Pickleball Central Blog

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

What's in a Paddle Warranty?

by laurapbc on Apr 29, 2016

You’ve played with your new paddle for several months. It has great touch, your shots are going where you want them—then suddenly … read more

Pickleball "All Heart" Award: Dick Howell and the Heart O' The Hills Camp for Girls

by elizaled on Apr 27, 2016

This is a pickleball love story.  Enjoy what Dick Howell has to say about the history and development of pickleball at a g … read more

Lewisville All-Ages Pickleball Tournament

by elizaled on Apr 22, 2016

Lewisville Open Tournament Women's Brackets Lewisville, Texas has a consistently warm climate and is close to Lewisville Lake, … read more

USAPA Ambassador Tom Widden Introduces Pickleball on the Moody Blues Cruise

by elizaled on Apr 20, 2016

Onix Pure Ball A bunch of pickleball players traveled together with USAPA Ambassador Tom Widden, Lake Oswego, Oregon, aboa … read more

The Great Pickleball Debate

by glenepeterson on Apr 15, 2016

A Controversy is Brewing: Is Pickleball A Sport for Participants or Spectators? It started fifty years ago with several bor … read more