Paddle Hacks

Paddle Hacks are headed to nationals. We're playing in the PTI and watching everyone do everything. As of now my hopes and dreams are intact... soon they'll be dashed to pieces by the accuracy of our "All Talk, No Talent" tagline.

Are Errors really as big a part of the game as you think? Probably... Thoughts on umping @ tournaments. Random crap... you know, the usual.

Back in 2020!  Fan questions catch-up includes; Where to put your back court weapons? Bluff with a big shot? How we come up with this crap?  Etc....

In this episode the Hacks go into their favorites for the best players of the decade, and the future of the sport!

In this two header, we explore our favorite matches and memories from the previous decade.

In this episode, Ben & Matt Discuss some drive theory, get distracted by films and answer fan questions. Also, some tournament talk. The "Paddle Hacks Bump" is real...

The Paddle Hacks you knew and loved is back, with a special new member to the team.

Paddle Hacks is back in Full Force for season Two. With A new host, A new editor, and some new segments, Make sure to stay tuned for the release of Episode one of Season Two

Episode 2 of 3 in the Nationals Special Edition.

Nationals Special Edition! Pt 1 of 3. In this episode we spend the week at Nationals and talk to so many incredible people in the sport. Shannon Vinson (APTA Tournament Director), Mark Fischl (APTA Commentator), Mark Parsons (Nationals Champion), Juan Arraya (Nationals Champion), Mark Powers (Nationals Runner-Up) & John Hughes (Nationals Runner-Up). It’s all about the end of the tournament season here with the Paddle Hacks. The Paddle Hacks bump is real…

We're all gearing up for Nationals and Paddle Hacks is getting ready and trying some new stuff. A quick segment on what recreational players should look for if they want to learn by watching matches at the national tournament level, Rapid Fire 10 is a new segment where Ben and I learn a little more about each other and share with you all, Balls IN/Balls OUT is a fun one where we discuss a few topics in detail and decide whether they're in the realm of possibility (Balls IN) or if there's no chance of it ever happening (Balls OUT). Finally, an interview with Scott Kahler who is donating his time to help run Nationals in Pittsburgh this year. Also, Ben continues to put Drew Broderick on blast... (Don't worry, we're kidding, but we will be talking to Drew at Nationals!)

Well, it's episode 10 and we've decided to shift gears. Ben and I let it fly in an unedited performance enhancing drug rant. Then we focus up with Fan Questions and Interviews with Amin Khadduri who has pioneered the APTA rating system, followed by Graham Battle who brings us some insights to the world of Kansas City Paddle.

On this Episode of Paddle Hacks we get into keys to transitioning from the to, and from the net. Answer some questions about "Paddle Outposts" and Talk with Steve Taylor of Flat Iron Paddle in Boulder.

On this SHORT HILLS Grand Prix episode of Paddle Hacks, Ben gets really angry about his hit and run (don't worry, he's fine). We answer some semi-complicated fan questions about serving variations and have interviews with Juan Arraya, Jade Curtis & Gabby Niculescu

On Today's Paddle Hacks we get into building a tactical game plan for you and your partner, do some fan Questions and Interview Russ Taylor from Charm City Paddle out of Baltimore and Sally Jones of Top Seed Paddle Camp!

On today's Paddle Hacks we get into cold weather game adjustments, and have fun interviews with Mark "The Fish" Fischl and Instagram Media Luminary, Florentina Hanisch! Also, Ben and I really enjoy goofing off... as per usual.

In this episode of Paddle Hacks we really hit our stride. If by stride you mean a sort of shuffling limp... We double down on fan questions about where to keep your drinks on the court and a two serve rule!? Great interviews with Martin Bostrom, Heather Prop and John Hughes before the Boston Grand Prix!

On this episode of Paddle Hacks we get into the mental side of paddle, and get into an interviews with Mike Rahaley (who has an awesome story about playing the Bryan Brothers in paddle) and John Noble (who gives us some of the details about the evolution of the game from the organizational level. Both of these guys should be cherished like the national treasures that they are!

On this episode of Paddle Hacks we get into finding the right partner for you, answer a fan question about who take the ball down the middle and get into an interview with Radek Guzik (currently running the largest Paddle Program in the COUNTRY!) Stop by and have some fun!

In this episode of Paddle Hacks we're at the Midwesterns Grand Prix talking to players and having some fun! We get into pre-match rituals and thoughts on mixed paddle. We were lucky enough to get great interviews with Will Colmar from the Men's side and Laura Berendt & Roxy Enica from the Women's side.

In our opening episode, Matt & Ben get into the ridiculous origin of Paddle Hacks, talk about foot faulting and interview Big 10 Sports Commentator Rick Pizzo to get his take on the world of paddle in the sports world.