# Match Record: Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-04-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:05:41
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8583593342
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Battle of the Paddles - $75 INCLUDES REGIST. & 1ST EVENT - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Littleton, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5840-epic-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-0
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.41)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rob Lopez** (Player ID: VXP2W7) - Rating: 3.729, Location: Denver, CO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Micah Konkle** (Player ID: RXP65M) - Rating: 3.084, Location: Littleton, CO, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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