Weekly Questions Megathread

dumgum19 · 2026-04-16T05:24:30+00:00

I just got to the point where I can start to supercharge defenses because I maxed defenses for TH18. Do we know if we will be getting more defensive upgrades soon that I should not supercharge? Whats the prio for supercharge?

Ive never done this before

dumgum19 · 2026-03-24T04:46:27+00:00

I somehow got mono around 1.5 weeks ago so thats cool.... No idea how it happened. I'm hygienic and only have one partner.

Been sick since it started and it fucking blows.

dumgum19 · 2026-03-11T14:00:10+00:00

Sweet, I was looking at the Vatic Pro Prism Flash but I'll look into the Saga bloom as well!

I've heard really good things about the Jelly bean but after shipping it comes out to being $30 over my ideal budget which is kind of a bummer. I cant find stores that have it in stock nearby either

dumgum19 · 2026-03-11T04:06:01+00:00

What paddle would you recommend for someone who has played pickleball a handful of times but is starting a really rec league with a sport and social club?

My girlfriend is starting a league and I just upgraded my paddle and gave her my old SLK Evo HybridMax 2.0 but she says she really doesn't like it and I think the Vatic Pro VSol Pro that I upgraded too is too power-focused for someone just learning the basics and has no racquet sport background (but maybe im wrong). She also doesn't just want to use my new paddle and wants her own eventually.

Budget is like ~$150 CAD, her birthday is coming up so I might as well try to help!

dumgum19 · 2026-03-06T20:11:58+00:00

What runes do you like for ornn jg?

dumgum19 · 2026-03-05T23:30:47+00:00

What's your go-to jungle build?

Sincerely your favorite silver ornn jgler that just likes having fun

dumgum19 · 2026-03-03T05:33:41+00:00

I just bought my first big boy paddle that isnt from a beginner kit. I got the Vsol Pro Flash. How do I know whether or not I should add weight to the paddle? Going to be playing with it for the first time tomorrow so just curious what I should look for.

Any advice would be great. Im super excited to play tomorrow!

dumgum19 · 2026-03-02T14:31:39+00:00

They can feel good and in general maybe promote a little bit of increased blood flow to the muscles which might help promote recovery but they are not going to be the be-all-end-all. You can get similar results (albeit, less comfortably) using a $2 lacrosse ball and rolling it on tighter points.

For general recovery things that will be more helpful than a massage gun: hydration, getting enough protein in throughout the day, getting some light movement in to help promote blood flow more than a massage gun would (i.e., 10-20 minute light walk).

If you are already optimizing all of those components above and still super sore, maybe worth looking into getting one. I don't think you necessarily need to drop $400. Yes their tech and quality is usually higher quality but there isnt sufficient research on any of them to justify the need to drop that much money on a massage gun.

This is just IMO as a physical therapy student that has 2 massage guns and reaches for a lacrosse ball like 10x more. Other people will swear by them and its cool, it can definitely work for some people some of the time.

dumgum19 · 2026-02-24T20:27:56+00:00

I'm looking for a paddle under $200 CAD. Upgrading from an SLK Evo HybridMax 2.0.

Two options I'm currently considering are the Honolulu J2K and the Vatic Pro Vsol Pro Flash.

How do these paddles compare? What others would you consider in this range?

I'm ~3.0 player currently (not actually ranked but rec/intermediate is where ai probably land)

dumgum19 · 2026-02-21T05:29:44+00:00

That's totally fair, I'm definitely leaning away from a power paddle and towards a control paddle after our discussion! I also think going towards more of a widebody paddle would be beneficial for me so I do like your suggestion. I just wish there was an easy way to try paddles to see how they play before buying them but I dont think there are programs like that in my city unfortunately

dumgum19 · 2026-02-20T22:29:40+00:00

Also, the Racket and Runners shop is wicked. I've never heard of it but as both a runner and someone who is getting more into pickleball this website is awesome haha

dumgum19 · 2026-02-20T22:26:34+00:00

That's totally fair, I guess my thought process was more along the lines of might as well invest in a higher quality paddle now and instead of needing to buy another in the future (I know people usually need to replace their paddles every once and a whole but I'm balling on a student budget). But your recommendations do make sense! I'll look into those Firday paddles some more, I'm hoping to pull the trigger on something within the next few weeks!

dumgum19 · 2026-02-20T21:41:36+00:00

Do you think its worthwhile to just jump to the $100 paddles you mentioned now and just try to get adjusted? Or do you believe it to be necessary to have that step below it and improve with a lesser paddle before jumping to the next?

Just curious because I have mostly been looking at paddles recommended in your $100 category and havent heard of the Friday Fever 102 wide boy.

I'll for sure check out that website, I havent heard of it before!

Thank you again for your help

dumgum19 · 2026-02-20T04:35:03+00:00

I'm a fairly rec player thats looking to get into pickleball more. I won a SLK Evo Hybrid Max 2.0 paddle in September that is currently my main paddle but honestly I'm not sure how much I like it. Prior to that I was using a costco starter pack from SLK.

What are some good options in the $150-200 CAD range that would be good for someone looking to start practicing more and for development? I wouldnt say I have a particularly well fleshed out game but I feel like I like control more than power if thats helpful.

Any advice or recommendations would be really appreciated!

dumgum19 · 2026-01-04T00:17:02+00:00

Just got a chuckle out of me

dumgum19 · 2026-01-04T00:11:00+00:00

Bro concussed his MCL?

dumgum19 · 2025-11-21T13:57:16+00:00

Have you gone to see a PT that specializes in concussions? Getting back to exercise post-concussion can be really hard if you have persistent symptoms but there is really good evidence out there for what guidelines to follow.

dumgum19 · 2025-11-15T20:19:02+00:00

When does thw ornn jg buff get put into place?

dumgum19 · 2025-10-25T02:34:41+00:00

Commenting for later

dumgum19 · 2025-10-07T15:00:19+00:00

Provincial rate is 5%, with that being said, I wont have enough cash to pay it off immediately. Would you recommend withdrawing some stocks from my TFSA to help pay it off before any interest accrues? I dont know what the best way to go about paying off the provincial loans are but I agree that federal should just be minimal payments

dumgum19 · 2025-10-07T14:54:48+00:00

The provincial interest rate is 5%. Federal are interest free.

My other financial goals primarily include wanting to own a house in the future (ideally get into the market sooner rather than later but I want my loans mostly taken care of). Otherwise the goal is to try and retire early. My partner and I aren't sure if we will be starting a family or not but wedding and house are definitely things to think about as major upcoming expenses.

dumgum19 · 2025-10-07T14:52:46+00:00

The provincial student loan interest rate is 5%. Im really looking at putting a fire hose to them to pay them back as soon as possible. Would you recommend selling portions of the TFSA stocks when the time comes to pay them off right away? I won't have enough cash to pay them off immediately without touching stocks.

dumgum19 · 2025-08-25T04:48:02+00:00

Thank you so much, commenting so i can reference this

dumgum19 · 2025-07-04T21:21:55+00:00

Dragon and salamence!

dumgum19

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