# Match Record: $5 Tuesday Tussle - Pickleheads Gauntlet - Game 3 (2026-03-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:23:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7793005983
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** $5 Tuesday Tussle - Pickleheads Gauntlet - Game 3
- **Location:** Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Giddens** (DUPR ID: VXMLJ5) - Rating: 3.309, Location: Gray, GA, US
- **James Wang** (DUPR ID: JZ4KNM) - Rating: 3.741, Location: Macon, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dave Altman** (DUPR ID: NYN55W) - Rating: 3.314, Location: Eatonton, GA, US
- **Jon Taylor** (DUPR ID: JJXD0M) - Rating: 3.221, Location: Macon, GA, 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.