Inside the Pickleball Boom Taking Over South Florida | Kyle Prats

Kyle Prats, from Diadem Pickleball, joins us to break down how pickleball became one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — and how his brand is riding that wave across South Florida and beyond. He shares the story behind Diadem's growth, their expanding locations, and what makes their facilities stand out.

We also get into celebrity and pro athlete involvement, pro leagues, DUPR rankings, tournaments, the upcoming A Day in Miami pickleball tournament, and why pickleball is pulling in players from tennis, baseball, and everywhere in between. Kyle also walks through everything a beginner needs to know to get started.

Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already hooked — this episode will make you want to play.

Manny Alfonso:
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Kiko Suarez:
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Eduardo Moya:
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Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:
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Listen on Spotify:
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Produced by: Ben Schwede
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0:00 Intro
1:39 About Diadem Pickleball Complex
3:46 Pickleball Growth After COVID
4:17 How Do Their Locations Look Like
5:56 Expansion
6:29 Jensen Beach Location
6:54 Focus on Community
7:23 Coconut Creek Location
8:23 Why Pickleball Grew So Fast
9:18 Celebrities and Pro Athletes
10:26 Tournaments
10:48 Emerald Coast Opening in Panama City
11:33 Coming to Orlando, Tampa, and More Soon
11:52 Locations in South Miami, Doral, and Palmetto Bay
12:21 ADIM Pickleball Tournament
13:08 What Differentiates Them
13:52 Memberships
14:39 Gear
16:01 How Justin Got Into Pickleball
17:12 Kyle’s Baseball Career
18:05 What Gear Do You Need to Start
19:20 Tennis vs Pickleball Court Size
20:00 Differences Between Tennis and Pickleball
23:35 DUPR Scores and Rankings
25:34 Pro Leagues
27:26 History of Pickleball and Kyle’s Career
30:32 A Day in Miami Tournament
32:53 Living in Port St. Lucie
33:36 Hosting Pro Tournaments
34:41 Getting Involved
35:41 Q4 Opening in Miami
36:22 Experience at Diadem Pickleball Complex
38:26 Franklin vs Selkirk Balls
39:33 Top 3 Restaurants
41:36 Where to Find Diadem
42:25 Outro