Wood Paddle Woes, Iconic Celebrations, and Screaming Debates w/ Kate Fahey

This week on the PicklePod, we’re joined by rising star Kate Fahey, fresh off her singles win over Jeannie Bouchard at the Sacramento Wood Paddle Open. Kate opens up about competing with vintage paddles, teaming with Dylan Frazier for silver in mixed, and what it’s really like balancing pro pickleball with planning her wedding (happening THIS week!). We also dive into: - Iconic celebrations (Kate’s pool dive 🏊‍♀️) - Paddle drama and PPA’s last-minute crackdown - Why screaming on court gets love and hate - Kate’s advice for staying authentic despite online critics - Predictions for her future and pickleball’s next big moves Plus, Zane recaps the wild action from the PPA Kuala Lumpur Open, including upsets, international standouts, and Tyson McGuffin & Eric Oncins’ electric doubles win. Head to GoodChop.com today and use code DINK130 for $130 off your first box 👉 https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101298884-17151417 Big thank you to our sponsor, Momentous. Momentous is the gold standard in creatine, save 35% on your order with code THEDINK at http://livemomentous.com Don’t miss this one—Kate brings the fire 🔥 on and off the court. 👉 Subscribe for weekly pickleball insights, pro interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. #Pickleball #PicklePod #KateFahey #PPA Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 00:00 – Intro from Vietnam 03:00 – First impressions playing with wood paddles 05:20 – How wood paddles changed strategy & style of play 09:07 – Who benefited vs. struggled with the wood paddle 10:45 – Paddle drama: souped-up paddles banned 12:05 – Should wood paddle events stay as exhibitions? 15:40 – Balancing pickleball tournaments with wedding week 18:12 – Mini-moon plans & pickleball friends at the wedding 21:00 – Facing Genie Bouchard in the singles final 24:11 – Mixed doubles finals vs. the Johnsons 25:52 – The “screaming debate” and sports psychology 29:50 – Generational divide on emotion in pickleball 35:22 – PPA Malaysia recap & early upsets 47:01 – Tyson & Eric upset Ben & Christian in epic final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices