Alex E. Weaver
@alexeweaver
Content @ The Dink
Spent some time in Idaho with the @SelkirkSport crew and some of my favorite paddle reviewers checking out the new Boomstik. Won a super-serious, high-stakes, winners-take-all tournament alongside Stephen from @Pickleheads_ in the process. NBD.
Totally unbiased @MajorLeaguePB review. @ZaneNavratil commentating: A+
.@lamaddrops take it 4-0 against the Hustlers to kick off @MajorLeaguePB Dallas. Ben was noticeably more aggressive on speed-ups. Current mindset: "Leave no doubt."
About to do a pod with PPL lead engineer Curtis Cruz about paddles if anyone has any questions… fire away @UnitedPBAssoc @PPAtour @MajorLeaguePB
🚨The LA Mad Drops Trade for Ben Johns🚨 In the biggest trade in @MajorLeaguePB history, Ben Johns is on the move to the @lamaddrops. THIS IS A 3 TEAM TRADE Details on the move: - LA gets Ben Johns from Carolina - Utah gets Etta Tuionetoa from Carolina - Carolina gets…
🚨HUGE TRADE RUMOR SWIRLING IN MLP🚨 I am hearing rumors about a MASSIVE trade in MLP that could potentially change the landscape of the league in a very real way for the foreseeable future. Mind-blowing stuff. 🤯🤯🤯 Stay tuned...
Handful of bad line calls in St. Louis so far. None seem nefarious in the moment, but all in by several inches or more upon review. Maybe it's the lighting?
Never thought I'd be into a green paddle but here we are.
Looks good, plays better. The Dink team tries the Franklin C45° Dynasty: thedinkpickleball.com/looks-good-pla…
Of course I send out the @Pickleball newsletter and three minutes later this hits.
🚨 MLP Update: In an effort to allow teams to strategize around recently shared league operations updates, MLP is extending the 2025 Trade Deadline until Monday, July 21, at Noon ET
🚨MLP Makes Major Announcement About Challenger Level🚨 According to league sources, @MajorLeaguePB has sent an email to all teams. The Challenger Level Champion in the MLP Playoffs in NYC will earn promotion to Premier Level in 2026. The 5 losers of Challenger Level in 2025…
.@MajorLeaguePB -- "The 2025 Challenger Level Champion in New York City will earn promotion to the Premier Level starting in 2026. "It had previously been shared that all MLP teams will be playing at one level starting in either 2026 or 2027. In an attempt to give more time to…
🚨The Semis are set at the @MajorLeaguePB Mid-Season Tournament🚨 A quick breakdown of the matchups ~4:15pm EST - #5 Columbus Sliders v #1 Dallas Flash MXD#1 - Jansen/Klinger v Black/Ge MXD #2 - Todd/Daescu v Jorja & JW Johnson Top Things to Look for: WD - HTB/Jorja are…
After "multiple and repeated violations," the UPA has terminated the professional contract of Quang Duong. How we got here: thedinkpickleball.com/upa-terminates… for @Pickleball
Last year, Sir Nick Faldo used pickleball to roast LIV Golf. This year, he's building a court at his Montana home. Faldo is the special guest on a new @pickleballpod where we cover: ➡️ Pickleball following in golf's footsteps ➡️ Erik Forsythe's jump from the crowd to center…
Visiting my folks in Maine, just booked a three-hour advanced open play tomorrow morning ... for $9. #TheWayLifeShouldBe
🚨Breaking - MLP Forfeitures for Jessie Irvine and Genie Bouchard🚨 Both Jessie Irvine and Genie Bouchard have had partial appearance fees forfeited for their roles in the kerfuffle that took place this past weekend while playing for the Phoenix Flames. According to league…