Paddlegate 2022 - CRBN pickleball paddles were banned at the Minto US Open in Naples, Florida in the middle of the tournament, on 4.29.22. CRBN has now released statement about the full story and makes vow to customers, Joola releases statement dismissing intrepid incomplete in-field testing video of Joola paddles purportedly registering "failing" surface roughness testing scores, PPA Announces NEW on-site paddle testing at all events for Pros:

Timeline:
4.29 - US Open makes statement that CRBN is recalling, so players shouldn't use them (but not "banned")
4.30 - USA Pickleball releases statement announcing removal of ALL CRBN paddles from approved paddle list
4.30 - PPA makes statement that it will follow USAP's lead and ban CRBN paddles from events
4.30 - Joola makes announcement dismissing an unauthorized video that surfaced purportedly showing incomplete testing of its paddles and not-so-positive commentary from the tester
5.1 - CRBN releases statement explaining the bigger picture, history, and vowing to make it right for its customers
5.3 - USA Pickleball makes another statement clarifying testing protocols and reiterating Joola's confirmation that Joola paddles are USAPA Approved
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