Pickleball has been growing in popularity over the past decade. The paddle sport has been steadily gaining traction among players of all ages, particularly in the United States. While some may argue that it’s still a niche sport, the increasing number of tournaments, leagues, and even professional players suggests otherwise. However, the sport is not immune to criticism, and as it becomes more popular, it’s natural for fans to express their opinions and concerns. The recent tweet by Steve Kuhn ignited a discussion about the future of the sport.

Fans are heavily criticizing a tweet by Major League Pickleball founder Steve Kuhn. Kuhn’s bold prediction that pickleball would soon be a top 5 sport in terms of viewership has been met with disbelief. Many fans believe that Kuhn’s prediction is nothing more than wishful thinking, as it can never compete with other established sports.

Fans irked and perplexed by Major League Pickleball founder’s recent tweet

One of the main criticisms of pickleball is that it’s not a very exciting sport to watch. Another issue with the sport is that it’s often played at a much slower pace than other sports. While some fans enjoy the slower pace as it allows for more strategy and precision, others find it dull and uninteresting. The game is often played at a lower intensity, which can make it seem less competitive and less exciting than other sports.

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In a tweet, Kuhn claimed that pickleball would be “easily a top 5 sport in the next five years in terms of viewership..” He also claimed that it would “challenge MLS, Major League Baseball, and the NHL.” While these statements may have been made with good intentions, fans wasted no time voicing their opposition.

The notion that pickleball could challenge some of the most popular professional leagues in the United States seemed far-fetched for many, if not impossible.

The rivalry between pickleball and tennis is evident, and it seems like it will persist shortly. Despite pickleball’s increasing popularity, it still has a considerable distance to cover to match its perceived legacy.

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Another fan dismissed Kuhn’s prophecy outright by tweeting that while pickleball may be fun to play, the same excitement won’t be felt by the viewers.

Below are some similar fan reactions from other users.

Despite these criticisms, there is no denying that pickleball has seen significant growth in recent years. The sport has its own governing body. The association also holds pickleball tournaments that offer prize money to winners.

Former American tennis veteran shares his thought on the paddle sport

Pickleball has become a topic of debate worldwide due to its immense popularity throughout the United States. Even John McEnroe was labeled a pickleball convert. The American tennis veteran expressed his views on the sport in an interview with ABC News Radio. During the interview, McEnroe advised caution when playing pickleball due to the higher risk of injury compared to tennis.

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He also made it clear that he thinks the sport is pathetic, but he still plays it with his friends as a way to level the playing field. Despite his criticism, McEnroe also acknowledged that pickleball is a great sport, even if it lacks some of the physical challenges of tennis.