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Ben Johns Surprises PPA Worlds With a Left-Handed Forehand

Right-handed Ben Johns hit a series of lefty forehands against Brandon French at PPA Worlds. In a post-match interview he tied the habit to his tennis days, when he liked having two forehands.

November 4, 2026 · Vara Performance · Source: The Dinkben-johnsppa-tourpickleball-newspro-pickleball
Vara Performance News · Nov 2, 2026

PPA World Championships 2026: Dates, Storylines and How to Watch

The 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships run November 2–8 in Farmers Branch, Texas, with 3,000 ranking points for each champion. Here are the key matchups, the TV plan and what it means for rec players.

Vara Performance · Source: The Dink
Vara Performance News · Nov 2, 2026

Team USA Wins the First MLP Nations Cup in Texas Without a Loss

Team USA beat Latin America 3-0 in the final of the first MLP Nations Cup, held in Farmers Branch, Texas. Eight regional teams took part, and many international players got their MLP debut.

Vara Performance · Source: The Dink
Vara Performance News · Oct 28, 2026

Houston Hammers Will Become MLP's 21st Franchise for the 2027 Season

Major League Pickleball says Houston is getting a team in 2027, with an ownership group headed by Hugh Zhang. Here is what the league shared and how it could matter to everyday players.

Vara Performance · Source: Major League Pickleball