A lot of companies have started making pickleball shoes in recent years, which is no surprise given the sport’s incredible growth. But there are some red flags that consumers need to look out for before pulling the trigger on a new pair of “pickleball shoes.” In many cases, bigger brands have simply repurposed tennis shoes or […]
Federico Staksrud and adidas have officially ended their partnership in a mutual decision by the two parties, according to their statements. Staksrud had signed with the sports equipment and apparel brand back in January, which was a major development given his status as the No. 1 player in men’s doubles and men’s singles at the […]
A recent article on Pickleball.com details the pickleball boom happening at the high school level right now in Utah. The creation of the Utah High School Pickleball Association (UHSPA) less than a year ago has resulted in school clubs that train and compete against each other during a dedicated season, culminating in year-end team and […]
This week on PICKLEBALLERS, the crew is joined by pro Lea Jansen — one of the most intense and misunderstood players in the game — and Jason Aspes, President of the United Pickleball Association and co-founder of The Kitchen. Jansen has been on tour since pro pickleball took off in the early 2020s, so she has […]
ESPN’s flagship show SportsCenter will be on-site at this year’s Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The network announced Monday that the popular news and information program is traveling across the country this summer as part of its “50 States in 50 Days” tour, which will celebrate local sports stories and traditions […]
Pro player Jack Munro — who was the youngest 5.0 pickleball player in history and is known for his ambidextrous abilities on the court — recently joined the PICKLEBALLERS Podcast at our HQ in Austin, Texas. The crew chops it up about everything from Anna Leigh Waters’ dominance, the latest happenings in pickleball and strategies […]
Pickleball isn’t just fun — it’s emerging as a powerful, scientifically validated tool to improve mental health across every age group. From mood elevation and stress reduction to cognitive resilience and community strength, the data is compelling. 📊 What the research shows Adults (50+): A 2023 Frontiers in Psychology systematic review of 13 studies (~2,500 […]
Anna Leigh Waters and her mother and coach Leigh Waters recently sat down with PICKLEBALLERS co-hosts Roscoe Bellamy (pro player) and Jared Paul (founder of The Kitchen) to discuss ALW’s climb to No. 1, how Anna Leigh became a star and what it takes to continue being the most dominant player in the game. She […]
In this unfiltered episode of PICKLEBALLERS, pro player Roscoe Bellamy and The Kitchen founder Jared Paul sit down with two of the sport’s biggest stars — Federico Staksrud (world No. 1 in singles) and Dylan Frazier (former world No. 1 in doubles). What follows is a raw, hilarious and brutally honest look into the world of […]
In the premiere episode of the PICKLEBALLERS Podcast, hosts Roscoe Bellamy, Jared Paul and Dane Iliff share how they each discovered pickleball — and what made them fall in love with the fastest-growing sport in America. Roscoe is a top-ranked pro, while Jared and Dane are the minds behind The Kitchen, the largest media company […]
