ArmorGrit Ordered
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…
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:
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.
Travis Scott Raffles Are No Fun
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…
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?
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
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
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
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
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!
It’s YOUR Socks
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
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.
Net Woes
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.
