Pickleball Central Blog

Meet the Pros: Laura Ogden Fenton-Kovanda

by pickleballfun on Jun 29, 2016

Laura Fenton Kovanda at the U. S. Open Can you imagine playing a game you had to google on Youtube on your way to … read more

Bellevue Pickleball Meetup Finds New Fans

by laurapbc on Jun 24, 2016

Pickleball meetup this Sunday (6/26) from 3:30 - 6:30 in Renton, WA on Talbot Hill! Click here to RSVP. A couple weeks ago … read more

Meet The Pros: Tao Thongvanh

by elizaled on Jun 22, 2016

We are so impressed with the players who competed in the first U. S. Open Pickleball Championship held in Naples, Florida this pa … read more

Strawberry Park Resort Campground Pickleball Tournament

by pickleballfun on Jun 17, 2016

Strawberry Park Resort Campground Pickleball Tournament Gene Burch emailed us the other day to share the story of pickleball in … read more

Warm-Up Drills to Accelerate Peak Performance

by glenepeterson on Jun 15, 2016

Warm Up Drills to Accelerate Peak Performance  By Glen Peterson While some players can pick up a paddl … read more

Pickleball in Costa Rica: Playing in Paradise

by laurapbc on Jun 10, 2016

Does sun, surf and pickleball sound like a dream come true? It did for Tony and Celeste Horpel! This traveling couple ha … read more

Choosing Pickleball Shoes

by glenepeterson on Jun 8, 2016

Please consider these three guidelines when choosing pickleball shoes. Use tennis shoes outdoors and volleyball shoes indoo … read more

Pickleball is a Baby

by pickleballfun on Jun 3, 2016

We estimate that pickleball is maybe a 25 million dollar industry. According to a recent report by the Tennis Industry Associati … read more

Cure For Pickleball Potty Mouth

by pickleballfun on Jun 1, 2016

We love Brian Ashworth.  He works at PickleballCentral and is also one of the world's best pickleball players. At the recen … read more

Enjoy Watching the Spinning Ball: Winning Advice From Glen Peterson

by pickleballfun on May 27, 2016

Here is some great advice from our resident expert, Glen Peterson.  Enjoy! To start, here are three things I tell every be … read more

Don't Forget This Important Step Before Playing Pickleball

by laurapbc on May 25, 2016

It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of pickleball, but if you jump into a game as soon as you hit the courts, it may be … read more

Is It Me or My Paddle? A Definitive Guide

by laurapbc on May 20, 2016

A lot of pickleball players will jokingly say that they must be using the wrong paddle when they miss a shot, hit out of bounds o … read more

Give a Special Gift with Custom Pickleball Paddles

by laurapbc on May 18, 2016

Have you ever thought it would be fun to design your own paddle? Or create a unique paddle for a friend or family member? The go … read more

Historic First - Professional Pickleball TV Broadcast!

by pickleballfun on May 17, 2016

On Friday, May 20 @ 7 pm EST and again on Monday, May 23 @ 7 pm EST, millions of viewers will have the chance to watch profession … read more

Jackson, Missouri Gets It!!!! - Pickleball!

by elizaled on May 13, 2016

Brand New Civic Center in Jackson, Missouri Doug Brown is a Pickleball Ambassador in Jackson, Missouri.  He worked on the … read more

Do Smaller Paddles Have Bigger Sweet Spots?

by laurapbc on May 11, 2016

Growing Trend: Teardrop/Tennis-Style Paddles Many people believe that the greatest strength of teardrop or racquet-like pad … read more

Auburn, California Parks and Rec is Growing Pickleball

by elizaled on May 6, 2016

They got the go ahead in December 2014.  Pickleball folks donated 1/3 the cost, other funding came from cit … read more

How to Set Up a Local Pickleball Club

by laurapbc on May 4, 2016

Pickleball is a social sport by nature, and since many players’ favorite type of game is doubles, more people equals more … read more