Continental vs Eastern Grip
by Patrick Moore on Nov 8, 2022
Over your time playing pickleball you may have heard your friends talk about what kind of grip they use, or you may have notic
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TechTalk with Selkirk Sport: Power Air Paddles
Nov 1, 2022
As professional pickleball has grown increasingly focused on power and spin over the past two years, the larger community di
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Pickleball Near Me: Nashville, TN
by laurapbc on Oct 28, 2022
Nashville, often hailed as the beating heart of country music, is not just a hub for soul-stirring tunes and honky-tonk vibes. As
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Pickleball Hand Signals - Why and How to use them
by karenthomaspbc on Oct 27, 2022
If you’re relatively new to pickleball you might have noticed players making gestures behind their backs and wondered what that’s
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Meet The Pro: KaSandra Gehrke
Oct 24, 2022
Kasandra Gehrke is a pro pickleball player who travels, competes, and teaches pickleball to players all over the country.
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What We’re Looking Forward to At Nationals – Our Top 5 Picks
by Patrick Moore on Oct 20, 2022
It’s that time of year again! The Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships is quickly approaching and thousands of
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Ashley and Collin Cooke Travel to The Franklin NYC Open for the APPTour
by kellyfrazier88 on Oct 14, 2022
Fruit Smash from New Belgium Brewery gave away an all-expenses-paid trip to the APP Tour NYC Open in April 2022. After thousands
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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?Â
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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