Pickleball for Beginners: Rules, Strategy & Gear Reviews
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Summer Pickleball Tips 2026: How to Beat the Heat, Stay Hydrated, and Protect Your Game in Hot Weather
Last Updated on June 2, 2026 by Drew Pierce To play your best pickleball in summer heat, start hydrating the day before, drink 16 to 20 oz of water about two hours before you play, …
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Speedup Tide 14L vs. Selkirk Boomstik: The Foam Core Power Struggle
Last Updated on May 14, 2026 by Drew Pierce The Selkirk Labs Boomstik is the gold standard for “limitless” power and a massive sweet spot, but it comes with a premium $333 price tag. The …
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Ace’s Court: Your Weekly Pickleball Intel
Last Updated on May 4, 2026 by Drew Pierce We just witnessed something historic: pickleball became a $225 million business, five members of the Amarillo Pickleball Club died in a plane crash on their way …
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Your Weekly Pickleball Intel (April 23-27, 2026)
Last Updated on April 28, 2026 by Drew Pierce This week was stacked: the PPA Tour’s final event of the season kicks off in Atlanta, a reality show trailer just dropped that’s already causing chaos, …
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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 …
