Advanced pickleball players are able to tell even the smallest differences between paddles. Swingweight, feel, how well the paddle “pockets” the ball, pop, power — it all matters, and each player has their own preferences in terms of what they’re looking for out of a paddle. In general, advanced players are also willing to make […]
As you level up in pickleball, the paddle you use will have a more noticeable impact on your performance. And if you’ve reached the 3.5-4.0+ level, you’re probably becoming more in-tune with your play style and what kind of paddle will fit with your game. For intermediate players, we recommend a paddle that is a […]
Looking for the best pickleball paddles right now? These are the Kitchen’s Top 5 pickleball paddles for July 2026, featuring a mix of several brands, shapes and core types. Check out the video above for more details on why we made the selections we did and what makes these paddles stand out. Whether you’re looking […]
Will Howells is a former Top 15 US junior tennis player and Notre Dame standout who switched to pickleball in 2023 and quickly climbed the ranks. In this episode of Pickleballers, Will sits down with Roscoe and Jared to trace his rise in pickleball, starting with his MLP debut on a “team of misfits” and […]
The Luzz Glider 2026 is one of the biggest surprises of the year. At just $101 after code “KITCHEN,” it’s currently the cheapest pickleball paddle with a long-lasting grit solution. After spending time on the court with it, we think it’s one of the best values available today. SHOP THE LUZZ GLIDER HERE Use code […]
As pickleball has grown in popularity over the past decade, there’s been a huge increase in the number of homeowners building backyard courts. But there are several things property owners and project managers need to be aware of before they embark on the project. Let’s start with this: It can cost anywhere from $35,000 to […]
HEAD has officially entered the full-foam core paddle market with the brand new TriFlex Boom, but does it compete with the best modern pickleball paddles? In this review, we break down everything you need to know about HEAD’s latest paddle, including how it plays, where it shines and the areas where we think it still […]
Brooke Buckner is the No. 4 women’s singles player in the world and a former Division I tennis player at Michigan, known for some of the hardest ground strokes in the game, men or women. In this episode of Pickleballers, Brooke sits down with Roscoe and Jared to trace her path from junior tennis and […]
A few weeks ago we published a list of the best public pickleball courts in the United States — places where the vibes are good and you can seemingly always find a quality rec game. We asked experts who have been around the sport for years, as well as players in our Facebook community. We thought […]
One of the biggest mistakes pickleball players make is assuming they need an expensive paddle in order to play good pickleball. These days, that simply isn’t the case, as there are plenty of great paddles that are closer to $100 than $200. In this video, we break down our current Top 5 paddles that come […]
