Aaron Sunstrum has been a big proponent of community-driven sports his entire adult life. For years he participated in beach volleyball leagues, which gave him an outlet for his competitiveness, allowed him to meet new people and create a social network outside of his day job. It was a place he could go several nights […]
Major League Baseball’s Opening Day has arrived, and to celebrate, JOOLA Pickleball has announced its latest signing of a high-profile slugger. Four-time World Series Champion Tino Martinez, who payed in the majors from 1990-2005 (Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays), has officially signed a contract with JOOLA as he finds his competitive […]
Vivienne David is one of the most beloved players pickleball has ever had — a true fan favorite, a bright light on tour, and a former world No. 2 in mixed doubles who just announced she’s stepping away from pro pickleball. In this episode, Vivienne sits down with Roscoe and Jared to tell the real story […]
Engage’s latest performance paddle — the X2 — is now officially available for pre-order, with paddles expected to ship by mid-April. The X2 is the company’s second full-foam offering, following the Engage Profoam that was released in 2025. The new model features a “Quad Density” foam core and a new approach to the carbon fiber […]
The PPA Tour is making it’s debut at a new venue this week — Black Desert Resort in the small town of Irvins in far southwest Utah. The Greater Zion Cup is a new event on the calendar in 2026 and replaces the Red Rock Open, which in past years had been held in nearby […]
Pro pickleball player Tyson McGuffin already was the most tatted up guy on tour, but now there’s no question he takes the crown. In a post on Instagram this week, McGuffin showed off his latest tattoos, which cover both legs and include detailed designs featuring family members, nods to his faith, his signature pickleball paddles […]
There are two extremes when it comes to pickleballs right now. There’s the popular Franklin X-40, which feels softer and plays relatively slow compared to most balls on the market. It’s the ball you will find being used at most rec courts in the country. Then there’s the LT Pro 48, which is much firmer, […]
Over the past two years Friday Pickleball has transformed from a company known for its viral videos to a legitimate player in the performance paddle market. The brand took the next step on that journey on Friday with the launch of their new Aura and Aura Pro paddles. There are currently four models available in […]
The Honolulu J6CR has been trickling out into the pickleball paddle market for a couple months now. Rather than setting a hard launch date, the company has been taking pre-orders and fulfilling those orders as they receive more stock. That has resulted in the paddle almost always being sold out — right now the next batch […]
Following February’s Major League Pickleball draft, several trades have been made that will have a major impact on multiple contenders. This article will track the deals as they are announced leading up to the season’s first event in May. March 14 TRADE #1 – Columbus Sliders receive Alix Truong. – Miami Pickleball Club receives Alli […]
