Are Paddles Too Hot? + APC 2026 Takeover | Episode 7

The ATP crew is back in the studio! In this episode, Aaron, Josh, Michael, and Justin break down everything that went down over the past month. In this episode: Team Friday Signing: Josh breaks down his Asia trip, joining Team Friday, and transitioning to hot foam paddles. Tournament Recaps: Gippsland Championships bronze run, Eastern Indoor league finals, and PPA Gold Coast recap. The Hot Take: Are modern paddles getting too hot and fast for the game, or has the meta simply evolved? Paddle Tech Breakdown: Foam vs. honeycomb, 14mm vs. 16mm, wide-body vs. elongated, and how to weight your paddle. APC 2026 Preview: 1,300+ players heading to Pimpama Sports Hub and ATP hosting the official Trivia Night on Wednesday! Drafting Beer Buddies: Answering George Wall's question on who we'd pick for a cold one in the pickleball scene. Sponsor Deal: Get 15% off your order at Choice Pickleball with code ATP15 at checkout! https://choicepickleball.com.au/ATP15 Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! HOSTS: Aaron Blitz Josh Chia Michael Murrell Justin McLeod FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram Send us your questions and comments!