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Who Cares About Riley Newman’s Paddle Tapping?

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 admin 32 Comments pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Riley Newman

Thoughts on Riley Newman’s no paddle tapping stance.

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Paddle Testing Questions Remain Following PPA Tour’s Baffling Explanation of Red Rock Situation

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 admin 45 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, DUPR, major league pickleball, pickleball, ppa, ppa tour, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin

We share our thoughts and rumblings about the concerns with the PPA’s paddle testing process.

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MLP Trade Reaction – Matt Wright for DJ Young

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 admin 6 Comments DUPR, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, pro pickleball association

Thoughts on the Matt Wright for DJ Young MLP trade.

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MLP Post-Daytona Challenger Shuffle Draft Reaction

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 admin 4 Comments APP, app tour, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

Reaction to the latest MLP Challenger Shuffle Draft.

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Report of Tyson McGuffin’s Failed Paddle Test Highlights Need for More Transparency

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 admin 46 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, APP, app tour, Ben Johns, lea jansen, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, ppa tour, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Travis Rettenmaier, Tyson McGuffin, USA Pickleball

Tyson McGuffin’s Paddle Reportedly Failing Off-Site Testing Post-Red Rock Reinforces Need for Transparency.

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Jack Sock Set to Play Singles and Doubles in Upcoming PPA Tour Pro Pickleball Debut

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 admin 16 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Jack Sock, pickleball, ppa, ppa tour, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin

What can we expect from Jack Sock in his pro pickleball debut where it has been announced he will be playing all 3 events?

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Sarah Ansboury Defaulted as Gamma Paddle Fails PPA Tour On-Site Testing

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 admin 51 Comments Gamma, major league pickleball, mlp, paddle, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Sarah Ansboury, testing, USA Pickleball, usap

Quick reaction to the news that Sarah Ansboury’s Gamma paddle failed PPA on-site paddle testing.

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MLP Releases Daytona Paddle Testing Findings – What Have We Learned?

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 admin 6 Comments Ben Johns, major league pickleball, mlp, paddles, pickleball, pickleball paddles, ppa, ppa tour, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, pro pickleball association

Thoughts on the release of MLP’s paddle testing findings.

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More Paddle Allegations Overshadow PPA Red Rock Open – What Does It All Mean For Pro Pickleball?

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 admin 48 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, APP, app tour, Ben Johns, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, ppa tour, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin, US OPEN, usapa

Gritty Provides Some Long-form Thoughts on More Recent Paddle Controversy in Pro Pickleball.

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MLP Trade Reaction – Las Vegas Night Owls Overhaul Team With Two Deals

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 admin 13 Comments major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, pro pickleball, trade

Reaction to the first two trades of the MLP season involving the Florida Smash, Las Vegas Night Owls and SoCal Hard Eights.

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Have Your Say!

  1. Chris White on Is Too Much Yelling Bad for Pickleball?October 4, 2025

    I don’t mind at all if a player grunts or says things to motivate themselves on court. But I can’t…

  2. admin on 3 Big Questions About the PPA Tour Sacramento (Vintage) OpenOctober 1, 2025

    These are pros and they should have little to no trouble adjusting to their usual paddles. Interesting to hear that’s…

  3. John Richardson on 3 Big Questions About the PPA Tour Sacramento (Vintage) OpenSeptember 30, 2025

    And many that played probably only did so hoping to pick up points not subject to as much competition. I…

  4. admin on 3 Big Questions About the PPA Tour Sacramento (Vintage) OpenSeptember 30, 2025

    That is true. Although some may have played if there wasn’t the Asia opportunity

  5. Steve on 3 Big Questions About the PPA Tour Sacramento (Vintage) OpenSeptember 30, 2025

    AND, many of the best players did decline to down grade their game!!!

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