The KewCast with John & EddieMarch 27, 202501:14:53

KewCast Episode 52 - Optimal Weight Setups by Paddle Shape

In this episode, John and Eddie explore Head Heavy, Equal Balance, and Head Light weight customization across three paddle shapes: elongated, hybrid, and widebody. The results surprised us.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:18 Latest News: RacquetX conference in Miami
21:05 Paddles of the Week: Helios Apollo
27:13 Paddle Deep Dive: Does Balance Point Matter?
51:46 Pickleball Mindset: Key Takeaways
1:06:38 Kew & A: Key takeaway from Pickleball Mindset: Enjoy the process; pre-acceptance
1:07:08 Would a 17 x 10-inch paddle ruin the game?
1:11:21 What's the swing weight and twist weight for the Slapp SHO?
1:12:25 Is the Slapp Sho suitable for beginners?
1:13:01 Tales from the Ball Cannon: Brief Update

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