PPA Mesa Recap, Houston Challenger Stories, and an MLP Draft Preview

AC and Kevin Dong break down a packed week in pickleball, starting with the biggest takeaways from PPA Mesa and the storylines that shaped the draw. They talk standout performances, what looked different in singles matchups, and how the tournament results fit into the bigger picture of who’s rising, who’s steady, and who still has questions to answer moving forward. From there, the guys shift to Kevin’s weekend at the PPA Challenger in Houston, including how the conditions played, lessons learned, and what it takes to reset mid-match when things start drifting. They wrap with a look ahead at what’s next on the calendar and a quick hit on the upcoming MLP draft, plus some fun local-event chatter to close the show. 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. 0:00 – Intro 3:55 – AC's knee rehab update and getting back to playing shape 9:10 – Midwest shout + PPA Mesa recap and headline results 10:33 –PPA Mesa recap 17:39 – PPA Challenger Houston: tournament rundown and the new singles lines 23:50 – Playing in the wind, doubles/mixed lessons, and in-match resets 33:00 – Singles strategy discussion: modern style vs traditional approach 41:33 – MLP draft talk and upcoming tournament plans 46:15 – Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.