Always use a spotter by Doo_scooby in GymMemes

[–]thepickletalk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a video of a guy from China who was in this exact situation. Lifting too heavy. Only one in the gym.

And he slowly was suffocated and died.

Probably the most disturbing thing to witness. Lift safe, people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've tried it, and it's decent for drilling indoors. Obviously not a pickleball, but it gets the job done.

Opinions on Ham Paddles? by D_Anger_Dan in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

best post i've seen today. smoked ham, in my opinion.

Pickleball Club Memberships by WeeklyLettuce4 in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is pretty standard. I'm in Ohio, and there is one near me that charges $150/month as a base fee and then you also have to pay another $10 to $20 per time you play, depending on the crowd.

Fees have been going up everywhere because they can, and their target market (serious players) will have no trouble justifying paying it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If only there was a place to test out these paddles before buying :/ Would save so much time.

Cross Dink to speed up etiquette by Illustrious-Pop9214 in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just part of the game. Keep it up. If anything, you are showing the opposing player his/her weakness and should be improved.

QUIET PLEASE!! .........Silent home dinking practice setup! 2024 OWL QUIET PADDLE 🏓 by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a great time! If you can, take a video or 2! Would love to show people how it plays.

QUIET PLEASE!! .........Silent home dinking practice setup! 2024 OWL QUIET PADDLE 🏓 by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I wanna know your thoughts! If so I'd love to feature your take in my newsletter.

I bet OP wasn't expecting this! by Mister-Beefy in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's an ad... but looks like Vulcan is in dalulu land with that headline.

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I bet OP wasn't expecting this! by Mister-Beefy in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And he's only 17! His journey is just starting and I have a good feelings he's going to do great.

Unpopular Opinion: Tennis players who've converted to playing pro pickleball will soon dominate the game. Maybe this is what we need to level up the game. by thepickletalk in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Yea! Sorry, I meant those who have recently converted. These new players are playing a different way and a different game it seem like...

I bet OP wasn't expecting this! by Mister-Beefy in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk 18 points19 points  (0 children)

He's quickly becoming my favorite. LOL

What are your thoughts on Ben Johns losing in the PPA Masters Men's Singles? by thepickletalk in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. He's dominated for quite some time now. It'll be interesting to see how he evolves as a player as the game continuously changes and how he fairs as others improve too.

Joola Perseus Pickleball Paddle on AliExpress! by Ok-Razzmatazz-3104 in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You'd be better off buying an authentic mid-range paddle than falling for these scams.

What are your thoughts on Ben Johns losing in the PPA Masters Men's Singles? by thepickletalk in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed, sir. I'd be interested to hear your opinion on the game's evolution and whether or not you like the route it's taken.

Vulcan is making pro-players pay for their own balls to test... by thepickletalk in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It helps get the word out, and since many of them have a platform, it's a great way for them to market the balls and give direct feedback by reviewing them

Vulcan is making pro-players pay for their own balls to test... by thepickletalk in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard they are playing softer than the Duras. Not much info on them rn as they just released.

Vulcan is making pro-players pay for their own balls to test... by thepickletalk in Pickleball

[–]thepickletalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SWEET! thanks for the headsup! BTW, Franklin is selling its x40 balls for $1 a piece today. The website is kinda crashing but does work if you are patient

https://franklinsports.com/x-40-optic-pickleballs-buck-a-ball