In this episode of The James Ignatowich Show, James gets fired up over one of the most misunderstood topics in pickleball: paddle delamination. Think your paddle is delaminated? Think again. James breaks down:

• What delamination really is (and why it’s almost never the case)
• What’s actually happening inside your paddle (hint: core crush)
• The real difference between delamination, core compression, and desponding
• Why his paddles (especially Self-Curve ones) don’t suffer from these issues

Plus, a high-level strategy segment on how running through your return of serve will level up your game—and why chaos is your best friend on the court.

Do carbon fiber erasers actually preserve paddle grit—or is it just marketing hype? James breaks down the real science behind how and why your paddle loses grit over time—and why erasers can help (if used correctly). He also dives into crossbody speed-ups, why heat affects power, and how your serve toss might be holding you back. 📌 Topics Covered:

• Do paddle erasers work? The truth about debris and grit
• Why spray-on grit paddles need different care
• How crossbody attacks jam your opponents
• The legal paddle hack for more power: sun heating
• Serve toss tips to improve power and depth

In this episode, James breaks down the fundamentals of court positioning, transitional movement, and how proximity to your partner changes based on where you are on the court. Whether you’re at the baseline, midcourt, or kitchen line—your spacing strategy matters more than you think. 🔥 Learn:

• How close you should be at the kitchen line
• Why the court “shrinks” when you're both up
• The biggest mistake when defending from the baseline
• Where to drop your shot to avoid killing your partner
• Why reading slice vs topspin changes everything