PRO Men's Doubles GOLD - 2019 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - aired on CBS Sports Network

[@friedahughes922]

I would love to play this game. I used to play tennis and the serve and knees went. This looks perfect for me.

[@gabrielfrench8382]

It's a lot of fun, and even since I started, it has grown a ton. If you do decide to play, I'll save you some money right here--the cheap Franklin or Amazon starter paddles will break very quickly and are cheap, I'd recommend a wooden paddle as your first paddle since they're cheaper and you'll have to use less force to get the ball over the net. Would love to have you in the sport...!

[@1973superdad]

Im going to play here this year, just one more reason to love Naples Fl! Fun to watch, I love the sportsmanship at the end

[@jackparsons8396]

Those who have not tried to play this sport cannot the appreciate the finesse and strategy required to win at this game. It is a sport that is easy to learn, but hard to master. Some skills acquired from sports like tennis and ping pong transfer well, but are not quite enough alone to help you master this one. There is more complexity than is grasped from just watching without knowing the intricacies of the game.

[@phalanx1790]

ok boomer pickleball looks like a sport for people that lost both their knees in vietnam

[@josemolina959]

Mr. Parsons , great promo for pickle ball, but it is still a boring game.

[@jackparsons8396]

Golf is boring to watch for many people, but it requires great skill to play.

[@josemolina959]

Jack Parsons, you are not equating the skills of golf, to the skills of pickle ball? Indeed Golf might be boring to you, specially if you don’t have the skill to play it, but ANYONE can pick up a pickle ball paddle and play, no skill necessary. 👍🏼

[@Liberaltoughguy]

@@josemolina959 Played for the first time a few weeks ago. Played tennis and ping pong my whole life. I went out and played with the local "court champion". After a warm up we played best of 7. I beat him handily 4 games to 2. My first time out and he's been playing for 3 years. I left saying I can never take this game seriously. Good fun, but a joke. If these are "pros" I'll be turning pro next week.

[@Orthodadday]

ESPN 8 (“The Ocho”) needs to carry this.

[@mrbobevans]

Hopefully, the Bryan brothers will play this event in 2021. They are retiring from ATP tour in 2020.

[@AznSL]

Oh man, then I would really start to watch some Pickleball haha

[@Liberaltoughguy]

Played tennis my whole life. Friends brought me out to play PB a few weeks ago. On my first time out, I ripped up the court, crushed the local court champion and thought what a goof. Came here to see the "pros" thinking clearly there must be a level of skill indicative of the word "pro". The skill level here doesn't look much different than my local court on a Wednesday night. Honestly, if you have any level of skill in ping pong or played tennis somewhat seriously it might make you eligible from the get go to be a "pro" Pickelball player.

[@gabelstapler19]

@@Liberaltoughguy By all means, I look forward to seeing you in the US Open or winning other major pickleball tournaments next year, if you can slum it for that long. I'm sure there are some sponsors that will give you some money if you're willing to go pro...

[@masterspin7796]

@@Liberaltoughguy Im a competitive table tennis player, one day of practice and I am the world champion "pickleball" player..

[@cf105543]

@@Liberaltoughguy I hope you are enjoying learning the game, do you still play? Looks can be deceiving. While it is an easier game to master than tennis. I assure you the pros are very skilled. But in 5-10 years when this game blows up more the completion will be even better as more retired tennis players switch over. Those “court champions” in your local area probably were average at best. But yes, with a lifetime of tennis experience you are for sure gonna pick this game up 100 times faster than a ‘newbie’

[@KDBBM]

Disappointed that no pickles were involved

[@ericj.thibeault6039]

Would have been more exciting if there were picked involved.

[@professortrollingston6410]

KDBBM PICKLE RIIIICK

[@professortrollingston6410]

reddit man ok reddit man

[@professortrollingston6410]

Austin Ho I see your a memer aswell

[@Chieflywaze]

Check your chair...

[@jillwilliams2113]

At 57 I just started playing In a womens league. Love this game

[@mayhemfamilygaming1280]

Thank you so much for explaining Dinking 10:20 haha

[@richardbarton2567]

Love the commentary by Mark Renneson. Nice going! CBS needs a replay on this coverage. Stop changing camera angles so often too!!

[@mayhemfamilygaming1280]

I also love the people who are commenting bad things about Pickleball, and yet they haven’t played it at all.... or properly that is.

[@noahpotts2640]

It’s so so fun. I had no clue I’d fall in love with it like I did

[@mrmtdew]

Every time a play starts to get intense, CBS cuts to a different angle and they miss it, then they don't have a nice replay like they do in tennis.

[@ericj.thibeault6039]

Intense? I must have missed that part. Was it a commercial break highlighting another sport. LOL

[@musicman6942]

Eric Thibeault not funny didn’t laugh

[@mikesmith6129]

I came down to the comments to post this exact same thing.

[@Melpheos1er]

Intense, pickleball... Those two words shouldn't be in the same sentence

[@nashym17]

@@ericj.thibeault6039 you don’t have to be rude about it. Pickleball is an awesome sport.

[@Aserve1st]

This is mini tennis and it looks funny af.

[@aaronlacey119]

33:10 sounds like a game of Mario Tennis. Lmao

[@daltonbanks2627]

I just came home from playing now I wanna play again!

[@jonnysweetness]

This seems to be the same pace as the old dudes in the park that I walk my dog. Thought that this would be more fast paced.

[@shankyrai]

What an amazing backhand play from Johns and Wright

[@Sandiegoforever]

are we sure the guy at 5:19 isn't woody harrelson

[@simonrudd5704]

let’s hear it for uncle mike

[@calebwee328]

I feel like people who comment it being slow and boring are those who don't play...Like me just a few weeks ago. Tried pickleball out and the game looks completely different when you're on the court. Now I understand There's a reason why you play "slow" at the net, because anything that goes above the knee is going to get you in trouble. You basically want to drop the balls as close to the opponent's knees when you're near the net and that requires finesse. A slight mistake and you're getting smacked. While I do agree pickleball isn't as easy as it seems, it certainly has a way lower ceiling compared to other racquet sports. We're so used to pros that perform extremely technical shots that these guys look like clowns. But why not? Pickleball isn't meant to be hard to play, and "going pro" just means you're good at the game and can earn a living, why not? The game looks stupid and it is, it's stupid fun. The pros aren't that far off to normal players compared to other sports, doesn't mean they aren't pros.

[@markrobbins8711]

I’m hooked now

[@jesss7480]

Loved when that Yates guy gave them the stare down like “yeah bitch, just hit that 2 ounce plastic ball past you. Don’t fuck with me”

[@dropshot118]

dink, dink, dink..what a nice leisure activity

[@johncarlin4129]

sicko mode clean

[@persontimr5052]

Great PBall. Super fun.

[@kayakair1]

Why are so many tennis players so anti-pickleball? Is it because so many tennis courts that aren't being used have been replaced by pickleball courts? I've played both and the fast exchanges at the net, and overhead smashes seem are much more common than in tennis. It also seems to be the reason so many young people are attracted to the game!? Any other thoughts?

[@wonderifthisistaken1]

This game is much more fun than tennis. Tennis people are just protective, and sensitive. All that money they spend

[@cf105543]

Awesome match by some great players. Fun fact though. I believe even on championship point this should have been a kitchen fault on Ben Johns at 1:05:00 after hitting the overhead you can clearly see he dropped his paddle into the kitchen.. haha

[@kekag]

Lots of hate from elitists that feel overly protective of tennis and table tennis. It's all the same people commenting on multiple videos too.

[@martinsantos9199]

Yea if these are the best pickelball players than I must be a god 😂

[@kevp6488]

Guy in the white shirt in the first game LOVES to chest bump. His partner? Not so much. Makes for a cringy game to watch 🤣😅

[@patjcoan]

since when does woodey harrelson play pickle

[@Barquavion]

Ben Johns foot fault at 21:06

[@MrJgoodwin7]

You are correct.

[@edgly28]

Yes... Need some more eyes on the kitchen lines... especially for televised medal matches...

[@mrmtdew]

Good catch, that's a situation I wouldn't expect to even look for that.

[@syedfawaz8090]

The Ref's only Job is to watch the kitchen! Cannot believe the Ref missed those foot faults. The line judges are mostly sleeping 5 points down the 1st game.

[@pickleballer1729]

At 47:20 we get 6 shots in 2.4 seconds, and that's starting the stop watch before Weinbach made the first shot. Pickleball is so slow and boring lol!

[@ericj.thibeault6039]

@Garrett Vinson slow would is an understatement. Compared to any other racquet sport (tennis, badminton, squash, racquetball or ping pong) this is as slow as it gets.

[@kaialoha]

Just seen this pickleball thing- its the curling of racket sports...hahahaha.... or dumbed down table tennis...

[@abbys7972]

Incredible

[@nuclearmusic77]

are u being sarcastic that it's slow and boring lol?

[@pickleballer1729]

@@nuclearmusic77 Of course. I've watched many hours of Tennis and NEVER seen and exchange of as many shots as fast as is common in Pickleball.

[@deanmarty5956]

What is a third shot drop?

[@pickleballer1729]

Generally at a high level of play, after the required bounce shots (serve and service return) the serving team will just drop the ball over the net to minimize offensive shots for their opponents and slow the ball down enough to give them time to get to the NVZ or kitchen line where they can be equal. serve (1), return (2) and drop (3rd shot).

[@shrankai7285]

SOOO many foot faults

[@TripleAcesports]

So cool

[@streetsurfer00710]

It’s a popular game for senior citizens and those who want to have fun. I wouldn’t take it too seriously other than seeking serious fun

[@haiqalhaswan3634]

kevin sanjaya should play this game😂

[@ab-cx6bd]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 yeah this game seems so slow!

[@MrJgoodwin7]

Foot fault on Kyle at 43:23

[@anthonycahalan8844]

He stepped on the line, but he then stepped out of bounds prior to making contact = no fault.

[@WhitsSports]

Anthony Cahalan yeah that’s not how the rule goes lmao

[@KatietheGreat]

How much do they get paid? Anyone knows?

[@gabrielfrench8382]

A lot of pro players make money both from endorsements and hosting private lessons, those easily cover any tournament costs. If you make the podium in a tournament, you'll typically get a cash prize (only exception being "Winner-takes-all" competitions). So, if you really wanted to make Pickleball your passion, become a 5.0(+) player, play in tournaments and get your name out there, and then once you've gotten a reputation and/or possible endorsement, start hosting lessons in your spare-time. Like anything else, it requires commitment, and you have to really work in order to become a paid player. In-short, it depends on who you are in the sport of Pickleball.

[@anthonyjoseph4608]

at 47:26 is that a foot fault? I don't know much about this sport but I think crossing the white line is a foul?

[@gabelstapler19]

The ball had bounced in the no volley zone before being hit, so you can step in the zone without problem.

[@normancharles2523]

I always though tennis would be better if they used less powerful rackets and flatter balls, which would lead to longer rallies and more skill. Turns out it is called pickleball.

[@shrankai7285]

10:10 foot fault i think

[@jackosborne9773]

Fault at the end bens paddle fell into the kitchen celebrating

[@MrJgoodwin7]

Wrong. The match was over.

[@mrmtdew]

To get technical on this specific rule, see 9B... a fault will be declared if, in the act of volleying the ball, a player or anything contacting the player touches the non-volley zone. 9.B.1. The act of volleying the ball includes the swing, the follow-through, and the momentum from the action. Ben swung, followed through, all momentum stopped, they won the point, he turned completely around and then dropped his paddle, which had nothing to do with "the act of volleying the ball".

[@dominicfrank77]

just saying......aren't the rules that your paddle cant touch the kitchen on a volley? Johns drops his paddle on the final overhead and it goes in the kitchen. Just saying......thats a foul correct?

[@adoGrey]

Perfect game for parents who need to work out, but also don`t want their toddler waking up.

[@luisdelpozo9674]

Dude it’s 2019 the video quality is terrible

[@professortrollingston6410]

Luis Del Pozo 2020

[@matthew-l1e8m]

Is it just me or are the older guys dressed like teenagers, and the teenagers dressed like 40 year old men?

[@thormatt2963]

Hey commentator rennison...we have eyes. You don't need to constantly state the obvious.

[@nuclearmusic77]

These line judges need to get out of their lazy beach chairs and stand up and look more professional. It will keep them more alert as well. Bad call at 48:30...

[@chaodaquadra]

HI! BRAZIL

[@joesmith-vz1vx]

I love this game but only singles..Id blow my brains out if every point I had to be involved in a dink fest...

[@kobefurness4746]

Totally agree man

[@betotrono]

Well that escalated quickly

[@aaronn.34]

mi teacher is the best i love you ruben

[@slimmdogg420]

I have never played this, I play Racquetball. I feel like if this is the highest level of play I could play and dominate just about anybody. I simply don't have the desire to play, it's just too slow. When she said something like "The game is off to a fast start" I just laughed.

[@RecklessRusty]

Pickleball is relatively easy to get good at especially if you have any sort of racquet sport experience. But like anything there's a HUGE difference between being really good at something and being the best. You wouldnt stand a chance. When you said you would "dominate" I just laughed.

[@robertvk1814]

Most people coming from tennis or racquetball feel that their power and endurance would allow them to dominate in pickleball. Some of it does help, but there's a ton of finesse in pickleball, and that isn't gained overnight. Especially in doubles play, finesse and strategy are critical. It's pretty ridiculous for you to think that you could immediately be a top player without even playing it once. Sorry but that just isn't how the world works.

[@masterspin7796]

Without any way of producing topspin it is extremely boring...this sport needs a equipment update...

[@juicyfeces]

Holy cow you are a donkey

[@kayakair1]

Obviously you are clueless!

[@matthewh4737]

Pickleball is kinda fun to play but so boring to watch, it's too slow

[@magictrading8903]

if you suck at tennis...play paddle and if you suck at paddle... play ping pong and if you suck at all 3, i guess you play this game??

[@liyuanhao3818]

Yeet

[@juanlee337]

i rather play table tennis, tennis or badminton.. this seems pretty boring overall

[@jamesw7609]

yeah, tennis is a far better sport.

[@divebobber]

It's fun. a more energetic form of table tennis.

[@ericj.thibeault6039]

@@divebobber looks like fun but compared to professional table tennis this doesn't even compare.

[@mundanenames9752]

Eric Thibeault its still in its infancy give it time more professional players and strategy it will be gun 😂

[@jimwolabaugh3608]

Perfect! I hope it stays that way! This means less people at the courts. Please pass on how boring this sport is to everyone you know! I thank you in advance

[@jimn8389]

Wienbroken sucked It All up

[@CP-ym9eh]

4 grown men playing slow ping pong. Touch tennis is pickle ball on steroids

[@juanlee337]

i rather just play table tennis or tennis..

[@liyuanhao3818]

Lol

[@scottdo8923]

just a bunch of old dudes thinking they're good

[@Mr.DJones]

I haven't watched in a while. Yates still bitches when things aren't going his way. 43:23 Yates NVZ fault. He hasn't changed. Announcers chickened out! Clearly a fault.

[@victor.sandru8449]

Fake tennis

[@rowdyceo]

This game stupid lol

[@Brandon-or2ih]

youre stupid lol

[@SwishStudios22]

Tbh these guys aren't that good

[@MrJgoodwin7]

Wow you must know nothing about pickleball. They are the four best doubles players in the world. Kyle or Ben could easily destroy you and your doubles partner by themselves. Do you even play?

[@SwishStudios22]

@@MrJgoodwin7 Lol, calm down Josh. Of course I play, why else would I watch US open pickleball? These guys definitely have skill, but I don't think it takes as much skill to be in this final as opposed to say a tennis final.

[@MrJgoodwin7]

First you say they aren't that good. Now you say they "definitely have skill." They have more skill at pickleball than anyone. Obviously top level tennis requires more skill. It is ridiculous to compare pickleball to tennis.

[@SwishStudios22]

@@MrJgoodwin7 I said that they aren't that good, which doesn't imply that I don't think they have skill. Really don't know why you're trying to twist my words in the comment section of a pickleball video 😂. Also, the reason I made the tennis comparison is to draw attention to the fact that the skill deviation of pickleball players is less than that of tennis players. Thus the reasoning behind my initial comment.

[@MrJgoodwin7]

I didn't twist your words. If you say someone isn't that good at something that is the same as saying they don't have much skill. Pickleball and tennis require completely different skill sets. Therefore it is ridiculous to compare them. Again obviously it takes more skill to excel at tennis, but that does not mean that "these guys aren't that good."

[@tjenissa]

Omg this even worst then the kids U9 tennis ...

[@sw3w537]

Who plays this sport? I'm a man with muscle don't call me to play any game that involves a pickle and fake tennis gear. Play tennis, if you can't sit down and watch me. Why? Because I said so.

[@kayakair1]

The only muscle you have is in your big mouth and that is obviously WEAK since you had to edit your pathetic comment three times! 😆 🤣 😂

[@2017Fed]

This sport is definition of cringe

[@luckydragon6892]

Lamest. Sport. Ever.

[@yes4me]

Wow... that's a sport? That's terrible. Table tennis and Tennis are more entertaining and physical than this.

[@gabrielfrench8382]

Watch a pro singles match, or just play one. I've played both tennis and pickleball singles matches, and personal opinion, I liked the pickleball ones more. Maybe it's the strategy involved, the volley exchanges, or the dinking just waiting for one person to make a fierce move--it's just lots of fun to me.

[@sw3w537]

These guys are failed tennis players. You can tell by the atrocious footwork. I blame "everyone gets a trophy culture". The entire venue is like a revenge of the nerds fest.

[@WhitsSports]

Must suck being you, huh?

[@juicyfeces]

@@WhitsSports I was thinking the same thing! A lot of trolls on here who have absolutely no idea what they are talking about