Pickleball Central Blog

A Pickleball Machine Comparison: Lobster vs. Tutor

by kellyfrazier88 on Sep 9, 2022

Pickleball Machines at Pickleball Central As pickleball grows, the number of ball machines on the ma …
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Footwear TechTalk with Babolat

by karenthomaspbc on Aug 23, 2022

Babolat Footwear at Pickleball CentralBabolat invented tennis racquet strings in the year 1875. Ever since, they have enjoyed a …
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Meet the Pro: Parris Todd

by kellyfrazier88 on Aug 18, 2022

Pickleball Player: Parris ToddAt just five years old, Parris Todd asked her parents for a tennis racket for her birthday. …
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6 Ways to Serve Up Fun on National Pickleball Day

by laurapbc on Aug 1, 2022

National Pickleball Day was only created last year in 2021 by instructor Deirdre Morris, but the game has been going strong since …
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Meet the Pro: Daniel De La Rosa

by kellyfrazier88 on Jul 26, 2022

Meet Pro Pickleball Player: Daniel De La RosaThank you, dad! Pickleball player De La Rosa''s father introduced him to racquetba …
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TechTalk with Paddletek Pickleball

by kellyfrazier88 on Jul 20, 2022

Paddletek at Pickleball Central Paddletek has been a major force in pickleball since 2010, originally starting as a small fa …
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Pickleball Tournament Snack Ideas

by kellyfrazier88 on Jul 19, 2022

By Brandi Givens, RD Brandi Givens - Dietitian, Nutrition Writer and Pickleball Player This week I celebrated summer solstice …
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Get Started with our Outdoor Ball Guide

by kellyfrazier88 on Jul 12, 2022

With so many pickleballs on the market, it can be a challenge to pick the right one for your game. This is intended as a simple g …
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What Is Pickleball?

by laurapbc on Jun 24, 2022

Pickleball was deemed the fastest growing sport in the U.S. after participation rose 21.3% between 2019 and 2020. In March …
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Drive Up Muscle Mass with High Protein Foods

by kellyfrazier88 on Jun 21, 2022

By Brandi Givens, RDNBrandi has been a registered dietitian since 2010 with experience counseling hundreds of clients during her …
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When Should I Replace My Pickleball Shoes? 

by kellyfrazier88 on Jun 16, 2022

If your shoes are still in one piece then they can be worn for pickleball just like any other option. If you're looking to optimi …
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Meet Mike Hess – Global Ambassador of Pickleball

by laurapbc on Jun 9, 2022

Meet Mike Hess, the founder of the Spanish Pickleball Association and long-time global ambassador of the sport. Mike, a native of …
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Interview with a Pickleball Pro: Jessie Irvine

by kellyfrazier88 on Jun 7, 2022

Pickleball Pro, Jessie Irvine Jessie Irvine is an incredible player who overcame adversity to excel at …
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How to Build Your Own Pickleball Court

by karenthomaspbc on Jun 2, 2022

How to Build Your Own Pickleball Court: An Easy DIY Project In recent years, pickleball has taken the world by storm, swi …
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Meet the Pro: Lauren Stratman

by kellyfrazier88 on Jun 1, 2022

Team Electrum pro Lauren Stratman has quickly risen to the highest ranks of pickleball, becoming one of the top ten female …
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Meet the Pro: Dayne Gingrich

by kellyfrazier88 on May 28, 2022

Meet family man, coach and pickleball pro Dayne Gingrich. A sponsored player by Electrum Pickleball, Dayne has gained major succe …
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TechTalk with Oneshot Pickleball: The Flipshot

by kellyfrazier88 on May 24, 2022

The Flipshot by Oneshot PickleballWhy choose between touch and power when you can have it all? After years of players having to …
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Minto US OPEN Medal-Winning Paddles 2022

by kellyfrazier88 on May 17, 2022

With the dust still settling from the Minto US OPEN Championships, many picklers are eager to check out what gear the pro …
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