Most people who end up playing pickleball on a regular basis go through the same process when it comes to their bag choice. At first, you don’t need much — just a drawstring bag big enough to hold a paddle and a couple balls. But the more you play, the more you need to carry […]
How to execute (and avoid) the bodybag in pickleball
Pickleball players and observers have long debated the ethics of going for bodybags, with talk of unwritten rules and poor sportsmanship by many who were around before the sport’s popularity skyrocketed. That debate heated up earlier this month when Ben Johns fired a particularly aggressive attack at Quang Duong during a match at the PPA […]
Major League Pickleball announces major rule changes, eliminates rally scoring for doubles
Major League Pickleball announced several major rule changes Wednesday, including the elimination of rally scoring in doubles matches and the expansion of Premier Level roster sizes to six players (three men, three women). The league also released its schedule of events as well as dates for free agency and waiver wire periods. MLP officials said […]
The best pickleball training paddles
Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced player hoping to take your game to the next level or simply looking for a fun challenge, pickleball training paddles are a great tool to help you improve your hand-eye coordination and build muscle memory. There are several training paddle options that mimic regular paddles with raw carbon fiber […]
Federico Staksrud joins Adidas Pickleball, will debut signature paddle this spring
The No. 1 men’s singles and men’s doubles player on the PPA Tour — Federico Staksrud — has officially joined adidas Pickleball, the company announced Monday. The multi-year partnership includes the launch of his first signature paddle, which is expected to be released in April. The move comes after a breakout season in which Staksrud […]
Ticket and registration information for 2026 PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball events
Are you looking to attend a PPA Tour or Major League Pickleball event as a spectator or player this year? We have all the information you need to get registered or purchase tickets. PPA Tour events SACRAMENTO OPENDates: April 13-19Life Time Arden, Sacramento, CaliforniaDetails | Tickets ATLANTA PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPSDates: April 27-May 3Life Time Peachtree Corners, […]
Johns brothers go out on top at wildly entertaining PPA Tour Masters
The most iconic tournament on the PPA Tour calendar delivered several iconic moments and matches this week, from Ben Johns sending a warning shot high and hard at Quang Duong to Jericho Grollman letting everyone in Palm Springs know how he really feels about James Ignatowich. But the story of The Masters on Sunday was […]
In-game pickleball strategy: Be flexible to exploit the weak link
A lot of us have experienced something like the following scenario: You go into a doubles match with a clear plan to keep designated players on the left/right, the plan doesn’t work, you forget to call your timeouts (or are too stubborn to do so) and the match is over before you considered changing your […]
Predictions and storylines heading into PPA Tour Masters
If you’re not already excited to turn on the TV and soak in the scenes from Palm Springs this week, the matchups at the PPA Tour Masters should get you there. The tour’s most iconic tournament – also the first Slam of the season – started Monday with pro qualifying, then it will be a […]
Opinion: Pickleball has a paddle culture problem
For a game that is rapidly changing, there’s been at least one constant in pickleball at both the amateur and pro levels over the past 2 years: players complaining about paddles. They’re too hot. They’re too gritty. How can such-and-such paddle be legal? Those conversations were reignited recently when USA Pickleball announced that several power […]