Welcome back to The Erne with Liam Hoyo! In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in pickleball right now.

We break down the ongoing USPA vs UPA paddle certification battle, including what paddle testing means for players, manufacturers, and the future of the sport. We discuss the rise of the “blackout” paddle trend, why paddle approval has become such a hot topic, and how these decisions could impact competitive pickleball.

We also analyze Anna Leigh Waters’ first loss of the MLP season — what happened, what it means for the best players in the game, and why even the greatest athletes face challenges.

Plus, we take a deep dive into one of pickleball’s most controversial shots: the Nasty Nelson. We discuss why it creates so much debate, the strategy behind it, the arguments against it, and why it remains one of the most unique parts of pickleball’s culture.

From paddle technology to pro-level competition and the future of the sport, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping pickleball today.

Subscribe to The Erne with Liam Hoyo for more pickleball analysis, coaching insights, player breakdowns, and conversations from around the game.

Episode Title: Paddle Battle: USPA vs UPA Blackout Controversy, Anna Leigh Waters’ First Loss & The Future of the Nasty Nelson

Welcome back to The Erne with Liam Hoyo! In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening in pickleball right now.

We break down the ongoing USPA vs UPA paddle certification battle, including what paddle testing means for players, manufacturers, and the future of the sport. We discuss the rise of the “blackout” paddle trend, why paddle approval has become such a hot topic, and how these decisions could impact competitive pickleball.

We also analyze Anna Leigh Waters’ first loss of the MLP season — what happened, what it means for the best players in the game, and why even the greatest athletes face challenges.

Plus, we take a deep dive into one of pickleball’s most controversial shots: the Nasty Nelson. We discuss why it creates so much debate, the strategy behind it, the arguments against it, and why it remains one of the most unique parts of pickleball’s culture.

From paddle technology to pro-level competition and the future of the sport, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping pickleball today.

Subscribe to The Erne with Liam Hoyo for more pickleball analysis, coaching insights, player breakdowns, and conversations from around the game.

In this Episode we speak to SPin New York Founder , former Pro Table Tennis Player, Pickleballer, and TED X speaker Wally Green. We Talk about his rise to pro superstardom, team JOOLA, his sports history and other topics. you don't want to miss it. a little more info about Wally , He has played for the U.S. in more than 35 International Pro Tour competitions. Green grew up in a low-income ⁠housing project⁠ in Brooklyn, New York. He became part of a gang and his juvenile ⁠rap sheet⁠ included ⁠carjacking⁠ and gun possession. He was shot twice, says that he grew up with domestic violence, and that he owned six guns when he was 13 years old. He was sent to boarding school in Nigeria for a time, and in New York he went to ⁠Lafayette High School⁠. At Lafayette, he played basketball, football and volleyball, among other sports.Green was involved in the promotion of the 2006 video game ⁠Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis⁠ in Tokyo, and provided ⁠motion capture⁠ for one of the characters.⁠[8]⁠ In 2009, he co-founded the table tennis franchise ⁠SPiN⁠ with, among others, ⁠Susan Sarandon⁠.⁠[9]⁠On his initiative, table tennis tables were installed in ⁠Bryant Park⁠ in New York City, initially as marketing for SPiN.Green stopped competing internationally in 2016. His record in ITTF events is one match won in singles, and two in doubles. In 2018 he said "I'm not the best player in the world, but I'm definitely the coolest. I'm sure of it. That beats being the best." Green stopped competing internationally in 2016. His record in ITTF events is one match won in singles, and two in doubles. In 2018 he said "I'm not the best player in the world, but I'm definitely the coolest. I'm sure of it. That beats being the best." He credits table tennis with saving his life. a Delay in his voice so disregard .

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In todays episode we talk about the end of MLP and PPA season