URL! And just like pickleball’s promising growth in North America, the way it grows abroad could skew its trajectory and limit who ultimately benefits from the boom. Pickleball is booming worldwide. From the streets of Mumbai to the clubs of Ho Chi Minh City, the sport is experiencing explosive growth, just like […]
What pickleball players can learn from table tennis
Pickleball and table tennis may seem like distant cousins—one played on a small table, the other on a larger court—but if you’ve ever watched an elite table tennis player step onto a pickleball court, you know the transition can be scarily smooth. The fast hands. The wicked spin. The ability to read opponents and shape […]
Poaching in pickleball: A doubles strategy that wins points
While focusing on your shots and form at any level is advised, part of any pickleball strategy needs to consider what your opponent sees. After all, pickleball is about patterns, which means pattern disruption can be the difference during any given point. Take this footage from my latest rec sesh as an example: In this footage […]
Foam-core paddles are changing pickleball: Overview of Gen 4
For years, pickleball paddles have been locked in a power struggle — literally. Players want more pop. More spin. More control. But every paddle before now had to balance those elements within the constraints of traditional honeycomb-core designs. Enter Gen 4 paddles, a new category built around 100%-foam cores, and a technology shift that could […]
The evolution of pickleball paddles and their technology
Pickleball has exploded in popularity, and paddle technology has evolved just as fast. What started as simple wooden paddles has transformed into high-performance gear designed for power, spin and control. Now, with the arrival of Gen 4 foam core paddles, the game is entering a new era. Whether you’re a recreational player or a tournament […]
The pickleball “drip” shot: A hybrid 3rd you should master
Pickleball is evolving fast, and so are the shots that define high-level play. Enter the drip shot — a hybrid between a third-shot drive and a drop that’s designed to keep your opponent off balance. It’s not about raw power; it’s about placement, spin, and deception. If you’re looking to improve your transition game and create […]
More fans showed up for PPA Mesa than an NBA game
Nearly 19,000 fans packed the Arizona Athletic Grounds last week for the 2025 PPA Tour Carvana Mesa Cup, an attendance figure that outsized the average crowd at both NBA and NHL regular-season games last year. Yes, you read that right—pickleball is officially competing with major sports games. The six-day event was record-breaking in its own […]
The campus pickleball boom: These schools are mega-investors
Pickleball is no longer just a recreational afterthought on college campuses, it has become part of sports divisions’ blueprint. Schools nationwide are pouring millions into new courts, turning what was once a side attraction into a central part of student life. The University of Alabama is the latest to go big. As part of a […]
UPA-A’s new rule punishes pro players for intentional headshots
The UPA-A has made it clear: there is no place for intentional headshots on the PPA Tour or in Major League Pickleball. A new provisional rule, known as the “Targeting” rule, was just announced effective immediately and “will remain in place until further notice as officials assess its impact on professional play.” The rule states […]
Oregon Pickleball Club founder sentenced for wire fraud and other violations
Move over, Rodney Grubbs. There’s a new pickleball swindler in the mix. According to the Lake Oswego Review, the pickleball community in Oregon was rocked last month when Joshua Wallace, the founder of the Oregon Pickleball Club (OPC), was sentenced to 26 months in prison for wire fraud, alongside three years of supervised release and […]