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 […]
After a week off, the PPA Tour is back in action this week on the west coast. The Newport Beach Open started Monday with pro qualifying, and main draw matches will start on Tuesday, with one round in every division to be played each day through Championship Sunday. The event is being held at the […]
Enhance Pickleball is getting a lot of buzz in the pickleball paddle industry this month because of the release of its new Turbo paddles, which are built similarly to some of the best-selling paddles on the market but priced significantly lower. The paddles were released March 1 and there are currently four models available in the […]
The 2026 Major League Pickleball draft was Friday morning, and there were a few surprises — as there is every year. The St. Louis Shock set a league record by bidding $1.23 million for the No. 1 overall pick, and they selected Anna Bright. That means they will likely go into the 2026 season with the […]
