The Ultre Power 2's were supposedly going to restock today but is currently still sold out. There was an issue with the shipment, and it will be further delayed. Not sure when it will be atm. No it did not sell out in 1 day.
The 11SIX24 JellyBean 2 Pickleball Paddle is launching Aug 21 at 3:00PM Eastern time.
We're going to give away a FREE JB2 during the launch.
The JellyBean 2 will launch in all 4 shapes: Hurache-X, Ultre, Vapor, Pegasus.
More info about the JB2:
On launch, this will probably be the most control-oriented paddle with Tier1 durable grit. It is more powerful than the original JellyBean but less powerful than the power paddles. It uses a new type of foam called EMA, which is denser and has better feel.
Get if you find the Power 2 lineup hard to control or you've been waiting on a durable grit paddle that isn't a power paddle.
Skip if you want really light paddles, as these are coming in around 8oz and 110 - 120 SW depending on shape.
About the Contest:
We're going to give away a FREE paddle to the PickleballEquip community. All you have to do is comment on this thread with your current paddle that you're using and which JellyBean2 shape is your preferred if you win. Winner will be revealed in a live drawing and need to communicate with us through reddit for shipping details. For anyone in the United States(lower 48 States) the prize is a new JellyBean 2 of their choice. If you live outside of the 48 States, you will get a one-time-use voucher for $169 credit redeemable on the 11SIX24 official SHOP store.
Entry will end on Aug 21 3:00PM Eastern Time to coincide with the public launch when you can buy the paddle. The drawing will happen on the same day: More info on the JellyBean 2 and Public Launch
Does anyone have recommendations for Pickleball elbow or Knee pain?
Issue knee pain: My PT says my hips are not mobile/flexible enough and it's leading to my knees moving when it's not suppose to.
Currently, I use a silicone patellar strap and a knee brace to keep it in place. It's been about 6 months, and I think I've recovered enough not to need the knee brace anymore.
Issue Pickleball / golfers elbow:
Currently, I use KT tape on my elbow, I use to also tape my knee but i find it not neccessary after finding the strap + brace combo. I've started using a Theraband for my pickleball elbow. I think the faster LT balls contributed to this. Since faster = more force during impact.
The 11SIX24 Ultre Power 2 is now officially released. This is the flat top version measuring 16.35" x 7.65". Initial units were measuring around 7.8oz with SW between the Hurache-X and Vapor.
For those still deciding:
Get the Ultre if
Skip Ultre if:
Read more about the comparison between Ultre, Hurache-x, and Vapor
Get up to $45 off in the 11SIX24 SHOP store with Discount Code SHOP
Update (Looks like it's mostly a $20 off order + $10 each paddle) unless you get really lucky this week.
11SIX24 is offering $20 - $35 off each order plus an additional $10 discount per paddle. This works on all paddles.
To see the offer you must use this link to open the Shopify webstore or SHOP APP (the offer is randomized $20 - $35 off your order over $50 - $70) then enter discount code SHOP at checkout.
more details and instructions on getting the offer here:
https://pickleballinsider.substack.com/p/11six24-shop-store-exclusive-discounts
If you received a different offer than the ones mentioned, please post a screenshot in the comments.
Joes new balance has a 2 for $100 Sale going on pickleball court shoes.
It looks like mostly the Coco Delray and X96 models.
You don't have to buy the shoe for your specific gender. Mens -> Women (Go up 1.5 size, Go up one width, Standard Men = Women wide.
https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/men/shoes/tennis/
https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/women/shoes/tennis/
the 796 model is the lightest if you want speed/quality. suggest to skip the 696 unless it's your only choice.
Delray is better if you want more support / cushion.
996 has a 6month warranty if you wear out the outsole, but the v6 is very heavy for what is supposedly their speed lineup.
11SIX24 Ultre 16.3 x 7.7 Flat top. The dimensions on paper are similar to the Kosmos but play tests show in terms of performance, it's going to be between the Hurache - X elongated and their Vapor Hybrid shape and not a replacement for the Vapor.
Initially, it will come in Power 2 lineup with hexgrit
Wondering what everyone is using atm.
My current:
Hybrid/Power Vapor Power 2 - 4 grams from the middle to the throat on each side 8.4 oz total. 23.5 cm balance pt 118 SW
Some counters / blocks will go out if i'm late to it. I'd like a little less power but the hexgrit is working really well.
We met at the pickleball court, I didn't play with her before we started dating. We tried playing together a few times and the games didn't go well. We couldn't join my usual group because of skill level, so we went to open play. Most of the players in open play target her relentlessly when we partner up. I'm pretty bored since I'm only hitting 1 - 4 shots per game besides the serve and return. I can see she is also kind of frustrated getting targeted and what she assumes as 'failing' but I couldn't care less if we win these games.
Yesterday I suggested we could go together and try playing separate games. She threw a fit and didn't want to go anymore. AITA?
---Update---
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, we're gonna try to find some games somewhere else and with people we know instead of open play at the current courts.
AI / Tech is pretty much my specialty because of my job but, I want to diversify.
I've held VOO, Brk.b but that's about it.
Whenever I go into other sectors I feel i'm just randomly guessing. And usually bad things happen for me.
I've considered costco, novo nordisk, eli lily, byd (tesla competitor).
Novo nordisk was an interesting one because my doc recommended i try ozempic for diabetes and i start losing weight and I thought a lot of americans would get this prescribed. What i didn't expect was that Medicare was going to enforce a maximum payout for the prescription and tank the stock. Kind of dodged a bullet there.
Is any industry growing besides AI / tech?
There is a lot you can do to your current paddle to test out if you might like a different shape.
If you don't have lead or tungsten tape. You can just tape some coins to the paddle instead
Reference:
Penny = 3grams
Nickle = 5grams
dime = 2.2grams
1overgrip = 7grams
Test Widebody: We can move the balance point lower and add some twist weight to test how a widebody can give additional forgiveness on off center hits. What we won't be able to do is lower the swing weight which most widebody's are. However lowing the balance point usually gives the feel of quicker hands.
If your current paddle is an elongated:
Add 3 grams to each side of the paddle right before the throat tapers.
If hybrid: add 2g
Test Elongated:
We can move the balance point higher moving the center of teh sweetspot up. increasing the SW gives us more power on drives. We won't be able to lower the twist weight of the paddle so note actual elongated will be less foregiving. Most people add weight to the sides of elongated to compensate so the only thing you're really giving up in this test is the paddle is slightly shorter.
Widebody to Elongated: add 5 grams to the tip of the paddle.
Hybrid to elongated: add 3 grams to the tip of the paddle.
Test Hybrid:
Do the same conversion with the widebody / elongated, just add 2/3 the amount of weight.
My paddle is too light: Some paddles are super light. The standard paddle these days come in at 8.0 - 8.2 ounces. If you want to match that i would add half the weight around the paddle and the other half as an undergrip or a coin at the buttcap. So if your current paddle is 7.5 ounces. you'll want to .3oz(8.5g) to the paddle and .3oz to the handle.
My paddle is too heavy: Not much we can do here. Add a nickle to the butt of your handle if you have an elongated to decrease BP, it usually helps with some swings. If you have a widebody, you'll make the balance too low usually.
I know of two ways. let's take SOXL 3X for example.
?Swaps - i guess this term was made popular in the big short movie. Does it actually happen like this with leveraged stocks?
I think AIS makes a little more sense over DRAM if you want to get into memory atm. AIS is actively managed for the same expense ratio of .75% and also has exposure to memory stock outside of US exchanges. Recently, they got out of Samsung, probably because of the strike news which DRAM can't get out of because of the ETF investment thesis. I'm not always aware of the latest news going on and rather have an etf that can actively manage around these situations. Same with SOXX they hold an overall ratio of stocks and aren't able to adjust quickly enough to the market. Obviously, there are downsides as AIS doesn't hold overthing in Semiconductor like SOXX. I guess it comes down to would you bet on the market as a whole or a dedicated fund manager investing in the market.
It's been a crazy month. Did well on my general portfolio which was mostly bluechip tech and AI. Then read too much news and had FOMO and started trading options on memory and smaller semiconductor companies. I haven't exited all my positions yet, and had to do some options rollups to close positions but thinking with NVDA being one of the last companys to report Q1 earnings the momentum is probably going to slow down and i'll just keep my portfolio in long term position stocks again Mix of blue chip tech, financial, and BRK.B
If you could create a paddle out of the various components out there what would it be?
Mine would be.
Core: 11SIX24 Alpha Pro Power
Face: FCC - Hexgrit
Shape: Pkkl Vantage 16.3 x 7.7
Handle: Head TK82 4 1/8"
Weight 8.1oz + .25oz for the overgrip
Reason: Durablegrit and great spin with a core that isn't too powerful but can put enough pressure on counters. I like slightly wider shapes to help with the stability on off center hits. The TK82 grip is more of a rectangle which was originally for the eastern grip, it allows you to be at the kitchen and cover forehand and backhand without changing grips.
Roughly 8.3 - 8.4 is my sweet spot of weight before i notice hand speed issues.
If you or your group mostly play a power game right now. Always driving / speeding up.
Then try this equipment change which slows down the game, gives more control, and increases the rally/variation.
First, it makes good counters a highly important part of the game. Without good counters there is no reason for you or your opponent to hit drops or dinks. Once players start noticing that their drives and fast balls are being countered back well, they will naturally have to start hitting drops and dinks. Without the power paddle launch getting in the way, you'll also find dinking easier and more enjoyable with a control paddle at first.
Next, a slower ball prolongs rallies and gives more opportunities for hands battles. You want to start slow and give yourself the chance to develop before moving to a faster-paced game.
Now this works much better if the whole play group uses the same equipment, but you can also just do it solo if it's open play.
Control paddle recommendation - 11SIX24 JellyBean $79, Vatic prism $99
Get your usual shape or hybrid
Slow Ball recommendations - Franklin X40 Core Impact ~3 for $10
Budget-conscious - Franklin paddle set $15 for two wood paddles and 2 x40 balls. Can work but the paddle is way heavier so some of your mechanics will change again when you switch back to your main paddle
The highly rated 11SIX24 JellyBean models have dropped to $79.99. You can stack $10 off using discount code "JAXX" and get up to $30 shop cash.
Note: this is for the Pink JellyBean color so if you see $99.99 price choose the pink $79.99 color
How to get the deal:
Download the Shop APP on your phone.
search for 11six24 store on the Shop APP
Add your paddles to the cart.
Shapes:
Add some item to get the cart total to $75 for free shipping and Shop cashback.
At checkout: Enter JAXX in the discount code box for $10 off each paddle.
