Engage Pickleball made big strides in 2024 and early 2025 with several new releases that keep up with some of the top paddles on the market. The Pursuit Pro1 line of paddles has been very popular among both pros and amateurs in the past year, delivering power and spin that tests at the top end […]
It’s a big question – How did we get here? How is it possible that nearly 14 million Americans play pickleball on a regular basis (in line with soccer and baseball), and millions more play casually? What had to happen in order for the professional game to be regularly broadcast live on major network television? Who […]
The Major League Pickleball free-agency draft is this weekend, and to prepare we have gone through the list of the top men and women available and taken a look at what each team needs. But before we get to that, there was some news this week with how Premier Level roster expansion — going from […]
Nearly 19,000 fans packed the Arizona Athletic Grounds last week for the 2025 PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup, an attendance figure that outsized the average crowd at both NBA and NHL regular-season games last year. Yes, you read that right—pickleball is officially competing with major sports games. The six-day event was record-breaking in its own […]
Nearly a year after releasing the popular Pursuit Pro1 in an elongated version, Engage has now released two new shapes that incorporate the same Pro1 technology. The new widebody and hybrid options have a similar feel to the Pro1 elongated, but each shape offers different strengths, giving players of all types a great chance to […]
Picking the right pickleball paddle isn’t just about weight or materials — shape plays a huge role in how you perform on the court. The right paddle shape can maximize your power, control, reach and maneuverability, while the wrong one can leave you struggling with mishits and slow reactions. So, what shape pickleball paddle is […]
Do you ever notice how pro pickleball players always seem to be in the right spot on the court to get to almost every ball? There’s a reason for that. It’s all about moving with your partner. In doubles, you are your partner have to be like one person. You have to move together towards the […]
Pickleball is no longer just a recreational afterthought on college campuses, it has become part of sports divisions’ blueprint. Schools nationwide are pouring millions into new courts, turning what was once a side attraction into a central part of student life. The University of Alabama is the latest to go big. As part of a […]
The Arizona crowds were electric this weekend at the PPA Tour Mesa Cup, and they were treated to several great matches in every division. So many, in fact, that it’s hard to pick one that stands out. In the women’s doubles final, the best rivalry in the sport was renewed with another 5-game classic between […]
On Monday, March 3, 2025, the 2nd Annual Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge is set to light up the La Quinta Resort Tennis Stadium, bringing together the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and pickleball for a day of high-energy action. With tennis legends Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios as hosts, this isn’t just another pickleball […]
