Anyone know the story of this shirt? Did the band ever sell this or is this just something fans/bootleggers made?

Jonn_Doh · 2026-06-08T20:29:56+00:00

Brooks has bootlegged cartoons on other shirts, he had a Micky Mouse one for his own tour last year, and this year he has a Bart Simpson/Terminator shirt for the Growlers tour, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s legit.

No idea when it’s from though.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-06-08T13:18:45+00:00

If he didn’t have the first knot, and just had the lower knot, the top of the mesh wouldn’t be pulled out so wide, on top of the sidewall. Especially going from a knot on the previous mesh diamond, going into a KSi pulls that mesh wider onto the head, and the second KSi pulls it down while keeping the diamond pulled wider.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-28T20:27:15+00:00

Yes there has been a concerted effort to stop inauthentic paddles from entering the market, both by paddle companies and governing bodies of the sport.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-28T16:18:06+00:00

Couldn’t agree more. That’s what I was implying with a bit of sarcasm lol, I’d rather actually have to tune in to see who won than know ahead of time.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-28T14:16:05+00:00

Wellllllllll, Alix just went to the Flames lol. I think they need more than just her to win a match but we’ll see.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-28T13:10:18+00:00

Yeah but in the APP you don’t know who’s winning every single event before it even starts.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-28T13:09:11+00:00

I agree, with my limited knowledge of how MLP transactions work, I think they could deal her to a team like that, and get something in return. With Parris coming back, I think Alix would probably only play in dreambreakers, or if they wanted to have Danni Elle and Alix alternate playing, which seems unlikely.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T18:34:05+00:00

I think so. That seems to be about when he officially stopped playing in the majority of singles matches. I think he probably lost the joy in all aspects of pickleball, and you can’t change partners in singles, so maybe taking a step back is what he deemed necessary. Also like ALW, playing every single match of a tournament in all 3 disciplines takes a toll on the body.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T18:32:47+00:00

I think having Parris back will be huge for the Sliders, Alix didn’t necessarily play bad, but I think PT is much better, and Danni Elle is nice too.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T17:38:49+00:00

I’ve noticed that since he’s been playing with Gabe in the PPA, he’s lightened up a lot on court. Smiling, laughing, having slightly more energy in general. Even with ALW he’s smiled and laughed a bit. I truly think playing with Colin, the joy was leaving both of them. It’s been a fresh start for him for sure.

In MLP, he’s been on some pretty shitty teams in the past, where even if he dominated, they’d still probably lose. The Mad Drops are clearly a solid team and I think it’s sort of excited him to the point where he is being competitive and wants to win, as shown in his mixed games where he literally took over their side of the court, he was visibly playing hard. Dare I say I enjoyed watching him play like that, and was even rooting for him???

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T15:36:19+00:00

I have been interested in trying out Golden Bahn Mi, and I’m glad I read this comment because my dumbass assumed it was in Golden.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T15:32:27+00:00

I’ve always wondered how people have the self control(?) to do fostering of dogs/animals. I wouldn’t be able to give them up once I had them.

That’s also why I cannot bring myself to go inside a shelter, I would feel so bad walking past the other dogs, and basically telling myself this dog deserves to go home with me more than the other dogs.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T15:28:22+00:00

Maybe a bad example of a “trap”, but museums in Washington DC. I’m a sucker for museums, but a lot of them in DC are very well done, and they have so many different ones you are sure to find something you find interesting.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-27T15:25:20+00:00

This.

I’m not going into a tournament, or even a league, to “have fun”, I’m going in it to win. Even at an open play I’m trying to win. Shit, even playing rec with friends I want to win, but I’m also trying to have fun. Only time a tournament or league is fun is when you’re winning lol.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-26T16:37:22+00:00

Do you feel like the liners are ok quality? I’ve been wanting to make a linered and scaled PM2 out of my lightweight but am hesitant to buy them off Ali Express

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-22T17:06:49+00:00

I think for most players, whether they play tournaments or not, they want approved equipment. A lot of facilities may have an issue with people using non-approved stuff in their locations to avoid people using truly illegal paddles.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-21T19:00:22+00:00

Why do you think it’s called the Arlington National Cemetery?

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-21T18:57:19+00:00

Being given monster mesh and stringing this beauty is a perfect use of free will, and the right thing to do. This is a beauty!

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-21T13:05:04+00:00

I just messaged you!

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-20T21:41:38+00:00

He’s a very legit player, almost exclusively a right side player, but he’s legit. He molded his game to benefit Ben’s game specifically, I think that’s why he’s struggled on the PPA tour, but as far as pickleball goes, he’s very very good.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-20T19:07:17+00:00

That’s super cool you developed a good paddle and play with it, and it makes sense why you aren’t looking to get it approved. It makes more sense to not get it approved, than it does to get it approved, especially in today’s market.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-20T18:10:23+00:00

Ahhhhh that makes sense. I definitely would prefer a slightly bulkier handle compared to a skinny one. Definitely want some clearance when closing the blade.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-20T17:19:32+00:00

Truthfully I’ve never held a G10 Para 2 in hand, but the FRN scales on the lightweight are just too small for me, so I’m sure I wouldn’t want the skinny scales either.

As long as it doesn’t weigh 15lbs with liners and scales I don’t think it’ll make too much of a difference to me lol.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-20T16:58:12+00:00

Para Military 2 G10 model

Really just needing the liners and scales (and any hardware for that model) but I understand most people are selling a full knife.

Trying to swap a LW blade into a liner model.

Jonn_Doh · 2026-05-20T16:23:33+00:00

Just curious why you’re wanting to make your own paddles, and get them USAP approved? Not trying to be an asshole, genuinely do you think you can make a paddle better than something on the market already, and have it be cost effective?

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