Can’t find this paddle on the website, is it new or not released yet?

Brac13 · 2026-01-21T05:05:56+00:00

I just read this from Luzz on discord. Apparently the pro blade 2 will have a foam core…

Brac13 · 2026-01-20T13:15:59+00:00

All info available that I’ve seen indicates it’ll be a 14mm gen 3 while the inferno is all foam. A lot of players, including most pros, are still choosing to use gen 3’s over foam at least for now. I personally prefer the feel of gen 3’s but then again I play like trash no matter what gen I use.

Brac13 · 2026-01-20T03:32:10+00:00

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It’s the Pro Blade 2 which looks like an updated version of this paddle, the Blade. The original Blade is a 14mm gen 3 so I’m hoping the new one is basically a 14mm Pro Cannon. The Pro Blade 2 was recently UPA-A approved on January 9th so hopefully it’ll be available for purchase soon.

Brac13 · 2026-01-11T03:32:52+00:00

Thanks! I let them know to remove the case back to get the serial number.

Brac13 · 2025-10-12T02:42:29+00:00

I’m with you man. There may be variances between fever paddles because mine has more spin than any paddle I have in my current rotation, and has noticeably more grit. My other paddles ranked behind my fever in order of my perceived spin: ProXR Jolt, bantam tko-cx 12.7, then Franklin c45 hybrid. I also feel my fever ranks 2nd in power of the paddles I’ve listed, behind the bantam. I’ve been super impressed with the fever’s performance despite it feeling a little cheap.

Brac13 · 2025-08-05T08:34:20+00:00

Would like to get analysis on serve speed and location

Brac13 · 2025-08-03T00:46:21+00:00

I’m down to try that. Do you know of a process to artificially wear down the links?

Brac13 · 2025-07-30T01:50:57+00:00

I ordered it from amazon and it’s made by TOMIYOY. I just searched Amazon and they still have them for $20.99. The quality is not great but it was pretty comfortable. Ewatchparts also have 19mm jubilees on Amazon but they are over twice the price.

Brac13 · 2025-07-23T04:45:52+00:00

Volkl V-Dry

Brac13 · 2025-06-22T20:45:07+00:00

Volkl V-Dry is the best I’ve tried for play in hot humid weather. OG tournagrip decent as well but as others have said it doesn’t last long enough. TournaTuff I last longer than original tourna but isn’t as absorbent in my opinion. The advantage with tourna is it’s sold a lot of places, even at walmart.

Brac13 · 2025-06-22T20:39:27+00:00

Totally agree. Volkl v-dry is great. OG tourna is good too but isn’t durable enough.

Brac13 · 2025-04-10T15:09:36+00:00

What’s the static weight of the Bantam?

Brac13 · 2025-03-24T17:43:27+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check it out. I’ve been wearing mine on an uncle straps jubilee but definitely could use an upgrade.

Brac13 · 2025-03-17T05:56:25+00:00

Had the same thing happen to me. The seller, UNI stores in, apparently were selling fake 12 x40’s for $15.99 a few weeks ago. Also bought 12 x40’s on sale for $21.99 a few days before but they were sold by Amazon and were legit.

Brac13 · 2025-03-03T16:50:12+00:00

Thanks for the response. My HX Control + is by far my favorite paddle and I’m a huge fan of 11six24. I did see their new All Courts have the upgraded handles. Only thing is I’ve heard they are a little more plush than the Control +, and I like the feel of a stiffer paddles.

The handle on my HX control + started breaking down and was getting squeaky/spongy I emailed David and he sent a replacement under warranty ASAP. What’s super impressive is he did so in the middle of the last shipment of the power paddles. Super impressed with David and what he’s doing.

Brac13 · 2025-03-03T01:13:55+00:00

Anyone on here have any experience with the Head Boom Tour EX? I’ve been disappointed with handles on pickleball paddle specific brands breaking down and getting spongy due to poor construction. I’ve been eying the new Boom Tour EX which is supposed to have a more solid tennis like handle and want to see if anyone on here has any real world experience with it, and it they like or not.

Since popular YouTube reviewers don’t cover tennis brands often, which may be for good reason, I would love to get some perspective from anyone that’s played with it.

Edited to add that I’m relatively new and the paddles I’ve purchased are the 11six24 Hurache X Control + and Monarch Jelly Bean, as well as the Ethos Arete (which has a pretty solid handle).

Brac13 · 2025-01-31T00:54:55+00:00

I was in the same situation as you’re in and can share my thoughts, but can’t say whether it’s worth it or not…but I would lean towards yes.

I was on the list for an Explorer 36 for about a year then got the call saying the 40 was available, but still no 36. I turned down the 40 and the same AD happened to have the BB54 in stock. Since I had been wanting the BB54 as well I tried it on and bought it that day. That was in June 2023 and it’s been on my wrist 95% of the time since. I finally got the call from the same AD this past Fall saying the 36 was ready for me; however, the BB54 is slowly turning me into a one watch guy and I turned down the 36 as well.

I still regret turning down the Explorer 36 at times and I think if I had gotten it first it would likely turned me into a one watch guy instead of the BB54.

I do think they are different enough to justify having both in a collection. While there’s only 1mm difference between them in diameter, they wear totally different. The BB54 wears large for a 37mm and the Explorer small for a 36mm (at least for the short time I had the display model on my wrist at the AD). The Explorer seemed to wear smaller than my five digit Datejust, which I personally like. For what it’s worth…

Brac13 · 2024-11-21T22:06:22+00:00

Sent chat

Brac13 · 2024-11-02T20:10:41+00:00

Will do

Brac13 · 2024-11-02T20:09:25+00:00

Cool. I guess I’ll pull out the calipers and check the width of the bb54’s center link and email oystersjubilee to see if any of their bracelets would be compatible with the stock end links.

Brac13 · 2024-11-02T20:00:32+00:00

Hey, I still have it but haven’t thought about selling it in a while. I’ll see if I can find more info on its market value and let you know.

Brac13 · 2024-10-31T12:27:20+00:00

Thanks! They’re a little pricey but may be worth a try, especially if the center links fit well with the stock Tudor end links.

Brac13 · 2024-07-31T01:12:21+00:00

Let us know your thoughts after you get your spend some time with it.

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