For a game that started as a casual backyard pastime in the 1960s, pickleball has morphed into a fast-paced, highly competitive sport. But with that rise in popularity comes an evolution in how the game is played and key strategies needed to win. Today’s pickleball strategies, equipment, and tactics have shifted drastically from the game’s early days. Most […]
The JOOLA 3S models are taking over the paddle market right now with buzz from across the community. Our team hit the courts with all of the 3S models. Here’s what we found: If you don’t have anyone to practice with…there’s always our favorite pickleball product ever, The ERNE pickleball machine. The JOOLA Gen 3S: For the Specialists Now, if […]
The pickleball speed up can disrupt the rhythm of your opponent, create winning opportunities that shift the momentum of a match in your favor. But when not executed properly, it tends to just send the ball straight into the net. When is the right time to go for it? And how do you ensure you’re not […]
After we reported on a 3D-printed pickleball, our curiosity spiked. How else can 3D printing benefit the sport and its players? We asked our Facebook group members to tell us about their own 3D printed pickleball projects. Turns out that many players are already using the technology to solve problems in recreational play and make their lives just […]
Donald Young, the Chicago native who once stormed through junior tennis to become the world’s number one at just 16, made the decision to switch to pro pickleball last year. But he doesn’t quite have tennis out of his system. He’s returned to Flushing Meadows this year for one last go at the US Open, teaming up […]
The ATP, or “Around the Post” shot, is one of the most exciting and challenging shots in pickleball. Unlike most shots, the ATP doesn’t require the ball to travel over the net. Instead, it goes around the outside of the net post, often at a low trajectory, before landing on the opponent’s court. The ATP […]
The sad narrative which ardent pickleball fans have endured over the last few years is that their sport just isn’t right for TV. Until recently, they didn’t have any way to combat that assertion with hard evidence. Streaming views aren’t exactly soaring. But behind the scenes, pro leagues have brokered deals with networks and other investors, bringing record streaming, […]
The backhand flick. It’s the move that separates the 4.0s from the 5.0s, the casual players from the serious contenders. This isn’t just another shot; it’s a statement. It says, “I’m here to win.” Why the Backhand Flick? Picture this: you’re in the middle of a tense dink rally, each player probing for a weakness. […]
It’s not clear if the average pickleball player actually has a stake in the “war on tennis.” The presumed crusade seems to be more a mischaracterization by the media and frustrated tennis players than the result of real malevolence from pickleballers. The latter group just want more places to play, after all. Regardless, it seems the […]
UPDATE: As of 8/28/24, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has withdrawn the plans for construction of pickleball, golf, and other facilities across several state parks. UPDATE 9/4/2024: James Gaddis, a former cartographer for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, claims he was fired after leaking plans for golf courses, hotels, and other developments in state parks. Gaddis, calling […]
