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The video introduces two new paddles from Yola: the Perseus Alpha by Ben John and the Magnus Alpha by Tyson McGuffin. Both paddles, still in prototype phase but expected to be similar in production, represent Yola's new Generation 3 of paddles. Detailed specs include a 16 mm thermal-formed, elongated design for the Perseus Alpha, and a 14 mm thermal-formed paddle with foam-injected walls for the Magnus Alpha. Both paddles are praised for their large sweet spots, exceptional power, and superior spin control, with a performance RPM in the upper 2200 range. The review highlights the paddles' high-quality construction and improved control, comparing them favorably to other top-tier paddles like Gearbox's Pro Power Series. The Magnus stands out as the best 14 mm paddle the speaker has used. The video closes with the promise of more in-depth reviews and teaching content in the future. Viewers are encouraged to purchase the paddles quickly due to anticipated demand.
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In this part of the video, the speaker introduces two new paddles from Yola: the Perseus Alpha by Ben John and the Magnus Alpha by Tyson McGuffin. The review is based on prototype versions, though the final production models are expected to be similar. Jordan briefly joins to confirm the quality of the paddles and mentions an in-depth review is forthcoming. The Perseus Alpha is detailed as a 16 mm thermal-formed, elongated paddle weighing 8 oz with a 5 1/2-inch handle. The Magnus Alpha is a 14 mm thermal-formed, elongated paddle with foam-injected walls, a 5-inch handle, and a weight of 7.9 oz. Yola claims these paddles represent a new generation (Gen 3) of paddles. The speaker appreciates the design improvements, highlighting better control and fewer mishits compared to Gearbox’s Pro Power Series.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the impressive performance and features of the Perseus and Magnus paddles. They highlight the large sweet spots, exceptional power, and excellent feel, comparing them favorably to other high-end paddles like the Gearbox Pro Power series. The speaker is particularly impressed by the blend of old generation carbon fiber feel with the new paddles’ pop and power. The paddles excel in various playing scenarios, including dinks, resets, thirds, drives, and serves. Additionally, they offer top-tier spin control, with an estimated RPM in the upper 2200 range. Despite being different in thickness (14 mm and 16 mm), both paddles provide similar performance with unique characteristics. The Magnus, in particular, stands out as the best 14 mm paddle the speaker has used. The paddles are highly recommended, expected to sell out quickly, and viewers are encouraged to purchase them soon.
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In this part of the video, the speaker mentions that they frequently post teaching content and paddle reviews to help improve viewers’ pickleball skills. They express excitement about diving deeper into the production models of these paddles in future reviews. The segment concludes with the speaker expressing gratitude to the audience and signing off until the next review.