All Drive No Drop Pickleball Podcast

We rank the first releases of 2026.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Is a $300 Joola Pro V Worth It? 18:56 Tickle Time Why Aren't More Pros Playing Foam Paddles 24:06 Maverix Havik 2 26:50 Luzz Blade 2 32:12 Gearbox GBX Power 39:03 CRBN Trufoam Barrage

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Tickle Time - David's Adventure to India Presented by Tip Toppers 07:40 What's in the News? Pickleball Brawl Presented by Centerline Atheltics 18:00 Head Radical Triflex 23:00 Enhance MPP Turbo 27:40 Selkirk Dauntless 32:00 Maverix Havik 2 41:37 Interview with Diken Chan of Luzz Pickleball

Do Permagrit and Hexgrit Have the Longest Lasting Grit for Spin in Pickleball?

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 06:45 In the news Just Paddles Paddle Labs 15:15 Tickle Time 22:50 Paddle comparison between Bread and Butter Loco, Vapor Power 2 and Spartus Power P1 45:30 Greystone Pickleball Interview

Timestamps 00:00 Snowstorms and Snow Blowers 05:43 DUPR and PB Vision Making AI DUPR Ratings Presented by Centerline Athletics 17:57 Tickle Time Presented by Tip Toppers Short Handles Necessary? 25:20 Paddle Time Presented by Bodhi Pickleball 25:47 11Six24 Vapor Power 2 32:33 Gherkin Draco 36:35 Flik Triple Core 38:11 GRUVN FULL FOAMS 40:48 Paddletap DNA

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction, Friday Fever 102, Speedup Tide, and All Drive Invitional Recap 10:37 In the News Presented by Centerline Athletics(ALW signs with Franklin, Friday sings Rachel and Kyle, Luzz sings Chris and Roscoe) 25:03 Paddle Awards Around the Industry 33:30 Selkirk Boomstick vs Honolulu J6CR vs Spartus P1 42:13 Gherkin Draco 47:25 Tickle Time Presented by Tip Toppers(Can paddle stats tell you which paddle is better?)

Timestamps00:00 Introduction04:15 In the News by Centerline Athletics - Pro Players Switching Paddle Sponsors21:20 Tickle Time by Tip Toppers - Our Most Dislike Video of the Year32:20 New Year's Resolutions40:40 Volair Shift44:50 Aireo Cyclone49:30 Enhance Duo Widebody51:50 Luzz Glider54:30 Giveway Winner

00:00 Introduction and Sponsors Centerline Athletics, Tip Toppers and Bodhi Pickleball 04:20 Best Value Pickleball Paddle of the Year 08:10 Biggest Flop 13:20 Most Improved Company 18:25 Best Design 20:15 Worst Design 21:30 Best New Company 23:45 Best Gen 3 Paddle 26:10 Most Innovative 29:10 Best Pickleball Paddle of 2025 33:15 Paddle Trend of the Year 34:00 Best Bang for Your Buck Bag 35:15 Bag of the Year 38:45 Best Dwelly Power Paddle 40:16 Most Underrated Brand 42:45 Biggest Surprise 46:15 Most Stagnant Company 49:45 It's Not How You Starts It's How You Finish 53:15 Best Singles Pickleball Paddle 54:15 Best Juniors Pickleball Paddle 56:20 Pickleball Paddle of the Year 60:10 Tickled My Pickle the Most

00:00 AllDrive + Tickle Playing in a Tournament and Thanksgiving Plans\ 06:00 Best Black Friday Deals 09:20 In the News (Presented by Centerline Athletics) 14:20 David's Question of the Week (Presented by Tip Toppers) 19:00 Paddle of the Week (Presented by Bodhi Pickleball) 19:40 Revolin Roya 26:00 Paddle Selection 29:41 Floky Knee Sleeve

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Where Has David Been Traveling 05:51 Gearbox GX2 Power Giveaway and New Limited Edition Colorway 08:27 Six Zero Black Opal vs Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid (Leading into Men's Tournament Experience) 17:47 In the News Presented by Centerline Athletics 23:22 David's Question of the Week Presented by Tip Toppers (What are the Top 3 Paddles of the Year?) 30:30 Paddles of the Week Presented by Bodhi Pickleball 31:13 Pickleball Apes Charm Series 37:46 Enhanced Duo 42:00 New Revolin Paddle Coming

Timestamps 00:00 Introdutciton 05:15 In the News (Black Friday Deals) Presented by Centerline Atheltics 12:55 Question of the Week Presented by Tip Toppers 25:05 Pickleball Apes Charm Series 31:03 Enhance Duo 38:23 New Franklin Bags 41:58 Neonic Bag 47:46 November Content Plans

Timestamps 00:00 Interview with Spartus Pickleball Owner and Introducing His Next Two Paddles with Permagrit 29:23 In the News (World Pickleball Championship) Presented by Centerline Atheltics 34:38 PB Vision's New Ratings 37:27 David's Question of the Week Sponsored by Tip Toppers 42:46 Six Zero Black Opal Early Thoughts Review

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 07:53 David's Question of the Week? Foam or Polypropylene for a first premium paddle? 12:25 In the News Presented by Centerline Athletics (LT Open Singles Tournament) 19:45 Our Top 3 Mains Paddles 24:40 New Brand F+B 29:00 Adidas AdiPower Pro-EDT ATTK 30:40 Gamma Knockout 32:30 Thrive Project Fury Elongated and Hybrid 37:12 Ace Pickleball Bloomfield,MI Interview

Timestamps00:00 Introduction 03:25 In the News Presented by Centerline Athletics (PPA Hook Fest)13:00 David's Question of the Week (?)15:00 What the Pickle (Kalshi + PPA Sports Betting)22:00 Friday Fever 102 WB26:30 Selkirk BoomStick Edge Guard Issues29:00 Six Zero Opal and Ruby Pro37:30 Pickleball Vision New Ratings

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:56 In the News Presented by Centerline Athletics (Wooden Paddle and New PPA Partnerships) 10:04 David's Question of the Week (Should there be embargos on paddle reviews?) 16:49 CRBN Trufoam Waves 20:08 Diadem Blucores 22:26 Bread and Butter Locos 25:14 Selkirk Boomsticks 29:54 Body Helix Flik F1 32:15 Gearbox GX2 Powers 34:45 Luzz Inferno 37:44 Luzz Tornazo 42:40 Ronbus Quantas 45:47 Honolulu NFs 48:48 Vatic V-Sols

00:00 Introduction 03:00 Current Reviewer Main Paddles and Most Underrated Paddles 23:45 In the News (Wooden Paddles Presented by Centerline Athletics) 29:17 David's Question of the Week Why Get a Honolulu J6NF over a J2NF LH 33:15 Luzz Inferno and Tornazo 38:59 Gherkin Wraith 48:00 Diadem BluCore

Timestamps 00:00 Honolulu J6NF and FC+ 05:15 Introduction & Party Time 08:13 Introducing New Sponsor and UPA-A Paddle Approval Controversy 23:36 DUPR Verified 28:18 Body Helix Flik Falcon 34:02 Scoop Hellcat 1.0 40:47 Upcoming Paddle Releases

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:51 David's Question of the Week 09:00 In the News (PIKKL SKINS) 16:30 CRBN TruFoam Waves Sep. 26th 22:16 Chorus Phoenix Release Sep. 26th 26:16 Vatic V-Sol Pro and Power Release Sep. 26th 34:56 Diadem Edge BlueCore Release Sep. 26th

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Giveaway Winner Announced 07:40 In the News (UPA-A Bans Selkirk Project Boomstick Elongated MOI) 15:00 David's Question of the Week 23:50 What the Pickle? 29:50 CRBN TruFoam Waves vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis vs The Field 42:00 Eye Protection (Brioti Eyewear)

imestamps 00:00 Introduction, Giveaway Winner and New Giveaway 08:15 In The News (Big Papa Jimmy Leaves Selkirk, ALW/AB lose for the first time ever, and John Lucian Goins wins Back to Back) 21:00 David's Question of the Week (How do you define control?) 27:55 Ronbus Quantas vs Selkirk Boomsticks 43:19 Paddle Inspector Inspects the Gherkin Untitled

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 06:00 Centerline Athletics 9:50 Tournament Experience Honolulu J2NF vs Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid 28:50 David's Question of the Week? 23:40 Ronbus Quanta 32:56 Luzz Inferno 39:00 Franklin Quiet Ball

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 06:00 Centerline Athletics 9:50 Tournament Experience Honolulu J2NF vs Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid 28:50 David's Question of the Week? 23:40 Ronbus Quanta 32:56 Luzz Inferno 39:00 Franklin Quiet Ball

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Construction Build 03:00 Bread & Butter Loco Power Paddle 07:40 Sypik Avatar 11:00 Tier List Start

Timestamps 00:00 Puerto Rico Pickleball and Fans in Puerto Rico, Where is the Line for Fans at Games 15:50 What the Pickle (How Expensive is too Expensive for a Pickleball Paddle?) 21:10 David's Question of the Week 28:00 Quest to Find the Best Pickleball Paddle (Presented by Bodhi Pickleball Paddle) 29:30 Selkirk Boomsticks 40:40 Gearbox GX Power Series 46:06 Honolulu NF Series 50:00 Engage Alpha (All Foam Paddles) 53:40 Element 6 SUTR and Zephyr 56:20 Our Current Mains

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Honolulu J2NF vs J2NF Long Handle, First impressions of the J7NF and J3NF 17:00 What the Pickle 22:30 David's Question of the Week 27:00 Power Ranking Thrive Fury, Honolulu J2NF, Gearbox GX2 Power, Joola Pro IV Perseus 16mm, Element 6 SUTR

Timestamps 00:00 Intro and New Honolulu J2NF Shapes 04:59 What the Pickle? 11:14 David's Question of the Week 26:11 Chorus Phoenix 28:20 Sypik Triton Pro 3 33:52 Pickleball Apes Harmony Series 36:26 Dynasty Foam Legend 38:51 Hudef Apex Pro 2 41:32 Ronbus Refoam

Timestamps 00:00 Major League Pickleball Beer City, Meeting David in Person 18:40 What I loved about Beer City 21:30 What I would do to improve Beery City 29:00 Quang Doung vs UPA 36:30 DUPR Change Controversy 42:00 11Six24 Alpha Pro Power Series 50:00 Body Helix Flik F1 TerraCore XC 54:38 Vatic V-Cores

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:30 David's Question of the Week 12:55 11Six24 Alpha Pro Power Series 18:10 Komodo Tenet 21:20 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 23:50 Enhance Gen 4.5 26:50 Pickleball Apes Harmony Series 30:50 Body Helix Flik Terracore F1 33:20 Vatic V-Core All Foam Series 42:30 Paddle Awards for the Week and Current Main for BCO 46:00 Dinkaroo

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:55 What The Pickle? (Honolulu J2NF Tournament Recap) 08:30 David's Question of the Week 13:30 Honolulu J2NF Does David Love it too? 20:00 SLK Era vs 11Six24 Pro Power & Alpha Pro Power Talk 27:30 Gearbox GX2 Power Series 29:08 Srikel Paddles and Net 34:10 Tifosi Sunglasses/Protective Glasses 37:00 Revolin Torch Reach and Pure LH 42:30 Helios Pickleball 45:00 Pickleball Apes Harmony 46:30 Paddletek GTOs (Hybrid Bantams)

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:21 New Paddle Stat (Power per Swing Weight) 08:33 Power Paddle Meta and Which Ones I Recommend 21:23 New Honolulu J2NF Weight Setup 22:25 More Friday Fever Thoughts 23:37 Quick Frankly C45 Dynasty Talk 24:04 Revolin Torch Reach

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction (David just finished touring the Six Zero Factory) 02:04 What's Six Zero been up to? 12:05 Next Six Zero Paddle Coming 16:30 Factory Tour Summary

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction (Kyle Intro, 11Six24 Alpha Pro Power, Paddle of the Year Contender) 04:00 11Six24 Ambassador Kyle Breaks Down 11Six24 and the Alpha Pro Power 26:30 Major League Pickleball Thoughts and Upcoming Beer City Mid-Season Tournament 45:20 Holbrook Armas 48:35 Selkirk Era First Thoughts 50:50 Element 6 SUTR 52:50 Honolulu J2NF and J2NFT (Early Frontrunners for best of 2025)

Timestamps 00:00 Why I didn't make the tournament 03:05 David Recaps the Bread & Butter Nerdy Tourney 53:45 Upcoming Paddle Launches and Plans 01:07:00 David's China Trip

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Bread & Butter Nerdy Tourney & Hot Sauce Review 12:00 What's in David's Geau Sports Bag? 14:50 Honolulu NF (Foam Paddles) 18:02 Ronbus Ripples V2 Launch This Week 20:30 Listener Question (Goldilocks Paddle) 25:00 David's Paddle Rundown and Stuff to Come

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction (Ronbus Ripple News, Revolin Torch, Honolulu J2H+) 05:40 Jake the Owner of Friday Pickleball Stops By 26:17 Ranking Teams for the Nerdy Tourney 41:33 Ronbus Ripple News Statements

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Ronbus Ripple in Men's Tournament 07:35 Ronbus Ripple V2 14:40 Holbrook Arma 16:44 GRUVN Sold Foam 20:15 Honolulu J2FC+, J2NFL, J2NFT, J2NFK 22:45 Revolin Torches

Timestamps00:00 Introduction (Ronbus Ripple News, Revolin Torch, Honolulu J2H+)05:40 Jake the Owner of Friday Pickleball Stops By26:17 Ranking Teams for the Nerdy Tourney41:33 Ronbus Ripple News Statements

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction (New Franklins, More Foam Power Paddles) 01:08 MLP and Ben Johns Circus 10:55 David's Question of the Week 21:20 Enhance Pickleball's New Paddle 23:50 Franklin C45 New Shapes 26:40 New Volair Lineup

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction (New Franklins, Revolin Torch, Honolulu Foam Prototype) 09:30 Bread and Butter Filth Line 14:45 Friday Fever First Thoughts 19:00 ProXR Signature Series 3 22:00 Gherkin Nightshade 24:00 11Six24 Pegasus Power 27:40 Standout CF4 31:20 David's Question of the Week (Tournament Prep Meal) 35:20 Open Play Season 40:35 David's Random Story Top Gear and Training Tools $15 off the Dink Master Pro (My Favorite Pickleball Training Tool) Purchase Here:https://bit.ly/3BbN3yo Code:AllDriveNoDrop For 15% off Bodhi Tungsten Tape and Grips (My Go To Grips and Weight) Purchase Here: https://bit.ly/3yxDIjA Code:AllDriveNoDrop

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:00 What The Pickle? (paddle prices and tariffs) 11:40 David's Future Trip to Six Zero Factory in China 13:20 David's Question of the Week 18:50 What is the Best Pickleball Paddle 18:55 Engage Pursuit Pro1 Innovation Compared to OG Pursuit Pro 24:25 Wilson Vesper 27:26 Vatic Pro Sagas 14mms 30:50 Revolin Drifts 36:36 Onix 40:50 Friday Fever

Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:50 What the Pickle? (How will pro pickleballers be paid?)12:40 What is the Best Pickleball Paddle? Powered by Bodhi Pickleball12:45 Wilson Vesper Pickleball Paddles19:50 Vatic Saga 14mms (Ranked 1st to 5th)26:30 What is the difference between the Joola Pro IV 14mms and 16mms?30:50 Thompson Pickleball31:20 Gherkin Nightshade Elongated (David's New Main)

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:05 Question of the Week 05:05 Revolin BioFLX 13:25 What the Pickle? 19:04 Joola Pro IV Scropeus 14mm & 16mm and Magnus 16mm 24:00 Diadem BluCore 27:30 Vatic Pro Saga 14mms 36:55 David's Quest for a New Main

The best of the best compete for the top company spot.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:00 What the Pickle (Luzz Cannon Delisted) 11:00 David's Question of the Week 15:10 TIer List 1:05:45 A Sad Announcement

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:20 What the Pickle? (We Respond) 20:39 Question of the Week? (Which UPA-A Paddle Would We Use?) 28:30 Flikweight Update 33:10 Gearbox GX2 Paddles 43:00 Engage Pursuit Innovation 46:20 Gherkin Nightshade 50:20 Mark Unmarked 52:00 New Babolats 54:25 Jox Sox (Socks)