Braydon Unsicker (Pickleball Effect)
Disclosures
- Affiliate link: stated in 7 sources, 2026-02-11 to 2026-09-09 (latest)
- Discount code: stated in 7 sources, 2026-02-13 to 2026-09-28 (latest)
- Free unit: stated in 2 sources, 2026-02-11 to 2026-02-28 (latest)
- Other disclosure: stated in 1 source, 2025-08-11 (latest)
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Stances by paddle
11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm: durability
Current stance: strongly positive
"the line's Tier 1 durable texture that holds 98% of its grit versus 81% for raw carbon"
2026-07-19. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm: pop
Current stance: positive
"Quick, offensive pop at the net that rewards clean contact."
2026-07-19. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm: power
Current stance: strongly positive
"Elite power (57 MPH, 91st percentile)"
2026-07-19. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm: spin
Current stance: strongly positive
"Elite spin on the durable HexGrit surface."
2026-07-19. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm: sweet spot
Current stance: negative
"Pass if you want a forgiving sweet spot or faster hands."
2026-07-19. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Hurache-X Power 2 16mm: weight and balance
Current stance: neutral
"This is the most head-heavy shape and the highest-swing-weight paddle of the line"
2026-07-19. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: durability
Current stance: strongly positive
"The 11SIX24 Power 2 finished on top, followed by the Six Zero Coral"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 3:09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: edge guard
Current stance: positive
"it has better spin and better spin durability, and it avoids potential edge guard durability"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 7:42. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: hand speed
Current stance: strongly positive
"counters came off clean and quick, and the maneuverability helps stay ahead in hand"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 5:27. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: power
Current stance: strongly positive
"high power and pop, paired with a good-sized sweet spot, solid maneuverability, and strong spin."
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 5:11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: spin
Current stance: strongly positive
"Longer answer, it spins really well."
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 1:42. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: stability
Current stance: positive
"but you do feel the added stability"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 4:29. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: sweet spot
Current stance: positive
"paired with a good-sized sweet spot"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 5:11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: touch
Current stance: positive
"There's a noticeably softer, more dense feel on contact."
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 5:47. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: value
Current stance: positive
"grit, solid pricing, and strong performance"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 7:56. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 16mm: weight and balance
Current stance: strongly positive
"It's light enough and stable enough to be played out of the box without any customization,"
2026-02-13T19:55:01Z at 4:16. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
CRBN CRBN4 TruFoam Barrage 14mm: durability
Current stance: negative
"the raw carbon face lacks a durable grit texture at a premium price"
2026-07-24. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
CRBN CRBN4 TruFoam Barrage 14mm: hand speed
Current stance: positive
"Quick and balanced, with a light swing weight and hybrid reach"
2026-07-24. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
CRBN CRBN4 TruFoam Barrage 14mm: pop
Current stance: strongly positive
"The biggest pop in the TruFoam family"
2026-07-24. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
CRBN CRBN4 TruFoam Barrage 14mm: power
Current stance: neutral
"Medium power that rewards swinging out on drives."
2026-07-24. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
CRBN CRBN4 TruFoam Barrage 14mm: spin
Current stance: strongly positive
"The highest spin of any CRBN I've tested"
2026-07-24. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
CRBN CRBN4 TruFoam Barrage 14mm: sweet spot
Current stance: negative
"sweet spot drop-off toward the edges remains"
2026-07-24. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm: power
Current stance: negative
"In my power and pop testing of a new Pro IV and Pro V Perseus, the Pro IV produced higher speeds in both."
2026-02-28. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: break-in
Current stance: strongly positive
"I didn’t experience any break-in drift with the Boomstik."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: control
Current stance: negative
"You need a developed soft game to manage it well."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: edge guard
Current stance: negative
"there have been some early reports from some players of the edge guard starting to lift in the areas where the MOI Tuning System weights are installed."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: hand speed
Current stance: negative
"the Elongated adds reach and extra power, though it sacrifices some maneuverability and sweet spot size."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: power
Current stance: strongly positive
"Power and pop are both in the 90th percentile"
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: stability
Current stance: positive
"The MOI Tuning System boosts twistweight and stability, though it also raises swingweight relative to each shape."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: sweet spot
Current stance: positive
"Both paddles still offer oversized sweet spots for their shapes."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: touch
Current stance: negative
"Everything comes off the face a bit hotter than you might be used to, so touch shots demand precision."
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm: hand speed
Current stance: positive
"The Widebody delivers better maneuverability and forgiveness"
2025-08-11. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: control
Current stance: positive
"Good control once you get used to the unique feel"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: hand speed
Current stance: strongly positive
"Very maneuverable and light because of lower swingweight"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: handle and grip
Current stance: positive
"Comfortable octagonal handle and unique hybrid shape"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: power
Current stance: positive
"A touch more power than non Fusion Edge 16 mm carbon paddles"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: spin
Current stance: strongly positive
"High spin rating (1675-1700 RPMs)"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: stability
Current stance: strongly positive
"Stable, reduced vibrations, and excellent forgiveness"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: touch
Current stance: negative
"Not as soft or plush as a non Fusion Edge 16 mm carbon paddle"
2023-01-18. Source Affiliate linkDiscount code
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: control
Current stance: positive
"Drops and resets don’t immediately jump off the face"
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: durability
Current stance: positive
"EverGrit retained 94% of its surface roughness in my durability testing"
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: pop
Current stance: neutral
"the pop isn’t so high that controlling the paddle becomes a constant fight."
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: power
Current stance: positive
"The V-Sol Tour produces power that competes with much more expensive paddles, especially on full swings."
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: spin
Current stance: positive
"Spin is strong, stability is good"
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: stability
Current stance: positive
"Spin is strong, stability is good"
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: value
Current stance: strongly positive
"At $100, you’re getting legitimate power, durable grit, and a well-rounded package."
2026-09-09. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm: weight and balance
Current stance: positive
"which is why it plays complete with nothing added to it."
2026-09-02. Source Affiliate linkDiscount codeFree unit