It Feels Right with Rob & Stone

The PPA - MLP merger still has not been finalized and the 'deadline' is closing quickly. Rob and Stone cover the player perspective as a draft and event number one in LA would need to be put in fast-forward to be completed in time. Stoney was on the mic in Palm Springs and shares his experience at the PPA Masters. The guys explain the 2/3 that every amateur looking to improve should be following. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Living in the Twitter-verse 4:09 MLP draft pushed back again 9:05 Not a favorable deal for team owners, adding reserves 16:50 Contracts affect player pool for MLP and Punta Gorda event 22:59 Adam’s experience at PPA Masters 29:50 Genie Bouchard’s and Jack Sock debut 36:02 Fed was on a different level and Frazier’s first title 41:40 The Euro Twins make a comeback 44:56 Bright and Rohrabacher coming for top spot 49:28 Vast difference in pickleball vs NWSL top salary 56:26 Play the ball to the stronger player Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone have their ear to the ground on the international game and the efforts of the World Pickleball Championships. Rob attempts to convince Adam to make the trip around the world to the Indian Open. The boys want to help your game and dish out 4 tips to get better at everything. Plus be one of the first to learn about the IFR planned for next year. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Pickleball global dominance 5:30 The community drives the game 9:40 Road trip to the Indian Open 11:40 Stone will get to his shot with Sock 13:44 Altcast with the boys and an IFR retreat 18:43 Tennis players will be at PPA Masters but Rob won’t 24:10 Sock will play all three events in Palm Springs 28:13 A long look at the draws 31:22 Let’s get better at pickle - 4 steps 37:14 Poker and pickle crossovers 40:01 When the urge to win takes over 46:30 The Martin Emmrich work ethic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust still has not settled from the MLP/PPA merger. A newly formed Players Collective is seeking transparency and a level playing field among players. GM Stone makes his case for a position in 2024 and shares some sad news about a legend of the game. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 New partnerships with tennis’ Bouchard, Young and Sock 5:13 Pros pair up for 6 months 9:51 Genie Bouchard and Donald Young’s debut bring extra excitement 12:39 The Stone compound update 14:16 Anyone coming for the APP crown? 16:55 Adam’s position for 2024 22:45 Newly formed Players Collective 30:34 An alternate universe where the merger doesn’t happen 34:05 The Prof officially retires 38:17 Paddle technology has allowed an easier tennis transition 42:02 APP Tour is chugging along Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s good for the game might not be best for all involved. Rob and Stone weigh in on the MLP/PPA pay cut and the awkward compromise that it has caused. The boys take a closer look at the final events of 2023 and provide a forecast for MLP in 2024. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Rob’s Chicago experience 7:11 The MLP/PPA pay cut 10:23 Contractual Obligation 12:55 The stage of life matters 15:51 PPA Finals in San Clemente 19:16 APP US Indoor Championships and prize money 23:06 Rob’s travel schedule for the playoffs 27:30 The 2024 MLP format 30:56 Overall Landscape 34:44 Grassroots pickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone chime in on the current state of the pro game. Paddle testing continues to get murky as ADF standards allegedly changed mid-tournament in Daytona. Rob will play at the APP Indoor Championships with a tight turnaround before the MLP Playoffs in San Clemente. The guys speculate into 2024 and want answers on the MLP draft and final schedule for next year. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:07 Late check out boys 2:47 Jilly B and the paddle conspiracy 10:17 Has deflection force exceeded an ideal level? 15:08 Unknowns for 2024 19:17 The progression draw is a real option 23:27 Nationals build-out 28:32 MLP Playoffs in San Clemente 32:39 The homestretch of 2023 and contract talk 39:22 Dinking with Dow 42:12 A live look into PPA Daytona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone address the rumors that MLP San Clemente might be canceled as a financial stopgap. Rob recaps a silver medal performance in one of the biggest Moneyball events in pickleball history. India's top ranked played Yuvi Ruia joins the pod to shed some light on pickleball in Asia. Yuvi claims that players in China are training in secret for future pickleball takeover. He explains how the game has blown up internationally in 2023 and what is planned for 2024. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 A must see Moneyball event at Lone Palm Daescu and Nunnery vs Johnson and Frazier 9:45 Early training methods for future pros 10:40 A sneak peek at the 2024 schedule 16:20 There’s a real chance MLP San Clemente could be cancelled 19:50 It could all come down to media rights 26:47 Shot clock and extending the net post 30:55 Yuvi Ruia, the #1 ranked player in India joins the pod 38:05 International badminton and table tennis players switch to pickle 43:05 China is taking pickleball to a new level 45:15 The Indian Open - the 35+ Pro bracket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone take a look ahead at 2024 and discuss what changes they expect to see in the schedule. Rob is coming off a dominant double-pickle performance that is definitely worth talking about. Stone’s Hard Eights are Challenger Level Champions. It’s going to be a big 6-week stretch of travel and pickleball, hit the subscribe button to come along for the ride. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam, and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Rob’s networking brought him to India 5:00 A double pickle on Championship Sunday 12:05 MLP Atlanta recap and the next MLP will be in Dallas 15:52 Tropickl is the MVP of MLP 21:23 New viewers entering mid tournament 26:10 Dink for Pink and Rob’s travel plans 30:01 Shout out to Adam’s Hard Eights 35:30 Not the end of the Tour Wars 40:12 Any tweaks for 2024 46:12 Zane Affleck returns 50:02 The Pickleball House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone react to the news of a merger between MLP and the PPA Tour. The Tour Wars flipped pickleball economics on their head. The guys sort through the current state of the game and discuss who got the best deal.  ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam, and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone reunite after the Tournament of Champions. It was an impressive performance from Tyson McGuffin, Catherine Parenteau and the rest of team Selkirk. The boys dive into the latest paddle drama that has paddle testers scrambling for a solution. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 2:35 Rob’s shoulder injury 8:30 A peek at the Gamma Classic and Adam’s experience at TOC 14:15 The Selkirk Sweep 20:45 Tyson McGuffin’s first triple-crown 26:06 Catherine Parenteau makes it a double-triple 33:30 The need for tournament experience 43:05 The big surprises from TOC 49:10 ProXR pushing to grit limits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone are back from the road and have a lot to discuss. Rob’s European vacation was packed with good pickleball energy. Stone has been coaching up the state of Ohio with the Professor and Simone Jardim. Tournament of Champions is next on the agenda for the boys. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 3:26 Rob’s time in Europe 10:05 Good energy is good energy 21:05 The time in Beer City 28:30 The Takeya Showcase and Hurricane Tyra Black 41:05 Understanding the ALW upset 47:04 Prepping for TOC and Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit back and let Tim Parks put your mind in a pretzel. He shares his philosophy on the MLP draft, what franchises are worth, and what a perfect league looks like in his eyes. Tim’s hedgefund background and affinity for pro sports give him a fascinating perspective on the future of professional pickleball. This is one you don’t want to miss. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam, and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 The Fenway Park experience 3:30 Hard Eight’s draft strategy 10:04 It’s all about the potential to improve during the season 17:20 Still learning proper gameplay and important stats 22:30 The math behind MLP singles being overrated 36:50 Scarcity is the key to MLP team valuation 44:07 It’s about the process not the outcome 51:30 What’s a perfect season look like to you? 59:55 No longer one of the cool kids 1:07:22 Parks playing for cash 1:12:10 MLP outlook in 2024 - bullish on new regime 1:20:30 What surprises you the most about the current game? 1:29:44 Building a mental database or pickleball scenarios 1:35:10 Tim brings back “Who’s your favorite Johnson?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone break down their draft board and prep for MLP season two. Rob is shipping off to Boston for the first stop of the Pickle 4 Ballpark Tour in Fenway this weekend. Stoney is short on sleep as a new dad and has a close call on reaching Central Park ahead of the draft. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 5:00 Getting a job in the big city 12:04 Dad life for Stoney 18:15 Shipping off to Boston 25:30 Stone’s rankings ahead of the MLP Draft 35:21 Guys can affect the game more and are being drafted higher 40:46 Challenger-level analysis  48:25 Hard Eight’s Outlook for season 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Mr. Andiamo' Julian Arnold joins It Feels Right. Arnold is $60K richer after he and the LA Mad Drops won the MLP Season 1 Super Final. Julian makes predictions. about where he will be drafted in July and shares the details on his new partnership with Riley Newman.  Show Notes: 0:00 Julian relives the Mad Drops run 7:10 Team construction is crucial in MLP 15:40 What it’s like to play for the Mad Drops and Drew Brees 19:25 No guarantees for Premier Level in 2024 23:40 Julian will play with Riley Newman for a few tournaments 29:34 Adam Stone sets the line on hypothetical matches 35:24 Pros/Cons to pickleball ‘special friends’ 40:23 Julian’s paddle company Volair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re sandwiched between season one and season two of MLP 2023. Some players are moving up, others are moving down and some are dropping out altogether. Rumor has it that Parris Todd will jump into the mix for the second half of the year. Tune into It Feels Right for some in-depth MLP talk. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Big pay bump for the super final 10:40 Will MLP add more teams in 2024 13:58 Less incentive for fringe players to play MLP 18:44 Rob is hitting his stride in 2023 22:34 Men’s players that could make the leap to Premier 27:35 Men’s players that might fall to the Challenger Level 31:14 Parris Todd is expected to play in MLP season 2 35:35 Susannah Barr should be in the Premier Level 39:20 Stone’s adjustment to the Power Air and a peek at the 006 43:32 The $50k match went to Stone and Tim Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Stone are joined by the Iceman AJ Koller for an MLP San Clemente courtside podcast. AJ announces his new paddle deal with Takeya and addresses the state of paddle technology. Koller grades pros on their non-tennis abilities and the guys admire James Blake’s skills during MLPalooza.  Show Notes: 0:00 The $50k match actually happened 5:05 AJ announces his deal with Takeya 10:05 Paddle tech is making pickleball too much like tennis 13:20 Anything but tennis - grading not tennis scores 17:56 Analyzing the MLP San Clemente Super Final 21:05 Line calls are still a concern in crucial moments 26:00 Julian Arnold will need to step up 31:30 Who thinks they can be number 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Jansen joins the pod after an incredible women’s finals match at the Texas Open. She has a new workout routine, a new tracking coach, and a new paddle and is determined to be number one by the end of the year. Lea thinks she’s cracked the code on reaching gold. Find out her strategy on a new episode of It Feels Right. Show Notes: 0:00 NYC crowd rallied behind Sobek 4:40 The Texas Open Frat Party 10:36 Will rowdy crowds affect top pros 15:12 Heat and wind delay play in Texas 25:20 It’s Lea Jansen time 34:10 Done with the disrespect 38:25 Breaking down an epic finals match 44:30 Lea a fan of the raucous crowd 49:25 A tracking coach on the sideline 54:12 Listener questions 1:02:03 Number one by the year’s end 1:11:15 Pick a partner to go number one with 1:20:40 Can anybody beat the Johns bros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baby Stone is in the building. AJ makes his first podcast appearance as the guys cover the busy summer months ahead. Rob is in Big Apple for the NYC Open where the guys shared some not so fond memories. The Rolling Stone will be in the booth at the PPA Texas Open and MLP San Clemente. A new segment is born, the hypothetical bookmaker, where Adam sets the line for pickleball hypotheticals. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 The Inagural Baby episode 5:30 Do we need a rankings update? Tours 2.0? 16:30 Rob takes NYC and injury flashbacks 22:00 Jr Mint Munro to pair with Rob in England 27:20 The Rolling Stone has a busy 2023 33:15 The Grandstand broadcast feel 39:41 Stone has the extra info and it’s what the people want 44:15 The hypothetical bookmaker 48:20 Tim Parks is eager to jump on the pod Socials Follow Rob & Adam IG - Rob IG - Adam Twitter - Rob Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best pros in the women’s game Andrea Koop joins the pod. Koooooop spills the deats on a new $50k bet between MLP owners on an upcoming exhibition match at MLP. Koop weighs in on paddle testing, shares hilarious stories from her pickleball journey and explains the origin of the Beer City Open. Show Notes: 0:00 Manscaping 6:13 Koop is the ultimate partner 12:28 Koooop’s illustrious tennis bakground 14:40 Beer City Open - Need my own tournament  22:14 The new MLP bet for $50k 27:54 Paddle situation 32:13 Should the ball color change? 37:50 New women entering the pro scene 45:30 Pablo’s her special friend 52:15 BLQK Cubs and the minor league format 59:05 Koop had to bail on AJ - Gold from Altaf 1:06:05 Nunnery and Stone will be on the mic in Beer City Socials Follow Rob & Adam IG - Rob IG - Adam Twitter - Rob Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Travis Rettenmaier tells it like it is. He shares about the Red Rock paddle challenge, the world of pickleball chirping, and what happened to the infamous 2 vs 1 NML match. Rettenmaier is an expert in the tennis-to-pickle transition. He analyzes Jack Sock’s debut performance in Charlotte. Show Notes: 0:00 Rob goes country 2:43 Travis Rettenmaier joins the pod  5:10 Jack Sock’s debut in Charlotte 13:36 Red Rock Open paddle test review 18:02 Dont want the game to get ‘too fast’ 25:00 World-class chirping 29:20 The young players show professionalism 34:50 Viewer questions - St Pete community 40:00 The infamous 2 vs 1 fiasco 43:30 What’s the future look like for TR 46:35 Put some respect on Steve ‘The Beaver’ Deakin 51:03 The ideal pickleball player in 5-10 years Socials Follow Rob & Adam IG - Rob IG - Adam Twitter - Rob Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lea Jansen is the guest on an all-new It Feels Right. She addresses her recent apology video and explains why Jack Sock's forehand was strange for tennis but perfect for pickleball. Rob is fired up after a successful west coast trip and Adam is ready for Baby Stone to arrive.  ----------------- Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Finding structure 6:40 Rob’s West Coast venture 10:30 The ATP ground level view is a game changer 14:14 Celebrity pro-am in Nashville 16:12 Adam Stone will test the Selkirk arsenal to find with his new paddle 21:12 It’s go time for Baby Stone 26:24 Lea Jansen joins the pod 32:40 Enough good players to swap out partners 42:35 Jack Sock’s debut at the PPA NC Open 48:50 A tennis flaw that is a pickleball weapon 57:02 “She’s not enough sorry” 1:01:15 Eyeballs are eyeballs 1:05:40 Playing for your livelihood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices