Pickleball Central Blog

What Sort of Cash Prizes Can You Expect in Pickleball Tournaments?

by laurapbc on Dec 21, 2018

The winnings competitors receive from placing in pickleball tournaments may not compare to other racquet sports like tennis yet, … read more

The Tradition of the Christmas Pickle

by laurapbc on Dec 19, 2018

For those who celebrate Christmas, the big day is getting close! There are many great traditions surrounding the holiday such as … read more

Refereeing: An Underrated Way to Improve Pickleball Skills?

by laurapbc on Dec 14, 2018

If you ask most players the best way to get better at pickleball, many will say drilling, practice and of course, playing as m … read more

Meet the Pros - Matt Goebel

by elizaled on Dec 12, 2018

Meet the Pros – Matt Goebel Matt Goebel Matt played pickleball on his own home court as a kid. He also has … read more

2018 Pickleball Holiday Gift Guide

by laurapbc on Dec 5, 2018

There are hundreds of amazing sales at PickleballCentral, and while many customers are gleefully searching for their must-haves, … read more

Mike Welter Is Unstoppable; Named Florida Senior Games' Athlete of the Year

by laurapbc on Nov 30, 2018

Mike Welter is an incredible athlete and has rightfully been named the 2017 Florida Senior Games Athlete of the Year. Sadly … read more

Meet The Pros - Michelle Esquivel

by elizaled on Nov 28, 2018

Meet the Pros – Michelle Esquivel MIchelle Esquivel at the 2018 Margaritaville USAPA National Championships - photo … read more

Singapore Helps Find Fun and Fans with Pickleball Fiesta

by laurapbc on Nov 23, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving picklers! We hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends and feasting on a hearty meal. We're than … read more

Meet the Pros - Moira Roush

by elizaled on Nov 21, 2018

Meet the Pros – Moira Roush USAPA West Regional Moira Roush/Tiener_X Nguyen Moira Roush is one of the best … read more

Margaritaville Paddles & Accessories Add Tropical Charm to Your Pickleball Gear

by laurapbc on Nov 17, 2018

Margaritaville was the official sponsor for the Indian Wells Pickleball National Championships this year and brought plenty of i … read more

The Top 4 Draws of the Pickleball National Championships at Indian Wells

by laurapbc on Nov 14, 2018

Now that the intense competition of the USAPA National Championships has cooled down, we've heard plenty of feedback from indi … read more

Meet The Pros - Devin Shoquist

by elizaled on Nov 7, 2018

Meet The Pros – Devin Shoquist Devin Shoquist Pickleball put a smile on Devin Shoquist's face from day one … read more

Pickleball Players Create Calendar to Raise Funds

by laurapbc on Oct 31, 2018

Many picklers have come up with unique and interesting ways to raise funds for their clubs, from themed tournaments to collabora … read more

Meet The Pros - Riley Newman

by elizaled on Oct 26, 2018

Meet The Pros – Riley Newman Riley Newman and Lindsey Newman, photo credit to Pickleball Channel. Riley Ne … read more

Upcoming 2019 Pickleball Retreats in the Tropics

by laurapbc on Oct 24, 2018

As the weather cools down in the Northern Hemisphere, we've been looking out for exciting new pickleball experiences that offer … read more

When Should You Poach?

by laurapbc on Oct 19, 2018

Poaching, which involves one player moving to take a shot that was hit to their partner, is a fairly common technique in pickleb … read more

Meet The Pros - Ted Meyer

by elizaled on Oct 17, 2018

Meet The Pros – Ted Meyer Ted Meyer and Jenny Butler Ted Meyer is very philosophical about the game of pic … read more

Are Pickleball Beginners "Owed" Time with Stronger Players?

by laurapbc on Oct 10, 2018

The debate is one that's been raging in the sport for years: Should high level picklers 'play down' with other members of their … read more