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Dirk Nowitzki to Headline the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown benefiting the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships in Dallas

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Dirk Nowitzki to Headline the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown benefiting the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships in Dallas

The Celebrity Pickleball Showdown returns to the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships, headlined by Dallas Mavericks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki. The marquee event will take place on Championship Court at Brookhaven Country Club at 7pm CT on Wednesday, November 5, and will benefit the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation through donations and an … Read more

How Sitting Neutral Can Transform Your Counters and Chop the Chicken Wing for Good

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How Sitting Neutral Can Transform Your Counters and Chop the Chicken Wing for Good

There’s this moment that happens to almost every pickleball player. You’re at the kitchen line, someone fires a speedup right at your shoulder, and suddenly your arm contorts in a way that looks and feels like you must have just picked up a paddle for the first time. You know the position. The dreaded chicken … Read more

A Look at Luzz’s Fiery Budget Paddle, the Cannon

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A Look at Luzz's Fiery Budget Paddle, the Cannon

After being blacklisted by the UPA-A for questionable paddle testing submissions, Luzz is back with three new models that are turning heads for their performance and value. Back in April, we told you about the Luzz Cannon being blacklisted by the UPA-A from all professional play. We don’t know exactly what happened – call it … Read more

Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup

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Championship Sunday Standout Stats from the Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup

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Anna Leigh Waters Had Her Most Dominating Weekend In History

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Anna Leigh Waters Had Her Most Dominating Weekend In History

Rain and wind caused issues for the majority of the weekend, and especially on Championship Sunday, but the PPA Tour was able to finish the Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup, albeit on Monday. Nothing was stopping Anna Leigh Waters from winning her 36th triple crown and 162nd gold medal on the PPA Tour this weekend. Storms … Read more

Ben Johns and Tyson McGuffin ‘Were Like Justin Bieber’ Walking Around Malaysia

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Ben Johns and Tyson McGuffin 'Were Like Justin Bieber' Walking Around Malaysia

Here’s something American pickleball fans might not fully grasp: In Southeast Asia, some of the household names from the PPA Tour aren’t just seen as professional pickleball players. They’re legitimate celebrities. “It’s literally like Ben and Tyson, they were like Justin Bieber walking around the U.S.,” Eric Oncins told host Zane Navratil on this week’s … Read more

Does This New Camera Angle Exonerate Zane from Vietnam Hooking Allegations?

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Does This New Camera Angle Exonerate Zane from Vietnam Hooking Allegations?

‘It’s hard not to be upset when people are delegitimizing an incredible win and there’s clear evidence out there,’ he said. In a raucous semifinal match at the PPA MB Vietnam Cup in Da Nang, underdogs Zane Navratil and Armaan Bhatia were able to upset tournament favorites Ben Johns and Dekel Bar, 11-4, 8-11, 13-11. … Read more

Eric Oncins Flipped a Coin, Then Went on to Win Back-to-Back PPA Asia Gold Medals

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Eric Oncins Flipped a Coin, Then Went on to Win Back-to-Back PPA Asia Gold Medals

The most insane pickleball experience of Eric Oncins’ life happened halfway around the world, by sheer happenstance, in front of a crowd that would make most American tournaments jealous. Fresh off back-to-back gold medals in Malaysia and Vietnam, surging pro pickleball player Eric Oncins joined the PicklePod to chat through the experience with rival competitor … Read more