The KewCast with John & EddieOctober 21, 202500:57:55

AI vs DUPR? New PB Vision Rating Explained + F+B Paddles & Hunter S. Thompson Wisdom | KewCast #81

In KewCast Episode 81, John and Eddie break down the biggest new stories in pickleball tech and gear. If you love deep-dive paddle analysis, pickleball gear science, and philosophical detours, you’ll love this episode.

⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:10 🧠 PB Vision launches an AI-powered DUPR alternative — measuring how you play, not just whether you win
8:24 🥇 Atlanta Open singles recap — Lea Jansen, Parris Todd, Federico Staksrud, and the brutal grind of 5-game matches
🏓 Paddles of the Week:
10:31 Forge + Bond Runout – Fusion Fiber Technology, thermoplastic forged carbon, 100 % recyclable
19:36 Engage Alpha Pro – foam-injected, EVA-wrapped design with KewCOR 0.38
26:36 Engage Encore Pro V3.0 – cold-pressed Gen-1 at $70
28:59 🔍 X-Ray catch-ups: Engage ProFoam, Adidas AdiPower, E6 Zephyr, Friday Fever 102, Honolulu J6NF
37:44 Luzz Inferno break-in – results from the cannon after 12 hours of use
43:12 💡 Tip of the Week: Hunter S. Thompson’s advice — don’t chase goals, build a way of life
49:38 🤯 Fun Fact: the Fruit of the Loom Mandela Effect — did it ever have a cornucopia?
55:01❓ Kew & A: “Which foam paddles have the most consistent KewCOR across the face, and does this indicate a bigger sweet spot?”

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