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The podcast Gaunlet at the World Championships in Dallas gave us more guests than we could squeeze into one episode. Part two is out now and features: - Connor Pardoe sharing battle stories from inside of the Tour Wars - Grayson Godin and Hanna Blatt talk about breaking through in pro pickleball in 2024 and playing mixed doubles with a significant other - Travis Rettenmaier explaining his journey to becoming MLP’s Jackie Moon and new investors joining the Florida Smash team Save $25 on Proton Paddles with code THEDINK exclusively at pickleballcentral.com Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleball Club is now accepting investors. Learn more at https://www.thepickleballclub.us/invest/ Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Intro 1:12 Grayson Goldin and Hannah Blatt join 4:34 Going under contract and making content 9:00 Playing mixed with your significant other 13:49 Grayson’s Bitcoin experiment 17:54 Hannah’s successful squash beginnings 22:20 Travis Rettenmaier joins the pod 25:02 Travis is the ‘Florida man’ and Graham updates 29:17 Where does a solo Ben Johns rank playing Challenger doubles? 32:45 Zane’s secret 2vs1 strategy 36:50 What’s next for the Florida Smash? 41:52 Appreciation for Travis letting it rip 47:02 Connor Pardoe joins the pod 51:27 Finally moving forward after the merger 53:28 Addressing rumors of killing MLP 56:08 Decentralizing MLP events 59:01 The Black Diamonds winning financially 1:00:40 Rehashing the struggles of the tour wars 1:05:50 Happy that the merger happened 1:08:45 What are the next big steps for PPA/MLP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Loyd took out some of the biggest names in the game on the World Championship stage. The 21-seed topped Ben Johns, JW Johnson, and Quang Duong in three consecutive days. Based on DUPR, he had a 1% chance to escape the round of 16. We talked about how he devised a winning strategy and how an attitude change has let him be himself on the court. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, highly pure Urolithin A supplement. Use code DINK at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.timeline.com/dink Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Ben Johns was scared to play me 6:50 Michael’s change in mindset was key 8:44 Most tats outside of Tyson 13:30 Avoiding the letdown match 16:37 Most surprised by the Quang upset 21:08 Are you doing anything different with your game 26:41 Is Riley Newman back? 31:23 Quang and CJ upset the Johns bros 36:11 The Gabe Tardio trajectory 38:27 Travis can ‘win that one on my deathbed’ 39:35 Foot fault review escalated in 25-minute review 46:55 Travis stands on principle - looks like 40yr old Loyd 49:15 Is Kate Fahey a clear No. 2? 51:25 The Girlies won in straights - do we have a rivalry? 55:30 Would we ever see a Jorja/ALW partnership? 59:03 How did you like playing MLP? 1:04:11 The Arizona Pickleball League experience 1:08:27 Guess my DUPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a reunion at the UPA World Championships. Zane and Thomas caught up with some of the biggest personalities in the game including ‘Coach to the Stars’ Matt Manasse, Kamryn Blackwood, Tyler Loong, Jimmy Miller, and Greg Dow. Together they cover how paddles are providing an unfair boost to some players, a review of the MLP season, and predict what the future of the game is going to look like. If you’re ready to elevate your game, check out MUEV at https://muevbrand.com/?utm_source=TheDink&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Nov24 and join the MUEVMENT today. Save 30% during the holiday season with code DINK30. Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleball Club is now accepting investors. Learn more at https://www.thepickleballclub.us/invest/ Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Are there crossover PicklePod/KOTC fans? 2:19 Jimmy coming after The 5’s 4:45 First team all annoying MLP 5:18 Beefing with Jim Kloss on X 11:59 Logging DUPR matches 12:55 Who’s getting dropped from the Premier teams 16:26 How has the MLP brand performed since the merger? 19:36 Are there still complaints about the Gen 2 Vulcan PRO Flight? 22:20 Players leaning on paddle tech to help their game 25:10 Conflicts of interest in pro pickleball 27:24 Greg Dow cameo and monologue 30:08 Zane plays better when he’s angry 31:41 Thomas’ didn’t get the invite back to pros vs 5.0s 35:04 Greg joins the show for real this time 38:37 Greg Dow’s relocation and relationship 41:52 The people love Dow in the booth 47:40 Kamryn Blackwood and Matt Manasse join the pod 51:02 Pickleball Coach to the Stars’ Oh Sh*t moment 53:05 Do you do a lot of homework on each player 55:35 We need to ask the hard questions 58:19 Zane wants to interview the losers of a match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Fleming has been dubbed 'The Voice of Pickleball' and we put that name to the test by trying out some new catchphrases. We dissect new stats that reveal what you should be choosing at the coin toss and why getting out to an early lead is more important than ever. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, highly pure Urolithin A supplement. Use code DINK at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.timeline.com/dink Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleball Club is now accepting investors. Learn more at https://www.thepickleballclub.us/invest/ Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Dave Fleming ‘The Voice of Pickleball’ 4:30 Are paddles too hot? Is that bad for the TV product? 11:30 What is the best route to govern the serve? 17:27 What happens after a pro event 26:02 Do you practice your catchphrases? 28:37 Zane’s takes on commentary 34:11 Pickleball needs a ‘Manningcast’ 37:52 Dave tries out new catchphrases 43:20 Dave’s involvement as the Carolina GM 50:32 Addressing tanking allegations 53:57 How do you coach the best in the world? 56:41 Predictions for the playoffs? 1:03:30 THe data Dave wants to see in the broadcast 1:09:20 Starting fast vs slow according to data 1:11:01 Data around the first serve and better side 1:15:15 The players with the most pickles 1:21:40 Benefitting from the progression draw 1:23:38 Guess My DUPR powered by Mitopure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Alshon is the special guest on a new PicklePod. We dive into Alshon's Twitter battle with James Blake, Nick Kyrgios, and the rest of the tennis world. Alshon shares why tensions have been high between him and the Johns bros at recent PPA events. He also explains his plans for creating content while competing at the highest level. Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleball Club is now accepting investors. Learn more at https://www.thepickleballclub.us/invest/ Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 The ‘villain’ that pickleball needs 4:22 What does the real Christian look like? 7:24 Will Howells is the new bad boy of pickleball 9:26 Alshon’s Twitter battle vs big tennis 17:19 James Blake challenged Alshon to a racquet vs hands match 24:20 Christian weighed the pro tennis option 28:55 Transferring to a better academic school 34:22 The beef vs the Johns bros 40:04 Running into Matt Wright on a bad day 41:48 One for the conspiracy theorists 44:20 Missing MLP Vegas with the Texas Ranchers 48:19 Alshon’s knee injury and MLP under fire 53:32 The content creation game 56:02 Christian’s first vlog 1:00:09 Breaking down pro pickleball matches 1:05:44 Christian’s take on the state of paddles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Young made a historic run to the U.S. Open mixed doubles finals in his final pro tennis tournament ever. At the nation's biggest tennis event, the topic of conversation was pickleball. On this week's PicklePod, Young breaks down what that event meant to him, the lifestyle difference between tennis and pickleball, and the tips that have helped him compete at the highest level. Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleball Club is now accepting investors. Learn more at https://www.thepickleballclub.us/invest/ Save $25 on Proton Paddles with code THEDINK exclusively at pickleballcentral.com Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Donald Young made the most of his final tennis event 5:39 Reactions to the ‘Pickleball Pro makes US Open Final’ graphic 9:07 Making money in tennis vs pickleball 13:04 Donald’s early appearance at the 2022 Atlanta Open 14:41 What is your training regiment? 16:12 The backhand flick is the last thing for tennis players 18:23 No one clobbers a forehand like Donald Young 21:38 Message to all tennis players outside of the top 100 22:40 Donald Young’s new facility in Atlanta 29:18 If not pickleball, what would you be doing? 33:02 Donald did a YouTube crash course to improve at pickleball 39:13 What is your experience in MLP 42:34 Should there be more singles in MLP? 46:24 How Donald landed on Team Proton 51:13 UPA-A certification plans for 2025 55:30 Donald wants more spin, less power 1:01:20 PPA Virginia Beach Timeout Gate 1:08:40 Donald’s experience at the Bubbly Championships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaitlyn Kerr shares her journey from pickleball superfan to MLP team owner. She helped assemble the Las Vegas Night Owls and is now focused on growing something that no one can take away from her. Kaitlyn weighs in on the gender disparity in the leadership of the sport and shares her plans to carve out a bigger spot for women in the game. Catch the premiere now! Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 4:07 The start of @thepickleball.chick 8:28 Kaitlyn focusing on her personal brand now 13:57 It’s hard to go pro in New Jersey 17:30 How do you put together an ownership group? 21:00 Is Tom Brady still active in ownership? 26:39 The game is taking Kaitlyn around the world 31:56 What amateur players can offer potential sponsors 38:12 What does a GM do in MLP? 43:58 There’s only 1 female GM in MLP 45:32 Drafting at the challenger level 53:33 Analyzing MLP trades after NYC 1:00:23 Waiver predictions for the Challenger Level 1:08:12 One match to make it to the Premier Level 1:09:54 A REAL ATHLETE on the court 1:15:25 Anna Leigh Waters is stil 1 of 1 1:20:27 Why is there less female representation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know you've made it in pickleball when they change a rule because of you. Will Howells’ performance at MLP NYC was one of the reasons a new rule was in place days after the event. Learn how Will has adopted pickleball after a tennis career at Notre Dame, find out who is behind the Will Howells fan page on IG, and hear all about The 5s experience in the Big Apple. Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 The Will Howells fan page 2:31 Did Will think he’d go premier? 6:36 How do you decide where to play? 8:35 “All serves all legal” 12:00 New serve rules for Virginia Beach 14:30 The most annoying team in MLP 22:39 The 75 percent rule 27:10 What’s clicking for Will and Zane? 37:47 Guess my DUPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World-renowned entrepreneur and online personality Gary Vee is the very special guest on PicklePod this week. He explains the unique aspect of pickleball that made it a no-brainer investment. Gary and New Jersey 5s GM Ryan Harwood disclose the ‘Big Bet’ draft strategy that won them Anna Leigh Waters. Gary shares his perspective on controlling the momentum in sports and how he plays the mental game. Save $25 on all Proton paddles with code THEDINK exclusively at pickleballcentral.com Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 The value of a signed 5s paddle 3:04 MLP investment backstory 5:40 Is this your fastest return on investment? 10:30 Pickleball closes the age and gender gap 12:44 From on paper to actual cash flow 14:36 MLP’s lax rules on celebrations 18:13 Gary explains the importance of momentum in racquet sports 23:16 Gary was pot committed to Anna Leigh Waters 29:05 We need distinct seasons 32:52 MLP won’t reach full potential until it is city-based 37:06 Building the personal brand as a player 44:46 Overlooked business opportunities 46:05 How to move pickleball to the mainstream 49:01 ATP players looking to make the switch to pickleball 53:00 What’s the pitch to potential brands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a true pickleball fan then you've seen a video from @thatpickleballguy He's been creating entertaining and instructional pickleball content and amassed one of the biggest followings in the game all while working on a pro pickleball career. We cover how analytics will change the way the game is played, what good vs bad pickleball coaching looks like, and a new offensive shot that you've probably never tried. Save $25 on all Proton paddles with code THEDINK exclusively at pickleballcentral.com Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 A special guest caller 5:02 Kyle’s early pickleball days 8:11 The King of YouTube 12:44 The ‘Drive to Survive’ of pickleball and Breaking Pickleball 16:40 From content creator to legit pro player 19:35 A new provisional serve rule is in play 28:09 Diminishing returns on serve height 33:48 Rumors of a Kyle and Dayne Gingrich podcast 34:35 People are reluctant to get coaching 39:18 Relying on analytics and pbvision 45:25 The launch of That Pickleball School 51:57 What’s your most controversial coaching take? 56:10 Baiting the other team into hitting an ATP 1:00:30 Guess my DUPR 1:05:20 Jardim, Yates, Gullo added to the Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infamous pickleball influencer Matty Pickles joins the PicklePod this week. Matty had a front row seat at the Las Vegas Cup and compares his notes from the stands to what Zane experienced on court. We talk court conditions, serve rule controversies, play Guess My DUPR, and react to the Selkirk Letters. We play Guess My DUPR and react to the Selkirk Letters that have dominated the pickleball conversation. Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 The world’s shortest pickleball podcast 3:46 Matty’s Vegas vacation and spectator experience 10:03 Zane’s take on the Las Vegas courts 13:50 What’s the next inanimate object to blame? 15:11 Thomas’ takeaways from the men’s doubles finals 16:59 Zane wagging finger - gabe trying to kill him 18:30 Zane’s slide strategy turned into bodybags 23:02 Are Gabe and Andrei Number 1? 27:07 Power ranking men’s doubles teams 29:19 Where does Gabe rank as an individual? 32:30 The serve calls got a little out of control 38:46 You can eliminate any one of the three USAP serve rules 43:29 Matty actually gives his power rankings 46:32 Is this ALW’s most dominant year? 49:37 Results from the APP Chicago Open 52:23 “Never a time I don’t think about Nasty Nelsons” 54:36 Guess my DUPR 1:07:41 Reaction to the Selkirk Letters 1:19:23 Word association with Connor Pardoe on Building Pickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ATP all-time ace leader and owner of ITF's fastest official serve, John Isner, is this week's special guest. John weighs on the evolution of the pickleball service rules and gives an inside look at how US tennis stars are approaching pickleball. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Save $25 on Proton Paddles with code PRO-THEDINK exclusively at https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/proton-pickleball-paddles/ Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Match footage courtesy of @MajorLeaguePickleball Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 00:00 Introducing John Isner to the new serve rules 6:33 The legendary Isner tennis serve 9:19 Isner started playing 3 years ago 12:55 What were your original thoughts on pickleball? 17:33 You can be too tall for pickleball 22:29 Zane's theory on height 24:00 What’s John’s DUPR? 25:43 A look back at the tour wars 32:03 Any players waiting to enter the game 36:01 Signed on with Selkirk 37:30 Djokovic will take the court 40:30 Using the serve as a weapon 42:55 Are the tennis guys grinding in pickleball 47:44 Alcaraz is at the top of the list 50:12 Guess my DUPR 1:02:48 Questions from the boys 1:08:09 Zane’s stance on the serve rules debate 1:14:18 The drop serve solves it all 1:16:34 Thomas’ rebuttal 1:22:28 What’s the real reason for the serve change? 1:27:33 Onix suing over thermoform patent 1:32:14 Results from PPA Bristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Bright is the special guest on an all-new episode of PicklePod. She shares a hot take on the ALW vs Agassi hypothetical match, weighs in on the bodybag hunting trend, and reveals her favorite pro player to watch. Plus we had you submit your game tape. Zane and Anna try to guess your DUPR and provide some heartfelt coaching in the process. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Hydration that tastes great. Try the new pink lemonade flavor of Corvive Hydrate and use code PICKLE30 to save 30% https://corvive.com/products/hydrate Save $25 on Proton Paddles with code PRO-THEDINK exclusively at https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/proton-pickleball-paddles/ Watch's today episode on Youtube -> https://youtu.be/gcAT55fhM6g Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Match footage courtesy of @MajorLeaguePickleball Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Anna Bright returns to the PicklePod 3:38 The serve rules changed again this weekend 7:15 Chirpping at Mrs. Bright 9:16 The Peacock 12:29 Anna Bright is a multi sport athlete 15:23 The Girlies break the internet 19:24 Anna loves the Nasty Nelson 20:44 Jay Devilliers trying to tag everybody 30:50 ALW vs Sherbear or Agassi 36:20 AB’s take on Hot Paddles 40:12 Less incentive to win 50:45 Let Gabe cook 55:26 When ‘good players’ are unwilling to share the court 1:01:35 Everyone inflates their rating 1:05:20 We play ‘What’s my DUPR?’ 1:14:33 Anna is an MLP draft savant 1:17:41 How much of a factor is energy in MLP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Rettenmaier shares his unfiltered takes on the leaked 'letter' from Collin Johns, why Riley Newman is struggling in 2024, and why line calls won't get better until a solution is put in place. Travis and Zane start the groundwork on organizing a series of exhibition Battle of the Sexes matches including Anna Leigh Waters vs tennis legend Andre Agassi. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Hydration that tastes great. Try the new pink lemonade flavor of Corvive Hydrate and use code PICKLE to save 30% https://corvive.com/products/hydrate It's not just the weapon, it's the warrior. Save 10% with code DINK at https://warstic.com/collections/pickleball Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Travis the bowler 5:25 Unfiltered with the “Rattlesnake” 7:40 Gabe suggested an option to replace CJ 11:38 A listener weighs in on the CJ ‘letter’ 19:22 Should there be a fine for ‘tanking’? 23:19 Zane’s match against Carolina 28:00 Julian Arnold’s take on the letter 36:38 Battle of the sexes - who ya got? 40:57 Does Andre Agassi have a better shot? 47:28 What happened with Riley? 51:29 Powerful paddles don’t work in anyone's hands 58:11 It’s all about the game, not the players 1:06:40 Line calls are not going to get any better 1:11:13 Should you be allowed to challenge your own call? 1:15:23 Travis gives Thomas his flowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zane and Hayden Patriquin had the most talked-about moment from MLP Salt Lake City. It was the first Nasty Nelson in MLP history and prompted an outburst that earned Patriquin an Orange Card. Plus a Facebook Group out to combat pickleball noise is actively working to prevent courts from being built. Zane and Thomas cover the claims of mental disorders, PTSD, and the end of a marriage. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Hydration that tastes great. Try the new pink lemonade flavor of Corvive Hydrate and use code PICKLE to save 30% https://corvive.com/products/hydrate Watch the New Jersy 5s vs St. Louis Shock match here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGRIKAP8hW8 Video credit: @MajorLeaguePickleball Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 00:00 MLP's first ever Nasty Nelson 6:45 Where to draw the line on chatter 13:00 When did you decide to pull the trigger? 15:10 what’s next for the Shock 16:59 Are you in school right now? 20:00 Big H's partners the rest of the year 24:26 Are you better suited for MLP 28:18 Battle of the sexes: Ryan Sherry vs ALW 30:26 The origin of the Big H nickname 33:46 Ben Johns appears fatigued at MLP SLC 43:10 The Anti-Pickleball group on Facebook 51:33 Does a court increase or decrease the value of a home? 1:00:15 PWR announces their World Series from Dubai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Zane the new GOAT of MLP? His New Jersey 5s team won the MLP Mid-season championship and are now favorites to win the season title in December. The guys weigh in on the controversial Challenger Level line call, the Johns Bros performance, and the paddle testing fiasco. Plus we play a new game, "Call someone who" and hear from some of our friends around the picklesphere. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Recover faster. Play longer. Get 10% off devices to reduce your risk of injuries with code DINK10 at https://therabody.com Hydration that tastes great. Try the new pink lemonade flavor of Corvive Hydrate here: https://corvive.com/products/hydrate Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 00:00 Zane takes over as MLP GOAT 1:20 MLP Mid-Season Tournament Importance 6:25 Where does the money go? 8:59 Paddle testing abandoned at MLP Mid Season event 15:37 Stop policing paddles, start policing the ball 17:17 Zane runs into Thomas Jr. 19:03 The infamous line call and Rettenmaier reaction 27:15 Is there a difference in how you call lines in rec? 29:33 The Johns Bros struggle at Mid-Season Championship 39:45 Close Call Replay system proves its worth and Pablo is back 42:24 Zane crashed Anna Leigh’s ‘coach’ 45:23 Zane is all in on the team format 51:15 Do you have an advantage in MLP? 54:24 Zane plays the right with Mari Humberg 57:00 Call one person who… 1:03:40 Calling 'Big Pickle' 1:07:30 Call the funniest person in pickleball 1:13:07 Dissecting the Cup Dink with Greg Dow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re going to have a new favorite player after hearing from special guest Chris Haworth. Despite having wins over Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud he is humble and hungry in his pickleball journey. Haworth shares his road to becoming one of the best singles players in the game and what he is focusing on to become one of the best doubles players as well. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Protect your eyes and save 20% with code DINK20 at https://tifosioptics.com The Pickleball Match Tracker helps track your progress and document your matches. Pick one up for yourself or the pickleball player in your life: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pickleball/Trey-Sizemore/9781507223000?utm_source=partner_marketing&utm_medium=adams_collab&utm_campaign=&utm_content=DinkPodcastAd Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 00:00 Getting to know Chris 7:25 The Chris Haworth style 10:52 When did consider yourself a pro? 14:00 Dealing with a lack of pros in OKC and a lack of singles attention 18:03 Chris’ pickleball coach 25:03 The breakout win over Ben at Nationals and signing with Babolat 30:33 When will we see a Haworth signature paddle? 32:46 Making the switch from tennis to pickleball 35:40 The “tall guy’s” approach to pickleball 43:34 When ‘dead dinks’ are most beneficial 47:20 What are you working on for doubles? 51:15 It’s not a solved game, will scoring change? 58:14 The OCC run and Chris’ biggest singles strategy 1:02:46 Will you continue to play on both tours? 1:05:22 Do pros keep an eye on DUPR? 1:11:03 The home run strategy is still incentivized Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a former Challenger Level MVP enters the league mid-season? Jill Braverman shares the scramble prior to last week's Wavier Period and more. ➡️ Details emerge on the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball lawsuit ➡️ Jill shares the reason she decided to rejoin MLP ➡️ Will equipment sales follow the same pattern as golf? We've teamed up with Olukai to present the Aloha Showdown at Austin Pickleball Ranch. Register to play at https://www.bounce.game/event/d93fa7ea-b32d-49ed-a42a-50d5ac0e263f Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Stay hydrated with a name you can trust. Try CorVive's Pink Lemonade hydration mix and save 30% with code PICKLE Recover faster. Play longer. Get 10% off devices to reduce your risk of injuries with code DINK10 at https://therabody.com Protect your eyes and save 20% with code DINK20 at https://tifosioptics.com Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Going deep in the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball suit 4:46 What happened to Ronbus and Vatic? 7:55 What should USAP have done? 9:36 Liability insurance in place? 10:35 The Prolite Apex paddle 13:05 Explaining the violation of rule 2.E.6.F 15:19 Why is the GearBox Pro still allowed? 18:17 Zane taking paddles to lab 20:10 Is the advantage that severe? 23:30 The timing of UPA-A entering the certification space 30:06 Focusing paddle performance instead of materials 32:16 Return of the challenge and preventative fines 34:35 Can player contracts help protect against fines? 38:08 Multi-level classification could be offered 40:54 Are paddle sales demonstrably down? 46:47 The Fab 5 Debacle 54:22 Behind the scenes of the crazy waiver shuffle 52:35 Is it necessary to makes moves? 57:42 Challenger players level will move to free agency after this year 1:01:29 What does MLP feel like? 1:04:45 Why did you hold out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pickleball world could look a lot different in 2025. Rumors have begun to swirl about the paddle certification process under UPA. A change here could result in consumers paying even more for paddles. Thomas and Zane debate who won last week’s MLP trade frenzy and share the details from a visit to Proton HQ. Catch the new episode here. We've teamed up with Olukai to present the Aloha Showdown at Austin Pickleball Ranch. Register to play at https://www.bounce.game/event/d93fa7ea-b32d-49ed-a42a-50d5ac0e263f Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Recover faster. Play longer. Get 10% off devices to reduce your risk of injuries with code DINK10 at https://therabody.com Protect your eyes and save 20% with code DINK20 at https://tifosioptics.com Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Intro 4:07 Thomas vistis Proton HQ in Phoenix 10:40 “Wait Thomas isn’t bad” 12:30Alleged price of new UPA-A certification on Twitter 18:05 Raising the barrier of entry for paddle brands 25:57 Is the leak just a shock test? 32:16 JOOLA officially files suit 35:30 Hustlers sweep MLP D.C. 38:16 Utah trades waiver position 49:05 Vulcan version 2 in play 50:27 What would make for the best documentary? 54:38 Work for Zane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawsuits are popping up everywhere in the world of pickleball. We share the latest in a growing class action lawsuit. Ben Johns was caught on a hot mic at the PPA Sacramento Open, Zane shares his take. The guys take a look at the upcoming MLP Washington D.C. event and revisit the unlikely James Ignatowich sticker fault. We've teamed up with Olukai to present the Aloha Showdown at Austin Pickleball Ranch. Register to play at alohapickle.com Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Get away to the Pacific Northwest, book your Stay-and-Dink pickleball package at https://www.sunriverresort.com/sage-springs-spa-and-fitness/fitness-center/pickleball-1 Protect your eyes with Tifosi and save 20% with code DINK20 at tifosioptics.com Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 The class action lawsuit 6:30 Calling BS on the admin error 16:58 What’s the etiquette for rec play and illegal paddles? 23:29 Hot mics at the PPA Sacramento Open 30:30 Other hot mic moments 35:59 Play up the drama 39:00 Extended broadcast on FOX 41:48 George Killebrew joins UPA from Dallas Mavericks 43:50 MLP Washington D.C. and the Seattle rebrand 49:27 LOTTO joins the Brooklyn Aces ownership group 52:15 Are Ben and Collin still number one? 58:18 Big H and the pickleball grinders 1:01:27 Where to move for top pickleball training? 1:04:08 Papa Jimmy’s Sticker fault 1:08:44 Must win on your serve…again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices