Collin Johns addresses split with Ben, why they called it quits despite being #1 pickleball duo

Fresh off a gold medal at the PPA Masters, Collin Johns joins the PicklePod. He shares the details behind the Johns Brothers' breakup and why Gabe Tardio was the right partner choice to strengthen the team and eliminate the competition. Zane and Collin debate a violation of the unwritten rules of pro pickleball that led to a shocking bodybag attempt on Quang Duong. Quang also made headlines for a mid-match paddle switch and dropping partners at the last minute. Collin provides insight into his business ventures like Johns Design and Consulting which is helping pickleball facilities create high-quality courts. He is excited about a trip down under to play in the PPA Australia Pickleball Open and the chance to expand his brand. Save $25 on your new Proton Paddle exclusively at pickleballcentral.com with code THEDINK. Shop the Proton collection here: https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/by-brand/proton-pickleball-paddles/ Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Collin breaks the appearance record 2:57 The Johns Bros decision to split 9:57 Did your level of play go down or did the field catch up? 13:48 No regrets after winning the PPA Masters 16:55 Collin’s partners for 2025 20:46 Not ready to be a full-time coach 24:50 The outlook for Ben and Gabe 28:45 Ben fired a warning shot at Quang 33:30 Zane’s take on the unwritten rule 38:40 The unwritten rules of pro pickleball 39:55 Quang had a busy weekend at PPA Masters 49:13 Will we use a plastic ball in 40 years? 55:12 How green dye affects durability 58:25 Playing with a new ball every match 1:00:16 Collin is going down under to play PPA Australia 1:03:40 Zane owes Roddick a kick in the nuts 1:05:28 How Johns Design & Consulting helps facilities 1:09:30 What do all lines skid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices