Paddle technology and legality with paddle expert Dan MartinsonDan Martinson from PIKKL joins the pod to discuss the current state of paddle technology. Dan's material science background and passion for pickleball have led him to become a paddle expert. His new approach to maintaining paddle integrity could have a big impact on how players use and replace paddles. Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Subscribe to The Dink 3x weekly newsletter https://thedink.beehiiv.com/ Want to work in pickleball? Join The Dink Team. We're looking for a full-time social media manager. Send us an email at [email protected] to apply. Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 A gift for Zane 3:42 The Dink Minor Leagues and major league valuations 9:45 Lea’s revenge tour 12:14 Is Donald Young for real? 15:01 The rise of Fed and Tina Pisnik 18:59 M/W doubles recap 21:33 Dan joins the pod 24:01 Understanding the rules 28:38 Weight sidebar 32:26 Favoring a drive/drop hybrid 36:26 Paddle brand sources and protecting IP 40:29 Who is innovating in the paddle space 44:40 Generating more RPMs 51:04 Will paddle manufacturers set a standard? 53:14 Diving deep on grit details 56:08 Not in the final state of innovation 59:56 Carbon fiber could become obsolete 1:05:16 Customization options