JOOLA Pickleball recently announced the launch of JOOLA Forward, a new mentorship and athlete development program designed to support the brand’s sponsored junior athletes and emerging professionals both on and off the court. The program was created to provide structured support, continuity and meaningful relationships for young players, something JOOLA felt was missing within the […]
Resets are among the hardest shots in pickleball to execute. They require great touch and control, as well as the experience to know when to reset and when to attack. And it’s a shot that has huge implications at every level. In 3.5 and 4.0 games, it’s more likely that players will need to hit […]
Your pickleball paddle grip is one of the most important parts of your paddle, but it’s also one of the easiest things to overlook. If you don’t love the feel of your factory grip, adding an overgrip is a quick and inexpensive way to improve your paddle. In this video, we’ll show you exactly how […]
Things have been busy in the pickleball paddle industry over the past few weeks, with several new releases from some of the biggest brands in the sport. And there’s no sign of that trend slowing down, with even more new paddles set to be released in the coming weeks and months. Below are seven intriguing […]
Major League Pickleball announced this week that Samin Odhwani will no longer be the commissioner of the league. He served in the role for two seasons. The announcement comes several weeks after the conclusion of the 2026 season that saw the New Jersey 5s win their first title. Odhwani was named commissioner of MLP in […]
Arizona Athletic Grounds and the PPA Tour have announced a multi-decade partnership that will make the “PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds” a national home for the the professional and amateur pickleball organization. Arizona Athletic Grounds is already home to multiple annual PPA Tour events, including the Mesa Cup in February and the Arizona Open, […]
Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the past several years. But where exactly is that growth happening? DUPR recently pulled 12 months of new user growth to see which U.S. cities are seeing the biggest increases in participation. All areas of the country were represented in the Top 10 — West […]
“You’ll have fun!” “You’ll meet people!” “You’ll compete again!” All of those things are true about pickleball. But you also will get your heart broken. If you play long enough, it is inevitable. I’m a clinical psychologist and a competitive doubles player, and after years of playing this sport and studying relationships, I’ve come to […]
Warping Point has taken the Nightblade in two different directions with the brand-new Nightblade 01 and Nightblade 02, which were released this month. Both are power-focused paddles, but they use different foam constructions that give them noticeably different feels and play characteristics. In our video review, we break down both versions of the Nightblade, including […]
The PPA Tour heads back to the Phoenix area this week for the 2026 Arizona Open. It’s the second time this year the pro tour has visited Arizona, as it held the Mesa Cup in February at Arizona Athletic Grounds, which has more than 40 dedicated courts and a covered stadium court. This week’s Arizona […]
