Pickle with Mickle Interview Series : The Rapid Growth and Future of Slyce Pickleball

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Summary

In this conversation, Mickle interviews David Shano, the founder of Slyce Pickleball. They discuss the growth of Slyce Pickleball, David's background in the horse racing industry, his passion for pickleball, and the development of the Slyce Speed Cap. They also talk about future plans for Slyce, including collaborations with other paddle companies and the launch of a training paddle.

David shares his excitement about the potential of pickleball becoming an Olympic sport. In this conversation, David Shano and Mickle discuss the athleticism of pickleball and the need for standardization in equipment testing and ratings. They also touch on topics such as college tennis players transitioning to pickleball, the growth of the sport, and the enjoyment of playing at any level.

The conversation concludes with a speed round of questions covering topics like football, favorite pickleball players, and personal preferences.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Slice Pickleball's Growth
03:02 David's Dream of Attending the Kentucky Derby
05:26 David's Tennis Background and the Inspiration for Slice
08:34 Different Variations of the Slice Cap
13:58 David's Introduction to Pickleball
17:13 The Social and Competitive Aspects of Pickleball
18:30 Slice's Presence in the Pickleball Community
20:11 Expanding into Other Racket Sports
21:23 The Future of Slice and Innovations
23:47 Pickleball's Potential as an Olympic Sport
25:30 The Athleticism of Pickleball and the Transition from Tennis
26:36 The Need for Standardization in Pickleball Equipment
28:05 The Growth and Evolution of Pickleball
28:46 Having Fun and Competing at Any Level
29:33 Favorite Pickleball Players and Equipment
30:47 Enjoying Country Music and Kenny Chesney Concerts
31:29 Favorite Comedy Movie: 'We're the Millers'
32:42 The Passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles
37:00 The Involvement of the Shano Family in Pickleball and American Equus