The PPA Tour is back in action this week at one of the most recognized venues on tour. Held in San Clemente, California, this week’s Orange County Cup is among the biggest events on the PPA Tour schedule, offering 1,500 points to the winner in each division. The tournament is hosted at the Life Time Rancho […]
There are countless pieces of content focused on improving at pickleball. They talk about your serve, your return, your 3rd shot drop, 3rd shot drive and how to do this or that. If you want to learn something about pickleball, chances are the information is out there for you. But almost all of this content […]
Pickleball’s explosive growth has established it as a major participatory sport, with the United Pickleball Association (UPA) and the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) leading the charge in professionalizing the competitive scene. Both entities have heavily invested in high-stakes tournaments, sponsorships and media deals, primarily focusing on elite players. However, this tournament-centric approach largely overlooks […]
Just a few months after releasing arguably their best and most popular paddle ever — the C45 hybrid — Franklin has added multiple new shapes in multiple thicknesses to the C45 lineup. Much like the original C45 hybrid (you can find an in-depth review of that specific paddle here), the new elongated, widebody and Parris […]
As I’ve played over the years, I’ve faced all types of opponents, each with their own unique style of play. From my perspective, there’s no right or wrong in pickleball, every style deserves respect. Whether you prefer a soft game with drop shots to advance to the net, as I do, or rely on powerful […]
Pickleball isn’t just fun — it’s emerging as a powerful, scientifically validated tool to improve mental health across every age group. From mood elevation and stress reduction to cognitive resilience and community strength, the data is compelling. 📊 What the research shows Adults (50+): A 2023 Frontiers in Psychology systematic review of 13 studies (~2,500 […]
Over the years several pickleball paddle companies have made “signature” paddles for their top pros. I recently spent several weeks playing and practicing with the latest signature paddles that were designed in conjunction with some of the best women’s pro players. I’m not a pro and I’m not very close, but I’m always trying to […]
Pickleball has taken Aaron Trost all over the world. He’s taught the game in dozens of countries since he started his nonprofit – Pickleball Planter – four years ago, including Vietnam, Laos, China, Thailand, Honduras, the Philippines, Hungary, England and more. So you could say he’s well traveled. But this month he’ll embark on a […]
Major League Pickleball’s Daytona Beach event over the weekend gave us the first big upsets of the season, exposing holes in some of the top teams and giving teams in the bottom half of the league standings a glimmer of hope heading into the second half of the season. There are 5 regular season events […]
If you’ve got a dad who plays pickleball and are looking to get him a new paddle or some gear this Father’s Day, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of great paddles as well as some accessories that every pickleball-playing dad is sure to like. Check out the options below.
