Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Zane and Nico break down the sudden land-grab over the "Team USA" pickleball brand — with the UPA (PPA/MLP) and the Pickleball World Cup camp seemingly racing to claim it ahead of any real international competition. They also get sidetracked into a very serious debate over who'd have a better shot at representing their heritage nation (Zane for Team India, Nico for Team Peru) if a real World Cup roster ever happens.

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