If you’re looking to dive into pickleball without overspending, we’ve got a few recommendations for you, featuring paddles that combine value with performance. Since everybody’s definition of “value” is a little different, we’re considering paddles under $150 for this guide. In many cases, using code “KITCHEN” at checkout will get you an added discount — using […]
A baker’s dozen: The Kitchen’s top pickleball paddles on the market right now
Welcome to your one-stop shop for comparing options and deciding on your next pickleball paddle. We’ve tested the best paddles from the top brands in the game for hours on the court, sought feedback from pros and put together a comprehensive list to help you find the perfect paddle for your game. Below you’ll find […]
Pickleball beginners: Stop doing these things ASAP
Watching pickleball pros makes beginners want to whip out tweeners, go for ATPs, and start “strategizing” before they’ve even mastered the basics. We’re not here to tell you not to try. If you see an opportunity and it feels right, go for the shot you want. But if you want most of your games to help […]
When to use your wrist in pickleball
Amateur pickleball players often get confused on when they should be using their wrist while hitting a shot and when they shouldn’t. In the James Ignatowich Newsletter last week, pro player Ryan Fu broke the decision down into two categories: “soft shots” and “hard shots.” Soft shots Any shot that you are trying to have […]
This year, pickleball will become the fastest-growing sport in England
Call it an informed prediction: pickleball is about to stake its claim as England’s fastest-growing sport. Pickleball England says they saw a 65% surge in memberships over the past year and estimates over 35,000 players are currently active across the nation. Another factor influencing growth is the popularity of indoor badminton, which uses the same size […]
Pro pickleball players’ vision for a better sport in 2025
While we primarily take interest in what pickleball fans want to see from their sport, there is something valuable in giving pickleball pros themselves a platform. They spend countless hours — and quite a few dollars — to compete at the top level, entertaining more and more fans each year. So: what do the pros want to see happen […]
How Fat Tire became the official beer of pickleball
New Belgium’s Fat Tire Ale is a testament to the idea that a company can do more for the world than generate revenue. Before the first Fat Tire brewed, New Belgium’s founders committed to a company that reduced its impact on the planet. For the next 33 years, New Belgium put coworkers and community at […]
Attack or reset? Memorize this checklist for better pickleball IQ
In a pickleball rally, milliseconds matter, and you have only a few of those to make a key decision once your position is established: attack or reset? One decision can win you the point—or have you chasing the ball in frustration. Let’s break it down with the tools pros use to make this call in a […]
Pickleball gift guide: what to buy every type of player
There’s more pickleball players in 2024 than ever before…which means there are more people hoping for pickleball gifts under the tree this holiday season. Looking for what to gift someone who loves pickleball? Whether you’re shopping for a complete beginner, a weekend warrior, or a tournament-level competitor, this pickleball gift guide has you covered. We’ve curated […]
Surprises and jaw-dropping moments from the 2024 PPA Tour Finals
If you tuned in to the 2024 PPA CIBC Finals this weekend, you quite literally witnessed the culmination of the year’s best: the objective best point-earning players on the PPA Tour playing out the culmination of 2024’s most exciting storylines. To nobody’s surprise, young GOAT Anna Leigh Waters took a starring role in the action, once again […]