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The Best Dressed Pros at the PPA Virginia Beach Open & Walker Australia Pickleball Cup

Two stops, two continents, and twice the style. The best dressed pros from the weekend's action in VA Beach and Australia.

Stop Saying Sorry for Being Good at Pickleball

A perfect drop shot deserves applause, not an apology. A plea to stop saying sorry for points you actually earned.

5 Pieces of Bad Pickleball Advice a Pro Says to Ignore

Red, yellow, green. Hit it high, you die. Dink crosscourt. A pro coach explains why this classic pickleball advice is outdated and what modern players do instea

Who will be Anna Leigh Waters next mixed doubles partner?

Should pro pickleball players be more media trained?

Is a 5.0 in Florida really better than a 5.0 in Texas? #pickleball

Where does Zane Rank his top cities?

Compassion or competition? #pickleball

Only 1% of Pickleball Players Are 5.0

The Pickleball Pre-Point Routine That Keeps You Focused

A pickleball pre-point routine is a short, repeatable sequence you run before every rally to reset your attention. This guide breaks down a four-beat version yo

How to Play Smart When Playing Against Younger Faster Opponents

Playing against younger faster opponents comes down to pace control, not foot speed. Here's how to use height, depth, and placement to make athleticism work aga

How to Play Well When You're Teaching a Newer Pickleball Partner

Teaching a newer pickleball partner is less about handing out tips and more about running a system that keeps both of you in points. Here's how strong players c

Watch the points, trust your gut, and guess the DUPR. 👀 #pickleball

A triple pickle. #pickleball

October 15, 2026

One Sport, One Paddle Standard? UPA-A’s President Calls for a Unified Certification

Jason Aspes says it's time USA Pickleball and UPA-A combined forces—and give players one approved paddle list they can actually trust

Catherine Parenteau Barely Made Our Top 10

Some Pickleball Clubs Are Struggling, But More Are Still Opening Nationwide

Six major pickleball chains grew from 145 to 199 locations between January and September. But more places to play doesn’t mean every club can pay the bills.

Should screaming be banned in pickleball? #pickleball

Is women’s singles better without Anna Leigh?

10 Things We Learned From Anna Bright & Kate Fahey's Hilarious New Podcast

From broken paddles and bathroom haircuts to hot dogs and questionable bench presses, the debut episode of Let Her Cook delivered plenty of laughs.

Grit Wars: Why Volair Is Betting Big on 11SIX24's HexGrit

While paddle brands race to develop the next great durable surface, Volair decided to do something different: Partner with a competitor that already figured it

Are Pickleball Paddles Quietly Getting Too Powerful... Again?

New testing from Pickleball Effect suggests paddle manufacturers are finding ways to squeeze more power out of their equipment without breaking the rules. And t

The Boomstik Effect: How a $333 Paddle Took Over Pickleball

The iconic Selkirk Boomstik has earned its place on pickleball's Mount Rushmore of public opinion. Here's why its combination of power, hype, and brand loyalty

The Picklr Filed Chapter 11. What Went Wrong?

Staying Mentally Sharp Late in a Match for Seniors: What Actually Works

Staying mentally sharp late in a match for seniors isn't about grinding harder when your legs go. It's about the fuel, the reset routine, and the shot selection

Is the pickleball facility boom backfiring? #pickleball

Largest pickleball facility franchise files for chapter 11 bankruptcy