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This epic point has it all, the sportās biggest crossover yet is officially underway, and much more...
Brandon Mackie
January 07, 2025
Hey there reader,
Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!
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š¤© This epic point has it all!
š Apple launches pickleball-focused workouts
š¬ Pickleball star & tour exec exchange war of words
š¾ The sportās biggest crossover yet is officially underway!
š¤© This epic point has it all!
This weekās epic point truly has it all!
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A clean, balanced hydration/energy drink without the jitters
Hey Pickleheads readers š,
Stephen here! I just wanted to hop in real quick to give a shout out to 5 Point Zero PERFORM.
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š Apple launches pickleball-focused workouts
Newsflash ā Appleās hopping on the pickleball bandwagon with their latest Apple Fitness+ updates.
Their new Apple Fitness+ lineup includes pickleball workouts designed to help us dink better, smash harder, and recover smarterā¦how cool is this?
Launched on January 6, the new Strength, Endurance, and Agility for Pickleball program is guided by none other than Catherine Parenteau, a former world #1 in singles and doubles.
The program includes four 10-minute workouts to improve speed, build strength, and boost endurance.
You could be a seasoned player or just starting out, either way, this is a pretty cool, new way to level up your game.
Plus, recognition from Apple is just another sign that pickleball is officially mainstream!
If you try the program out, let us know how you get on by replying to this email! š
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š¬ Pickleball star & tour exec exchange war of words
The professional pickleball wars of 2023, thought to be put to rest with last yearās merger of the two leading circuits, reared its head again!
On one side is pro pickleball player Jillian Braverman, who led a short-lived effort to block the merger of the MLP and PPA, now called the UPA.
Ten months after the blockbuster ā$75 Millionā merger between Major League Pickleball (Lebron James, Tom Brady, Anheuser-Busch) and Tom Dundonās (Carvana, Top Golf) backed PPA Tour, the new entity (the UPA) needs an emergency bridge loan of $10mm by January 15 to meet its.....
ā Jillian Braverman (@jillybpb)
9:09 PM ā¢ Jan 2, 2025
Jill, letās stick to the factsāhappy to help you with that. I just left a role with @KDTrey5 , Thirty Five Ventures, and @boardroom to become Chief Strategy Officer at UPA. I moved my wife and newborn to Dallas yesterday because, after meticulously reviewing the financials and
ā Samin Odhwani (@SaminOdhwani)
4:09 PM ā¢ Jan 3, 2025
š¾ The sportās biggest crossover yet is officially underway!
Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, and Genie Bouchard have already made the jump to pickleball and the 2024 Pickleball Slam Tourā¦
šØ Indoor pickleball palaces fall flat
Some big plans for fancy indoor courts have floppedātoo pricey and thereās not enough interest.
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Spin, speed, style: Meet the Invader
Hey, Pickleheads readers, Stephen here. š
If youāre an intermediate or advanced player looking to take your game up a notch, I wanted to hop in here real quick to tell you about the Bread and Butter Invader.
This paddle is all about spin, speed, and styleāperfect for aggressive players who love to dominate at the kitchen line.
The Invaderās standout feature is its spin, easily on par with top-tier paddles. From wickedly dipping drives to sharp, spin-loaded drops, the Invader keeps your opponents guessing.
Itās also lightning-quick at the net, making it ideal for hand battles and those fast-paced exchanges. Plus, the titanium-infused face doesnāt just enhance performanceāit looks incredible, with a sleek design that turns heads.
That said, power players and beginners might want to think twice. The Invader thrives in finesse and spin but can feel a little underpowered from the baseline.
It also takes a bit of getting used to, so donāt expect to master it straight out of the box.
Bottom line? If you love playing an aggressive, spin-heavy game, the Invader is worth every penny. Just be ready to invest some time into unlocking its full potential.
If the Bread and Butter Invader sounds like your thing, you can get 15% off with the code PICKLEHEADS15, which I know is the best discount out there.
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