The PPA Tour is introducing a new anti-cheating policy designed to hold players accountable for bad line calls starting this week at the Newport Beach Open. Zane Navratil, the president of the United Pickleball Association’s Pro Player Committee, announced the policy on social media earlier this week. “Fired up to announce that we passed a […]
Leigh Waters is the mom and coach of Anna Leigh Waters — the most dominant pickleball player of all time — and the person who’s been in the room for every major moment that turned Anna Leigh into the face of the sport. In this episode of Pickleballers, Leigh sits down with Roscoe and Jared […]
DUPR this week announced a new feature called DUPR Reset that was created for pickleball players who want a way to reassess their rating using recent match results. The initiative is a structured performance review based entirely on the most recent results. For players who believe their level has improved or outdated results are holding […]
You may have heard of the Hollywood-produced pickleball comedy “The Dink,” which will feature Ben Stiller, has been acquired by Apple Original Films and is set to be released this summer. But there is a lesser-known pickleball “mockumentary” film that is set to make its debut next month in Los Angeles. “PICKLEHEADS,” directed by Josh Flanagan […]
Greg Dow is one of the funniest guys on the entire pickleball tour — a self-proclaimed “beer pong legend,” a legit pro who’s been battling top teams for years, and one of the best commentators in pickleball because he actually understands the game and knows how to make it entertaining. In this episode, Greg sits […]
Over the past few years there has been a lot of movement in the cost of pickleball paddles as different brands try to identify the sweet spot between performance and price. Many companies have come out with mid-to-high tier options in the $180-$200 range, while most top-tier paddles still hover between $250-$300 (or more). If […]
Few spots remain for one of the most exclusive pickleball experiences in the world. The third-annual Necker Island Pickleball & Pro-am Forum is set for March 8-13, and it’s truly a bucket-list trip for pickleball lovers and luxury travelers alike. Spend your days on the court and off with top pros including Roscoe Bellamy, Hunter […]
The PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball this week shared their 2025 business metrics, which indicated significant year-over-year growth in revenue, attendance, viewership, fan engagement and media coverage. The Pickleball World Championships in Dallas (which also included the MLP Cup) generated more than $1.1 million alone in ticket and hospitality revenue, according to a news […]
Genie Bouchard is one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation — a former world No. 5 tennis player, Wimbledon finalist and one of the biggest tennis stars to ever come out of Canada. From growing up in Montreal to moving to Florida at age 12 to chase tennis full time, Genie’s story is […]
Terrell Owens is one of the greatest wide receivers of all time — an NFL Hall of Famer and one of the most dominant competitors the game has ever seen. From growing up on welfare in rural Alabama, to walking on at Chattanooga with no expectations, to becoming a Hall of Fame NFL receiver, Terrell’s […]
