Hand Battles & Trash Talk Are Dying in Pickleball

Is trash talk dying in pickleball? Are hand battles officially over thanks to paddle technology? And who the hell is Lucien Goins, and how did he just take down Ben Johns?! In this episode of Bad Calls, Travis and Graham break down the wildest storylines from the Cape Coral and Texas Open tournaments—wind-induced chaos, paddle controversies, and major upsets.

We dive deep into why some top teams are struggling, why Tyra Black might be the fastest player in the sport, and whether playing with your significant other is a good idea or a recipe for disaster. Plus, a heated debate on the new “Red Dot” replay system—is it actually accurate, or is it just another bad call?