# Match Record: PIKL Match × DUPR | 3.5 Ladder (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:00:58
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7175049587
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PIKL Match × DUPR | 3.5 Ladder
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6716-pickle-alley-los-angeles)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Miguel Rodriguez** (DUPR ID: Z9524P) - Rating: 3.391, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Rami Eatessami** (DUPR ID: M27Q2D) - Rating: 3.253, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Joonho Hong** (DUPR ID: XKRYJ4) - Rating: 3.503, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Benzor Vidal** (DUPR ID: ZZW9NM) - Rating: 3.521, Location: West Hollywood, CA, US

## 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.