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Major League Pickleball announces rule changes, standings updates for 2026 season

By Alex Lantz Updated January 14, 2026

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Anna Leigh Waters is shown wearing an all-white Nike outfit.

Nike makes its move into pickleball, signing Anna Leigh Waters to apparel and shoe deal

By Alex Lantz Updated January 13, 2026

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Gabe Tardio holds a Facolos pickleball paddle.

Vietnamese paddle brand Facolos signs pro player Gabe Tardio

By Alex Lantz Updated January 13, 2026

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Pro pickleball players compete at the PPA Tour Masters in Palm Springs, California.

Opinion: Buying and selling 2026 partnerships heading into PPA Tour Masters

By Alex Lantz Updated January 12, 2026

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The PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball this week shared their 2025 business metrics, which indicated significant year-over-year growth.

PPA Tour, Major League Pickleball experienced big growth in 2025

By The Kitchen Team Updated January 9, 2026

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Thursday's announcement that Anna Leigh Waters is joining Franklin Sports ends several weeks of speculation about which paddle she will use going forward.

Opinion: Anna Leigh Waters had plenty of sponsorship offers. So why Franklin?

By Alex Lantz Updated January 8, 2026

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It’s official: Anna Leigh Waters has signed a new equipment deal with Franklin Sports.

Anna Leigh Waters signs paddle contract with Franklin

By Alex Lantz Updated January 8, 2026

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Pro player Vivienne David on Tuesday announced her retirement from playing professionally after 5 years on the PPA Tour.

Pro player Vivienne David announces retirement

By Alex Lantz Updated January 6, 2026

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Introducing The Kitchen's Pickleball Power 50 list.

The Kitchen’s Pickleball Power 50 list: Ranking the 50 most influential people in pickleball

By Alex Lantz Updated January 6, 2026

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Pro pickleball player Eric Oncins has signed a new paddle contract with Engage Pickleball.

Updated: Which pro pickleball players have signed new paddle deals in 2026

By Alex Lantz Updated January 5, 2026

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