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So everyone in the neighborhood including my GF has gone mad for Pickle Ball. Basically tennis for oldfúcks who can't move.

I played in various racquetball leagues for 20+ years until the shoulder decided I'd had enough. Not sure I will enjoy it much unless there is a lot of drinking is involved.

Anyone doing this thing?


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Check with deflave, pickleball fits the Ruckus lifestyle to a T.



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Soccer mom schit and older women trying to trap their next victim.


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Sister transitioned from tennis to pickleball. Many of the local high schools have converted a few tennis courts. It's a fast paced game.


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Have a cousin that's been playing it for decades. At least three, probably going on 4 now. And she's 8 years or so older than I am and looks awfully healthy for her age.

I can't complain about anyone doing anything that's "healthy exercise".

And if younger folks want to take it up, oh well it's not HOCKEY, but it keeps them moving and off the couch, right?


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Originally Posted by local_dirt
Soccer mom schit and older women trying to trap their next victim.

Go give it a whirl. I'll bet in 10 minutes those "soccer moms and old women" will have you crying for your daddy.

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Originally Posted by GreatWaputi
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Soccer mom schit and older women trying to trap their next victim.

Go give it a whirl. I'll bet in 10 minutes those "soccer moms and old women" will have you crying for your daddy.
Could be a decent place for old single dudes to go find a reasonably healthy gal?


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Originally Posted by Valsdad
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Soccer mom schit and older women trying to trap their next victim.

Go give it a whirl. I'll bet in 10 minutes those "soccer moms and old women" will have you crying for your daddy.
Could be a decent place for old single dudes to go find a reasonably healthy gal?

Pickleball is a stupid name, but it'll kick your ass.

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Man, I played it back in high school, but this thread is probably the first time I've heard it mentioned in the 20+ years since.

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Originally Posted by STRSWilson
Basically tennis for oldfúcks who can't move.

Give it a whirl and see if you have the same opinion. I dare you to play singles instead of doubles...

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Originally Posted by STRSWilson
Basically tennis for oldfúcks who can't move.


Which is 98% of the fire faithful.

LOL

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.........I agree.. I've heard about it but haven't actually seen it yet. I'd love to see a video and some linked info on this topic.

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Originally Posted by losttrail60
Originally Posted by STRSWilson
Basically tennis for oldfúcks who can't move.


Which is 98% of the fire faithful.

LOL

Guilty, which is why pingpong is my game…..


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Originally Posted by STRSWilson
So everyone in the neighborhood including my GF has gone mad for Pickle Ball. Basically tennis for oldfúcks who can't move.

I played in various racquetball leagues for 20+ years until the shoulder decided I'd had enough. Not sure I will enjoy it much unless there is a lot of drinking is involved.

Anyone doing this thing?

I've been known to do some wine and a few beers at times. smile


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These are two of the best guys in the world, playing singles. There are good reasons that most people play exclusively doubles.


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