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CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01 Jan 29, 2025

CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today

03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways

05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday

08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball

11:49 Controversies in Pickleball\

17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships

23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle

31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance

35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing

42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations

44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection

51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays / Plans for 2025 Ep:20 Dec 17, 2024

Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19 Nov 12, 2024

Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19 In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest, Dr. Erik Korem.Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration. Some of Erik's background includes: NFL and NCAA Pioneer: Dr. Korem has served as a performance coach and sports scientist in the NFL and with NCAA athletes, training Olympic gold medalists along the way. His expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes. Wearable Technology Innovator: At Florida State University, Dr. Korem introduced athlete wearable tracking technology, opening a multi-billion-dollar market for sports wearables and data analytics. This pioneering work set new standards for athlete performance monitoring. Show Notes for This Episode Courtesy - Dr. Erik Korem Use AIM7 for Free at part of the UCLA Pickleball Study Free Warmup Guide BluePrint Podcast - Release, Reset, Refocus Pickleball Today How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win Additional links that Support Out Channel Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

Pickleball Fitness in Depth, Pickleball Tournament Rant, Pickleball Paddle Giveaways EP:18 Nov 05, 2024

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences 13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges 22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball 27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience 34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren 48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant 56:08 Wrap-Up and Future Topics

Pickleball on Cruise Ships, Paddle Giveaways, Dinking Secrets Revealed EP: 17 Oct 22, 2024

Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark’s dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don’t miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode!

PPA and Canadian Championship Update, Selkirk Slams UPA, Dink and Dink Reviewand More Paddle Giveaways E: 16 Aug 28, 2024

In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles. He also shares his experience and the format at a local Dink and Drink event, and announces some personal updates. The episode concludes with a reminder to participate in their paddle giveaways. Show Links This Episode: How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

Dink and Drink, PPA Update, Paddle Giveaways, CNPL, The Backhand Drop Shot EP 15 Aug 22, 2024

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Paddle Giveaways 02:55 - Groin Injury Recovery 04:00 - What's a Dink and Drink 05:14 - How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways 05:58 - PPA Tour - Bristol, TN Review 09:47 - 11Six24 Monarch Paddle Series First Look and Overview 15:04 - The Backhand Drop Shot 22:00 - CNPL Western Split Update and League Standings 26:36 - Wrap Up Show Links This Episode: 11SIX24 Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/11SIX24 How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win Other Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb Neonic Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic Vatic Pro Paddles 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our First Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter EP: 14 Aug 13, 2024

In Episode 14 of Pickleball Today - The POD we talk about : Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our first Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:02 Indoor vs Outdoor: Preferences and Considerations 09:54 Reviewing Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 25:10 Coaching Tip: Bringing the Paddle Back to the Ready Position 26:49 Mastering the ’Window Wiper Shot’ 32:13 The Importance of Calling Balls Out 37:18 Exploring the Features of Pickleball Clubs 46:56 Announcing our First Paddle Giveaway Winner and How You can Enter. Discount Codes We offer the best discount codes to the best Boutique / Pro Shop Level Pickleball Products in the Industry. This Episode: Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win Other Brands we Love Six Zero Pickleball 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero 11SIX24 Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/11SIX24 Bread & Butter Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb Neonic Pickleball 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic Vatic Pro Paddles 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

Collin Johns Rant, Brief Update, Coming Paddle Reviews including the Jelly Bean EP:13 Aug 07, 2024

Just a brief Update this week as we take a brief summer break. We give our perspective of the Collin Johns complaints about MLP. We also share why we are off, and news about some upcoming paddle reviews.

Beating Pickleball Bangers, Paddle Giveaways Galore, Interview with Referee Scott K. Foster EP: 12 Jul 30, 2024

Patrick and Mark are joined by Scott K. Foster, and high level pickleball referee in this episode. Why is Patrick grinning? Listen to his Wile E. Coyote Moment. Better still listen to Mark give a solid lesson on How to Beat Pickleball Bangers. It’s pure gold. You will be a better player after it. Finally, learn how you can win 1 of three paddles we are giving away in the next week or so. 00:00 Wile E. Coyote Moment 03:56 Today’s Topics 07:28 How to Beat Pickleball Bangers 15:42 Paddle News and Giveaways 22:19 Interview with Scott Foster 29:00 Refereeing Pickleball 30:27 Common Faults in Tournament Games 33:25 Questions Players Can Ask Referees 38:42 Understanding Timeouts in Pickleball 46:41 Becoming a Pickleball Referee 53:06 More Paddle News and Giveaways 59:57 Pickleball Today Outro Pickleball Today Website Register on Optin Popup or Page there for Paddle Giveaways https://pickleballtoday.co Bread And Butter Pickleball Use code: PBToday for 15% off https://bnbpickleball.com Six Zero Pickleball Use code: PICKLEBALLTODAY for 10% off and free shipping on orders of $100 or more https://sixzeropickleball.com Crown Pickleball Use Code PBToday for 15% off, free shipping and brokerage on orders over $100 https://crownpickleball.ca

PPA Going International, Pickleball Paddle Give Aways, 5 Minute Warm Up EP: 11 Jul 24, 2024

Mark and Pat are back from mini vacations and talk about this week’s pickleball news, including a new public facility developed with private donations and a public grant. Other places can learn from this. We talk briefly about some paddles and their impact. We share how to be part of our paddle giveaways in order to win one of our pro level paddles. And Mark shares his coaching tip of the week. This one is a great 5-Minute Complete Warm Up Drill to get you ready for a FAST START in your play and how to get a free copy of the drill.

MLP and Beer City Open, Canadians in MLP, Hitting Deep Shots, BNB Pickleball; EP: 10 Jul 16, 2024

Pat and Mark Discuss Pats weekend with Major League Pickleball and the Beer City Open in Grand Rapids, MI

An Apology to Todd Fought, Some New Paddles, DUPR Reveals all, Speed Up Lesson EP: 9 Jul 10, 2024

An Apology to Todd Fought, DUPR Night Reveals All, Some Paddles fro Bread and Butter, Speedup Lesson from Mark, and a CNPL Update

Embarrassing Hot Mics, Big Wins, Making Sense of Paddle Testing. EP: 8 Jul 03, 2024

Summary: Patrick introduces The North - a Pickleball Community.A new free discussion community for pickleball players to have discussions and share information. Several Canadian players performed well in recent tournaments, including Catherine Parenteau and Steve Deakin. One Canadian player had an Embarrassing Hot Mic incident Canada’s Best Pickleball Club contest will be held again this year, allowing players to nominate and vote for their favourite clubs. Paddle testing standards differ between the USAPA and UPA, with the USAPA being the standard for amateur players and the UPA for professional players. There are several upcoming pickleball tournaments in Canada, providing opportunities for players to compete and have fun.

Volleys, Lobs, Ladies Nights, DUPR Nights, Paddle Discounts EP: 7 Jun 25, 2024

In Episode 7, Mark and Patrick discuss their recent pickleball activities and share updates from their club. They also talk about training tips, a ladies-only DUPR night, and the importance of endurance in tournaments. Pickleball paddle and Gear discounts, Returning lobs, and more

Pickleball in the Heat, Summer Gear Storage, Pickleball Fans and More: EP: 6 Jun 19, 2024

Pickleball in the Heat, Summer Gear Storage, CPA, MLP, Pickleball Fans and More: EP: 6 They also talk about recent pickleball events, including the CPA Pro Tour and Major League Pickleball. They mention the growing excitement among fans and the fun of watching team events. We also talk gear, tournaments in Canada and more.

CPA Pro Tour, Pickleball Chicks, Playing Better Players. EP: 5 Jun 11, 2024

Summary In this conversation, Pickleball Today hosts, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss their weekend activities and introduce their special guest, Sharon Ricci, the founder of Pickleball Chicks. Sharon talks about the challenges women face in pickleball tournaments and the need for a supportive and inclusive environment. We also discuss an upcoming tournament hosted by Pickleball Chicks in Canada. Patrick Wraps up the CPA Pro Tour finals, highlighting the medalists in various categories. Mark shares some coaching tips, involving playing better players in recreational games to improve one’s own game. He also talks about a weekly training schedule for pickleball players looking to improve their skills. Finally, Pat wraps up with our weekly cross-country Canadian Pickleball Tournament list.

USAPA / Joola Paddle Breaking News - June 5, 2024 EP:4.1 Jun 07, 2024

Joola / USAPA GEN 3 Paddle Update, June 5, 2024: Episode 4.1 This is an update to our earlier podcast published today. Subsequent to our earlier regular full podcast episode the this week, which was jam-packed with lots of cool discussion with Mark, myself and Yui See Lau, the USAPA and Joola issued important updates about all time best seller paddle, the Joola Gen 3 pickleball paddle.The new paddle submitted by Joola has again Failed it's testing and is not deemed Legal by USAPA. Joola, in response had now offered customers refunds. You should contact your dealer for info.Also a recent class action lawsuit against Joola has been launched but in our estimation it would be better to just get the refund if you don't want to play with the paddle. Pickleball Canada, the CNPL, CPA Pro Tour all use USAPA regulations and rely on USAPA to approve paddles.So effectively, these paddles can not be used in tournament play in Canada. Thanks very much. Let's play Pickleball Patrick Pickleball Today - The POD

Joola Paddle Update, CPA Pro Tour with Yui See Lau, Catherine Parenteau and More Ep: 4 Jun 05, 2024

In this episode of the Pickleball Today Podcast, Mark and Patrick discuss various topics including an update on Joola paddle controversy, the CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, the importance of proper pickleball shoes, and Patrick’s favorite books.

CNPL, Intros, Keys to Improvement, Pickleball Travel Tours, Paddle Talk and more. EP: 3 May 29, 2024

Today we are talking about Canadian National Pickleball League, Improvement Tips for 3.0 pickleball players, pickleball travel and upcoming tournaments across Canada.

Gen 3 Blow Up, Upcoming Canadian Pro Pickleball Six Zero Triple Black Diamond - EP: 2 May 17, 2024

This is our first "OFFICIAL" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD. Last week's POD was a public beta. The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source. If it's Canadian Pickleball oriented, we'll cover it on The Pod Your Hosts are Patrick Batty, and Jonathan Ti. This is a jam packed episode in which we talk about: Gen 3 Paddle problems and even delistings of Joola Gen 3 paddles from the USAPA approved lists. A paddle that was found to have a "foreign substance" on it, why, who, and what may happen if it was intentional. What we are planning with the Pickleball Today - The Pod Podcast going forward A quick intro by both Jonathan and Patrick The upcoming CNPL pro tournament in Mississauga, Ontario. The upcoming CPA Pro Tour New Paddles from Selkirk that I have played, and truly enjoyed. A special Edition new Paddle from Six Zero. The Triple Black Diamond - Willinator Edition Other Upcoming tournaments in Canada. And generally a few other things that we thought worthwhile. For more info on the upcoming Six Zero Launch at 6 PM on Sunday go to SIx Zero If you like this podcast please give us a solid review, and Like, Follow, Subscribe

Just starting out, Tech Test, What's the Big Plan: Ep: 1 May 15, 2024

This is a first "Beta" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD. The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source.In this very short episode we are testing out a bit of tech, but in general give a quick intro into what we will be covering in our WEEKLY podcasts going forward.

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