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Its pistol grip style supports a more natural wrist position and a secure hold through long matches.
The transition zone doesn't have to be a nightmare – the key is intentional movement and smart shot selection to buy you the time you need
The difference between 3.5 and 4.5 players comes down to consistency, court awareness, and smarter shot selection
"I think at a certain point, your brain just shuts off and you're on autopilot. I might as well have blacked out for the middle 20 hours."
Unless it's super obvious, most referees won't call an illegal serve. And honestly? Right now, that's probably the right move.
Hydrogen Sports debuts the Electron, a 17-pound ball machine powered by app-driven intelligence and capable of drilling a range of pickleball shots from heavy topspin drives, fierce kitchen firefights, and even high,…
The lesson is simple, execution is the tricky part: control the point through positioning and technique, not through raw power
The pickleball plateau happens when players can’t defend consistently, attack confidently, and adapt strategically
These aren't flashy techniques. They won't win you a point on their own. But they're the infrastructure that makes everything else work.
Elite players win by reading body language, staying loose, and disguising their shots until the last possible second
Sometimes, pickleball can feel hard. By fixing a couple elementary errors, suddenly it becomes a lot easier.
Body bags aren't going away. So what better way to better understand this aspect of the game than at 20,000 frames per second?
What separates good from great in pickleball is the split-second mental shift that happens the moment the ball leaves the paddle
Connor Garnett shows that winning kitchen battles isn’t about raw power, but about positioning, psychology, and reading opponents in real time
Cape Coral, Florida. February 15, 2026. MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (3) Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10, 11-5. MEN’S DOUBLESRead more
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Major League Pickleball today announced the 2026 Player Keepers for all 20 teams. Read details regarding competition format updates, including the keeper requirements, player acquisition process for the expansion Palm Beach Royals,…
In 2026, pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Actually, this is the fourth consecutive year...
The Carvana Mesa Cup is kicking off on February 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! AsRead more
I’ve liked a lot of the recent durable grit paddles, but none of the power-focused options have checked every box for me. There have always been tradeoffs in weight, balance, forgiveness, or…
Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) today announced the 2026 MLP Team Event Schedules, featuring nine (9) regular season events in team markets. All teams will participate in five (5) of…
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2026 – The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) is thrilled to announce Powerball® as the official title sponsor for the Pickleball State Championship Series, a nationwide tournamentRead more
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