Pickleball for Beginners: Rules, Strategy & Gear Reviews
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11six24 Hurache-X Power 2 vs. Volair Shift EL
Last Updated on April 23, 2026 by Drew Pierce If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’ve been a die-hard Engage Pursuit Pro MX (13mm) user for a long time. I lived for that …
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Pickleball Slam 4 Results: Agassi & Blake Beat Waters & Bouchard 3-1 for $1M Prize
Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Drew Pierce Tennis Legends Just Schooled the World’s Best Pickleballer—Here’s Exactly How They Did It Final Score: Agassi/Blake def. Waters/Bouchard 3-1 Andre Agassi just went 4-for-4 at Pickleball …
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What Happened in Pickleball This Week? US Open 2026, India’s PWR 1000, Facility Openings & Best Paddle Launches
Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Drew Pierce This week was insane—India wrapped up a historic tournament, the US Open kicked off in Naples, indoor facilities keep popping up everywhere, and Honolulu’s Gen 4 …
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This Week in Pickleball: April 2026 News, US Open & Paddle Drops
Last Updated on April 6, 2026 by Drew Pierce Welcome back to Pickleball Rookie, your go-to source for the latest in the fastest-growing sport in America. Here is your weekly digest of paddle releases, pro …
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Six Zero Coral vs. CRBN³ TruFoam Waves Review: Best 100% Foam Core Paddle?
Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Drew Pierce The 2026 gear race has officially moved past “honeycomb with a little bit of foam” and into the era of the 100% foam core. If you’re …
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Honolulu Gen 4 Foam Launch Guide: Everything We Know About J6CR, J2CR & J3CR (2026)
Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Drew Pierce The Honolulu Pickleball Gen 4 Foam lineup ($195) introduces “Gen 4.5” multi-density foam technology designed to maximize energy return while eliminating the vibration common in honeycomb …
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The Truth About the $350 Tesla Paddle: An Honest 4.0 Review
Last Updated on March 25, 2026 by Drew Pierce The Tesla x Selkirk Plaid Pickleball Paddle is a $350 status symbol that delivers elite spin (1600+ RPM) and excellent defensive resets but fails to justify …
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The 2026 Guide to “Durable Grit” (11SIX24 vs. Spartus P1)
Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Drew Pierce The biggest equipment complaint of 2025 was raw carbon fiber paddles going “bald” and losing their spin after just a few months of heavy play. In …
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Selkirk SLK 2026 Reset: Why the Halo Was Discontinued & What to Buy Instead
Last Updated on March 24, 2026 by Drew Pierce If you went online recently to buy the wildly popular Selkirk SLK Halo or SLK Evo, you probably noticed they are gone. In Q1 2026, Selkirk …
