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Ritzy Bellhop
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2018
The BEST Pickleball (Franklin X-40 and X-26 Review)
This episode of Quite Optimal is a complete guide to pickleballs. I compare indoor versus outdoor pickleballs, and discuss why the Franklin X-40 and Franklin X-26 are the best ball for the money.
PRODUCT LINKS
Franklin X-40: amzn.to/3NUnNjk
Franklin X-26: amzn.to/48vN0dn
VIDEO CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Indoor vs Outdoor Balls
1:37 - Do All Pickleballs Perform the Same?
3:30 - Franklin X-40
4:00 - Franklin X-26
4:57 - Outro
DISCLAIMERS
This video is NOT sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
PRODUCT LINKS
Franklin X-40: amzn.to/3NUnNjk
Franklin X-26: amzn.to/48vN0dn
VIDEO CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Indoor vs Outdoor Balls
1:37 - Do All Pickleballs Perform the Same?
3:30 - Franklin X-40
4:00 - Franklin X-26
4:57 - Outro
DISCLAIMERS
This video is NOT sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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The BEST Foam Swords for Cosplay (Sparkfoam Review)
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The BEST Pickleball Paddle (Vatic Prism vs Cheap Amazon Paddles)
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iPhone or Samsung? New or used? Baseline or Pro? Follow these four guidelines to purchase the best brand and model of phone every time. PRODUCT LINKS Galaxy S21 - amzn.to/3zpSJE4 VIDEO CONTENT 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Best Brand 1:58 - Renewed Models 4:03 - Budget Models 4:44 - Premium Models 5:43 - Outro DISCLAIMERS This video is NOT sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The 6 BEST Deception Board Games
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The BEST Shoes for a Complete Wardrobe (On Cloudsurfer, PUMA Smash, and Nunn Bush Reviews)
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The BEST Water Bottle (Coleman Burst Review)
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The BEST Bible & App (Life Application 3rd ed and YouVersion Review)
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This bible guide reviews the Life Application Bible (3rd Edition) as well as provides recommendations on the best books to read first. PRODUCT LINKS - Black Imitation Leather: amzn.to/46VRVmQ - Black Imitation Leather (indexed): amzn.to/3K2PJjB - Brown Imitation Leather: amzn.to/3rrfbbQ - Brown Imitation Leather (indexed): amzn.to/3Q0VW36 - Purple Imitation Leather: amzn.to/3Dly1nq -Teal Imitat...
The BEST T-Shirts (Next Level 6210 Review)
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The BEST Alarm Clock (Hatch Restore Review)
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This review of the Hatch Restore explains why it is the best alarm clock by comparing it to competitors such as the Philips Smartsleep and the Lumie 150. PRODUCT LINK - Hatch Restore: amzn.to/3MqFk2W VIDEO CONTENT 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Hatch Restore 2:24 - Price and App 3:10 - Alarm 5:01 - Sleep Assist DISCLAIMERS This video is NOT sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The BEST Laptop for Each User Type (Gamers, Musicians, Artists, etc)
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The BEST Lightbulbs for Home Lighting
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I came looking for a new deception game as there my fave to play around the table though I already know/have these ones, some I really like but others I don't and I'm also looking for one that plays well in a lower group count so like 5, if you have any other suggestions please let me know thx in advance. Games I've played or know of in this genre in case anyone is looking for more: All in the video though I've never played dead last or two rooms as player count is to high, I love all the others in the video except the sheriff not sure why just couldn't get along with it! Deception murder in Hong Kong - really enjoy this one Mysterium - good fun but I prefer games where the killer or whatever knows they are the person if that makes sense Wearwolf - doesn't work at the optimal for our game table but we still love it! Salem 1692 - only got recently so need a few more games of this to decide if i love it but really good so far (honestly love every game so far from this company') Hollywood 1947 - this is a new fave around the table it's way to fun Bristol 1350 - Again another amazing game from this company and a huge hit around the table Spyfall - pretty fun game though after you've played it for so long you run out of things to ask and then keep saying the same thing, also becomes easier for the spy to know where you are Sabotage - actually super simple but fun game, sometimes can feel a little outweighed with 5 players when three of them are the Sabotagers though Cockroach party - maybe the simplest of games I own but defiantly one of the most fun, quick easy and a laugh! conspiracy the solomon gambit - not sure what wnet wrong for us with this game but while the concept and idea of the game sounded fun none of us could ever really win this game and there was always some kind of stalemate or Dr solomon just won so we stopped playing, tired at least four times before we gave up on it? dead of winter - i don't own this game but played it a couple times before a long time ago, I remember it being good but not fantastic, it was fun but not the best.
You may have played even more deception games than I have! One that seems to be missing from your list is Secret Hitler. I prefer Resistance, but it is a bit of a different flavor. You could also try Resistance - Avalon, which adds roles to the base Resistance formula.
really informative video. amazing presentation
Hi Ritzy, I am the founder of a new pickleball paddle brand. I was wondering if you are open to the affiliate promotion. Looking forward to connecting!
Email me your brand name and website. You can find my email in my channel description
Another quality upload from the legend himself.
I really appreciate your videos and the style the have, recently found your channel from the paddle video. So seeing you show up on my homepage is now a new thing to look forward too!
I appreciate you saying so! I figured there must be a few efficiency-minded people on youtube that would enjoy my perspective on things, haha.
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Thank you for this video....pickleball is picking up steam in Malaysia, but all the budget recommendations are 100+, which is super expensive here. Happy to see some even cheaper recoemmendations!
Wow, glad to see the sport has made it to that side of the world! Maybe we can get enough global support to get it into the 2032 olympics, haha.
Great Video!! I think this is a very good video for those looking for good budget paddle. I passed it on to some people interested in pickleball.
Thank you, that means a lot to me 😄
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VERY INTERESTING VIDEO. I LIVE IN ENGLAND WHERE AMAZON SELL PICKLE PIONEER PADDLES FOR £ 32 & ZOEA PADDLES FOR £ 35 . HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM & ARE THEY ANY GOOD? I DO NOT WANT TO WASTE MY MONEY ON A POORLY MADE PADDLE. AMAZON DO NOT SELL THE OTHER PADDLES YOU TALKED ABOUT. PLEASE REPLY AS I AM WILLING TO PAY FOR A GOOD PADDLE THAT WILL LAST. THE VATIS V PRO PRISM 7 SEEMS TO BE EXCELLENT. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED AS I AM JUST STARTING PICKLEBALL AFTER MANY YEARS OF PLAYING TENNIS.
Happy to help! The ZOEA paddle is NOT a good choice - not USAP approved, shorter than standard, and the surface is not raw carbon fiber. The Pioneer paddles are thermoformed, so they will not last as long as other paddles. If I were in your situation, I would buy the Vatic Pro Prism. Hope that helps and thank you so much for the support!
THANK YOU FORYOUR VERY HELPFUL REPLY. IWILL FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE & NOT WASTE MY MONEY BUYYING A POOR PADDLE.
I’ve just bought a few of these 6210s but I’ve noticed they are quite long and go way past my waist. Anything you’d recommend? I love how they fit my shoulders and arms, but they are way too long. I even washed them a few times and threw them in a hot tumble dryer but it didn’t help. Their like 2 inches too long.
Hmm... I didn't find anything that fits quite like the 6210 that was noticeably shorter for me. The Bella Canvas shirt was even longer. The Sonoma tees (Khol's clothing brand) are shorter, but they aren't as tight around the arms. You can try them in store, but order them online because Khols rips you off in the store.
Wow, super helpful! Thank youuuuuuuu
My pleasure 😁
I’ve had that exact same katana for years and the pommel of the sword only just ripped off due to an accident, they are super great and I’m glad you made a video on them
Glad to hear they hold up over time 😄
you can also use a iaito instead
W video ritzy ninja 🥷 🤺
These videos are great! You have so much expression when making these videos. Please keep up the good work, I can see you becoming big some day!
Thank you, that means a lot to me! I just make the videos I wish existed when I was shopping for stuff.
Wow, cool video, maybe i'll buy this
We love Ritzy Bellhop
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I didn't know I needed Ninja Ritzy Bellhop 🥹
I’ve been hitting the bell for a month now and you continue to ghost me. 🤷🏿♂️
That just tells you when my next video comes 😅. But if you have a specific request, you can comment.
@@RitzyBellhop Now you tell me - lol. Best wishes with the channel. 👍🏿
You make awesome videos. Can not wait for a fitness or smart watch wearable. Mine broke and would love to get the optimal one!
I'll add it to my list. There's a lot of items to get to 😅. I appreciate you!
Thank you for the wonderful video with all the details. It looks like Roycelong will be shipped in 1 to 2 months. I ignored it mainly because of shipping delays. What do you think about Vatic pro prism flash ? Im a beginner. I've been told that prism flash will have more control, and prism v7 is for experienced players who need more power. Im debating between v7 and flash. What are your thoughts on both?
An excellent question! I may have to do a video addressing this in the future after I do more long-term testing. For now, here is all I know: 1. Both are very good and as a beginner you might not even be able to tell much of a difference between the two 2. Most skilled players I have spoken to prefer the flash 3. I prefer the V7 when I am farther back on the court, but I prefer the flash when I'm at the kitchen line. Most newer players spend more time farther back. Hope that helps!
Can you review the Juciao paddle? It kinda in the same category of these paddles
Based on the product details, it seems identical to the HISK paddle, so it is likely a good paddle just like the HISK, but it is still my prediction that the Roycelong would be more optimal on a per-dollar basis.
What a great video, thank you so much, moving on from my intro kit of 2 paddles, 4 balls & a carrying case that cost $19 (LOL) Yes it's true . Taking notes & hoping to find just the right paddle
Glad it was helpful!
Ty for warning me about avoiding Thermo Formed. 👍
Bro this was a great video. Succinct, informational, and from an educated perspective on the products. Subbed.
My pleasure! Your compliment means a lot to me 😁
How do we know if a paddle is raw or normal carbon fiber
Great question! Raw carbon fiber has nothing added to it, while "normal" carbon fiber is infused with resin. Generally, the motive for companies to use "normal" carbon fiber instead of raw carbon fiber is because they can better paint the surface with attractive designs. So usually, paddles that are all black on the face will be raw carbon fiber, and carbon fiber paddles that are painted colorfully (like Friday, some Selkirk) will not be raw.
Thanks for the review. I will say, I've been playing since May and I just recently purchased a Hisk paddle (same one you reviewed) and I actually like it a lot 🤷🏽♂ It was sad to see you ragging on my precious 😭
It's a good paddle. In fact, if it was the same price as the others, it would have gotten the recommendation. But no one who tested it could say it was 50% better than the Aihoye/Roycelong/FMEIDA. Better? Yes, many said so. But not 50% better. I'm just proud of you for getting one with all the optimal specs 👍.
@@RitzyBellhop lol thanks 😅 and that is a valid point about the 50%
Neh, Marvel theme is pretty generic nowadays, I don't think it would be a reason to replace original Splendor... Nice alternative options with the other games, tho
Incredible! Thank you so much
My pleasure
No, 6 nimmt replaces Uno
I would think that an important feature of a paddle would be how big the sweet spot is, but I don't know how that would be measured or determined from the construction.
I had assumed sweet spot size is a direct result of construction methods/materials. But since I couldn't be sure, I had the paddles tested by skilled players as a catch-all measure of anything that could not be directly observed. That's how I concluded the Vatic Pro was better than the others even though the materials were the same.
Machi Koro is another Monopoly replacement that eliminates luck and runaway victories. Also, Sushi Go is cute but a bit dull. I like 7 Wonders better.
I would have picked Machi Koro as the replacement for Dominion. I like 7 Wonders a lot, but it costs four times as much as Sushi Go, and I can't say I enjoy 7 Wonders four times more, which is why Sushi Go was my pick.
What a geat list. I would suggest HIVE as an alternative to Chess as well, but I can see Onitama being a clear option as well.
nahhh risk is too good to trash
absolutely fire video ritzy 🔥🔥🔥
For Monopoly, I'd say Corporate America (if you can track it down). For Risk, I'd say Cyclades with the Titans expansion (very important).
Some other recommendations: UNO -> LLAMA or Scout (same style of trying to get rid of all your cards) Yahtzee -> Dice Throne (basically battle yahtzee) Pictionary -> A Fake Artist Goes to NY (great for people who can't draw) or Telestrations (broken telephone pictionary) Clue -> Mysterium (uses art cards like Dixit to hint at the murderer, location, and weapon)
Love me some Telestrations.
Another great poker replacement just came out called The Gang. It's basically co-operative Texas hold em, where you need to correctly rank everyones hands. The only communication is taking chips that have ranks after the deal, the flop, the turn, and the river.
I personally am interested in sushi go. Its probably one of the simple ones, but its just so cute! So I do appreciate the parts including the complexity. I also love art so, I think I will be showing Dixit to my companions as well. Sweet video!
sushi go is amazing, definitely recommend for game night with friends!
Not cute, _kawaii._
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Very good video
You hooked me on the Roycelong but Amazon is sold out! 😭 I also think their listing says USAPA approved even though that might not actually be the case.
Noooo, my commission!😭. We can know for sure it is not USAP approved because USAP has a database of approved paddles and the Roycelong is not in it. As you know, the Vatic is my alternate recommendation. But I feel quite sad I was not able to provide one of my guests with an optimal deal. I'll tell you what, I still have the FMEIDA paddle. It might not be optimal for $40, but it certainly would be for the price of FREE. In my channel details, you can find my channel email. If you live in the continental USA and send me your address, I will ship it to you free of charge, if you like.
How kind, thank you! I’m just looking for some carbon fiber grit at the moment. Currently playing with a fiberglass starter paddle. When I increase my skills a bit, I’ll be more picky about other details. I’ll email you for sure. 😁
@RitzyBellhop I received the FMEIDA in the mail, thanks again! I've only been able to play with it once so far, but I think it improves my control and decreases power, as expected by your review. I'll have to refine my swing to adjust, I may end up needing something a little more "poppy". I did not notice the boxier handle to bother me while playing. A decent introduction to carbon fiber, especially given the Ritzy deal! 😁
If you still feel you need more pop after playing with it more and getting used to it, you could try a 14mm paddle next (Vatic Pro offers their paddles in 14mm).
Funny. I was thinkinh about buying the roycelong but was waiting for the price to drop. Didn't expect anybody to actually review it
I suspect there will be many things I end up reviewing that aren't expected by most people, haha.
I had a student who liked pickleball
Hey love the video. Was there any consideration for the model 6010 of the same brand? It uses triblend cotton polyester and rayon for a supposedly softer t shirt.
Happy to help! Yes, I am aware of the 6010, and I actually really like rayon as a material for it's light and breathable properties, but the 6010 uses more polyester than the 6210 (50% vs 40%). The increased use of polyester counteracts much of the benefit of using the rayon. I don't think you'd be unhappy with either shirt but I recommended the 6210 because there were more color options.
don't forget salem 1692 and blood on the clocktower
We would like to work with you to review our edgeless Kevlar. Can you share your contact info?
I sent an email to your contact listed on your channel. I also updated my channel page to include an email to reach me.
They’re now 60% cotton 40% polyester
Thanks for the update
"Use painted on grit, which works great at first, but does wear off over time" If I can add to this, a very short time. The onix Z5 also uses a Nomex core - 90 bucks and not recommended. I'm surprised you didn't go with the Vatic Prism Flash. The Hisk seems like a better paddle though than the 40 dollar models despite the accessories and packaging. Other quality brands in the sub 100 category include Neonic, the Hudef Apex is a good paddle, and there are many others.
I appreciate the input. Personally like the flash and the V7 about the same, both very good paddles. Some of the skilled players did say the Hisk performed better than the other cheap options, but not 50% better as the price would suggest.
@@RitzyBellhop I would agree with you. What I found in the field is that people buy the real cheap 30 dollar for 2 paddles and 2 ball starter set. They get this just to see if they like pickleball. But then if they want to buy an upgrade paddle - they might go to 50-60 dollars when really they should go 85 or more for Prism/Hudef/Neonic etc. But that 85 dollar price for carbon fiber is "cheap" compared to the average price of 180 dollars for premium paddles. Ouch !! I could never spend that much. cheers !!
$65 Vnislovd is the way to go