A player wins a mixed doubles tournament using a fake, illegal and overly powerful paddle. Was it cheating? Was it ignorance? And what should you do when someone’s gear crosses the line?
In this Dear-Abby-meets-pickleball advice episode, Aaron puts on the ref jersey and breaks down:-When to confront a player at a tourney-The right way to escalate paddle issues-The USA Pickleball rules on illegal paddles
If you’ve ever dealt with drama about paddles, grit, delamination, or “those fake paddles from China,” this episode is for you. And Aaron brings some spicy hot takes throughout the episode as well.
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