NML Pickleball

PPA Kansas City Open and APP Philadelphia Open – Live Random Thoughts

Live blog for PPA KC Open with some APP Philly Open sprinkled in.

Preview for the APP Philadelphia Open.

Preview for the PPA KC Open.

Gritty and producer Allissa are off on holidays for the next two weeks, so Slim joined the Pickleball Effect guys

5 Takeaways from TOC.

Fantasy Draft Preview for the Gamma Pickleball Classic from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Live blog for TOC.

Fantasy Draft Preview for TOC.

3 Takeaways from the APP St. Louis Open.

Episode 4 of the NML Pickleball Podcast – APP Wacky Weekend and TOC Fantasy Draft Preview.

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…
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…
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…
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
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!!!