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Springtime Pickleball Fitness: Fun Workouts for Court-Ready Conditioning

by Kelly R Frazier on Mar 7, 2024

As spring unfolds its vibrant canvas, pickleball enthusiasts eagerly step onto the court, ready for rallies, victories, and the s … read more

Mastering the Art of Lob Shots and Running Down Lobs in Pickleball

by Kelly Frazier on Oct 26, 2023

Pickleball is a game that demands both finesse and athleticism. One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of pickleball is … read more

The Best Way to Grip Your Pickleball Paddle

by Patrick Moore on Sep 20, 2023

Recently we posted a video with Glen Peterson discussing how he holds his paddle. We thought we would dive into a more detailed … read more

TechTalk with Paddletek Pickleball: Tempest V3 Line

by Kelly Frazier on Aug 11, 2023

PaddleTek Tempest V3 Line TechTalk In our latest TechTalk we caught up with  Paddletek to talk about their excitin … read more

Indoor Pickleball Ball Guide

by John Cowley on Jul 21, 2023

Balls for Indoor Pickleball Courts As the weather turns, pickleball players have a couple of choices – either migra … read more

Best Outdoor Pickleball Ball Guide

by Patrick Moore on Jul 20, 2023

What Pickleball is Best for You? With so many pickleballs on the market, it can be a challenge to pick the right o … read more

​Introducing The VERSIX RAW Pickleball Paddle

by Patrick Moore on Jul 12, 2023

What is the VERSIX® RAW Pickleball Paddle? The VERSIX® RAW is a next level performance paddle researched, desig … read more

Introducing VERSIX Pro Pickleball Paddles by Pickleball Central

by Patrick Moore on Jul 7, 2023

Wading through the many types of pickleball paddles available today can be daunting. With the different face materials, core th … read more

Explained: Long Handle vs. Short Handle

by John Cowley on Apr 10, 2023

Paddles come in many shapes and sizes, which affects how they feel in your hand and how they play. One important component of& … read more

Explained: Core Thicknesses

by Patrick Moore on Mar 24, 2023

With so many paddles available it can seem a little daunting to choose a paddle, especially if it’s your first one. We hear you … read more

Explained: Foam Injection in Pickleball Paddles

by Patrick Moore on Mar 10, 2023

If you stay up to date on modern technologies in pickleball paddle construction, you may have noticed a big jump in the numbe … read more

Get a Grip on the Game

by Patrick Moore on Jan 13, 2023

Get a Grip on the Game When you look for new pickleball products that can help your game, you probably think first abou … read more

Picklebabes Holiday Gift Guides with Pickleball Central

by Frankie and Natalie on Dec 15, 2022

Hi! We are Frankie and Natalie, most commonly known as the Picklebabes. We are female pickleball players and content creators … read more

Dress the Part: Pickleball Apparel for All

by Patrick Moore on Dec 12, 2022

Pickleball shares many similarities with tennis and other court sports, not the least of which is a desire for style. Whether yo … read more

​Save Your Energy For The Game with ZUCA Carts

by Patrick Moore on Dec 8, 2022

Save Your Energy For The Game with ZUCA Carts Staying fresh during long tournament days can prove difficult, and fatigue can be d … read more

Four Reasons a Ball Machine is your Best Drill Partner

by Karen Thomas on Nov 16, 2022

If you’re serious about improving your pickleball skills, drilling is essential. Playing games is great fun, but during games you … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more