Picklebal courts are popping up everywhere—backyards, parks, private clubs. But here’s the problem: not all of these courts are built correctly. With demand skyrocketing, general contractors and ambitious DIYers are stepping into the court-building game, often without the required specialized knowledge to build a lasting, high performing court surface. The result? Costly disasters that could’ve […]
Collegiate pickleball just evolved, and student athletes will now have the chance to play at the top of the game. The Collegiate Pickleball Tour (CPT)—a new nationwide series backed by DUPR and the United Pickleball Association (UPA)—is set to showcase college talent, award over $100,000 in prize money, and give top teams the chance to face off […]
Gas stations seem to have cult followings in their regions: in the east, it’s Sheetz and Wawa, but in Texas, it’s all about Buc-ee’s. “It’s not just a gas station, it’s an experience.” Now, the roadside empire with its chipper mascot has officially entered the picklesphere. They’ve teamed up with Diadem Sports to drop a beginner-friendly pickleball […]
If you’re a tennis player making the jump to pickleball, you’ve probably faced a common dilemma: Which paddle actually feels right for your strengths? Sure, pickleball is its own beast—smaller court, different strokes, a whole new learning curve—but your tennis muscle memory doesn’t just disappear. You are still likely better off with a paddle that […]
Donald Driver isn’t just catching passes anymore—he’s catching on to the biggest sports movement in America. The Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion has teamed up with Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball brand, to bring clubs to Wisconsin and Minnesota. Alongside Pickleball Sports LLC—led by Greg Straub and Doug […]
You’ve got paddles, balls and a bag to hold them. You’ve got safety glasses, overgrips and shoes … but are you fully equipped for the court? There are some game-changing pickleball training aids out there that you might not have considered. If you’re a pickleball player looking to take your game to the next level, […]
Adidas Pickleball is making moves. Soon after landing world No. 1 Federico Staksrud, the brand has added another rising star—Mari Humberg. Humberg’s aggressive playing style and relentless work ethic have made her one of the fastest-rising names in pickleball, and now, she’ll be at the forefront of Adidas’ rapid expansion in the game. Humberg says […]
The pipeline from Australia to American pro pickleball just opened. Tom Evans and Helena Spiridis, both standout talents from Australia’s National Pickleball League (NPL), have officially signed exclusive contracts with the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP)—marking a historic first for Aussie pickleball. It’s a move that cements Australia as an emerging force […]
You or someone you know probably has an Imperial hat somewhere in your wardrobe. Over a century after they got their start in 1916, this Missouri-based brand dominates the greens of golf, commanding over 40% of the market share and finding its place on the heads of players at over 75% of the top 400 […]
Have you ever asked yourself why sports betting is not a big topic in pickleball? It seems like in every sport in the world has somewhere you can bet on it, but not pickleball. We’ve got people staying up until 3:00AM to see who won the Malaysian basketball game because they had a 15 team […]
