The JOOLA Lawsuit, Ben's Impossible Draw, and the $1M Slam

The JOOLA Lawsuit, Ben's Impossible Draw, and the $1M Slam

From PicklePod by The Dink Pickleball

April 14, 2026 · 1h 24m

About this episode

The episode discusses recent events in pickleball, including a lawsuit, major tournaments, and player rankings.

PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ The PicklePod is BACK and this one is loaded. We’re breaking down everything happening in pickleball right now — from the massive US Open Pickleball Championships to the $1,000,000 Pickleball Slam, plus some serious controversy around the JOOLA lawsuit. We also debate one of the hottest takes in the sport right now… 👉 Is pickleball actually MORE demanding than tennis? And to top it off, we attempt to rank the top 10 best pickleball players in the world (pound-for-pound) — and things go off the rails quickly. In this episode: - US Open pickleball = biggest amateur tournament ever? - $1M Pickleball Slam (Annali vs Agassi 👀) - JOOLA lawsuit explained (and why it might not matter) - College pickleball is blowing up - PPA Sacramento preview + new partnerships - INSANE Ben Johns singles draw - “Guess My DUPR” returns - Our chaotic Top 10 player rankings 👇 Drop your takes in the comments: - Who wins the Pickleball Slam? - Is pickleball harder than tennis? - Who’s YOUR top 10? Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ Check…

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Organizations: JOOLA, PPA, Zane, Discord

Places: Sacramento

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