In this episode we interview Major League Pickleball owner and player, Travis Rettenmaier. Travis is a former pro tennis player who has happily transitioned to pro pickleball. In the interview we talk about why tennis sucks, the recent MLP trades between the Florida Smash and the Las Vegas Night Owls, possible MLP rule changes and more! Travis also walks us through the details of his game and shares how anyone can improve with enough repetition and focus. Why did Travis trade away the #1 right side player in the game, Collin Johns? Why was one of the most consistent females, Jesse Irvine also traded away? Listen and find out. You won’t want to miss this episode!

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Why did Travis start playing pickleball?

07:38 - Possible MLP rule changes and line call drama

16:57 - MLP Daytona Recap & Trade Details

33:30 - What Travis Loves & Hates about Pickleball

39:06 - Drive/Drop % in Mixed and Why

50:05 - What Grip Does Travis Hold and Why

52:15 - How to Develop a Nasty Backhand Counter

56:39 - Why is Hitting more Lobs

59:40 - Travis Has a New Men’s Partner at PPA Red Rock

01:07:57 - Mental Tips from Travis

01:09:26 - Austin & Spencer Review What They Learned from Travis

01:14:55 - MLP Predictions Review - How Did We Do?