CIBC PPA Tour Finals Men’s Doubles Shake Up: The 2024 PPA season came to a dramatic close on Sunday at the Life Time Rancho San Clemente, where the highly anticipated CIBC PPA Tour Finals delivered thrilling moments for fans and players.
Men’s Doubles: A New Era of Dominance?
In men’s doubles, Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud have proven their chemistry is a force to be reckoned with. Since teaming up, the duo has claimed victory three times, and there’s little doubt they’re currently the top team in pickleball. This partnership seems destined for even greater heights, particularly with the shifting landscape in 2025, as JW and Dylan head in different directions.
Fed’s consistency is undeniable, while Hayden’s presence on the right side brings a level of chaos that no team seems to be able to control. The stage is set for this pair to dominate the men’s doubles scene and rack up the most gold medals next season.
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JW and Gabe: A Promising Partnership
Meanwhile, JW Johnson and Gabe Tardio have showed a promising pairing that’s likely to challenge the sport’s top teams in 2025. However, if they’re to consistently rise to the top, JW will need to add more firepower to his game. His ability as a counter-attacker and resetter remains exceptional, but his speed is still a work in progress.
Gabe, by contrast, brings a more varied and attacking style that could help balance out their duo. They may not rack up as many victories as the top contenders, but expect them to remain formidable opponents throughout the year.
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The Johns Brothers Face Struggle
On the other hand, the Johns brothers—Ben Johns and Collin Johns—are showing signs of regression. There’s no denying that other teams are closing the gap, and the pressure is mounting. Collin’s emotional outburst, caught on a mic when he expressed frustration over the ball, is a reminder of the mounting tension.
It seems inevitable that he’ll face another fine, but perhaps more importantly, Collin and Ben need a break to regroup and find their rhythm again. With 2025 on the horizon, the next few months could prove critical in deciding whether they can reclaim their top form.
News in Brief: CIBC PPA Tour Finals Men’s Doubles Shake Up
The 2024 PPA season wrapped up with the CIBC PPA Tour Finals at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, showing exciting moments in men’s doubles. Hayden and Fed emerged as the top duo, with their impressive chemistry leading to consistent victories. JW and Gabe are expected to make waves in 2025, but JW needs to enhance his offense to compete with the best.
Meanwhile, Ben and Collin Johns are facing challenges as other teams narrow the gap, with Collin’s frustrations spilling over. The pair is in desperate need of a break to reset for the new season.
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