# Match Record: Week 8 Round 1 (2026-04-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 21:50:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5058907569
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Week 8 Round 1
- **Location:** True Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.26)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Tim  OConnor** (DUPR ID: VX4YLE) - Rating: 4.241, Location: Saratoga Springs, NY, US
- **Mark A Perrotti** (DUPR ID: ZD9Y0L) - Rating: 4.621, Location: Latham, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Carl Toth** (DUPR ID: L2XKJQ) - Rating: 4.237, Location: Clifton Park, NY, US
- **Brian Rae** (DUPR ID: QX5R45) - Rating: 3.958, Location: Latham, NY, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.