Pickleball for Beginners: Rules, Strategy & Gear Reviews
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Best Pickleball Shoes: Buying Guide by Foot Type, Support, Cushioning & Injury Prevention
Last Updated on November 5, 2026 by Drew Pierce The best pickleball shoes for wide feet, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, outdoor courts and players who would rather spend their money on another paddle. I’ve spent …
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The Ultimate 2027 Pickleball Court Playlist: 32 Songs to Rock Your Next Game
Last Updated on November 2, 2026 by Drew Pierce The best pickleball music for warm-ups, open play, tournaments and those third-shot drops you swear you’ve mastered. I love pickleball. The competition. The camaraderie. The satisfaction …
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Elongated vs Widebody vs Hybrid Pickleball Paddles: Which Shape Fits Your Game
Last Updated on October 27, 2026 by Drew Pierce Widebody paddles (about 16″ x 8″) have the biggest sweet spot and the quickest hands at the kitchen. Elongated paddles (about 16.5″ x 7.5″) give up …
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Picklr Bankruptcy: How to Protect Your Pickleball Membership Money
Last Updated on October 22, 2026 by Drew Pierce To protect your money at a pickleball club, pay monthly instead of a year upfront. Use a credit card, not debit, cash or Zelle. Get the …
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Is My Pickleball Paddle Dead? How to Check for Core Crush and Delamination (2026)
Last Updated on October 19, 2026 by Drew Pierce To tell if your pickleball paddle is dead, tap the face in a grid and listen for dull spots, press the center for crunching or give, …
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Pickleball and Lower Back Pain: A Tennis Convert’s Guide to Protecting Your Back
Last Updated on October 14, 2026 by Drew Pierce Yes, pickleball can cause lower back pain. In a 2025 survey of 1,758 U.S. players, about 1 in 5 reported a back complaint in the past …
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How to Get a DUPR Rating in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide (and Do You Need DUPR+?)
Last Updated on October 12, 2026 by Drew Pierce Make a free DUPR account, then get one valid match onto it. That can be a club, league or tournament result, or a self-reported game your …
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Is My Pickleball Paddle Legal? How to Check the USAP List (2026)
Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by Drew Pierce Short answer: For rec play, your paddle is almost certainly fine. Nobody at open play checks a list, and USA Pickleball says decertified paddles can still …
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2027 Pickleball Rule Changes: Proposed Rules, Updates & What Could Change
Last Updated on October 5, 2026 by Drew Pierce The 2027 USA Pickleball rules have not been finalized yet. Members submitted 112 proposals for the 2027 rule book, and as of October 4, 2026, not …
