This week I tested six pieces of pickleball gear—including one paddle with insane spin that stole the show. From the Franklin C45 lineup to the $99 Friday Fever and the standout Volair V.1F Hybrid, here’s what delivered—and what didn’t—in Paddle of the Week: Episode 11. 🧪 Gear Reviewed: – Volair V.1F Hybrid — Plush feel, freaky spin, biggest surprise – Franklin C45 Dynasty & Tempo — Needed tuning, but power potential is real – Friday Fever — A $99 Gen 3 paddle that punches above its price – ADV Pickleball Pro Bag — Overbuilt, sleek, and tournament-ready – Brioti FOCOS Glasses — Z87+ rated with crystal-clear optics 🎁 Use code MPB at checkout to save on any of this gear 📌 Links + resources in the description below 🧠 Want personalized paddle recommendations? Try the free Paddle Finder → https://www.mattspickleball.com/pickleball-paddle-finder 📊 Looking for data? Full paddle database, rankings, and specs → https://www.mattspickleball.com 💸 Buying gear? Use code MPB at checkout to save and support the channel. 📻 Subscribe to the Matt’s Pickleball Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matts-pickleball-podcast/id1812727671 💬 Got questions? Drop a comment or join the Discord → https://discord.gg/GrWNZY2EN2 Always happy to talk gear, tweaks, or trade impressions.