# Match Record: Michigan Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.500 To 3.999) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:23:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5187344594
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Michigan Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.500 To 3.999) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Northville, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-100-pickle-in-the-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.74)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Josh Matta** (DUPR ID: 12G5XY) - Rating: 3.922, Location: Howell, MI, US
- **Bryan Kukuzke** (DUPR ID: 17XQY5) - Rating: 3.719, Location: Howell, MI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Joel Matanzas** (DUPR ID: 89OOVE) - Rating: 3.772, Location: Livonia, MI, US
- **Tobin A Jones** (DUPR ID: GGG9GM) - Rating: 3.550, Location: Livonia, MI, US

## 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.