The Best Pickleball Podcast - hear from the pickleball paddle company founders, pickleball industry leaders, pickleball pro athletes, and lovers of pickleball that are driving its spectacular growth globally. If you love pickleball as much as we do - listen in! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW US: Simply Pickleball Blog: https://www.simplypickleball.com/blog Simply Pickleball Newsletter: www.simplypickleballnewsletter.com
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Diadem Builds First Full-Stack Pickleball Company
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Evan Specht, Founder of Diadem Sports, shares his inspiring story of creating one of the largest pickleball companies. Building on their tennis roots, Diadem has exploded onto the pickleball scene with paddles, balls, shoes, and state-of-the-art facilities.With the help of the popular Diadem Edge and Warrior Edge pickleball paddles, Diadem has emer…
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SwingVision's NEW AI Pickleball App - Interview w/Swupnil Sahai, CEO
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Dive into the dynamic world of Pickleball innovation in our latest Simply Pickleball Podcast episode featuring Swupnil Sahai, PhD and former Data Scientist at Tesla. In this exclusive interview, Swupnil shares his venture from leaving a high-powered job at Tesla to co-founding Swing Vision, a revolutionary mobile app that harnesses camera technolog…
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Superfly Goods: A HOT new pickleball accessory brand and top Amazon seller!
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In this episode, we sit down with Tamar Arbeli, the brilliant mind behind Superfly Goods, a leading pickleball accessory brand on Amazon. Discover the secrets of her success and how she safeguards her designs from copycat competitors. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of pickleball entrepreneurship! See all of the Superfly Goods AMAZING produc…
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Improve Hand Speed and Power with Spartus Pickleball Paddles | Interview with Founder Josh Kim
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Welcome to Simply Pickleball, the podcast where we dive into all things pickleball, the fastest-growing global sport! In this episode, we have an exciting interview with Josh Kim, the founder of Spartus Pickleball Paddles, who just launched his latest creations - the Gladius Centurion and the Ballista V2.Josh shares his perspective on the evolving …
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New SpeedUp Pickleball Paddle: Unlock Missing Power and Speed!
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The pickleball demographic is shifting quickly towards younger, more athletic players. Tennis players are starting to transition to pickleball at a younger age. This shift brings a premium on speed, power, and new requirements for pickleball paddle performance. Santhosh Narayanan, CEO of SpeedUp Pickleball, is set to capitalize on this trend with a…
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How is Vatic Pro Selling High-End Pickleball Paddles so Cheaply?
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Daryl Wang, CEO of Vatic Pro, shares his story of building the fastest-growing and wildly popular pickleball paddle company. Daryl and his family understand manufacturing and know high-end carbon fiber pickleball paddles shouldn't cost over $200. Find out how Daryl delivered the best-selling Vatic Pro Prism for under $100. Does Vatic Pro have new p…
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PCKL Pickleballs and Paddles Are Coming Fast to a Court Near You!
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Welcome to the world of PCKL Pickleballs and Paddles! Mike Gottfried, CEO of PCKL, shares how he's revolutionizing the pickleball industry with one-of-a-kind products that are taking the pickleball world by storm. This isn't his first "rodeo" - he has buit successful companies around games before - and he is doing it again! Listen in and find out w…
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Simply Pickleball Podcast with Leigh Waters, professional pickleball player, MLP coach, and mother to Anna Leigh Waters. Leigh tells the story of how pickleball phenom Anna Leigh overcame adversity multiple times and rose to become the top women’s player in the world. She also lets us in on a few tips for staying competitive in tournament picklebal…
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Why American-Made Prolite Pickleball Paddles Have More Power and Spin
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Prolite invented the first composite pickleball paddle in 1984, made from scraps of Boeing airplane material. 40 years later, Prolite is reinventing pickleball paddle construction again with the K2 Power. CEO Neil Friedenberg explains what sets Prolite pickleball paddles apart and why the company has succeeded for almost 40 years. _Subscribe to our…
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Could a 19mm Trnity Pickleball Paddle Improve Your Pickleball Game?
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Brenden Dollard is a top pickleball instructor and the son of two pickleball pros. He's combined the best parts of every paddle he's ever played and created Trnity Pickleball. Watch or listen to our interview to discover why a heavier 19mm pickleball paddle could change your game! Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest discount codes, new paddl…
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Bread & Butter Pickleball Unveils New Thermoformed Pickleball Paddle!
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With state-of-the-art construction and awesome design, Bread & Butter pickleball paddles are easy to spot on the court. Founder Doug Sapusek was passionate about pickleball and wanted to create a company, brand, and line of paddles that would be used by top players and also have a unique design. Listen to learn more about the newest paddle to drop …
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Hot New Pickleball Clothing Brand - Rally Club Brings High Fashion to the Pickleball Court!
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Wondering what to wear to play pickleball? Founders Stephen Soller and Jewlz Fahn of the super stylish brand “Rally Club” join us and share why pickleball apparel needed an upgrade. They discuss which products are hot sellers, what to expect in their new lines, and where to pick up some awesome merch! For 15% off, use SIMPLY15 at rallyclub.net FOLL…
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Pickleball Film - A Game Changer. Wondering why pickleball has taken off as the fastest-growing sport in America? Filmmaker Machu Latorre was too! She is the producer of the upcoming film, A Game Changer, where she tells the story of pickleball's amazing growth, what people love about it, and what's so special about it! Listen in as we hear some hi…
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From Rags To Riches to PICKLEBALL! How One Athlete Overcame The Odds To Become A Champion.
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After losing 35 lbs playing pickleball, Brad Cousino, former NFL Player and current Pickleball Ambassador brought the game to the Superbowl! He shares his inspiring story of growing up in an abusive and dysfunctional family and defying the odds by making it into the NFL. After retiring from football, he found community and purpose in pickleball. He…
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New Pickleball Reality TV Show: Pickleball Paddle Battle
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Pickleball Paddle Battle is an exciting reality show where the best of the best compete for a chance to become sponsored pros and franchise owners. Follow along as Ace Rodriques tells his inspiring story of how he got into pickleball, build the Pickleball Kingdom franchise, and see who emerges as the champion in this epic Pickleball Paddle Battle!P…
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Legacy Pickleball Bets On Itself With Three New Paddles!
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Chris Dickert, Legacy Pickleball CEO, has always been curious about how things are made. When Chris was five, his parents bought him a highly sought-after Atari video game system. They left him alone for an hour, and when they returned, he had broken the entire thing apart. Understandably, his parents lost their minds after spending a fortune on th…
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PickleCon: The World’s Largest Pickleball Event!
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Have you heard of PickleCon? Triple Crown Sports CEO Keri King, and Pickleball Director, Alyssa Morrison share the details of the pickleball extravaganza planned in Kansas City, Missouri in August of 2024. Keri King shares his father's vision for Triple Crown when he founded it in the 80s to his transition to leading the company and becoming CEO. A…
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Will Colleges Adopt the DUPR Pickleball Rating System?
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The DUPR pickleball rating system is taking tournament and college pickleball by storm. What is DUPR, and why is it changing the landscape of college pickleball? We sit down with Ben Van Hout, Director of Operations at DUPR. Ben shares his incredible story of how DUPR is on track to become a billion-dollar business while paving the way for youth an…
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MLP Pickleball's Growth Explained by DC Pickleball Team COO Adam Behnke
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Curious about the future of MLP Pickleball and DC Pickleball? Join us as we go behind the scenes with Adam Behnke, from the NY Yankees and MLS soccer to MLP Pickleball! Watch as Adam takes us through his journey of becoming COO of the DC Pickleball Team and building something extraordinary from the ground up. Learn how he brings his strategic visio…
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Curious about how Matt Besler went from playing professional soccer to joining the executive team at Chicken N Pickle? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Matt as he shares his incredible story and provides a look into how he made the transition from pro soccer to business! Get an inside look at Matt's journey and find out what it takes t…
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Lindsey Newman and her brother Riley Newman made their debut in the professional pickleball tournament scene five years ago. After attending a Taylor Swift concert and driving through the night, they were thrilled to become the champions of the tournament. The siblings were immediately offered a sponsorship opportunity, which they accepted. Since t…
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LevelUp Pickleball Camps with Founder Wayne Dollard
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Already a successful publisher of many sports magazines including Pickleball Magazine, Professional Pickleballer Wayne Dollard launched LevelUp Pickleball Camps which grew from 8 attendees to over 5000 per year in hundreds of locations. Curious about how to level up your pickleball game? What it's like to be a pro pickleball player? We dive into ho…
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While attending a family reunion in early 2012, Gary Stocker's brother brought a temporary net, and some wooden paddles and taught the family how to play pickleball. Gary was immediately hooked and has been playing ever since. With a background in higher education research through his work as a College Viability Consultant, he knew that college pic…
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Spartus Pickleball Paddles with Founder Josh Kim
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While on hiatus and after leaving the world of private equity, Josh Kim found himself with extra time on his hands. One of his friends invited him to play pickleball with a group that met weekly, and he had been hearing about the hype, so he decided to try it out. He was instantly addicted to the sport, and his entrepreneurial background kicked in.…
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