Based on this last comment in my other post. I'm convinced pickleball needs a reality show. I hear a lot of rumors and drama in pickleball circles.

What plot twists would you add in if a show was created?

Here was the post I was referring to:

"A "regular" at our city rec pickleball center had affairs with at least three other married regulars, breaking two marriages that we know about.

And she's still at it. Constantly flirting with married dudes. She knows everyone knows, and doesn't care. She's shunned by the women, and many men overtly won't (can't?) play with her."

Forget pro, how many of you are just trying to be the best in your zipcode?

Ashley Sanchez vs. Barbra Banda — Same Output, Very Different Impact

Both Ashley Sanchez (NC Courage) and Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride) have 5 goals in 6 matches, but the way they get there — and what they contribute beyond goals — is very different.

Headline Stats (6 games)

• Goals: Sanchez 5 | Banda 5
• Goals per 90: Sanchez 0.88 | Banda 0.86
• Assists: Both 0
• Goals + Assists: Both 5

➡️ Same raw production.

Possession, Build‑Up, and Control (Big Gap Here)

Passing volume

• Total passes: Sanchez 167 | Banda 76
• Accurate passes: Sanchez 98 | Banda 45
• Pass accuracy: Both 59%

➡️ Sanchez is far more involved in build‑up and possession, operating as a true midfield engine rather than a finisher waiting for service.

Attacking Efficiency vs. Volume

Shooting

• Shots attempted: Sanchez 14 | Banda 28
• Shots on target: Sanchez 10 | Banda 17
• Shot accuracy: Sanchez 71% | Banda 61%

➡️ Banda shoots twice as often, but Sanchez is more efficient and selective with chances.

Defensive & Two‑Way Contribution (Not Close)

Defensive actions

• Tackles: Sanchez 7 | Banda 0
• Interceptions: Sanchez 4 | Banda 2
• Recoveries: Sanchez 28 | Banda 11

➡️ Sanchez contributes meaningfully on both sides of the ball. Banda’s defensive numbers are minimal, consistent with a pure striker role.

Fouls & Physical Impact

• Fouls committed: Sanchez 1 | Banda 8
• Fouls suffered: Sanchez 5 | Banda 15

➡️ Banda draws more fouls due to volume and physicality, but also commits far more. Sanchez plays cleaner while still engaging defensively.

Big Picture Takeaway

Barbra Banda

• Elite finisher
• High‑volume shooter
• Physical focal point
• Limited defensive involvement

Ashley Sanchez

• Same goal output
• Heavy involvement in possession
• More efficient shooting
• Strong defensive contribution
• Clear two‑way midfielder impact

➡️ Same goals. Same matches. Completely different value profiles.

📈 Visuals (Great for Forums / Social)

Overall Involvement & Defense

https://preview.redd.it/riroq3rmqbyg1.png?width=2046&format=png&auto=webp&s=2b49535acfa53368984805b596290a63b0e2051d

Shooting Accuracy

https://preview.redd.it/e75zynrmqbyg1.png?width=925&format=png&auto=webp&s=df327eb951c8a3a0395273361f8ca066c12ec54e

These make it immediately clear:

• Sanchez dominates passes, recoveries, and tackles
• Banda dominates shot volume
• Sanchez finishes chances more efficiently

What's the craziest experience you've had playing pickleball?

I'm sure mine are pretty tame:
I saw two people get into shoving match over not rotating courts.

I also saw two men almost fight when one of them called out the other's illegal serve. Each situation came very close to becoming physical.

I'm sure others have way better stories.

RX450H owners specifically.

I don't want to hear the debate about lifetime fluid.

Just curious and only want to hear from the people who haven't done anything to their transmission fluid. How many have gone over 200k miles?

Also, wouldn't mind hearing from the same people who did have transmission problems and think it was related to the fluid.