Zane and Tice break down the most talked-about event in pro pickleball — the Lifetime Open, the first-ever singles-only tournament with a $250,000 prize pool. So why didn’t top pros like Ben and Anna Leigh show up? The guys dive deep into what went wrong, what Lifetime nailed, and how the event could bounce back next year.

They also cover:

💰 The prize money dilemma and why pros skipped the biggest purse in pickleball history

🎾 Whether anyone can compete with the UPA

🔥 Donald Young’s wild run and Chris Haworth’s rise to #1 form

🎤 Q&A on paddle tech, foam paddles, and the future of line calls

🐶 Pickle for Pups + Zane’s new project, Transition Zone Pickleball

Plus, Tyce previews the Las Vegas Open and Worlds — and the boys debate if singles pickleball is turning into “mini tennis.”

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00:00 – Why Didn’t Pros Show Up?

05:45 – Can Anyone Compete with UPA? – Why it’s nearly impossible to challenge the pro pickleball machine.

08:20 – The Prize Money Problem top-heavy payouts scared off the middle of the pack

10:00 – 3-Out-of-5 Match Format Debate

14:30 – Donald Young’s Upset Run + Chris Haworth Is On Fire

20:30 – Is Singles Becoming Mini Tennis?

24:30 – PPA Vegas Preview Dylan Frazier + JW Johnson reunite

33:00 – Listener Q and A

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