Inside the Pickleball Boom Taking Over South Florida | Kyle Prats

Kyle Prats, from Diadem Pickleball, joins us to break down how pickleball became one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — and how his brand is riding that wave across South Florida and beyond. He shares the story behind Diadem's growth, their expanding locations, and what makes their facilities stand out.We also get into celebrity and pro athlete involvement, pro leagues, DUPR rankings, tournaments, the upcoming A Day in Miami pickleball tournament, and why pickleball is pulling in players from tennis, baseball, and everywhere in between. Kyle also walks through everything a beginner needs to know to get started.Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already hooked — this episode will make you want to play.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:39 About Diadem Pickleball Complex3:46 Pickleball Growth After COVID4:17 How Do Their Locations Look Like5:56 Expansion6:29 Jensen Beach Location6:54 Focus on Community7:23 Coconut Creek Location8:23 Why Pickleball Grew So Fast 9:18 Celebrities and Pro Athletes10:26 Tournaments10:48 Emerald Coast Opening in Panama City11:33 Coming to Orlando, Tampa, and More Soon11:52 Locations in South Miami, Doral, and Palmetto Bay12:21 ADIM Pickleball Tournament13:08 What Differentiates Them13:52 Memberships 14:39 Gear16:01 How Justin Got Into Pickleball17:12 Kyle’s Baseball Career18:05 What Gear Do You Need to Start19:20 Tennis vs Pickleball Court Size20:00 Differences Between Tennis and Pickleball23:35 DUPR Scores and Rankings25:34 Pro Leagues27:26 History of Pickleball and Kyle’s Career30:32 A Day in Miami Tournament32:53 Living in Port St. Lucie 33:36 Hosting Pro Tournaments34:41 Getting Involved35:41 Q4 Opening in Miami36:22 Experience at Diadem Pickleball Complex38:26 Franklin vs Selkirk Balls39:33 Top 3 Restaurants41:36 Where to Find Diadem42:25 Outro