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Disagree. Most pickleball highlights pushed on social media are of a “body bag,” “nasty Nelson,” a terrible line call, or disrespect of one player or another. The only other sport I can think of that’s more interested in highlighting the drama is the WNBA*

Posted on August 18, 2026 at 05:02:35 PM by Brad

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• It’s easy to dunk on pickleball, of course, but it really is just about the perfect “sport” for older adults… - By Craig August 18, 2026 at 04:40:40 PM
  • My gp tore his Achilles playing that last year. He’s ~50* - By ameriKa August 18, 2026 at 05:08:25 PM
    • A friend relayed that his orthopedist said that Pickleball has led to a significant increase in torn Achilles tendons. - By GritsGoBlue August 18, 2026 at 05:46:32 PM
      • One injury type among many, pickleball in Florida is a full employment plan for orthopedists * - By Mark II August 18, 2026 at 06:04:31 PM
  • I like it but you need 3 other people to play.* - By MasterBates August 18, 2026 at 04:44:52 PM
    • Yeah, you need friends. Bummer.* - By Alpo August 18, 2026 at 05:40:09 PM
      • I lack friends, so sad.* - By MasterBates August 18, 2026 at 05:54:39 PM
  • I’m a tennis player, but I had fun playing it, and I agree with your take. My only problem with it is how the sport glorifies hyper competitiveness and conflict. Even at the rec level there are so many rude assholes who take it WAY too seriously ** - By Brad August 18, 2026 at 04:43:18 PM
    • That's true for any sport - rec basketball, soccer, checkers...* - By Alpo August 18, 2026 at 04:48:38 PM
      • Disagree. Most pickleball highlights pushed on social media are of a “body bag,” “nasty Nelson,” a terrible line call, or disrespect of one player or another. The only other sport I can think of that’s more interested in highlighting the drama is the WNBA* - By Brad August 18, 2026 at 05:02:35 PM
        • Most of the videos I’ve seen are of couples playing where the guy basically stands in the middle hitting 90% of the shots* - By cp August 18, 2026 at 05:33:29 PM
          • Take it easy on those videos, you don't want to overexert yourself.* - By jjwalker August 18, 2026 at 05:53:02 PM
          • Re: Most of the videos I’ve seen are of couples playing where the guy basically stands in the middle hitting 90% of the shots* - By cp August 18, 2026 at 05:33:35 PM
            • Im talking about *playing* pickleball - who the hell watches videos of rec pickleball players getting heated?* - By Alpo August 18, 2026 at 05:42:32 PM
        • The phrase “pickleball highlights pushed on social media” made me laugh. I’m sure such a thing exists, but… - By Craig August 18, 2026 at 05:33:29 PM

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