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Chaos in Minnesota, a brand-new singles court experiment, a potential “pickleball competitor” sport, and one of the wildest medical timeout moments we’ve seen on tour… this episode has it all.

Zane and Nico break down everything that went down at the PPA Minnesota Challenger, including huge upsets, the rise of 14-year-old phenom Cam Chaffin, and why the new narrowed singles court could fundamentally change the way singles pickleball is played. They also debate whether shrinking the court is the right solution, what the PPA is really trying to accomplish with singles, and if we’re headed toward a future with fewer (or no) triple crowns.

Plus, the guys react to the viral medical timeout involving Andre and Gabe, discuss the unwritten rules of being a good pickleball partner, unpack the buzz around the new sport “Tipti,” and hit Guess My Duper, Pickleball Court, and more.

If you like hot takes, rule debates, and behind-the-scenes pro tour stories, you’re in the right place.

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0:00 Intro

4:02 The next ‘chubby’ singles court

10:35 A different ball for singles

16:10 Typti is gaining momentum

21:15 Everybody was sick in Minnesota

23:47 Pickleball Court - Abusing the medical timeout

28:04 Unwritten rules for good partners

33:19 Using Pickleball Survivor theory to weed out the cheaters

40:22 14yo Camden Chaffin’s breakout weekend

46:06 Alshon & Black win and break up

57:04 Arnold’s paddle throw lands in the crowd

1:05:54 Blind ranking iconic crashouts

1:09:30 Mean comments and Guess My DUPR

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