Pickleball Paddle BANNED from Pro Tour… and Not for the Reason You Think

PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ This week on the PicklePod, Nico and Zane break down the Proton controversy, rumors of unpaid players, and what the UPA crackdown could mean for the future of the sport. Then things get even crazier as they build the Mount Rushmore of Pickleball Fraud & Shadiness—from questionable companies to wild tournament promises that never happened. Plus: - A $600K amateur tournament?! 🤯 - Nico’s “Lefty Reset” weight loss challenge (and questionable strategy) - The best banned paddles of all time - And way too much discussion about Ben & Jerry’s Let us know in the comments: 👉 What’s the shadiest moment in pickleball history? 👉 Favorite banned paddle? 👉 Over/under: Nico loses 30 lbs? Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 Intro 3:15 Proton battling fraud allegations 7:13 Will Proton paddles get more expensive? 12:04 The Mt. Rushmore of Pickleball Frauds 16:04 Nico’s weight loss challenge 34:24 Zane holding a grudge with St. George 38:51 Chris Haworth claims the No.1 spot 43:02 Join the pro pickleball conversation on Discord 46:37 Tempers flared at PPA Black Rock 51:25 They need a go-to “play” 1:01:57 Zane doubles down on ALW vs Serena 1:06:60 PPA Asia Preview 1:15:50 Guess my DUPR MiLP Nationals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices