Engage Pursuit Pro Pickleball Paddle Review | Includes EX, EX 6.0, MX, and MX 6.0

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @860anthony
    @860anthony Год назад +6

    I enjoy your reviews. They are short, to the point, and have analytical, empirical data to support the claims.

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. I’m glad they are helpful! I really enjoy doing it.

  • @linschulze8260
    @linschulze8260 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the review! Good job, as always. Had they had a hybrid shape I would have really considered these, particularly if the price tag wasn't so high.

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  11 месяцев назад

      Yeah, they need to update their shape options. Even just a little longer handle on the EX models would be nice.

  • @ajfloresii
    @ajfloresii Год назад +1

    Love the flight path charts 📈 great review bro!!!

  • @bernieaudibert7234
    @bernieaudibert7234 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the review. How would you compare the mx 6.0 pro 16 mm to the crbn 1x 16mm in terms of power and spin? Cheers

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  9 месяцев назад

      The engage is more powerful and offers more spin though the crbn 1x isn’t far off and is easier to control.

  • @terraXR
    @terraXR Год назад +1

    Brilliant showing the launch angles! In table tennis, our equivalent is the "throw angle" of the rubber (high quality TT rubber is $30 to $50 per sheet and you need to buy two of them so places like Revspin will rate rubber by throw angle to help decide what to buy). One reason I like my DBD 16mm is the launch angle is perfect for my stroke mechanics. BTW, Chris Olson's review shows the black core material is very different than the previous Pursuits - might explain the power?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад

      Yes, that’s the same idea. I wish I had a reliable way to measure it because I can notice a difference between paddles. And yeah, I saw that Core Video too, very interesting. That could definitely be why they have more power.

    • @terraXR
      @terraXR Год назад +1

      @@pickleballeffect The engineer in me wants to design a fixture to hold the paddle plus an air-actuated piston to fire a pickleball out of a tube to strike the paddle face in a consistent fashion. Sort of like a potato gun but more accurate :)

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад

      @@terraXRthat would be amazing.

    • @steve-94951
      @steve-94951 Год назад +1

      wow a t700 cf skin! what innovation in the year 2023! 😂

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад

      @@steve-94951right ha but it needed it and it plays much better now. They always had the unique core and performance, just needed the rcf.

  • @extreme98ify
    @extreme98ify 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the excellent review. After reading the review, decide to try one, but the discount code does not work anymore, do you have a new one?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  3 месяца назад

      I’m glad my review was helpful. Engage stopped doing codes on their site since I released this but you can still get 10% off if you get it from Pickleball Central with the code 10EFFECT.

    • @extreme98ify
      @extreme98ify 3 месяца назад

      @@pickleballeffect Thank you!

  • @juliemakrygiannis10
    @juliemakrygiannis10 26 дней назад

    Thank you for the great reviews. I currently enjoy my Pursuit MX 6.0 but want a lighter paddle (better dink control) and a smaller grip (easier transition from continental to semi-western). Will I achieve both objectives with the Pursuit Pro MX 6.0 Lite?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  25 дней назад

      You should look at the Engage Pursuit Pro 1 6.0. It’s still has the thicker core but has a thinner handle and is lighter than the MX 6.0 and plays similar enough that you’ll transition well to it.

    • @juliemakrygiannis10
      @juliemakrygiannis10 24 дня назад

      @@pickleballeffect Great recommendation!
      Will I realize enough of a change in weight with the standard or should I go with the Lite? What am I sacrificing in performance with the Lite?

  • @robedwards6926
    @robedwards6926 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just played with the MX 6.0 Pro and really enjoyed it. So, I decided to order one. I took your advise and ordered the light weight although the one I played with was the standard weight. If decided to add lead where do think would be the best place that wouldn't affect swing weight? Towards bottom at neck area?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  10 месяцев назад

      Nice, glad you found a paddle you like. And yes, putting the lead in the throat will increase the swingweight the least.

  • @backbonz
    @backbonz 11 месяцев назад

    Demo’d the MX6.0 today, not sure which weight version it was (is it listed on the paddle anywhere?). Current paddle is Ronbus R3 Pulsar, no lead. Power was good, spin was sneaky good. At first I didn’t ‘feel’ I was getting great spin, but results were a resounding yes..spin was there. But…the swing weight was immediately noticeable, just picking it up; especially since my tendonitis has flared back up. And then there’s the price.
    My Pulsar is starting to lose spin, so I’m close to being in the market for a new paddle, but the MX6.0 isn’t going to be it. Club has an EX, so might give that a try.

  • @jatseng0000
    @jatseng0000 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Braydon, your content is excellent as always! I've been researching for my next potential paddle and I am curious how you would compare the Pursuit MX Pro vs the Volair Mach 1 Forza? I played around with a MX Pro 6.0, it was pretty good except the grip is a little clunky and feels a bit hollow on impact (reminds me of Babolat tennis rackets). I thought the MX might fit my taste better than the 6.0. On the other hand, I've never played with a Forza. Would you mind to share your thoughts? Thanks!

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, the MX has a denser feel to it that you’d probably like more if the 6.0 felt too hollow for you. It will give you more power and pop vs the Mach 1.

    • @jatseng0000
      @jatseng0000 10 месяцев назад

      @@pickleballeffect your answer was super helpful. I will definitely try out the MX next. Thank you so much!

  • @kimleith1378
    @kimleith1378 Год назад +1

    Noticed the Johnson twins playing this at APP Atlanta. I wonder if not foaming the handle will cause a problem for "handle snap"? I saw a vid on the core material that shows how different it is from the competitors. Thinking this may be the reason for more power?? Great to see the "launch angle" footage.

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад

      Time will tell to see if there are any handle snapping issues but I would imagine it’s not quite as strong without the thermoforming design and foam not in the handle. And yeah, I saw that core video too, very interesting. Makes sense that could be the reason they are more powerful.

    • @kimleith1378
      @kimleith1378 Год назад +1

      @@pickleballeffect You and Chris are my go to for paddles. Curious why adhesives used for attaching the face, is never talked about?? Trade secret maybe??

    • @braydonunsicker2767
      @braydonunsicker2767 Год назад

      @@kimleith1378 idk on that one. Seems like the only time adhesives we’re brought up was when brands were scrambling to fix the “delamination” issues and were adding more glue. All I know is that the more glue you use the more weight it can add.

  • @dominionn09
    @dominionn09 Год назад +1

    Hey man review as always! I like the fact that you are doing different things to differentiate yourself from other reviewers. Do you think the EX model handle length is long enough for a two-hand backhand? Keep in mind that I am a male but I have pretty average to small hands

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад +1

      I appreciate that! The 5” handle on the EX is pretty tight for two hands. I overlap the pinky on my left hand and can squeeze two other fingers on the grip and then my pointer is on the paddle. I wish they would’ve went with a 5.25” handle to accommodate a second hand better.

  • @tommymorgan9293
    @tommymorgan9293 Год назад +1

    Best reviews on the web.

  • @cadevanetten4838
    @cadevanetten4838 9 месяцев назад +1

    Where would you put lead tape on the MX Pro? Thank you!

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  9 месяцев назад

      In the throat area since it’s already head heavy.

  • @metal_bloo
    @metal_bloo 5 месяцев назад +1

    No one has done a review on the Evolution Extreme

  • @gcollin9580
    @gcollin9580 9 месяцев назад +1

    I thought the mx was the most unforgiving paddle I’ve played with. If you don’t hit the engage symbol on the paddle the ball completely dies. Can bring a ball to a dead stop

  • @deanp.1814
    @deanp.1814 Год назад +1

    Great review as always! Currently playing with the Ronbus R1 Nova and loving it. How would you say these compare to the Nova?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад +1

      The Pursuits will give you more power, pop and forgiveness but at the sacrifice of control compared to the Nova.

    • @deanp.1814
      @deanp.1814 Год назад

      Thank you for the reply. Love your channel. Thank you for all of the great content.

  • @jtdavis771
    @jtdavis771 Год назад +1

    You considering switching to one of these as your go to? Still playing with the prism flash?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад +1

      I liked the EX and if I had more time to keep playing with it I think I could get pretty good with it. But it has to be your main paddle. With as much as I switch paddles it’s too poppy to just pick up and play.

  • @Xav3rageJoeX
    @Xav3rageJoeX Год назад +1

    Is the Scorpeus review still coming? These seem like an interesting alternative. Is the 14mm Scorpeus a little more control oriented than the Pursuit Pro?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад +1

      I intended to do the Scorpeus but don’t think I’m going to get around to it. Too many paddles keep getting released and it’s hard to do a full review of them all. But yes, I think the Scorpeus is a little easier to control because it’s not quite as bouncy off the face but I like the feel or sensation at impact of the EX more.

    • @dmasterpong397
      @dmasterpong397 Год назад

      @@pickleballeffect I feel like you can also release paddle videos where you just sit down and talk with them, much less effort editing/production wise. Not saying to get rid of how you do most of your review videos, but a mixture would be fine! I think the majority of your viewers would still watch the video and value your opinion even if you don't have footage of you playing with it.

  • @robedwards6926
    @robedwards6926 9 месяцев назад

    Hey, I just bought your tungsten tape on Amazon. I would like to increase my serve speed using my Engage MX 6.0 pro. Where would you recommend placing the tape to accomplish this?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  9 месяцев назад

      Yes! Thanks for the support, I'm excited for it to get in more player's hands. Try putting 2-3 inches in the middle of the sides. If that does the trick then perfect, if not, move it up an inch or two and see how that feels.

  • @robedwards6926
    @robedwards6926 9 месяцев назад

    Watching this review again because I think I'm gonna exchange the MX 6.0 I recently got for a EX model.
    So, the EX 6.0 has a smaller grip circumference over the EX? I didn't notice that before. I wonder why they chose to do it that way. How was your hand speed with the EX at the kitchen versus the EX 6.0? Noticeable difference?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  9 месяцев назад

      The EX 6.0 has a larger grip than the EX. Did I label that wrong in the video? And yes, the EX is noticeably better in hand speed than the 6.0 model.

  • @mobsyndicate1389
    @mobsyndicate1389 Год назад +1

    I'm curious did you measure the paddles for basic stats because I have 2 Ex pro's and they do not match the Dimensions Engage Gives. Thanks.

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад +1

      Are you talking about the length, width, and grip circumference? I didn’t on these but I do sometimes if something feels off. What was off on yours? I can measure mine.

    • @mobsyndicate1389
      @mobsyndicate1389 Год назад

      @@pickleballeffect well it's shy of the 8 inch width and it's shy of the supposed 16 1/2 Length. My wife's original EX pursuit and my new EX pro Dims are all off. Prior to that we only had MX versions, and I never measured them. They always seemed accurate, but the EX's are not the dimensions that they say. I'm curious since they knew you were doing a review if your length and width on the EX are what they should be? Thanks

    • @braydonunsicker2767
      @braydonunsicker2767 Год назад

      @@mobsyndicate1389my ex 6.0 was a smidge longer than 16” and about 1/8” under 8” width and my MX 6.0 was right on the money.

  • @scottiehoang
    @scottiehoang 10 месяцев назад +1

    Aside from the shape, did you see a noticeable different in power when comparing the EX to the MX model.
    In one of your blogs, you put the MX pro on the gold list so now I’m wondering which one I should demo :)

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  10 месяцев назад

      From the baseline and overheads there is a power difference in favor of the MX but punch volleys and counters at the net were about the same.

  • @Bigred7642
    @Bigred7642 11 месяцев назад

    How would you say these compare to the Vatic Prism Pro Paddles?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  11 месяцев назад +1

      The Vatics absorb more pace and are easier to control while the Pursuit Pros give you more pop and power. Both good with spin. Both have a pleasant, softer feel to them.

    • @Bigred7642
      @Bigred7642 11 месяцев назад

      @@pickleballeffect thanks! Much appreciated

  • @ryanedward7508
    @ryanedward7508 Год назад +2

    We gotta talk about the 4.5”+ grip circumference on the 6.0’s. I had to carefully take a hand plane to the 6.0’s bc they’re ridiculous in stock form

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад

      Good call out. It’s hard to get it all in there ha. I’ll add some comments about that in my written review. The grips are bigger on the 6.0 models at 4.5” when the average paddle grip size is 4.25”.

    • @kevintrinh2312
      @kevintrinh2312 Год назад

      Was it difficult? The grip size is a little to big for my hands.. wanted to slim it down also

    • @ryanedward7508
      @ryanedward7508 Год назад +1

      @@kevintrinh2312 I won’t lie, it was somewhat difficult. I tried it first on my original Pursuit MX so it was even better results this time. Using a hand plane is can be difficult if you don’t have experience so my recommendation would be to scribble pencil lines on the grip wood where you want to take it down and sand evenly until pencil scribbles are gone. Rinse and repeat until it feels perfect. Be careful to reduce evenly on both sides and def don’t take too much off. I only take down the top plane of each side to reduce the square/box feeling. The wood is soft so if you’re careful and take your time, it’s well worth it imo. I wish Engage did this from the start, because it’s an easy alteration 🙌

  • @boardmia
    @boardmia Год назад +1

    What’s your main paddle you use?

    • @pickleballeffect
      @pickleballeffect  Год назад +3

      I go between the Volair Mach 1 Forza, DBD 16, and the Vatic Pro Prism Flash.