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MLP and PPA Announce Mass Signings of Players as Feelings of Deja Vu Rock the Tour Wars

August 26, 2023August 27, 2023 admin 40 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, major league pickleball, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Riley Newman, Tyson McGuffin

Reacting to what may be the wildest day in pro pickleball history following the mass announcement of signings by MLP and the PPA.

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News Opinion Random Thoughts 

The Tour Wars Are Back as MLP and the PPA Fight for Supremacy – NML Notebook Dump

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 admin 14 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, major league pickleball, mlp, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin

Notebook dump with all the information we have on the ongoing Tour Wars saga.

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Previews 

PPA Tour Kansas City Open Preview

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 admin 3 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, Tyson McGuffin

Preview for the PPA KC Open.

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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.

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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.

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News Opinion 

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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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.

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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.

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Fantasy Previews 

PPA Tour Seattle Open – Fantasy Draft Preview

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 admin 1 Comment Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, pickleball, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation

Fantasy Draft Preview for PPA Seattle Open.

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Opinion Random Thoughts 

The NML Pickleball Podcast is Live!

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 admin 15 Comments Anna Leigh Waters, APP, app tour, Ben Johns, major league pickleball, pickleball, podcast, ppa, pro pickleball, Pro Pickleball Assocation, pro pickleball association

Announcing the release of the NML Pickleball Podcast!

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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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