Matt's Pickleball Newsletter

The $99 Paddle That Plays Like a $300 Paddle (With One Catch)

How Ronbus cracked the code on premium paddle performance at budget pricing; $99 (with code MPB).

Sep 5 • 

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August 2025

The $333 Paddle Problem

I tested five paddles from $179-$333. Here's what separates the worth-it from the wallet-drain.

Aug 27 • 

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Boomstik First Look & What Harmony, Foam, and Structure Really Look Like

New test data, surprise improvements, and the paddles that actually got it right

Aug 7 • 

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July 2025

July Paddle Heat Check: Wild Thang, GX2 Power, and Alpha Pro Power Take Shape

This month’s top testers include foam-core firepower, a no-frills thermo, and the most refined 11SIX24 release yet—plus spin stats, punch speed, and…

Jul 24 • 

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Foam Wars, Gen 3.5 Surprises, and the $99 Disruptor

New test data, unexpected standouts, and the paddle that caught me off guard. Want one that leans more technical or one that pushes curiosity a bit…

Jul 13 • 

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TruFoam Genesis 4 Teased, New Ronbus Shape, & 6 Paddles Worth Watching

Teasers, early data, and full reviews on some of the most interesting paddle releases hitting in July and August—including one I can’t even talk about…

Jul 1 • 

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June 2025

Launch Day Heat: ARMA, C45, BluCore — and My Two Surprise Paddles of the Week

Tomorrow (June 10, 2025) drops three of the year’s biggest releases — Holbrook’s ARMA line, Franklin’s C45 Dynasty & Tempo duo, and Diadem’s BluCore…

Jun 9 • 

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April 2025

Speed, Stability, and Surprises: This Week’s Top Paddle Testing Notes

Breaking down the latest Paddle of the Week winners, Vatic’s new Saga 14mm lineup, and why speed still matters.

Apr 28 • 

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Matt’s Pickleball Newsletter — The Week Without a Winner: Paddle Reviews, Tough Calls & the Reset Button

This week I tested over 10 paddles. None deserved Paddle of the Week. I’ll explain what came close, what missed, and what’s worth your time—and what…

Apr 9 • 

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March 2025

Matt's Pickleball — Frankly, This Paddle Dominates! 🚀 Also, Top Paddles, Reviews, & Joola Pro Perseus IV Playtest

This week, the Franklin C45 raises the bar for power-hybrid paddles, Paddle of the Week – Episode 2 crowns a new top contender, and the Joola Perseus IV…

Mar 5 • 

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February 2025

🔥 The Pickleball Gear Report – This Week’s Top Paddles, Reviews, Playtests & Unboxings

Dive into this week’s top paddle playtests, honest reviews, and fresh unboxings—plus, the first-ever Paddle of the Week (the winner totally surprised…

Feb 22 • 

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The Power Paddle Revolution: Breaking Down the Latest Game-Changers from 11SIX24, Franklin, and CRBN Pickleball

This week, we’re diving deep into power paddles that don’t sacrifice control. From the 11SIX24 Power Series (launching Feb 7 at 12 PM ET!) to the…

Feb 7 • 

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