NML Pickleball – Page 12 – Pickleball Analysis With a Passion

Live Blog Random Thoughts

APP Tour St. Louis Open – Live Random Thoughts

August 10, 2023August 13, 2023 admin 13 Comments APP, app tour, pickleball, pro pickleball

Live blog for the APP St. Louis Open.

Fantasy Previews

APP Tour St. Louis Open – Fantasy Draft Preview

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 admin 0 Comments APP, app tour, pickleball, pro pickleball

Fantasy Draft Preview for the APP St. Louis Open.

Opinion Random Thoughts

NML Pickleball Podcast Ep. 3 – Is JW Johnson Better Than Riley Newman?

August 8, 2023August 9, 2023 admin 4 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, APP, app tour, Ben Johns, major league pickleball, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

The NML Pickleball Podcast is back for episode 3.

Recaps Takeaways

PPA Tour Takeya Showcase – 5 Takeaways – Old and New

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 admin 16 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin

5 Takeaways from the PPA Takeya Showcase.

PPA Tour Implements Updated Paddle Testing Standards, Singling Out ProXR Players

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 admin 7 Comments Ben Johns, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin

Some thoughts on the PPA’s update to their paddle testing standards.

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Anna Leigh Waters’ Reaction To Loss Highlights Pressure Filled Reality

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 admin 63 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

Thoughts from Gritty on the odd reaction to her quarter-final loss at the PPA Tour Takeya Showcase.

Fantasy Previews

PPA Tour Takeya Showcase – Fantasy Draft Preview

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 admin 0 Comments pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

Fantasy Draft Preview for PPA Takeya Showcase from Fountain Valley, California.

Live Blog Random Thoughts

PPA Tour Takeya Showcase – Live Random Thoughts

August 1, 2023August 6, 2023 waggish 18 Comments pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

Live blog for the PPA Takeya Showcase from California.

Recaps Takeaways

PPA Tour Seattle Open – 5 Takeaways – Paddle Controversy Again?

July 31, 2023August 1, 2023 admin 9 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

5 Takeaways from the PPA Seattle Open.

Random Thoughts

NML Pickleball Podcast Ep. 2 – Paddle Controversy Again?

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 admin 4 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, APP, app tour, Ben Johns, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

The 2nd episode of the NML podcast is live as we discuss all things PPA Seattle, including our in-person experience.

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!!!