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The United Pickleball Association of America recently invited paddle manufacturers and media members to a tour of the Pickle Pro Labs testing facility in south Florida.

What I learned during my tour of the UPA-A paddle testing lab

By Alex Lantz Updated September 9, 2025

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Futures markets for PPA Tour events are now available in the U.S. on Kalshi, a regulated exchange and prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events.

You can now bet on PPA Tour tournaments via Kalshi futures markets

By Alex Lantz Updated September 9, 2025

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All eyes will be on Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters at the 2025 PPA Tour Cincinnati Showcase.

PPA Tour Cincinnati Showcase: Draws, schedule and storylines

By Alex Lantz Updated September 8, 2025

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Pickleballers Season 1, Episode 16: How Connor Pardoe built the biggest pickleball tour in the world

By The Kitchen Team Updated September 4, 2025

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Last week the New York Times published a story that provided an in-depth look at how pickleball has taken over thousands of tennis courts across the country.

New York Times analysis shows how pickleball has taken over thousands of tennis courts

By The Kitchen Team Updated September 4, 2025

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Early in 2025, the PPA Tour created a new series of events for up-and-coming players called the PPA Challenger Series.

‘Barnstorming the country’ — a look at life in the minor leagues of pickleball

By Jay Evans Updated September 4, 2025

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Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black took down Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the semifinals of the PPA Tour Walgreens Open in Las Vegas.

How Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black pulled off upset over Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright

By Tony Roig Updated September 1, 2025

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Pickleballers Season 1, Episode 15: Dekel Bar discusses winding journey to pickleball

By The Kitchen Team Updated August 28, 2025

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Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright have been dominant since teaming up earlier this season.

Are Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright beatable this year? A closer look at who could do it — and how

By Tony Roig Updated August 28, 2025

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Pickleball players play at a Pickleball Kingdom location.

Report: Pickleball participation remains strong, but growth levels off from post-2020 spike

By Alex Lantz Updated August 27, 2025

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