PPA Tour’s The Masters: A Showdown of Talent and Equipment Changes

PPA Tour’s The Masters: The PPA Tour will start the new year next week with its most iconic tournament, The Masters, held in Palm Springs, California. The tournament will begin on January 6, featuring pros in all-white attire and green courts at Mission Hills Country Club. As the first Slam of the season, The Masters offers 2,000 ranking points, attracting top talent and new partnerships.

Exciting Player Dynamics

Among the anticipated highlights is the partnership of Ben Johns and Collin Johns in men’s doubles. There were rumors about a split, but the brothers will compete together, possibly for the last time. Their collaboration has drawn attention as fans wonder if this will be their final tournament as a duo.

Equipment Changes on the Horizon

This tournament might also see some pros switching their equipment. A recent announcement listed paddle brands approved for PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball events, with notable brands missing. Players signed with those brands will need to use different paddles during the tournament. Additionally, JOOLA has revealed a new Pro Series line of paddles coming this spring, raising curiosity about whether JOOLA-signed pros will test prototypes during The Masters.

Tournament Schedule and Viewing Information

The tournament will kick off with pro qualifying on January 6. Following that, there will be a progressive draw, with one round per day in each division from Tuesday through Sunday. The broadcast schedule and draws will be available later this week on the PPA Tour website. Fans can also check back with The Kitchen for expert predictions on the tournament outcomes.

 

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News in Brief: PPA Tour’s The Masters