# Match Record: Pickleball Palooza 2026 - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0) (50 and Above) (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:43:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6147499935
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Pickleball Palooza 2026 - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0) (50 and Above)
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6189-bakersfield-public-school)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.87)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ryan Wheeler** (DUPR ID: W6RPLG) - Rating: 3.633, Location: Bakersfield, CA, US
- **Noel Carter** (DUPR ID: NY20PN) - Rating: 3.915, Location: Bakersfield, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael Musick** (DUPR ID: 76R2Z0) - Rating: 3.515, Location: Bakersfield, CA, US
- **Jeff Grimes** (DUPR ID: 3OE9ME) - Rating: 4.423, Location: N/A

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