ELI5 Pickleball - why has it become so popular?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

What’s the difference between Pickleball and Padel? Why is it called Pickleball? Was it named after the family dog? Why is the court the same size as a badminton court? Who is investing significant money into the sport? Can Pickleball or Padel surpass tennis in popularity?

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