# Match Record: Match (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 03:43:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6730862106
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** N/A
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Karen Smith** (Player ID: NRJMO2) - Rating: 3.608, Location: Chapala, Jal., MX
- **Paul Thibalt** (Player ID: MEXEXG) - Rating: 3.649, Location: Jal., MX

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michael Smith** (Player ID: VXP055) - Rating: 3.666, Location: Chapala, Jal., MX
- **Jennifer  Patten** (Player ID: 0RNO0X) - Rating: 3.663, Location: San Juan Cosalá, Jal., MX

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Power & Depth**: [View Power Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/composite-pickleball-paddles/) - Optimized for energy return and deep baseline drives.
- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/) - High-value paddle setups to get started.