There’s lots of buzz about pickleball paddle weight tape, and likewise, lots of confusion. So first things first: let’s answer some rapid-fire questions we know many of you may have already: Is it even legal, according to USAP guidelines? Yes, paddle weight tape (or lead tape) is allowed. Is it only for the highest-level players? […]
In pickleball, who to attack, when to attack, and where to attack is determined within a 100th of a millisecond. Same for who, when, and where NOT to attack. Looking for “tells” or clues as to what strategy to take in that split second requires a ton of practice and doesn’t always happen consciously. You’ll learn […]
Top five pickleball pro James Ignatowich here. And I’m here to say: you should hit your drives at only 70% power. Hitting a 70% pace drive is more effective than “going for broke” on the drive. You shouldn’t be trying to hit it as hard as you can. I used to hit every drive almost […]
Earlier this year, The Kitchen team had the privilege to visit world famous entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson on his private island in the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island.Necker is a truly magical place, and we were honored to be able to sit down with Sir Richard to discuss this beautiful island he calls home, how Necker […]
Generations from now, this will come to be known as “The Battle at Presidio Wall.” Of course, we’re referring to the months-long controversy that rocked pickleball players in the Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco, California. In case you haven’t heard about this, here’s the short version: In August of 2023, multi-millionaires Holly & Carl Peterson launched a […]
The two handed backhand in pickleball – otherwise known as the “twoey” – is in the spotlight this year. This power-focused shot has gained popularity with some of the top players, and recreational players are taking notice. Anna Leigh Waters developed it as one of her signature shots, and even Ben Johns is known to […]
The pickleball reality show from the Pickleball Kingdom Club, titled Pickleball Paddle Battle, has wrapped filming and will be produced by DIGA Studios. Hosted by Clayton Echard, pickleball fan and star of Season 26 of The Bachelor, the competition show pits 16 contestants against each other over a 7-day competition that will ultimately crown two winners – […]
USA Pickleball and UTR Sports have announced a partnership establishing UTR as the technology, software, and ratings partner of USA Pickleball, which includes their events, tournaments, leagues, and recreational activities. This is interesting because UTR comes from the world of tennis and is relatively new to the world of pickleball, but does have a strong reputation […]
Top 5 pro James Ignatowich here. Have you ever wondered why recreational pickleball players consistently have 1) bigger swings and 2) more funky wrist movement involved in their strokes? I was just teaching a group of 4.0s – 4.5s that I won’t name (to save them the embarrassment of this callout), but let’s just call […]
Premier level Major League Pickleball team, the Utah Black Diamonds, will build a $25 million pickleball facility in South Jordan, Utah — the league’s first team home base and club for members. The team partnered with GCTM Investments and The Picklr for the development, which is slated to complete in summer 2025. Located just south […]
