBCoR. As I mentioned, it hits no harder than the PaddleTek Bantam series

    • @zaf7819
      @zaf7819 3 дня назад

      ​@@johnkewpickleball Joola has paid to play so passing is likely a given. My opinion is the game would be more interesting and strategic if both the 3S and Paddletek Bantams were delisted as too powerful. Set the level just below those paddles and bad speedups off the bounce and from transition will be punished, as they should be, and drives will slow down by maybe 10 mph. Put some soft game back in the drive, crash and full on attack game like Quang Dong and others play now.

  • @dillon9147
    @dillon9147 2 дня назад

    This cost is going to be paid for by the consumer, 2025=$500 paddles

  • @russbilderback
    @russbilderback 2 дня назад

    $1,000 says the John's brothers will be back together in 2026. Theyre Still the most dominant team there's ever been, just not quite AS dominant.

  • @mnc303
    @mnc303 День назад

    Ditch those sneakers they're junk. Get the Asics Gel Resolution 9 the best all court shoes for Pickleball and longest lasting.

  • @PickleballWill
    @PickleballWill День назад

    Finally

  • @bobgoodman1557
    @bobgoodman1557 3 дня назад

    Great podcast. Please note that loudnessc (decibel level) is not the primary measure of whether a paddle meets the sound requirements of a "quiet paddle", it's the frequency profile that the paddle makes when hitting the ball. Peak sounds above 1000 Hz are annoying to people. So my guess is that the new gearbox pro ultimate power 14 mm is deemed quiet because it's frequency profile lacks peaks above 1000hz.

  • @timkadom1722
    @timkadom1722 3 дня назад +1

    Need an update on your road to improvement…

  • @gg80108
    @gg80108 3 дня назад

    Did not Yola threaten to create its own system last time?

    • @huncz1584
      @huncz1584 3 дня назад +3

      It’s called UPAA 😂

    • @gg80108
      @gg80108 3 дня назад

      ​@@huncz1584 They got big pockets. And this is what its about, amateur dont care.

  • @PhoenixRugerRedBird
    @PhoenixRugerRedBird 3 дня назад +1

    Honolulu Pickleball .... please change the edgeguard color and make the branding on the edgeguard smaller. I don't mind the graphics on the faces, however, they could be updated. I feel your company would grow with an enhanced look to your paddles. It's what the people want. Much love! P.S.... I'm willing to demo one of these "new look" paddles when they're created. 🤙

  • @jetjaguar5198
    @jetjaguar5198 3 дня назад

    Seems like an opportunity for someone with a lot
    Of money and create a league where everyone prints money not just the governing body🤔

  • @robertfuller9453
    @robertfuller9453 3 дня назад

    This is getting ridiculous. We need ONE body across all spectrums that determines if a paddle is legal. That MLP and PPA are not unified is a joke. Just stop.

    • @Mr.DJones
      @Mr.DJones 3 дня назад

      Right now and for the last 2-3 years, the whole pro pickleball scene has been a complete joke. Thank you, PPA.

    • @Bob_DaBuilder-i3x
      @Bob_DaBuilder-i3x День назад

      The MLP, PPA, and UPA-A are all owned by the same company. How are they not unified?

  • @JasonDeats
    @JasonDeats 3 дня назад

    Selkirk didn't do itself any favors with that rant.

    • @Aaron-mn2ro
      @Aaron-mn2ro 3 дня назад +2

      how so? it is refreshing seeing somebody with authority calling out the greedy practices of the ppa and upa-a

    • @JasonDeats
      @JasonDeats 3 дня назад

      @@Aaron-mn2ro Yeah. I guess it's not bad. At first I forwarded past the Kew input and skipped straight to 36:00 when the rant apparently starts. Selkirk's discussion before that was reasoned and tempered. Would be better to be in a conference room as a backdrop without a fast talking rant, reading from a screen in a messy office but....whatever. Doesn't inspire me to pay 330 for a made in China (?) paddle regardless. Good content though. Pardoe needs consultants or something.