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Dallas Flash Pickleball’s Playoff Dreams Depend on Consistency in the Final Stretch!

Dallas Flash Pickleball’s Playoff Dreams: With 46 points, the Dallas Flash Pickleball currently hold the second spot in the Major League Pickleball standings, but their position will soon slip. The rise of New Jersey 5s means Dallas Flash will finish the season in third place. Consistency, or rather the lack of it, has been their Achilles’ heel this year.

Solid But Inconsistent Doubles Teams

Dallas Flash Pickleball roster looks strong, particularly with Hurricane Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson as the women’s doubles team. Yet, despite the potential, their results have been inconsistent at best.

While their doubles teams, including men’s and mixed pairings, are solid across the board, their performances have been unpredictable. They can follow a commanding victory with a frustrating loss, often in matches where they were the favorites.

Playoff Outlook: A Likely Matchup Against New York

Despite their ups and downs, the Dallas Flash Pickleball will end up with the third seed this season, a position that allows them to select their first-round opponent in the playoffs.

Their likely choice? The New York Hustlers, assuming they secures a playoff spot. Dallas Flash should be favored in that matchup, but their inconsistency means no outcome is guaranteed.

Looking Ahead: Roster Decisions for 2025

When it comes to roster adjustments for 2025, there are no glaring weaknesses. However, if the Dallas Flash Pickleball do make a change, it will likely be Augie Ge.

The prevailing theory in Major League Pickleball is that it’s easier to replace a good male player than a strong female one, and that logic may lead to Augie Ge being dropped. That said, with the strength of their core, Dallas Flash will remain a team to watch in the coming season.

News in Brief: Dallas Flash Pickleball’s Playoff Dreams

The Dallas Flash Pickleball currently sit in second place with 46 points but are expected to finish third as New Jersey 5s will pass them in the standings. Consistency has been a recurring issue for them, with strong doubles teams on paper not always delivering on the court.

Despite the inconsistency, Dallas Flash Pickleball will likely choose the New York Hustlers as their first-round opponent in the playoffs, where they’ll be the favorite. Roster changes for 2025 could see Augie Ge dropped, as the team looks to fine-tune for another competitive season.

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