Posts by Steve Johns

Having slammed hundreds of drives across high-humidity Florida courts and cool indoor facilities while seeking the unicorn of value, the comprehensive comparison of the current budget crop finally...

Systematically breaking down the core deformation, grit retention, and measured swing weight across twelve high-power models—rigorously tested over three weeks by 4.0+ baseline bangers on...

Testing revealed that true portability and tournament-level stability rarely intersect, especially when evaluating the best portable pickleball set options; over two months, under the high desert sun...

Determining the actual best portable pickleball net on wheels is far more complex than a simple out-of-the-box assessment; my comprehensive three-month evaluation—stressing each frame with daily...

Testing revealed that the true measure of longevity isn't just about weight, but how a line set handles the brutal abuse of lateral slides on textured asphalt and high-spin drills; after six weeks of...

Comparing boundary retention and setup speed under pressure—specifically logging 90 rigorous hours on disparate surfaces like asphalt and slick indoor court, utilizing feedback from 4.0s and former...