Fred Robinson’s business philosophy is very simple: If you make a good product that actually helps the people you’re trying to help, the money part will take care of itself. That was the driving force behind Robinson’s first sports equipment company – Body Helix. As a high-level tennis player who had battled through his share […]
We’ve reached the second weekend of the Major League Pickleball Playoffs, and there are eight teams remaining. One of the most interesting wrinkles of MLP is that the higher seeds get to select their opponents in the playoffs, and the top teams were faced with some difficult decisions ahead of this round. Below we’ll break […]
Adding weight to your pickleball paddle is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to change how your paddle plays, but where you put that weight can make a HUGE difference. In this video, we break down the different ways you can add weight to your paddle, including lead tape, tungsten tape, tuning tape, reusable […]
All four matchups in the first round of the Major League Pickleball playoffs resulted in sweeps for the higher seed, but there was still plenty of drama in Dallas to kick off the MLP postseason. Read next: The Kitchen’s Top 13 paddles on the market + in-depth reviews for each one Here’s a look at the […]
Widebody pickleball paddles are often more forgiving and stable than their hybrid and elongated counterparts. They are generally 16 inches long x 8 inches wide, which means they have generous sweet spots and deliver more consistency on off-center shots, while also being very maneuverable. That combination makes them a great fit for most beginners, as […]
National Pickleball Day is Saturday (Aug. 8), and to celebrate, many of the biggest brands in the sport are offering huge discounts on paddles, gear and accessories. Below you’ll find a roundup of the best deals available on some of the most popular paddles in the game. If you’ve had your eye on one of […]
This article is part of a series where we debunk three big myths that pervade our game. I’ve heard some form of these since I started playing way back in 2015. They hampered me as a player. They hamper other players too. I know because helping players get past these tired and wrong myths is […]
Pickleball’s explosion over the past decade has created plenty of believers, but it has also produced a growing number of skeptics. Well known entrepreneur and investor Michael Girdley recently argued that the pickleball boom may already be running out of steam. His case: padel is gaining ground, older players are aging out of the sport […]
The Major League Pickleball playoffs kick off this week from Dallas, with 8 teams in action starting Friday. FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF FORMAT The top four seeds — No. 1 New Jersey, No. 2 St. Louis, No. 3 Los Angeles and No. 4 Columbus — have a bye into the quarterfinals. First-round matches will start at […]
The PPA Tour on Wednesday announced the launch of the World Pickleball Rankings, a first-of-its-kind system designed to identify the best overall pro pickleball players in the world. The new ranking system will debut in the 2026-27 season and bring every PPA Tour event around the world under one unified, global leaderboard. According to a […]
