How Good is Zane Navratil at Pickleball Singles?

[@jgelvar]

"At least you made contact... that's better than Tyson sometimes" The absolute savagery

[@PickleballWill]

Best comment by far

[@wolf-xf6hf]

Can u explain this one please?

[@jgelvar]

@@wolf-xf6hf it's something Zane said in the video, cracking a joke at Tyson's expense (meaning Tyson sometimes won't even touch the ball)

[@PickleballWill]

@@wolf-xf6hf there are a few matches out there on the internet where Zane completely aces Tyson McGuffin

[@Thejoeb]

two kills with one shot.

[@SpicyCurryProd]

Yes, someone already said it--reminds me of the table tennis Adam Bobrow videos where he challenges all these awesome players. You should keep doing that, challenging different pros!!! But in Adam's case, he gets spotted points, depending on who he's challenging. Would be a fun series!!!

[@nicholaswittendorf7230]

This is why Zane is my favorite pro! Such a funny and nice guy!

[@PickleballWill]

He’s 3.5 at best 😂 Zane such a funny dude. Impersonations spot on

[@thebigchineseboi]

Because of the disparity in skill level, Zane made Chris look like no more than 3.0 player in this video. I hope Chris was joking around and not trying at all

[@lemontree4097]

On a good day he’s probably 1.5

[@vmmv4900]

Dude go play badminton instead....

[@PickleballWill]

@@thebigchineseboi Chris is always joking around 24/7 believe me but also believe me when I tell you I know he always trying his best the man loves competition

[@PickleballWill]

@@vmmv4900 love badminton 🏸 highly underrated

[@zimmiez7368]

I got Adam Bobrow vibes from this video and it is WORKIN’ FOR ME!! Awesome content, keep it coming!

[@rmonsipapa]

Oh Chris, that was funny... Good to see that Zane really has great sense of humor!

[@grantbrown6502]

That was very fun to watch. Crazy how good these guys are! He definitely played you like a fiddle with his placement. Great ground strokes.

[@jcjackson2045]

Great fun video. The banter the impersonations, the overall fun of getting your hat handed to you by a pro and still relishing in the small victories. I sub, but now Zane gets a sub. -Take care Chris.

[@marionsigurdson1392]

This was so much fun to watch. ❤️

[@rickmercer6437]

Really enjoy both your channels. Keep the fun coming.

[@victorkhong7654]

Awww, what a good spirit to make this video between you and Zane. I'd buy you your favorite beverage for being such a good sport.

[@bespokebackhand3338]

Fun stuff. Gotta love Zane asking for a challenge after the Staksrud drama at the previous tournament. Love it!

[@matthaynes9988]

Hey what facility are you playing at? I like it!

[@wolf-xf6hf]

Easily one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made

[@jusan_tinos]

Alright later down the road, revenge game. Chris and Will vs Zane and Jay.

[@PickleballStudio]

This has to happen

[@PickleballWill]

We will make it happen!

[@bzbea1]

Loved it! Super fun!! Chris, are you in the Chicago area??

[@Lamsterdamz]

Is the white edge guard just tape?

[@bobotto1786]

Fun, enjoyable video. It reminds me of watching the Lakers' great Jerry West shooting pull-up jump shots from 18-feet with such ease, and me thinking that looks so easy, surely I can do it too. The lesson of course is that professionals in any sport make what they do well look easy. But of course for us mere mortals, it ain't so.

[@Camilles_YT]

Why do you run up to the kitchen every time? That’s more of a double strategy you’re giving him angles plus you’re not ready when you’re running up to the line

[@PickleballStudio]

If you don’t go to the kitchen in Mens singles, you’re almost guaranteed a loss. The only time you shouldn’t go is on a bad return. Watch men’s pro singles and you’ll see the same thing.

[@simplysimplemobiledetailin529]

@@PickleballStudioI think he meant “how” you did it. You seem to run up there because you were told to (insert the clip of TheMatrix when Neo was speaking with the Merovingian about getting the Keymaker). You had no clue as to when, your shot placement when going there, what to expect when you got there, and the basic strategy. Maybe you’ve never played tennis, but that’s def what it looked like.

[@simplysimplemobiledetailin529]

@@PickleballStudioAnd for the record, most of your returns were bad 😂😂😂😂😂🤓

[@brianbanks3044]

pros make the court look like a single lane when they play...they cover so much ground and the ground strokes are incredible...fast, down the line and just in

[@jimzimmerman5288]

Loved it. Thanks to both of you.

[@mervatameen646]

Please do videos on how to play singles, strategy, selection of shots, ect... thanks!

[@vicneo1]

HA HA - one up on you. I played one point with Zane at the end of an intermediate group lesson. He served the chain saw and , we had a bit of a rally, and I won the point. As he did not agree to a subsequent point- I OWN him 🤣; and you 🤣

[@danieljimenez1883]

It was the paddle, If you had the 006 or the DBD you would of scored 3 more points 😅

[@Hasuku]

This felt similar to an Adam Bobrow style video. Keep these up! Love it!

[@magicbuss2117]

Great video. Keep it up. The impersonations were priceless.

[@RCodyWanner]

it's hard to tell for sure but... 1:54 sure looks like a spin toss

[@TinyTalesTube555]

Why do you keep on hitting it in the middle on the return Chris?

[@PickleballStudio]

It’s a bad habit I’ve been breaking. When I play someone better than me I often “play to not lose” instead of “playing to win”. So I was going for way too safe of shots haha.

[@bretts5571]

You will never make Zane tired, that's for sure

[@acepinoy]

That was dope! There’s a rematch right? 😂 Zane needs to do more impersonations.

[@matthewnapoleon125]

Zane is ruthless

[@Bigred12312]

Great video! Is this before you try the power air and 003 it sounded like you were going to switch?

[@PickleballStudio]

Yup! This was back in June. I’m using the Power Air for singles these days.

[@Bigred12312]

@@PickleballStudio what made you go with the power air over the 003? It sounds like you liked the feel of the 003.

[@jgelvar]

@@Bigred12312 I would assume because the 003 is far from a power paddle (very much a touch paddle), and power tends to matter a whole lot more in singles

[@PickleballStudio]

I definitely like how the 003 feels more, but for singles I just hit sooo much harder with the Power Air. 003 is what I use for doubles.

[@Bigred12312]

@@PickleballStudio I been thinking of switching paddle i use the Electron model E paddle for singles and doubles. Is the 003 comparable to election model E when you add led tape to 003?

[@pickleballdano]

The Julian Arnold impersonation was too godamn good🤣

[@929mmr]

Reminds me a little of the Waters Fitzgerald video. Difference is I think I could have beat Fitzgerald. Chris against Waters would be interesting.

[@adamsalafia6324]

After your review I have narrowed my next paddle to Joola Vision or CRBN. Out of those what one would you roll with.

[@PickleballStudio]

For me it would be the Vision.

[@adamsalafia6324]

@@PickleballStudio have u played with the Vision? Is a good combo paddle for power and control and does the face surface hold up. I also know it's not injected with foam like the other one. And what's the reason you would choose Joola

[@adamsalafia6324]

@@PickleballStudio is Joola better quality than CRBN?

[@PickleballStudio]

I have played the Vision. How long the surface lasts depends a lot on how often and how hard you play. I would choose the Vision because I liked it more than CRBN.

[@adamsalafia6324]

@@PickleballStudio did u like the slim or the 16mm

[@abekashiwagi]

Good stuff Zane. Love your videos!

[@Tim145Tim145]

You were playing double, he was playing singles. You have to stay at middle of the court.

[@LeggoMyLamb]

New player here....instant Navratil fan. Subscribing to both channels.

[@carolynembry7546]

This was great 😆

[@Contrakt1810]

THE DAVE WEINBACH IMPERSONATION HAD ME *BELLY LAUGHING* OMGGGGGGG

[@marvindennis3664]

it's hard to see how good these guys are until you see them playing against good rec players. Then, helplessly hopelessly hilarious.

[@pickleball.kate.]

Maybe if you had a Selkirk paddle in your hand, Chris. Just saying! ha ha ha

[@DoubleDoglegGolf]

Awesome video Chris, great to have the opportunity to play Zane looked like a fun time! I think you're a 4.0 just for getting a few points at all! Well done!

[@Tennisprocarmel]

Really good try! That was fun to watch! 😎

[@HighFivePickleball]

The Julian Arnold one tho 🤣

[@naptimewithchriscali113]

Hilarious editing

[@Jackmunropickleball]

“Nerf me” 😂

[@brycegarrett4830]

Since Zane ended it acting like Riley Newman I was really hoping he’d go to the net and not tap paddles/shake hands 😂

[@willd2419]

👏🏼

[@Thejoeb]

"uh oh." 🤣🤣🤣

[@damiencoffey2391]

Zane is hilarious!

[@sammyleepickleball]

Oh I see myself! 😆 👀

[@ironlotus24]

Hey at least this wasn’t nearly as big of a humiliation as when I played you… Just kidding haha, good video as always Chris

[@PickleballStudio]

Come back to Minnesota and I'll make a "How Good is Porter Barr at Singles?" You better start training now...

[@sammyleepickleball]

@@PickleballStudio I will challenge Porter also 😂

[@halohawkxx]

At least I can get your serves back lol. Miss you porter, was fun playing together during ToC on the Rain Delay (Cesar). Join the Discord bro!

[@ironlotus24]

@@halohawkxx might have to take you up on that offer for the discord! Hope to see you around at other tournaments!

[@halohawkxx]

@@ironlotus24 I'm thinking on the PPA for October actually. Haha

[@garymyers1034]

Zane should be kind to his senior citizens and spotted you a few points. I enjoyed it

[@VinceRegis]

I subscribed because Chris got a point!!! hahahaha

[@davidbobavid]

He is my favorite player!!!

[@dbpickleball]

This was awesome. Zane like to jaw a little. Love it 👀

[@WeirdStuffRyan]

GGs lol

[@ZachPersonal]

3.5 at best for sure, he doesn't hit a single initial return to his serve down the line or cross court, every shot goes right to Zane lmao

[@scottfrancis13]

Chris a lot better now I see re match

[@foreverpickleball]

5:29 Full Cincola vs Arnold match at kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGTfIymd52VosU

[@quidproquo9000]

Hey, lasted longer than I would have 🤪

[@Allthingspickleball]

Lololol- this was RICH 😂

[@dougdstecklein]

Good stuff😅

[@tricia3114]

I subscribed. Hope to hit with Zane some day.

[@kento1957]

Been said before, without dat serve he got nutin. 🙃

[@AMurderOfLobs]

4:24 was in by an inch anyways bruh

[@AMurderOfLobs]

@Tom R Actually after watching some pro matches where they have multiple camera angles of close balls, I've come to the realization that due to the crappy frame rate of 30 frames/sec even in 1080p, any given footage can be very misleading. Looking at this one again, it's not really possible to say exactly where the ball touched the ground. It does appear to be clearly in, but it's also possible that we're seeing an optical illusion of sorts, and the ball bounced deeper than our mind's eye interpolation would project using the surrounding frames before/after. If they both saw it out so clearly, it definitely may have been out in reality.

[@craigmorford2825]

That was hilarious. Chris might have to put down the Joola after that performance. You at least have to get one earned point. :)

[@PickleballStudio]

Oh don’t worry, I did. Now I disappointing Selkirk by using the Power Air 🤣

[@craigmorford2825]

@@PickleballStudio New paddle, new man, round 2 with Zane?

[@beautifulmusic4life]

Subscribed

[@peteherrera1502]

Pickball Studio and Will both; Part of the reason I think you guys lose so many points when playing Pro's is because you both do not think that the Pro's can place the ball as well as they do so you both are caught off guard when they hit a nice shot.

[@PatrickMcAuley]

Hilarious

[@ubaidrazi97]

Chris is 2.0..

[@ErikMestnik]

pros vs. Joes

[@JoseHung-dv3fl]

He’s not a 4.0. Not even close

[@harrisonbock]

3.5 vs pro

[@fillflashdetailer8838]

He's certainly a great player, but that two-handed backhand doesn't fit when you get to his level.

[@codycurnutte9778]

When people laugh at pickle being a sport they don’t understand that dudes like this are in the sport. Making people look like fools.

[@hwclinton]

Almost unsubscribed bro

[@Wesquire]

Nice. I like Zane too, but trash talking doesn't work as well when you sound like a muppet.

[@Largecanyondog]

Two handed pickleball backhands 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Captainfrizzle]

No rice for Christopher. Ok 2 grains for 2 points.

[@edmondlai8299]

4.0 ? More like a 3. 👎

[@jetmiway3961]

this match is a joke ! its like Tyson vs Biden.

[@kristianzahariev7026]

This guy was terrible lol.