# Match Record: New Years "Drop the Ball" Team pickleball tournament - Mens Teams DUPR 18 - Pool2 (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:06:53
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7581589097
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** New Years "Drop the Ball" Team pickleball tournament - Mens Teams DUPR 18 - Pool2
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.15)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brady Madrid** (DUPR ID: EWEMZO) - Rating: 4.563, Location: St. George, UT, US
- **Nolan Ethridge** (DUPR ID: YG6X6G) - Rating: 4.173, Location: St. George, UT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michael Moyer** (DUPR ID: 3YKD54) - Rating: 3.981, Location: Washington, UT, US
- **Troy Krogh** (DUPR ID: 59OGLV) - Rating: 3.872, Location: St. George, UT, 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.