Advanced pickleball players are able to tell even the smallest differences between paddles. Swingweight, feel, how well the paddle “pockets” the ball, pop, power — it all matters, and each player has their own preferences in terms of what they’re looking for out of a paddle. In general, advanced players are also willing to make […]
As you level up in pickleball, the paddle you use will have a more noticeable impact on your performance. And if you’ve reached the 3.5-4.0+ level, you’re probably becoming more in-tune with your play style and what kind of paddle will fit with your game. For intermediate players, we recommend a paddle that is a […]
We’ve reached the final week of the Major League Pickleball regular season, and there are several teams still battling for the final playoff spots. MLP Orlando starts Thursday from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. There are 12 teams in the field this week. We tested every durable grit […]
There was a ton of money that changed hands just before the Major League Pickleball trade deadline this year. The New Jersey 5s spent a rumored $400,000 to acquire Federico Staksrud and Milan Rane from the Orlando Squeeze, while the Los Angeles Mad Drops spent $125,000 to get Connor Garnett (me) from the Utah Black […]
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia sits every pickleball player’s dream: A luxury house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, sauna, hot tub and beautiful scenery – all centered around a private, pro-level indoor pickleball court. The Blue Ridge Pickle Barn by Kaizen Pickleball is a rental property located near […]
Major League Pickleball this week announced a new team event that will feature pro players representing several regions of the world at the inaugural MLP Nationals Cup this fall. The event will be held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Brookhaven Country Club outside of Dallas as part of the larger Pickleball World Championships. The MLP Nations […]
Ben Stiller’s new pickleball comedy “The Dink” is now streaming on Apple TV. The movie features Jake Johnson as a washed-up former tennis star who discovers the superior racket sport. The movie features several other big-name stars as well, including Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Patton Oswalt, Chris Parnell and Christine Taylor. […]
Looking for the best pickleball paddles right now? These are the Kitchen’s Top 5 pickleball paddles for July 2026, featuring a mix of several brands, shapes and core types. Check out the video above for more details on why we made the selections we did and what makes these paddles stand out. Whether you’re looking […]
It didn’t take long for the Dallas Flash to back up their MLP San Diego win. One week later — this time in Chicago — the Flash continued their late-season run by claiming another event title and 25 more standings points with a Dreambreaker win over Brooklyn on Sunday, putting the Flash firmly in the […]
Pickleball Inc. — the parent company of the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball — this week announced a partnership with the Pickleball World Cup designed to accelerate the growth of international pickleball through expanded competition, commercial collaboration and global media distribution. According to a news release, Pickleball Inc. will serve as the exclusive media […]
