Each Six Zero pickleball paddle is meticulously engineered…wait, did we lose you? We know, that sounds like marketing speak, but in the case of Six Zero, it’s true: the founder literally makes prototypes in his backyard workshop. Meticulous, indeed. Who is Six Zero? Six Zero isn’t just another new paddle brand trying to make a […]
The sad narrative which ardent pickleball fans have endured over the last few years is that their sport just isn’t right for TV. Until recently, they didn’t have any way to combat that assertion with hard evidence. Streaming views aren’t exactly soaring. But behind the scenes, pro leagues have brokered deals with networks and other investors, bringing record streaming, […]
The backhand flick. It’s the move that separates the 4.0s from the 5.0s, the casual players from the serious contenders. This isn’t just another shot; it’s a statement. It says, “I’m here to win.” Why the Backhand Flick? Picture this: you’re in the middle of a tense dink rally, each player probing for a weakness. […]
Pickleball is finally going green. At least, some grassroots initiatives around the country are trying to make sure it does. We recently learned of two different manufacturers of pickleballs trying to do better than just another plastic ball that ends up in the trash can. One made fully-compostable balls; the other went for a recyclable, […]
Pickleball isn’t just dominating tennis courts & reality TV. Now, it’s taking over the stage. The fast-paced sport has become a muse for playwrights, resulting in a string of productions that blend humor, heart, and the quirky culture of pickleball into theatrical storylines. Jeff Daniels’ “Pickleball” at B Street Theatre in Sacramento is a prime example. […]
It’s not clear if the average pickleball player actually has a stake in the “war on tennis.” The presumed crusade seems to be more a mischaracterization by the media and frustrated tennis players than the result of real malevolence from pickleballers. The latter group just want more places to play, after all. Regardless, it seems the […]
Spin offers pickleball players a strategic edge by making shots more unpredictable and challenging for opponents. It also offers players an easy way out mindset: why focus on the basics of flat shots when you can put some fancy stink on it? So, once you’ve mastered flat shots and dinking basics, THEN you can focus on […]
Pickleball is the greatest sport in the world…or at least, it can be. The last year was an explosive one for the sport. We’ve seen more infrastructure built, records broken, and the continuing explosion of the player count. All of that speaks to the continued popularity of pickleball. The audience is there. So what’s the issue? Making pickleball […]
UPDATE: As of 8/28/24, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has withdrawn the plans for construction of pickleball, golf, and other facilities across several state parks. UPDATE 9/4/2024: James Gaddis, a former cartographer for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, claims he was fired after leaking plans for golf courses, hotels, and other developments in state parks. Gaddis, calling […]
These two opposing statements about pickleball are true: it helps some people sell houses while preventing the sale of others’. But how (and why) is that? Of course, noise is the presiding factor. Take Judy & her husband, a Massachusetts couple hoping to sell their house now that they’ve retired. You’d think they’d make perfect candidates for new pickleball […]
