Pickleball is finally going green. At least, some grassroots initiatives around the country are trying to make sure it does. We recently learned of two different manufacturers of pickleballs trying to do better than just another plastic ball that ends up in the trash can. One made fully-compostable balls; the other went for a recyclable, […]
Pickleball isn’t just dominating tennis courts & reality TV. Now, it’s taking over the stage. The fast-paced sport has become a muse for playwrights, resulting in a string of productions that blend humor, heart, and the quirky culture of pickleball into theatrical storylines. Jeff Daniels’ “Pickleball” at B Street Theatre in Sacramento is a prime example. […]
Spin offers pickleball players a strategic edge by making shots more unpredictable and challenging for opponents. It also offers players an easy way out mindset: why focus on the basics of flat shots when you can put some fancy stink on it? So, once you’ve mastered flat shots and dinking basics, THEN you can focus on […]
These two opposing statements about pickleball are true: it helps some people sell houses while preventing the sale of others’. But how (and why) is that? Of course, noise is the presiding factor. Take Judy & her husband, a Massachusetts couple hoping to sell their house now that they’ve retired. You’d think they’d make perfect candidates for new pickleball […]
In case you haven’t been on the internet much, it seems every week we see another recycled article citing the same data about pickleball injuries. Most of the alarm is simply the result of a greater percentage of people taking part in a physical activity, one that contains the same generic risk that any activity does. But […]
The pickleball world is about to get a whole lot more star-studded. On September 3rd, two legends are set to collide in “DINKsanity.” NBA champion Jeremy Lin and tennis Hall of Famer Michael Chang will face off in a celebrity pickleball match at The HUB Alameda, the home of MLP Challengers team Bay Area Breakers. But […]
Let’s start by saying: there is no “universal” pickleball grip that works well for everyone. You’ll need to experiment to find the best one for you, and that experimentation should probably last more than just one or two games. The grip determines how you strike the ball, control spin, and react during fast exchanges, so it’s […]
There’s an undeniable energy in the world of pickleball, one that bridges generations, transcends borders, and now — thanks to the Cabieses siblings Hercilio and Miranda — unites nations. This brother-sister duo has not only championed pickleball in Peru, but also created a global platform, the Pickleball World Cup, bringing together 32 countries to compete in Lima. […]
Tennis legend Andre Agassi has teamed up with JOOLA to launch a line of pickleball equipment and accessories. This announcement comes on the 30th anniversary of Agassi’s first U.S. Open victory, marking a significant milestone for the athlete as he dives deeper into pickleball. “Pickleball is not just a sport; it’s a community, and it’s […]
Proton pickleball paddles have been the talk of the courts in the past year. If you were able to get your hands on one in 2024, you probably got asked about it by your friends and playing competitors. So why are they in such high demand? And which Proton is right for you? Proton: New […]
