# Match Record: DUPR 16 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Cranky Pickle ~ New Braunfels, Texas (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:49:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6647658290
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** DUPR 16 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Cranky Pickle ~ New Braunfels, Texas
- **Location:** Cranky Pickle (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4458-cranky-pickle)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 17-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Crystal Chase** (DUPR ID: L5Q4RJ) - Rating: 3.846, Location: San Marcos, TX, US
- **Elleana Poulis** (DUPR ID: 99MRYK) - Rating: 3.799, Location: Leander, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Emily Forthman** (DUPR ID: D9JPX6) - Rating: 3.568, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **Christina Amaro** (DUPR ID: 8EQYRO) - Rating: 3.961, Location: New Braunfels, TX, 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.