It’s been nearly a year since Leigh Waters competed on the PPA Tour, but that’s about to change later this month. The OG pickleballer — who in recent years has been more well known for coaching her daughter, Anna Leigh Waters, to triple crown after triple crown — will make her return to the courts […]
The pickleball community has a lot to be proud of as the year comes to a close: records set for participation; an impending feature on the silver screen. But if there’s one negative for pickleball this year, it’s rampant, targeted crime. Over the weekend, the latest victim was a new hotspot-in-progress on Ohio’s Marblehead Peninsula. Known […]
By now, you’ve seen the phrase “global movement,” or something like it, associated with pickleball. Truly, that’s an accurate way to phrase it. But how will the community, the pro scene, and all of the countless new brands popping up around pickleball respond to the sport reaching this status? As we step closer to 2025, […]
The South Atlantic region is staking its claim as the new capital of pickleball in the U.S. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), this stretch of states—including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas—leads the country with an astounding 7,571 dedicated courts. That’s nearly double the 4,397 courts in the runner-up East North Central […]
Pickleball is booming across the United States…which, according to the latest SFIA research, is actually an understatement. But where does it thrive the most in North America? Based on the latest research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), we’ve ranked the top states and cities for pickleball players: Top 5 States for Total […]
When you hear the name Franklin Sports, baseball might be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, they’ve dominated that space for years with iconic products like their batting gloves used by MLB players. But they’ve made a name for themselves in pickleball, with a range of popular paddles and a carefully curated […]
For the third year in a row, pickleball has held its position as America’s fastest-growing sport. According to the 2024 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report by SFIA, participation surged by 51.8% between 2022 and 2023 alone, and an incredible 223.5% over the past three years. This rapid growth has brought the sport to a participation […]
Interest in dedicated indoor pickleball facilities is growing almost as fast as the sport itself. But turning that dream into a thriving business? That’s a different game. From nailing the community aspect to designing a profitable revenue model, here’s what it takes to open and sustain an indoor pickleball facility. 1. Build a System, Not […]
It’s cold, crowded, and packed into a tight space. With its relentless winter weather, dense population, and limited room for new outdoor courts, New England seems primed for a surge in indoor pickleball facilities. So, you’d expect investments in the Northeast to soar, right? One issue: expansion there has been slow. Dedicated indoor pickleball spaces in […]
Some things on the pickleball court are enough to give anyone nightmares. Sometimes, that nightmare is as simple as the gear we thought was a good idea (Crocs? Snake-print underwear? A delaminated paddle?!) or the high-velocity ball aimed right at your eye. We recently asked our Facebook group to share the most terrifying things they’ve ever witnessed […]
