Show Notes
Emergency pod activated. 🚨
We just got off the phone with Duc — father, manager, and mastermind behind Quang Duong (QD) — to break down the shocking APP announcement and what it really means.
Is this another tour war?
Did QD actually “sign” with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP)?
Is the door closed with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA)?
And what actually happened behind the scenes at the Masters?
Duc didn’t hold back.
He explains:
- Why QD’s APP deal is non-exclusive
- What really broke negotiations with the PPA
- Why Asia is the future of pickleball (and why tours are scrambling)
- The “disrespect” that changed everything
- Whether QD could still play PPA events this year
There’s talk of sponsors pulling out, Asia-based investors stepping in, government pressure, and a candid breakdown of how tours operate differently in the U.S. vs. Asia.
If you’ve been confused by the graphics, the “signed” language, and the sudden wave of APP announcements — this episode clears it all up.
Strap in. This one got real.
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