Pulpconnection

Melin Mill Visions

Gee Why — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Really liking the color choices and new designs of these Melin Mill Vision hats. Fortunately or unfortunately, they cost $150 since they are made of premium materials. And for that, I am passing on these great looking hats.

ArmorGrit Ordered

Gee Why — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

I couldn’t resist, especially after using the discount code KAILUAPB.

Unfortunately for Hawaii orders, there is a shipping cost of $15. But you could buy multiple paddles and still pay only $15.

The ArmorGrit Cometh…

Gee Why — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The date is set for the release of Enhance’s Turbo MPP paddle with ArmorGrit. It’s the same great Turbo MPP but now with durable grit, and it will be available to order on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 1 PM HST (4 PM PST).

Supposedly the same great play and feel of the Turbo MPP but with spin production that should be more consistent and predictable. Available in all three shapes. More details at:

MPP Turbo w/ArmorGrit

Most importantly!! Don’t forget to use code KAILUAPB to drop the price to $99. Yes, even with the addition of durable grit, it’s the same cost as the original Turbo line.

View this post on Instagram

Travis Scott Raffles Are No Fun

Gee Why — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:23:23 +0000

Winning a raffle on the Travis Scott site is tough enough. Then you get something like this which hits much harder.

And you get two emails, one from Cactus Jack and a second from Super Swipe, for the same checkout… which is out of stock.

Looking at NAS But…

Gee Why — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The cost of storage is astronomical right now! I wasn’t really paying attention to the demands of AI on memory and storage, but I am now since hard disks are now cost prohibitive.

I was surprised that 4-bay NAS devices are somewhat affordable (and full featured). So I was looking at Synology or Ugreen with a slight nod to the more mature Synology. But… then I looked up 12-TB drives and stopped.

At Best Buy, one 12-TB WD – Red Plus internal drive costs about $475, and I would need 2-3 of them to even begin with. That $600 NAS device would now be $3000 equipped with three RAID drives.

Not sure if waiting will help with prices either.

Speculation – Did Apple Acquire Ring?

Gee Why — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:36:10 +0000

Total guess, but just wondering if Apple bought out Ring to jump start their new and rumored home hub system.

Maybe “acquire” is too strong of a word, but at least a “strong partnership.” Need to wait until September 9th to find out!

Net Wins

Gee Why — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:00:12 +0000

To close things out, my Net Woes have turned into Net Wins! Yeah, so my SwiftNet pull cord started slipping one day, and I contacted the company for support. On the next day, Rich, the customer care manager, reached out for more details and asked for pictures of certain parts.

After a few email exchanges (some even during the night), Rich diagnosed the problem and sent out spare parts to fix my current issue and also another post cap assembly if this problem were to happen on the other post.

I received all the parts (for free), made the replacements, and within a week, my SwiftNet was back in action! And I have spare parts in waiting.

Rich’s customer support was outstanding and very quick. His questions and analysis were on point, leading us to the correct resolution the first time. This pickleball net is already great, and the customer service further cements that reputation!

It’s YOUR Insoles

Gee Why — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

It’s your insoles and definitely not mine since I’ve been a fan and user of Move insoles for several years. My casual kicks are lined with the All Days, especially while traveling. Even snug sneakers are worth replacing the included insoles with the Baselines.

On the pickleball court, you must be playing with the Game Day or even Game Day Pros inside your shoes. The Pros are too stiff for my liking whereas the Game Day is a good balance between stiff and plush, providing the right amount of support.

No matter what, change out your insoles, and you will notice a big difference.

Assritis

Gee Why — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

So I recently learned about viral induced arthritis or viral arthritis which is swelling of the joints when you have a viral infection. In the specific case where a virus causes diarrhea (non-explosive) then triggers arthritis in your ankles, I term this “assritis.”

It’s YOUR Shoes

Gee Why — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Well, duh… it’s so obvious. After knowing your pickleball socks game had to be on point, I realized I never considered your shoes as the primer for success!

To overcome that shortfall, your pickleball game deserves this upcoming court shoe combining the past with the present. The Nike Vapor X Posite takes the performance and tooling of the Nike Vapor tennis line and latches on the iconic Foamposite upper in classic color ways.

My favorite is the pictured eggplant purple. These are definitely shoes of pickleball winners!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by House of Heat° (@houseofheat)

It’s YOUR Socks

Gee Why — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

So you almost have all your bases covered for pickleball success.

You got the vision.

You got the hydration.

You got the balls.

You understand your fatigue.

You’re watching the weather.

And of course, it’s not you.

So what’s left for success? It’s your socks. Yup, it’s your socks holding you back. So you need to up your sock game with these new Selkirk Courtlock socks, designed for pickleball in collaboration with Foot Doctor Zach.

Wearing a pair of these as you pickle must be the key to unlock success on court. Listen to FDZ explain why.

Learning the Widebody

Gee Why — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

After primarily using elongated paddles (and one hybrid), I bought two widebody paddles to gauge the differences in shapes. Both from Enhance, I purchased the Turbo MPP and Duo. Overall, I’m liking the maneuverability of the widebodies. Movement doesn’t feel hinged or staccato – just continuous, harmonious motion.

While the length difference between an elongated and widebody doesn’t seem significant, I have missed a few shots while reaching out with a widebody, so I guess the difference is real.

In my opinion, the Duo feels more grabby and gritty than the Turbo, but the Turbo glides more easily for me. The static weight of the Turbo is slightly higher than the Duo, but I’m guessing the swing weight of the Turbo is less since in hand, the Turbo is easier to move.

All in all, both are solid paddles, but for the price and feel, I prefer the Turbo MPP widebody over the Duo widebody. But, I’m not yet ready to use wide bodies over elongated shapes.

If you’re interested in any Enhance pickleball paddle, use code KAILUAPB to get $20 off your total order.

https://www.enhancepickleball.com/KailuaPB

Net Woes

Gee Why — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

I’m currently working with the excellent customer service team of SwiftNet to figure out what’s wrong with my SwiftNet. After putting up the net and pulling the cords tight, the cord on one side slowly slides loose. The cords aren’t frayed or anything, but it looks like the internal locking mechanism isn’t grabbing/holding on.

Hoping to hear about a fix soon.

I’ve been playing Doobie Scoot Canoe for my SwiftNet, hoping to raise its spirits. So far, no improvement.

View this post on Instagram

Enhance Turbo Blackout

Gee Why — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0000

The popular Enhance Turbo MPP is releasing in a limited edition all black version. One production run only of these paddles in all three shapes.

Release date is Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1pm HST.

In stock (for now).

Ships immediately.

Discount code KAILUAPB knocks the price down $20.

Be ready.

https://www.enhancepickleball.com/KailuaPB

I currently main the elongated and recently picked up a widebody. I may have to switch. The balance and maneuverability of the widebody is way better than the elongated. Sure, the reach is shorter but flicking with the widebody feels way more natural.

I think I need to compare both to a hybrid shape… all blacked out of course!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Enhance Pickleball (@enhancepickleball)

Watching How to Pickleball

Gee Why — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

How to Pickleball (HTP) is a relatively new pickleball instructional channel on Instagram, but the content is solid and entertaining.

The strength of HTP is really breaking down techniques and explaining them in unorthodox (but sensical) ways.

Give HTP a watch!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by How To Pickleball (@howtopickleball)

Upcoming from Enhance Pickleball

Gee Why — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Yes, paddle lust is real, and no, I don’t need another pickleball paddle… but both you and I know that another paddle (or two) is in sight.

While I wouldn’t mind trying out Friday’s well received Aura and Aura Pro line, there are some interesting developments coming shortly from Enhance Pickleball. Yes, the same Enhance that makes the Turbo lineup that’s been growing in my play group. At $99 after code KAILUAPB, it’s hard to beat the price and performance value of any of the Turbos – MPP, EPP, wide, hybrid, and elongated.

I am reluctant to say that the Turbo MPP wide body is my new main after using the elongated version all this time. But after a few play sessions, the maneuverability and dexterity of this paddle can definitely be felt.

To keep pace with the meta of 2026 of durable grit, Enhance is about to revise the Turbo MPP line with ArmorGrit, its durable surface. Projected to remain at $99, the Turbo with a longer lasting surface is a no brainer… unless there was an exclusive color way of the current Turbos.

Back to paddle lust, a blacked out Enhance Turbo might be the next purchase. Even with no ArmorGrit, this limited edition version would be a fun one to customize.

Paddle Lust Is Real

Gee Why — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

With the sheer volume of pickleball paddles coming to market month after month, lusting for the newest paddle is a definite dilemma.

The latest paddle eye candy would definitely be this Friday Aura Pro in the Miami Vice colors. That blue and flamingo pink combination feels so right, but even with the bonus extras, that $189 price tag makes me pause (because I really don’t need another paddle).

The Pop N Treasure Is Solid

Gee Why — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000

I had my first play session with the new Pop N Treasure from Pickle Poppers, and it was a seamless transition. I had started the day with my regripped Gherkin Draco but then switched it up after a few games.

There was no real adjustment period. Sure, the sound and feel of the paddle hits were different but not jarring. Everything felt comfortable with this elongated paddle, but then again, it does share the same shape as some of my other paddles. Pop and power were there but not more than other paddles. The look and design, of course, are eye catching with other players admiring the fun artwork.

This paddle design was upgraded with its Evergrit durable surface, so I’ll have to pay attention to how it holds up. I didn’t notice or didn’t try to really spin my shots since that’s not my game.

Overall, the Pop N Treasure is a solid paddle for sure. It’s comfortable without any glaring shortcomings and with enough pop and power. This gen 4 foam core paddle is a definite upgrade from my Pop N Frost gen 3 paddle (now discontinued). The hitch is the price tag of $179.99. Does this paddle at this price point outpace other paddles? That’s really difficult to say when paddles like the $99 Enhance Turbo lineup are now available. However, I admit that as an early buyer of the Pop N Frost, I was eligible to buy the Pop N Treasure at a significant discount. So at a reduced price point, the paddle is most definitely worth it.

A Very Popular Shape

Gee Why — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Well, I can only assume this specific elongated shape is very popular with pickleball companies. I mean check out this profile overlay of the Enhance Turbo, Luzz Lab Tornazo 2, and Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure.

Looking from above, can you see the other paddles underneath when stacked?

Melin’s Need for Speed

Gee Why — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:20:57 +0000

Melin is at it again, this time tapping into the Top Gun motif. Their latest hat features the need for speed.

I’m really on the fence with this one. Firstly, I don’t need another Melin hat. Secondly, the logo has the Top Gun feels, but I’m just not totally feeling the MELIN name. Or maybe it’s the checkered flags? I like the blue color and the dot camo design, but that logo needs some tweaks. Or maybe offer a similar hat just without the logo similar to this camo Compass Hydro?