Ben Johns goes deep on all the latest drama in pickleball

Time to check in with pickleball GOAT Ben Johns. Ben went on Twitter to address the paddle delamination issue and started a fire. He goes deeper into how to test for delamination and why power is a problem. We touch on all the controversies facing the pro game including white paddles, match schedules, and rule changes. Ben even provides a history lesson on some of Pickleball’s OG’s. You can’t miss this episode with Pickleball’s top dog. Show Notes: 3:02 The tweet that starts the delamination fire 7:20 How the deflection test really works 12:11 Somewhere between a wooden paddle and tennis racquet 19:19 US Open rule change 24:14 An ultrasonic test could be the solution for delamination 31:04 The pickleball OG’s 37:01 What does a top player look like 10 years from now? 41:12 Riley Newman’s unique style may be helping and hurting 45:00 Ben will not be playing pickleball in 2033 50:07 The right-side player will be left-handed in the future 56:30 James Ignatowich’s quick ascension 1:00:30 Ben’s close alignment with the PPA Tour and MLP feelings 1:07:14 Who The 5’s should have picked last in the draft 1:12:00 White paddle sh*t 1:17:45 Pro players wait to speak out - Seeking more transparency 1:25:54 Let’s schedule and promote big matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices