Episode 70 Major League Pickleball's Historic Pickleball Paddle Testing Study & Report Will Shock You

Welcome to Episode 70 of the McGuffin Pickleball Show! In this episode, we explore the world of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and their approach to paddle testing and standards with our special guests, Major League Pickleball Commissioner Brooks Wiley and Pro Pickle Labs Managing Partner & Lead Engineer Curtis Cruz. Join us as we dive deep into the differences between the United States of America Pickleball (USAP) and MLP paddle deflection standards, the most important statistics in pickleball paddle testing, and the future of paddle testing in the sport. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion with our host, Tyson McGuffin, and our esteemed guests! 🔽TIMESTAMPS🔽 0:00 - The McGuffin Pickleball Show Episode 70 Intro 0:50 - Previously on the McGuffin Pickleball Show 2:50 - Major League Pickleball San Clemente 4:20 - Major League Pickleball’s approach to paddle testing & standards (Feat. Brooks Wiley) 9:05 - What was MLP’s starting point & foundation for paddle testing. Same as USAP? (Feat. Curtis Cruz) 13:40 - Testing in lab vs. testing on site 16:50 - The Current State of Data Collection and Paddle Testing in Pickleball 18:20 - MLP’s official report of paddle testing standards and other data collected 19:50 - Variance found in certain paddle manufacturers, even in the same paddle model 21:40 - The most important statistic in pickleball paddle testing 24:20 - The difference between USAP vs. MLP paddle deflection standards 27:20 - Tyson’s personal experience with paddle testing standards 31:50 - US Open’s paddle testing policy 33:20 - Where does paddle testing go from here? 36:50 - The Overall Major League Pickleball Experience Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more pickleball insights, interviews, and discussions! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your fellow pickleball enthusiasts! #Pickleball #MajorLeaguePickleball #podcast