Is the Ball Really THAT Important? | Desert Ridge Open Recap & Lots of Ball Talk - Ep. 49

Send us a text On this episode Tyler and Jimmy recap the PPA Desert Ridge Open that took place over the weekend. They talk in depth about what makes a good ball for the ever evolving sport of Pickleball. They also recap the second Pickleball Slam and discuss some controversial topics to close out the episode! Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! -------------------- Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" to Save 15% on Reset Pickleball Products: https://resetpickleball.shop/ Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddles **New KOTC Discord** https://discord.com/invite/2qxFVyaV Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/ Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/ KOTC IG - https://www.instagram.com/morekingofthecourt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/ -------------------- 0:00 - Intro 7:40 - Desert Ridge Open Recap 9:10 - Women's Singles 11:55 - Men's Singles 17:10 - Mixed Doubles 29:30 - Men's Doubles 36:40 - Women's Doubles 41:40 - Some Things to Address Moving Forward 44:40 - Ball Talk 48:25 - MLP & PPA Merger Update 59:45 - Pickleball Slam Recap 01:06:10 - More Ball Talk 01:09:20 - Do Women Lack Finishing Power?