Pickleball for Beginners: Rules, Strategy & Gear Reviews
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Honolulu J2NF vs 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 Review: Best Foam-Core Paddle?
Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Drew Pierce The foam-core revolution is officially here, and it’s getting loud. If you’ve been hanging around the courts lately, you’ve probably heard that deep “thud” of a …
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Choosing the Best Shoes for Knee Support: A Guide for Players Who Want to Keep Playing
Last Updated on February 23, 2026 by Drew Pierce Let’s be real for a second. We’ve all been there: you’ve just finished a three-hour marathon session at the local park, you’ve hit the dink of …
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Andre Agassi Launches the World Series of Pickleball
Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Drew Pierce Yesterday brought some big news out of Las Vegas that’s getting everyone in the pickleball world talking: tennis legend Andre Agassi is launching the World Series …
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How to Catch Your Breath During a Pickleball Match: 12 Sneaky Ways to Slow Down the Game
Last Updated on February 12, 2026 by Drew Pierce You’re two games into a rally-heavy match, your heart’s pounding like a jackhammer, and your opponent is already bouncing on their toes ready to serve. Again. …
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Anna Leigh Waters Gets Quick Approval of Franklin Aurelius Paddle
Last Updated on February 8, 2026 by Drew Pierce Anna Leigh Waters’ signature Franklin Aurelius paddle officially received UPA-A certification on February 6, 2026, fast-tracking its debut for the PPA Cape Coral Open. While Waters …
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Update on the Major MLP Shakeup
Last Updated on February 6, 2026 by Drew Pierce It’s been a whirlwind week in the professional pickleball world, and if you blinked, you might have missed some major league restructuring announcements. Major League Pickleball …
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Pickleball Young Guns Rising, Parris Todd’s Return, and Why Illness Wreaked Havoc on the Indoor Nationals
Last Updated on January 29, 2026 by Drew Pierce It was one of the most eventful—and frankly, brutal—weeks on the PPA Tour so far this year. The Indoor National Championships at Life Time Lakeville, Minnesota …
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Pickleball Kitchen Rules Explained: The Simple Guide for Beginners (2026)
Last Updated on January 22, 2026 by Drew Pierce I still remember the first time I played pickleball. I stood at the baseline, terrified of the seven-foot zone in front of the net like it …
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Why Your “Perfect” Drop Shot Keeps Getting Smashed (And How to Fix It)
Last Updated on January 21, 2026 by Drew Pierce If your opponent is driving your drop shot back at you, your drop shot isn’t “good”—it’s too high. The harsh truth is that a “soft” drop …
