Pickleball Central Blog

Explained: Long Handle vs. Short Handle

by John Cowley on Apr 10, 2023

Paddles come in many shapes and sizes, which affects how they feel in your hand and how they play. One important component of … read more

Explained: Core Thicknesses

by Patrick Moore on Mar 24, 2023

With so many paddles available it can seem a little daunting to choose a paddle, especially if it’s your first one. We hear yo … read more

Explained: Foam Injection in Pickleball Paddles

by Patrick Moore on Mar 10, 2023

If you stay up to date on modern technologies in pickleball paddle construction, you may have noticed a big jump in the number o … read more

Honoring Women In Pickleball

by Karen Thomas on Mar 8, 2023

Today, March 8 th, is International Women’s Day, and on this day we would like to acknowledge the women who have been influe … read more

Meet The Pro: Steve Deakin

Jan 25, 2023

Steve Deakin is a highly regarded professional pickleball player who not only competes at the professional level but offers clini … read more

Get a Grip on the Game

by Patrick Moore on Jan 13, 2023

Get a Grip on the Game When you look for new pickleball products that can help your game, you probably think first abou … read more

Meet the Pro: Callie Jo Smith

Jan 10, 2023

Currently ranked #2 in PPA Women’s Doubles and #4 in Women’s Singles, pickleball pro Callie Jo Smith comes from a prestigious lin … read more

Top 5 Pickleball Paddles for Power

by John Cowley on Jan 5, 2023

Some players just can’t resist the power game. You've got to love the feeling of taking control of a point with a third shot driv … read more

TechTalk with CRBN: Carbon Fiber Paddles developed by a Pickleball Player, for Pickleball Players!

by kellyfrazier88 on Jan 2, 2023

Founded in 2020, CRBN Pickleball Paddles rapidly earned the endorsements of many top pro players as well as amateurs, no sma … read more

Kids and Pickleball: How to Introduce the Game to a New Generation

by Patrick Moore on Dec 22, 2022

While playing pickleball is an unquestionable joy, nothing really compares to passing on your love for the game to your kids, gr … read more

TechTalk: Franklin Pickleball Carbon STK

by Karen Thomas on Dec 20, 2022

The Franklin Signature Carbon STK Paddle is Franklin's latest release, combining top of the line materials and construction … read more

Picklebabes Holiday Gift Guides with Pickleball Central

by Frankie and Natalie on Dec 15, 2022

Hi! We are Frankie and Natalie, most commonly known as the Picklebabes. We are female pickleball players and content creators … read more

Dress the Part: Pickleball Apparel for All

by Patrick Moore on Dec 12, 2022

Pickleball shares many similarities with tennis and other court sports, not the least of which is a desire for style. Whether yo … read more

2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships - Medal Winners

by Patrick Moore on Dec 9, 2022

With the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships a few weeks behind us we would like to reflect on the event a … read more

​Save Your Energy For The Game with ZUCA Carts

by Patrick Moore on Dec 8, 2022

Save Your Energy For The Game with ZUCA CartsStaying fresh during long tournament days can prove difficult, and fatigue can be de … read more

TechTalk: ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace Paddles

by Karen Thomas on Dec 5, 2022

For six years, ProKennex Pickleball has pushed the limits of pickleball paddle technology innovation, and has done so a … read more

Four Reasons a Ball Machine is your Best Drill Partner

by Karen Thomas on Nov 16, 2022

If you’re serious about improving your pickleball skills, drilling is essential. Playing games is great fun, but during games you … read more

Continental vs Eastern Grip

by Patrick Moore on Nov 9, 2022

Over your time playing pickleball you may have heard your friends talk about what kind of grip they use, or you may have notic … read more