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The Top Pickleball HOLIDAY (Black Friday/Cyber Monday) Deals

A useful list of exclusive Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales and discounts. The below guide will help you find quality pickleball gifts.

Guide: Top 8 Heartwarming Pickleball Gifts This WINTER

An ultimate list of heartwarming pickleball gifts perfect for the holidays. Find accessories and equipment to give to a pickleball player.

The Best GIFT Ideas for Senior/Older Pickleball Players

Looking for the perfect gift for an older, senior pickleball player in your life? We suggest some pickleball items they could benefit from.

Top Tips for a Better Lob: Pickleball Strategy Guide

The lob is a useful pickleball shot worth practicing. It can really improve your game. This guide will give you tips to improve your lob.

Compression Arm Sleeve Benefits for Pickleball (They Help!)

Curious why some pickleball players wear compression sleeves on their arms? Read on to learn five great benefits to doing so...

How to Play Better Pickleball in the Wind (Key Tips)

Pickleball can be challenging when the wind starts to pick up. This guide will teach you ways to reduce the wind's impact on your shots.

Building Your Dream Pickleball Court at Home: A Guide

Building a pickleball court at your home? Here is a detailed rundown on how to create your future personal court!

How Often to Replace a Pickleball Paddle?

It's important to know when to replace a pickleball paddle. Tips about lifespan and how often to replace paddles.

Buy a "Starter Paddle"? A Pickleball Pro Weighs In

What is a "starter paddle" and what benefits does it have? One pro discusses why a starter paddle makes sense for most new players.

A Complete Guide to Pickleball Paddle Edge Guards

This is an in-depth guide on edge guards: Function, maintenance, and a discussion on edgeless paddles. Also, FAQ and edge guard myths.

Pickleball Strategy: Topspin or Backspin Third Shots?

Curious to learn more about the third shot drop? In this guide, we discuss the pros and cons of a drop shot with topspin or backspin!

Cross-Court Dinking: 6 Things NOT to Do!

The most common dinking mistakes in pickleball, and what you should do instead. Read further for how to make your dink be a weapon.

Picking Perfect Pickleball Shoes: Guide and FAQ

What to consider when choosing pickleball shoes, best brands, and FAQ about pickleball footwear and what to look for in a quality shoe.

Read This Before Your Next Pickleball Lesson (Guide)

Criteria to look for in a pickleball coach, and how to make the most of your lessons and time with an instructor.

A Complete Guide on Aggressive Pickleball (How to Attack)

Everything an avid pickleball player needs to know about attacking and playing aggressively: When, where, why, technique, paddles, drills.

Best Attack Strategy in Pickleball (5 Useful Tips)

A simple guide to offense in pickleball. These are five useful tips to help you become a more balanced and offensive player.

The Best Long Pickleball Paddles (For Power and Reach!)

Long paddles are hot in 2023 and have many advantages in volleys, dinks, returns, and reach into the kitchen. Here's the best long paddles.

The Complete Guide to Buying Your First Long-Term Pickleball Paddle

All your questions about buying a pickleball paddle, answered in this guide. This will help you select your next pickleball paddle!

How to Add Weight to Your Paddle

Guide on adding lead or tungsten weight tape to your pickleball paddle. How, why, and where to do it for various effects. A growing trend!

Thin or Thick Pickleball Paddle? Pros and Cons (11mm, 14mm, 16mm...)

The pros and cons of thicker and thinner pickleball paddles, as well as three of the best thin and thick core paddles on the market in 2023.

Pickleball Machines: Best Drills to Do

List of pickleball drills to do with a Tutor or Lobster ball machine. Drills for returns, dinks, blocks, volleys, lobs, and more.

Drawing Your Own Pickleball Court Lines (Simplified)

Step-by-step guide on how to draw your own pickleball court lines from scratch, and then mark it with chalk or painter's tape.

Awesome Pickleball Paddles for New Players

This guide will help a newer player looking for their first pickleball paddle. These "starter" paddles are all under $100.

Your FIRST Tournament Trip: A Ten Step Guide

Tournaments are an amazing experience, but planning out a pickleball trip can be daunting. Here are ten steps to preparing for a tournament.

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