The PPA Tour is back in action this week in Cary, North Carolina, for the Veolia Pickleball National Championships. It’s the first event of the tour’s 2026-27 season, and it’s a big one — as a slam, it is worth 2,000 ranking points for the winners in each division. Pro qualifying took place Monday and […]
Coming into this weekend, Anna Leigh Waters had won all there is to win in pro pickleball except one thing: A Major League Pickleball title. That changed on Sunday, as the New Jersey 5s completed a 2-0 sweep of the St. Louis Shock in the 2026 MLP Finals in front of a packed crowd at […]
One of the first things our paddle reviewers ask themselves when they’re trying a new paddle is, “What is this paddle good at?” In general, most new releases these days will be good at something — sometimes multiple things. But with so many different options and materials being used — polypropelyne, EVA foam, EPP foam, […]
Welcome to our annual live blog of the Major League Pickleball Semifinals and Finals. We’ll be providing updates below after each match over the weekend. The St. Louis Shock and New Jersey 5s advanced out of the Semifinals to play in the Finals. Find details of each match of the weekend below. Expert review: New Proton […]
Your third shot in pickleball starts your transition forward to the kitchen line. The drop shot is a great option for your third as it can disarm your opponents and give you time to advance safely if played well. Of course, not all drop shots are perfect. After you hit your third shot, evaluate the […]
Ahead of this weekend’s Major League Pickleball Semifinals and Finals, we’ve asked our team of esteemed pickleball experts what they think we’ll see in the coming days. Both rounds will be a best-of-three match series, with the Semifinal matches starting Friday afternoon from Central Park in New York City. Here’s the matchups: New Jersey 5s […]
Proton Pickleball just released what we think is the company’s best paddle to date. The all-new Project Coyote is a 15mm elongated model that balances high power with a stable and connected feel. It uses a “Gen 3” construction with reinforced foam around the perimeter and a carbon fiber surface. The Project Coyote also introduces […]
Recently we got an inside look at a unique property in North Georgia that combines luxury hospitality with a pickleball experience unlike any other. The Blue Ridge Pickle Barn near Morganton, Georgia, features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, sauna, hot tub and beautiful scenery – all centered around a private, pro-level indoor pickleball […]
Everybody is looking for a partner. Maybe you’re between partners right now, rotating through open play, trying people out. Maybe you’ve got a tournament coming and a decision to make. So you run the checklist we all run: Similar (or higher) skill level, compatible style, available when you are, wants to compete as much as […]
We’ve reached the last week of the Major League Pickleball season, and there are four teams remaining in the playoff field. The MLP Semifinals and Finals will be held Friday-Sunday at CityPickle in New York City’s Central Park. Both rounds will be a best-of-three match series, with the Semifinal matches starting Friday afternoon. The New […]
