Category: Pickleball

  • Top Pickleball Paddle Brands You Can Trust
    Top Pickleball Paddle Brands You Can Trust

    Updated on October 17, 2024 The growing popularity of pickleball in North America and around the globe has increased the number of available equipment options. It has become increasingly challenging for pickleball enthusiasts to distinguish reputable manufacturers from the numerous mass marketers and resellers. Although selecting the right paddle is not solely dependent on brand…

  • Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide: Easy to Understand
    Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide: Easy to Understand

    ✏️ Update: November 03, 2024 Pickleball paddles have evolved. Choosing the perfect pickleball paddle is no longer a matter of aesthetics and price. Wooden paddles have given way to aluminium, fiberglass, and graphite. Lighter paddles with larger sweet spots have translated to increased power and control for players. With manufacturers offering choices of materials, weight,…

  • 10 Pickleball Rules That Confuse Players New to the Game
    10 Pickleball Rules That Confuse Players New to the Game

    If you are new to pickleball, you will likely encounter some quirky terminology. For instance, “kitchen” refers to the non-volley zone, “dinks” are soft shots/drops that barely clear the net, and “pickled” refers to a team that loses a match without scoring any points (11-0). Terminology aside, pickleball rules can initially confuse players switching from…

  • Pickleball, A Tennis Player’s Perspective
    Pickleball, A Tennis Player’s Perspective

    When my tennis buddy invited me to join him at the local Community Centre for drop-in pickleball, I thought he was joking. I knew that recent injuries had put a dent in his tennis game, but I was unaware that he had been testing the waters with pickleball. “But I don’t have a pickleball racquet,”…