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PB Weekly 8/1/2025: Dinks, Deals, & PPA

What an action-packed week it's been for pickleball! From major corporate partnerships to a huge championship event for our seasoned players, the sport is firing on all cylinders. Here's your weekly rundown of the top 5 stories that have us talking: Shop at:  QuirkyPickle.store . 1️⃣ Life Time Pickleball Named Official Ball of PPA Tour! 🚀 Huge news for the PPA Tour and the sport! Life Time, a major player in the wellness and athletic club space, has announced that its newly engineered LT Pro 48 Pickleball will be the exclusive ball of the Carvana PPA Tour. This partnership, which follows positive feedback from pros, highlights a major collaboration between a fitness brand and a professional tour. The new ball, designed for durability and a consistent bounce, is set to make its official debut at the upcoming PPA tournament in Bristol, Tennessee. 2️⃣ National Senior Games Showcases the Heart of Pickleball! ❤️ The 2025 National Senior Games are in full swing in Des Moines, Iowa, ...
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PB Weekly 7/25/2025: From Minor League to PRO, The Next Generation of Pickleballers

What a dynamic week it's been in the world of pickleball! From major professional committee news to exciting tournament action and growing global opportunities, the sport continues to deliver. Here's your top 5 rundown: 1️⃣ Zane Navratil to Lead New Pro Player Committee! 🌟 Big news for the professional players! Zane Navratil, a prominent figure in the pickleball community, has been named the President of pickleball's new Pro Player Committee. This initiative is a significant step towards giving professional athletes a stronger, unified voice in the sport's development, policies, and future direction. It's a positive sign for the growing professionalism of the game! 💪 2️⃣ Pros Organize New 'Players Association'! 🤝 Following closely on the heels of the new committee, reports emerged that pickleball pros are actively organizing a new 'Players Association.' This move suggests a concerted effort by athletes to establish a formal body that can advocate ...
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PB Weekly 7/18/2025: DUPR Drama & NYC Luxury

What a week in the pickleball world! From controversial rating system changes to pros living the high life and major league action, there's been no shortage of dinks and drama. Here's your top 5 rundown: Shop at: QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ DUPR Ratings: Win or Lose, Your Score Could Change! 📉 A big shake-up in the rating world! DUPR, the widely used Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating system, announced that whether you win or lose, your rating could now be impacted. This change aims to provide a more accurate reflection of a player's performance in every match, not just the outcome. This has sparked a lot of discussion among players and could influence how people approach casual and competitive play. Time to truly earn those points! 🤔 2️⃣ Riley Newman's Lavish NYC Pickleball Lifestyle! 🏊‍♂️🍎 Ever wonder how the pros live? The Dink Pickleball gave us an exclusive peek inside Riley Newman's luxurious New York City digs, complete with private pools and, of course, plen...
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PB Weekly 7/11/2025: NYC, UPA Sponsorhsip and more

What an electrifying week for pickleball, proving that the sport truly knows how to make a splash! From a bold move to the Big Apple to fierce competition for national championship spots, here's your rundown of the top 5 stories that had us glued to the courts: Shop here:  QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ MLP New York City Delivers Holiday Thrills! 💥 Major League Pickleball's last-minute pivot to New York City for the July 4th weekend was a resounding success! The Columbus Sliders were the undisputed stars, going undefeated and sweeping their opponents. The Brooklyn Pickleball Team also showed strong form, battling their way to a great position. With critical standings points on the line as the season heats up, NYC certainly saw some fireworks on the pickleball courts! 🍎 2️⃣ APP Newport Beach Open Crowns Champions & Golden Ticket Winners! 🏆 The APP Tour brought the heat to Southern California with the Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open! This major tournament saw elite pros and h...
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PB Weekly 7/4/2025: Firecrackers & Fast Hands, Happy 4th! APP, MLP, Play in Thailand

Happy 4th of July, pickleball family! As we celebrate Independence Day, the world of pickleball has been anything but quiet. From major tour announcements to groundbreaking research, here are the top 5 stories that lit up our courts this week: Shop here:  https://QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ APP Tour Unveils Massive 2025 Televised Schedule! 📺 Get ready for more pickleball on your screens! The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) just dropped its robust 2025 tournament calendar, featuring an impressive 14 nationally televised events across ESPN, CBS, and Fox Sports networks. This is huge for the sport's visibility, bringing more pro action and player stories to a wider audience. Plus, with the opening of "The Fort," APP's global headquarters with 43 courts and the world's first pickleball stadium, the APP is clearly doubling down on growth! 🚀 2️⃣ MLP Drops a July 4th Bombshell: NYC Relocation! 🗽 Major League Pickleball (MLP) made a surprising, last-minute pivot, re...
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PB Weekly 6/27/2025: MLP Phoenix, Investment Opportunities, Pickleball Business, Global Outreach, PPA Orange County

 The pickleball world continues its relentless march forward, delivering thrilling court action, significant international strides, and even some important news about where we play! Here's your weekly roundup of the top 5 stories: Shop at:  https://QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ Dallas Flash Keep Dominance Alive at MLP Phoenix! 👑 The Dallas Flash are proving to be the team to beat in Major League Pickleball! The Edward Jones MLP Phoenix event just wrapped up, and the Flash once again showed their formidable strength, maintaining their undefeated record. Led by standout performances, they consistently secured top points, solidifying their position at the top of the overall standings. Will anyone be able to stop this red-hot team this season? Only time will tell! ⚡ 2️⃣ Pickleball Equipment Market is EXPLODING! 📈 A new market report released this week painted a clear picture: the pickleball equipment market is absolutely surging! Projected to reach over $1.8 billion by 2032, this growt...
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PB Weekly 6/20/2025: Controversy Rocks PPA, IDF & WPF Merger, Delusional Players

 This week in pickleball has been a fascinating mix of high-level competition, continued international expansion, and a very public discussion about fair play! Shop at: QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ Line Call Controversy Rocks PPA Orange County Cup! 🤬 A heated exchange over a line call at the PPA Select Medical Orange County Cup has ignited a big debate in the pro pickleball world. In a men's doubles match, Travis Rettenmaier and Connor Garnett clashed with Callan Dawson and Etienne Blaszkewycz over a disputed "out" call. The incident even spilled onto social media, with one player jokingly admitting to a retaliatory bad call in the past. This highlights a recurring issue in professional pickleball and raises questions about solutions like video review, especially as the sport moves towards sports betting. 👀 2️⃣ International Federations Unify in Historic Move! 🤝 In a truly monumental step for global pickleball, the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pick...
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