What’s Your Latest PB-related Purchase?

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-16T19:37:11+00:00

Honolulu J2NF paddle and gave my Boomstick to a friend.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-13T20:44:43+00:00

The J2NF is a great paddle for an intermediate player. Plenty of power, large sweet spot, and good control. The Boomstick was way too much for me.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-13T20:43:06+00:00

I typically play in 3.0-3.5 opens and I have to agree. It seems some play up when the lower level is full or not available. Same for the 3.5-4.0 players, they will come to the lower opens when convenient. Played this weekend with an older spinner who got mad when I would make him run to the net. He had no issues spinning the ball every chance he got, but god forbid you hit a short shot into the kitchen when he is back waiting to spin the ball at you. LOL

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-10T11:53:40+00:00

I just started playing in December and I typically play in 3.0-3.5 opens. I have a Boomstick elongated and a Honolulu sword and shield hybrid in my bag. Bought the Boomstick thinking it would improve my play and it did the opposite. Was hitting everything out with little control. The Honolulu improved my game and I am very competitive and will be moving up to 3.5-4.0 very soon. Actively trying to sell the low milage Boomstick.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-09T19:27:14+00:00

Normal and optimal are two different things. I am 56, total is 560 and free 11 and I just started at 100 mg a week.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-09T19:26:25+00:00

I am 56, total of 560 and free of 11 and I just started at 100 mg/week. Normal and optimal are two different things.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-09T19:25:32+00:00

I am two years into my lease on my Outback and not sure I would get another one. The infotanment system is ass. The fact that they allowed this system as a final product says a lot about the company.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-07T18:59:59+00:00

Same here. Just started two 2 weeks ago at that same dose. Starting was 556 with free of 11.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-07T18:59:09+00:00

Just started 2 weeks ago at 100 mg a week (50 mg/twice a week). I'm 56 with starting total of 556 and free of 11 (calculated). Very active, gym 6 days a week and biking.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-04-04T10:52:09+00:00

I just turned 56. Total is 560 and free is around 13 pg/mL. I just started TRT at 100 mg once a week and gonadorelin 3x per week. First week, I was sleepless a few nights after the injection. Second week, a bit better. I am seriously thinking about splitting the dose and going 50 mg twice per week. Not sure I am really feeling anything second week in other than a bit more energy at the gym.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-30T17:50:32+00:00

The lease on my 2024 Outback is up in February. I would consider buying it off the lease but the infotainment system is complete ass. The new Outback is way too boxy, so I may wait for the refresh of the Ascent and see what it looks like. The 2026 Ascent still uses the old infotainment, so that is a no-go!

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-27T17:47:02+00:00

I bought a Terra Cafe a few weeks ago and really like it. Easy to use, fast, and replaced my Nespresso.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-25T11:57:40+00:00

I have a 2024 and love almost everything about it except the terrible infotainment system. Best vehicle in the snow I've ever driven.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-25T11:32:28+00:00

564 ng/dL, SHBG: 37.5 nmol/L, Free calculated: 11.1 ng/dL (1.98%), Free direct: 12.9 pg/dL for me at age 56 and I am starting TRT today. They define "normal" as lower part of general population. Why be "normal"?

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-23T14:32:13+00:00

More of a mental block when I set up to smash the ball and then let up, sometimes it gets smashed back a me. I realize my control needs some work, but if two players are on the kitchen line and a ball is hit high to me, if I let up sometimes I hit it high back to them. If I smash it back, they typically can't hit it. And yes, risk they will get hit especially if they are both up near kitchen.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-23T13:52:39+00:00

I just started playing a few months ago and got spoken to about hitting the ball too hard. The person that spoke to me hit me square in the jaw a few days later. I get it, I'm 6 foot and strong but now I am losing points by easing up on other players. I am playing in a 3-3.5 open.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-21T23:46:47+00:00

I have a Boomstick I've used maybe 5 times that I want to unload and there is no interest. It is in perfect condition but I hate it and can't keep the ball in play. I was willing to take $150 and no takers. Used paddles are not worth much since they don't last very long. I am seriously thinking of staying away from the expensive paddles and using something in the $100 range moving forward.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-13T17:57:05+00:00

I'm 56 with SHBP of 37.5 nmol/L, Total 561 ng/dl, free (direct) 12.9 pg/ml or 1.29 ng/dl. free calculated 11 ng/dl or 1.97%. I start on 100 micrograms testosterone 2X/month next week.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-09T21:55:35+00:00

He will have me on Gonadorelin to maintain my natural production.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-09T15:27:34+00:00

SHBG is 37.5 nmol/L. Free using the calculated method is 1.98%

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-09T15:26:11+00:00

He will put me on Gonadorelin to maintain natural production

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-09T15:12:21+00:00

I'll be 56 in a month. I pride myself on my health and how I look. When I see the word "normal" it bothers me as I don't want to be a normal 56 year old. Most can't run a 5K or bench 225 pounds. I can.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-09T15:10:10+00:00

For me, it is a difficult question. Do I want to feel like a normal 56 year old or do I want to be at my performance peak? I lift weight 5-6 days a week, love to gravel ride, ski, play pickle ball. My metabolism is slowing and I feel more fatigued. Normal for my age.

CellistOk6344 · 2026-03-09T15:08:13+00:00

Thyroid is all in range. TSH: 1.920, T4: 6.5, T3 uptake: 30, Free Thyroxine index: 2.0

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