I break down the full history of the "Pickleball Tour Wars" — from the early PPA/APP era through the rise of MLP, the bidding wars over player pay, and the eventual merger into the UPA. I close out with the winners, losers, and where the next battleground is shaping up internationally.
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00:00 Tour Wars Explained
01:14 Origins of PPA and APP
02:08 Appearance Fees and Exclusivity
02:22 MLP Enters the Scene
02:57 PPA Tightens Control
03:24 Tom Dundon Takes Over
04:21 MLP Hype and Vibe Leverage
05:49 Shaky Peace and Clashing Visions
07:04 Top Notch Coup in Kansas City
09:25 Bidding War and Burned Bridges
10:59 Boardroom Battles and Term Sheets
12:23 Pay Cuts and Player Revolt
13:33 Merger Finally Closes UPA
14:36 Winners and Losers Breakdown
15:57 Global Tour Wars Begin
17:37 Asia Powder Keg Finale