Pickleball Central Blog

Is Your Paddle Texture Standing Between You and Tournaments?

by laurapbc on Jul 25, 2018

In May of 2016 the USAPA announced that paddle textures would be regulated so that players couldn't impart as much spin in their … read more

Paddletek Pro Core Brings a Higher Level of Reactivity and Precision to the Game

by laurapbc on Jul 20, 2018

Paddletek has been keeping its newest and greatest core technology close to the chest for the past couple years, but they've fin … read more

HEAD Shoes Offer Optimal Styles for Every Type of Court and Player

by laurapbc on Jul 18, 2018

It used to be that many players relied on tennis or volleyball shoes for pickleball, but at long last there are finally sho … read more

Glen Peterson's 5 Ways to Improve Your Game

by laurapbc on Jul 13, 2018

Glen Peterson is an accomplished pro pickler who's won many medals in major tournaments such as the US Open and USAPA National … read more

Meet the Pros - Walter Knestrick

by elizaled on Jul 11, 2018

Meet the Pros - Walter Knestrick Rex Lawler and Walt Knestrick Can you list for us your major wins so we can properly introduce … read more

Pro-Am Teams Up Top Players with Amateurs for Charity

by laurapbc on Jul 7, 2018

About a week ago, pickleball champion Jennifer Lucore added an exciting post to her blog regarding Pro-Am fundraisers. This is a … read more

Celebrate the 4th of July with These Patriotic Paddles and Gear

by laurapbc on Jul 4, 2018

The 4th of July arrives tomorrow! Between celebrating independence, munching on BBQ and watching fireworks, picklers may want to … read more

Newest Premium SwiftNet System Introduces Lighter, More Durable Design

by laurapbc on Jun 29, 2018

The SwiftNet Portable Net System is the brainchild of environmentally-conscious engineers and pro picklers hungry for better e … read more

Pickleball Training Camps Led by Pro Players Now Offered through PickleballCentral

by laurapbc on Jun 27, 2018

Sponsored by PickleballTournaments.com, PickleballCentral is now offering camps via a number of elite, trusted training centers … read more

Mindfulness and Meditation During Pickleball

by laurapbc on Jun 20, 2018

While meditation has gained popularity in the modern age, many people still see it as a difficult spiritual practice that involv … read more

Ambassador Series – Meet Denise Donald, District Ambassador for all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania

by elizaled on Jun 15, 2018

Ambassador Series – Meet Denise Donald, District Ambassador for all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Denise Donald, Mi … read more

Pickleball in the 2018 Singapore National Games

by elizaled on Jun 13, 2018

Pickleball in the 2018 Singapore National Games We are delighted to be able to share this wonderful news from Singapore. Enjoy! … read more

Quick and Easy Tips to Master the Backhand

by laurapbc on Jun 8, 2018

If you play with a strong partner in doubles then you may find yourself becoming complacent by letting them take every ball th … read more

ProLite Cypher Pro Brings Aggressive Torque and Huge Sweet Spot to Players of All Levels

by laurapbc on Jun 2, 2018

If you think you know where you stand when it comes to elongated paddles, you may have to reconsider thanks to ProLite's Cypher … read more

Meet The Pros - Dave Fleming

by elizaled on Jun 1, 2018

Meet The Pros – Dave Fleming Dave Fleming - Photo Credit to Pickleball Photos Dave Fleming loves picklebal … read more

Prince Pickleball: Changing The Shape of Pickleball With The New Reponse Pro and Spectrum Pro Pickleball Paddles

by karenthomaspbc on May 30, 2018

Many players can recognize a traditional pickleball paddle shape—a lightly tapered neck above the handle with squared-off … read more

Pickleball Continues Its International Takeover This July at Bainbridge Cup and 1st Italian Open

by laurapbc on May 25, 2018

The Bainbridge Cup made its debut in Spain last year with Team North America winning the inaugural event. This year the competit … read more

Meet The Pros - Jose (Joey) Farias

by elizaled on May 23, 2018

Meet The Pros – Jose (Joey) Farias Joey Farias, credit to Partovich Photography Jose Farias loves to play … read more