It Feels Right #94 - The Current Landscape of Men's Pro Pickleball

Welcome to Episode 94 of the It Feels Right pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery and Adam Stone discuss the growth of pickleball in Utah, a state that already loves its sports, and how there is a growing community of pickleball players, especially in St. George. Adam and Rob also talk about upcoming tournaments in North Carolina, a state that is also becoming an important place for the growth of pickleball. They also discuss the evolving sport of men's pickleball, highlighting the growth of players like Christian Alshon, Andrei Daescu, Jack Sock, and Federico Staksrud. Men's players need to have certain physical attributes that contribute to success in pickleball, particularly in mixed doubles. They also chat about the competitive landscape in pickleball singles and doubles, the role of right-side pickleball players, and the implications of the MLP format on pro pickleball player rankings.