A lot has happened since our last power rankings. The Dallas Flash lost for the first (and second) time at MLP St. Louis this weekend, Ben Johns was traded to the Los Angeles Mad Drops, the New Jersey 5s made a change to their men’s starting lineup, the Columbus Sliders got over the hump vs. […]
Several teams have made big changes in the past week ahead of the Major League Pickleball trade deadline, and we’re here to recap all the moves. Even the deadline itself was changed multiple times, which allowed the biggest blockbuster of them all to go through. The trade deadline was originally supposed to be July 14, […]
The Los Angeles Mad Drops have acquired world No. 1 men’s player Ben Johns in a blockbuster trade that drastically changes the outlook for LA as the Major League Pickleball season heads into the closing stretch. The trade involves three teams: LA, Carolina (Johns’ previous team) and Utah. The terms of the deal, according to […]
The New Jersey 5s and Miami Pickleball Club made a significant trade Wednesday that could change the trajectory of both teams as the Major League Pickleball regular season heads into the home stretch. The terms of the deal, according to the league: -Miami acquires Craig Johnson and cash-New Jersey acquires Noe Khlif Updated rosters New […]
Major League Pickleball is headed to St. Louis this week for an event that has been building for months. MLP St. Louis, which is being held at Chaifetz Arena on the Saint Louis University campus, is expected to be one of the biggest events in MLP history. The arena holds more than 10,000 spectators, so […]
The Dallas Flash came into Grand Rapids, Michigan, this week with unfinished business. They may have won the Major League Pickleball Championship in 2024, but they finished fourth at the Mid-Season Tournament last year. Not this time. The Flash continued their dominant and undefeated 2025 season in Grand Rapids, winning all four of their matches in […]
The pickleball world got a jolt Saturday morning when 19-year-old PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball phenom Quang Duong had his contract with the United Pickleball Association terminated due to another breach (the second in the past two months), according to the governing body of the pro tours. Duong had reportedly told his Major League […]
After years of playing, observing and studying pickleball strategy, Payton Bond – a regular contributor for The Kitchen – decided it was time to put pen to paper to fill a gap in the pickleball instructional space. His new book, Pickleball Strategy: A Guide to 3.5 and Beyond, is aimed at helping players reach the […]
JOOLA has teamed up with former NFL running back and Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch to release a pickleball paddle set exclusively on Amazon. Lynch is best known for his powerful, punishing “Beastmode” running style. The nickname originated from a childhood coach who was struck by his aggressive and relentless play. By his second NFL season, […]
How’s this sound: A week full of non-stop pickleball at an upscale Orlando resort, a chance to meet and learn from several top pros AND get a free new paddle of your choosing. Oh yeah, and Walt Disney World is right around the corner. This year’s JOOLA Pickleball Celebration will be held at Gaylord Palms […]
