Major League Pickleball announced two trades Monday afternoon involving the New York Hustlers, D.C. Pickleball Team and Columbus Sliders. Trade 1: D.C. Pickleball Team acquires Jackie Kawamoto from the New York Hustlers; Hustlers acquire Vivian Glozman and cash considerations from D.C. Trade 2: Columbus Sliders acquire CJ Klinger from the New York Hustlers; Hustlers acquire Riley Newman and […]
Most people who end up playing pickleball on a regular basis go through the same process when it comes to their bag choice. At first, you don’t need much — just a drawstring bag big enough to hold a paddle and a couple balls. But the more you play, the more you need to carry […]
Pickleball players and observers have long debated the ethics of going for bodybags, with talk of unwritten rules and poor sportsmanship by many who were around before the sport’s popularity skyrocketed. That debate heated up earlier this month when Ben Johns fired a particularly aggressive attack at Quang Duong during a match at the PPA […]
The AZ Drive, one of Major League Pickleball’s (MLP) franchises, has just sold a controlling stake at a valuation north of $10 million. The new ownership group includes Proton Sports—an Arizona-based paddle brand—alongside former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer and financial pro Jeff Tsao. They’ll join an already star-studded group that includes NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, […]
Becoming an expert is anything is difficult enough, but especially in the relatively new business niche of top-quality pickleball court construction. After all: many people only play on makeshift courts and don’t know what to look for in a high-quality setting. Still, CourTex has become a go-to for expert pickleball court construction, especially since they […]
Major League Pickleball announced several major rule changes Wednesday, including the elimination of rally scoring in doubles matches and the expansion of Premier Level roster sizes to six players (three men, three women). The league also released its schedule of events as well as dates for free agency and waiver wire periods. MLP officials said […]
Pickleball is about to be worth more on the global market than ever before. A new report from Market.us projects the sport’s value to skyrocket from $1.9 billion in 2023 to $7.9 billion by 2033. That’s a 15.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next decade, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in sports. […]
There are a few different types of ankle sprain, but the most common for pickleball players is the lateral ankle sprain. This is caused when the ankle rolls or turns. There are ligaments in the ankle that stabilize the joint and stop the ankle from moving further than it should. The most common set of ligaments […]
Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced player hoping to take your game to the next level or simply looking for a fun challenge, pickleball training paddles are a great tool to help you improve your hand-eye coordination and build muscle memory. There are several training paddle options that mimic regular paddles with raw carbon fiber […]
Do you ever find yourself in a position where your opponents are hardcore targeting your partner? At times during the game you feel like you’ve gone multiple rallies without even touching the ball? Yeah, been there. There are tips to get you back into the game but you have to play it right. Targeting is a thing […]
