The PPA - MLP merger still has not been finalized and the 'deadline' is closing quickly. Rob and Stone cover the player perspective as a draft and event number one in LA would need to be put in fast-forward to be completed in time.

Stoney was on the mic in Palm Springs and shares his experience at the PPA Masters. The guys explain the 2/3 that every amateur looking to improve should be following.

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Show Notes:

0:00 Living in the Twitter-verse

4:09 MLP draft pushed back again

9:05 Not a favorable deal for team owners, adding reserves

16:50 Contracts affect player pool for MLP and Punta Gorda event

22:59 Adam’s experience at PPA Masters

29:50 Genie Bouchard’s and Jack Sock debut

36:02 Fed was on a different level and Frazier’s first title

41:40 The Euro Twins make a comeback

44:56 Bright and Rohrabacher coming for top spot

49:28 Vast difference in pickleball vs NWSL top salary

56:26 Play the ball to the stronger player

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