Mailen Kootsey, 84Mailen Kootsey played tennis for most of his life, starting in his twenties. Mailen Kootsey 84-year-old Pickleball PlayerIn Redlands, Calif. where he lives, his pickleball group worked with the city to develop a group of eight pickleball courts. When asked to choose the best thing he's gained from pickleball, Kootsey says, "It's a toss up between the exercise and social interaction. Since playing pickleball, Henry has began prioritizing her physical health. Ryo Shinagawa, 72Ryo Shinagawa played tennis for decades before he made the switch to pickleball in 2016.

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Persons: Mailen Kootsey, Kootsey, pickleball, Beth Henry, Henry, I'm, it's, she's, Beth Henry Another, Ryo Shinagawa, Shinagawa Organizations: Loma Linda University, Redlands, CNBC, Shinagawa, Sporting Goods Locations: California, Calif, pickleball, Rancho Cucamonga , California, L.A, Corona , Calif, USA, Shinagawa