We're breaking down the wildest rumor surrounding Anna Leigh Waters' next paddle deal. The internet is on fire with speculation: 👟 The Nike Rumor: Execs were spotted courting her at Worlds in Dallas. 🧤 The Franklin Theory: Did they file a patent for her exact paddle shape? 💰 The Joola…
Kick off 2026 with a bang! In this special New Year's episode of This is Pickleball, Rick and Fabian dive headfirst into the chaotic world of "Paddle Wars." With contract negotiations exploding and pros switching brands left and right, the guys break down the biggest moves, rumors, and controversies shaking…
Why is the sweet spot higher on the new Agassi paddle? Because Andre said so. 🐐🎾 In this clip, Brooke Buckner reveals the inside story of becoming the first-ever Agassi x Joola signature athlete. It started with a chance meeting at a Lifetime Fitness in NYC and ended with Andre…
Imagine playing a professional sport... while 8 months pregnant. 🤯🤰 In this wild clip, Brooke Buckner breaks down the secret timeline of her pregnancy on the PPA Tour. It started with playing Singles against Anna Leigh Waters at 20 weeks (!!) before a doctor shut her down completely: "No more…
Brooke Buckner is proof that you can have it all—if you're willing to work harder than everyone else. A University of Michigan tennis legend and former D1 coach, Brooke traded the sidelines for the center court and quickly skyrocketed to the Top 5 in the world in singles. Fresh off…
Talk about being in the right place at the right time. 🤯📺 In this clip, @mattmanasse reveals the untold story of how Pickleball landed on The Tennis Channel. It wasn't a boardroom pitch or a fancy slide deck—it was a casual invite to the country club. Matt invited the C-Suite…
In this unfiltered clip, Matt Manasse dives into the delamination controversy that has plagued the pro tour. He explains how paddle technology started outpacing regulation, creating an uneven playing field where equipment—not talent—was deciding matches. Matt gives his honest take on why stricter testing is the only way to save…
Matt Manasse was born to coach. From the high-pressure courts of collegiate tennis to the glitz of the "Pickleball Coach to the Stars" moniker, Matt has a unique ability to bridge the gap between elite athletics and pure entertainment. A former high-performance tennis coach for stars like Shelby Rogers, Matt…
Pickleball Pro Jack Munro shares his "spicy signature shot": the Off-Hand ATP! 🔥 The Around The Post (ATP) is one of the toughest shots, especially on the backhand side. Jack argues that switching hands allows you to: Use a Forehand Motion for an easier angle. Hit the ball inward on…
Which is happening first: NCAA Pickleball or the Olympics? 🤔 Pro player Jack Munro weighs in on the future of the fastest-growing sport! Jack emphasizes the need for a legitimate collegiate pipeline (think scholarships & brand deals) to feed into the pro tour. He also details the huge move to…
Pickleball Pro Andrei Daescu breaks down the Erne! 🤯 He explains why this high-pressure shot is accessible to all players, not just the tall ones. Daescu's Key to the Erne: It's all about the preparation—forcing your opponent to lift the prior shot, giving you time to set your feet. The…
Jack Munro was born to innovate. From his early days as a baseball prospect to a devastating arm injury that forced him to reinvent his athletic identity, the 21-year-old phenom has been called "The APP King." Coming fresh off a record-breaking 2025 season where he captured more seven gold medals…
Andrei Daescu was born to compete. From his early days in Bucharest, Romania, to a standout All-American tennis career at the University of Oklahoma and a pro run that saw him reach ATP #120 and represent his country in the Davis Cup, his athletic pedigree is elite. But after a…
