AC Take Down Ben Johns + KD's Top 3 Paddles

In this episode of Cracked Paddles, Alex Crum and Kevin Dong dive into a wild week of tournament highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons. Alex kicks things off with a full breakdown of his run at PPA Worlds, including the headline-grabbing moment where he took down Ben Johns—yes, that Ben Johns. He also opens up about the injury scare that followed, sharing the details of what he fears may be a torn meniscus and how it could impact his upcoming schedule. Kevin follows with a candid recap of his APP appearance in Arizona, where he battled through a tough 0-4 outing and reflects on the mental and tactical takeaways he’s bringing back to the practice court. From there, the guys jump into the Drill of the Week, Kevin’s Top 3 Paddles of the Week, and close things out with a heartfelt gratitude segment that brings some balance to the grind. Tune in for match insights, honest reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way. Check out today's episode on YouTube by clicking here. Midwest Sports If you play pickleball, you’ve gotta check out Midwest Pickleball—they’re part of Midwest Racquet Sports, a trusted name in the game for over 30 years. Whether you're just getting started or already a court regular, they’ve got one of the biggest selections of paddles, shoes, and gear from all the top brands. Need help choosing? Their team actually knows the sport and can help you find the perfect fit. Plus—fast shipping, easy returns, and a paddle demo program if you want to test before you commit. And they are offering our listeners a special offer. Use code CP15 to get 15% off your order today at midwestracquetsports.com. Gear up, game on. 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Live an Learn: AC's PPA Worlds and Beating Ben Johns 19:37 - Live an Learn: AC's Knee Injury 27:10 - Live an Learn: Kevin Goes 0-4 in Arizona APP Event 39:55- Midwest Sports 41:45 - Drill of the Week 45:10 - KD's Top 3 Paddles 49:20 - Weekly Gratitude 55:10 - Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.