Lea Jansen has had a tremendous 2024 so far. Hopefully, coming on the PicklePod (subscribe to the podcast) doesn’t derail her hot start to the season. The recent PPA Houston Women’s Singles champion dropped by to chat it up with Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields.
Lea engages in a lively discussion with Zane and Thomas in the episode, sharing insights on the current state of pro pickleball among many other topics.
The tea is hot, and the library is open. Let’s go.
Zane’s perspective on JOOLA paddles failing
“We certainly care,” Zane said when asked about all the JOOLA paddles that have reportedly been failing lately.
In his opinion, there’s no reason why pros should have to use the same paddles available to the public, and he brings up that this isn’t done in other sports.
“If I wanted Roger Federer’s tennis racket, I can’t get the same thing.”
Lea makes her triumphant return to the show
It may not seem like it, but it’s been a year since Lea joined the PicklePod. The three discuss what’s happened since Red Rock last year and discover it’s much of the same.
For those who don’t know, Jansen regularly podiums at PPA Tour events. Just recently, she celebrated her first Women’s…
