# Match Record: Apex Series: March Madness Moneyball powered by Liftow - Split Age Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) (2026-03-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:26:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4488586327
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Apex Series: March Madness Moneyball powered by Liftow - Split Age Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5)
- **Location:** Mississauga, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6478-mississauga-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Caius Tam** (DUPR ID: M2YLEV) - Rating: 4.575, Location: Toronto, ON, CA
- **Mike Kessel** (DUPR ID: JZ55KO) - Rating: 4.791, Location: Toronto, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nino Melo** (DUPR ID: Z9D6DD) - Rating: 4.091, Location: Kingston, ON, CA
- **Kevin Wride** (DUPR ID: N707XN) - Rating: 4.085, Location: Aurora, ON, CA

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
Prepare for your match with recommended gear from Pickleball Central:
- **Control & Spin**: [View Control Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/graphite-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - Optimized for touch and precise ball placement.
- **Power & Depth**: [View Power Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/composite-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - Optimized for energy return and deep baseline drives.
- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.