# Match Record: PIP Spring 26 Premier Mixed Alpine Hills hosts Foothills (2026-04-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:02:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7752431409
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PIP Spring 26 Premier Mixed Alpine Hills hosts Foothills
- **Location:** Alpine Hills 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Tracy Cowperthwaite** (DUPR ID: W64W9Y) - Rating: 3.482, Location: N/A
- **Andrew Friedberg** (DUPR ID: EG2M7O) - Rating: 3.649, Location: Portola Valley, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Sara Styles** (DUPR ID: 0Y0M62) - Rating: 3.972, Location: Menlo Park, CA, US
- **Ed Han** (DUPR ID: 4V7JEK) - Rating: 4.313, Location: N/A

## 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.