Pickleball Central Blog

6 Last Minute Pickleball Gifts Sure To Bring Joy

by laurapbc on Dec 21, 2019

There are only a few days left before the holidays, but just because you don't have time to spare for shipping doesn't mean yo … read more

Meet The Pros - Athena Trouillot

by pickleballfun on Dec 20, 2019

Meet The Pros – Athena Trouillot Catherine Parenteau and Athena Trouillot, 2019 Canadian Nationals. Athena represents som … read more

2019 Pickleball Holiday Gift Guide

by laurapbc on Dec 12, 2019

When it comes to gifting, sometimes you have the perfect present in mind and others you're left scratching your head. For those … read more

Local Pickleball Guide - Albuquerque, New Mexico

by laurapbc on Dec 4, 2019

Albuquerque has some of the largest dedicated pickleball court facilities across the country, and best of all, they're mostl … read more

Electrum Brings Silicon Valley Standards to Pickleball with Innovative Features

by laurapbc on Nov 15, 2019

If you haven't heard of them yet, it's worth your time to explore the Electrum Pickleball revolution. This up-and-coming manufact … read more

How to Escape "Error Snowballs" and Improve Your Pickleball Technique

by laurapbc on Nov 7, 2019

You'll often hear that the most important piece of advice in pickleball is avoiding 'unforced errors.' There are many training te … read more

Meet The Pros - Leigh Waters

by elizaled on Oct 26, 2019

Meet The Pros - Leigh Waters USAPA Margaritaville Nationals, Catherine Parenteau and Leigh Waters, Bronze … read more

The New Generation of Paddletek

by laurapbc on Oct 7, 2019

Since 2010, Paddletek has been one of pickleball's industry leaders thanks to their breakthrough product innovation, high qual … read more

Meet The Pros - Kris Anderson

by elizaled on Oct 2, 2019

Meet The Pros - Kris Anderson 2019 Texas Open, Kris Anderson and Dave Weinbach Kris is a great competitor … read more

Texas Open Sees 28 Junior Participants, Wyatt Stone Helps Youth Find Pickleball

by laurapbc on Sep 28, 2019

The 2nd annual Texas Open was held September 12-15, where stalwart players braved the heat to test their skills at the Open Wagon … read more

Why You Should Try a Heavy Paddle Even If You've Dismissed Them Before

by laurapbc on Sep 25, 2019

Heavy pickleball paddles are often presumed to fall under the sole domain of power players. You have more heft in your hand, s … read more

Avoiding Pop-Ups in Pickleball

by laurapbc on Sep 18, 2019

The dreaded pop-up can be tough to control even when you feel like you're doing everything right. A shot flies towards you and … read more

Local Pickleball Guide - Boise, Idaho

by laurapbc on Sep 4, 2019

It's no surprise Idaho is a pickleball haven since major paddle manufacturer, Selkirk, was created in Hayden. The company's name … read more

Health & Wellness Studies on Pickleball Support Positive Effects

by laurapbc on Aug 28, 2019

Anyone who has played pickleball knows its benefits firsthand, from the physical perks of engaging in cardio exercise to the ment … read more

Middletown - Pickleball Capital of Ohio

by elizaled on Aug 24, 2019

Middletown – Pickleball Capitol of Ohio Middletown loves pickleball, and based on the claim they made in the local newspaper, th … read more

Onix Evoke Premier Provides High Power at a Low Weight, Reduces Impact Vibration

by laurapbc on Aug 20, 2019

Manufacturers are always coming up with new ways to innovate with their offerings, but they typically do this by altering a si … read more

Dave Thomas - USAPA Ambassador Growing Pickleball in Town of Riga, Churchville, New York

by elizaled on Aug 16, 2019

Dave Thomas - USAPA Ambassador Growing Pickleball in Town of Riga, Churchville, New York Dave Thomas, USAPA Ambassador and Recr … read more

Unique Ideas for Pickleball Tournament Prizes

by laurapbc on Aug 14, 2019

As pickleball's popularity grows, more organizations have become willing to sponsor tournaments. This leads to the allure of priz … read more