Pickleball Central Blog

Top 5 Pickleball Paddles for Power (September 2024)

by Joseph Sutton on May 13, 2024

Is a Power Paddle Right for You? Some players just can’t resist the power game. You've got to love the fee … read more

Top 5 Pickleball Paddles for Control (September 2024)

by Joseph Sutton on May 13, 2024

The Critical Role of Control in Pickleball Success Control paddles are a game-changer. They're designed for players … read more

Top 5 Best Pickleball Paddles for Spin (September 2024)

by Joseph Sutton on May 13, 2024

The Power of Spin in Pickleball If you're a pickleball enthusiast, you know that spin is one of the most dynamic … read more

Review of JOOLA Gen 3 Paddles

by Joseph Sutton on Apr 23, 2024

The Biggest JOOLA Launch Yet The pickleball world is buzzing about the new “Gen 3” paddle lineup from Joola, and for … read more

TechTalk: Sustainable Innovation with Revolin Sports

Apr 17, 2024

In celebration of Earth Month, Pickleball Central is proud to shine a spotlight on one of our partners, Revolin Sp … read more

JOOLA’s GEN 3 Paddles at Pickleball Central April 23

by Karen Thomas on Apr 16, 2024

We joined JOOLA at their recent “Behind The Scenes” product preview in New Orleans for a look at their exciting new GEN 3 pa … read more

Crafting Excellence: The Six Zero Pickleball Story

Apr 3, 2024

Discover the story behind Six Zero Pickleball, a brand that's making waves in the world of pickleball. From humble beginning … read more

Paddle Review: Selkirk Vanguard Control

by Joseph Sutton on Mar 18, 2024

Bottom Line: The Vanguard Control pairs the touch of one of the best control paddles of all time (the Vanguard 2.0) with … read more

The Lab: Top 6 Paddles for Spin in 2023

by Joseph Sutton on Dec 1, 2023

The way pickleball is played has changed over the years, and increased spin potential with new paddle technology is likely the mo … read more

Explained: ​Understanding Delamination in Pickleball Paddles

by Patrick Moore, Joseph Sutton, John Cowley on Oct 18, 2023

Pickleball Paddle Delamination The pickleball world is still talking about delamination in thermoformed pickleball paddl … read more

Which Pickleball Paddle Weight Is Right for You?

by Patrick Moore on Oct 5, 2023

Pickleball Paddle Weights Explained Why Paddle Weight Matters As we continue our ‘Explained” series we dive into paddle weig … read more

Welcome to the World of Heritage Pickle-ball

by Patrick Moore on Oct 3, 2023

Introducing Heritage Pickle-ballIt is here! We are proud to introduce Heritage Pickle-ball, a brand that pays homage to the histo … read more

Lab Breakdown: Engage Pursuit Pro Series

by Joseph Sutton on Sep 28, 2023

Engage Pursuit Pro Lab Breakdown The Upgrade Engage Fans Have Been Waiting For Players loved the uniquely crisp and powerful … read more

Exploring the Origins of Pickleball: The Bainbridge Island Pickleball Experience with Pickleball Central, Heritage Pickle-ball and Frog Rock Pickleball Company

by Kelly Frazier on Sep 22, 2023

Pickleball's Origins Trace Back To 1965 When It Was First Created On Bainbridge Island, Located Near Seattle, Washington. Las … 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

Explained: The Best Power Pickleball Paddles for Your Game in 2023

by Joseph Sutton on Sep 13, 2023

Generating Power in Pickleball is More Important than EverPickleball is attracting more dynamic athletes than ever before, and th … read more

Unleash Your Power on the Pickleball Court with Selkirk Sport's Power Air Paddles

by Kelly Frazier on Sep 8, 2023

What is a Power Pickleball Paddle? Are you a pickleball enthusiast looking to dominate the court with unmatched po … 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