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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...

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...

PB Weekly 6/13/2025: Equipment sales up, Daytona, MLP, New Courts and more

 Paddles up, pickleball fans! This past week has been a whirlwind of thrilling competition, exciting international developments, and even some new places to play. Here are the top 5 stories that have us buzzing: Shop here: QuirkyPickle.store . 1️⃣ MLP Daytona Beach Delivers Upsets and Drama! 🤯 The Major League Pickleball (MLP) machine rolled into Daytona Beach, and boy, did it deliver! While the Dallas Flash continued their near-unblemished record, the event was marked by a surprising number of upsets, particularly with bottom-tier teams pulling off stunning victories against higher-ranked opponents. The parity (or lack thereof, depending on who you ask!) at the top of the league was a big talking point. It just goes to show, in pickleball, anything can happen! 🍿 2️⃣ APP Tour Solidifies Global Expansion with India & England Partnerships! 🤝 The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is making big moves on the international stage! This week, they announced a new strategic par...

PB Weekly 6/6/2025: Edward Jones, UPA Asia, Quang Duong Fined & Suspended

What a week for pickleball, proving once again why it's the fastest-growing sport! From massive international moves to high-stakes pro action and a bit of controversy, here's your rundown of the top 5 stories: Shop at:  QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ Dallas Flash Continue Their Reign at MLP Phoenix! 👑 The Edward Jones MLP Phoenix event just wrapped up, and guess what? The Dallas Flash proved they're still the team to beat, remaining undefeated! Led by powerhouse Jorja Johnson, they dominated their competition, earning all 18 possible points in Phoenix and solidifying their top spot in the overall standings. The Flash are truly putting on a clinic this season! ⚡ 2️⃣ UPA Asia Trailblazers Program Takes Flight! 🌏 This is HUGE for the global growth of pickleball! The United Pickleball Association (UPA) officially kicked off its "UPA Asia Trailblazers" program, bringing 11 talented young players from eight Asian countries to the US for three months. They'll receive top-...