Proton has been known for its innovative paddles since bursting onto the pickleball scene in 2024. That innovation has led the company to introduce a total of four paddle lines in a relatively short period of time – the Series One, Series Two, Series Three and Series Four – which all use high-quality materials to […]
Major League Baseball All-Star and World Series Champion J.D. Martinez has signed an exclusive deal with JOOLA as he prepares to transition to professional pickleball after his baseball career, the company announced Monday. Martinez has already begun training under JOOLA pro Eric White and will look to translate one of the purest swings in baseball […]
You’ve got paddles, balls and a bag to hold them. You’ve got safety glasses, overgrips and shoes … but are you fully equipped for the court? There are some game-changing pickleball training aids out there that you might not have considered. If you’re a pickleball player looking to take your game to the next level, […]
Major League Pickleball announced two trades Monday afternoon involving the New York Hustlers, D.C. Pickleball Team and Columbus Sliders. Trade 1: D.C. Pickleball Team acquires Jackie Kawamoto from the New York Hustlers; Hustlers acquire Vivian Glozman and cash considerations from D.C. Trade 2: Columbus Sliders acquire CJ Klinger from the New York Hustlers; Hustlers acquire Riley Newman and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
