Double Gold Triumph: Pro Andy Horridge Talks Winning at Home, Team Challenges, and HAMR Paddles

In this episode, Adam interviews PPA Australia Pickleball Pro Andy Horridge, a prominent player from Perth, who recently secured double gold medals in the pro men's doubles and mixed doubles events at his home tournament in Perth, Australia.
Andy, the captain of the Western Vipers MLP Australia team and co-owner of HAMR Paddles, discusses his experiences and strategies during the tournament, his partnership dynamics, and the significance of winning in front of a home crowd. He also touches on the Western Vipers' challenging season, the inception and growth of his paddle brand, and offers insights into the qualities that make a paddle great. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire Q&A covering diverse topics from Andy's warm-up rituals to his worst travel experiences.

00:00 The Ultimate Flex: Double Gold in Perth
00:34 Men's Doubles Journey with Louis Laville
02:19 Dominating the Mixed Doubles with Katie Hart
05:47 Family Support and Emotional Wins
07:48 Challenges and Hopes for the Western Vipers
11:20 Building Hammer Paddles: From Concept to Success
19:04 Quick Fire Round: Fun and Insights
20:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell