The Great Pickle Ball Schism of Arizona

When a Phoenix retirement community's pickle ball tournament devolved into accusations of illegal paddle modifications, underground training camps, and a black market for premium court time, it exposed the surprisingly cutthroat world of America's fastest-growing sport. We dive into how a game invented to keep kids entertained became serious enough to warrant performance-enhancing equipment scandals and rival senior citizen factions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.