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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 fro … read more

TechTalk: ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace Paddles

by Karen Thomas on Dec 5, 2022

For six years, ProKennex Pickleball has pushed the limits of pickleball paddle technology innovation, and has done so a … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

TechTalk with Oneshot Pickleball: The Flipshot

by kellyfrazier88 on May 24, 2022

The Flipshot by Oneshot PickleballWhy choose between touch and power when you can have it all? After years of players having to … read more

Minto US OPEN Medal-Winning Paddles 2022

by kellyfrazier88 on May 17, 2022

With the dust still settling from the Minto US OPEN Championships, many picklers are eager to check out what gear the pro … read more

Pickleball Paddle Tape: A Comprehensive Guide

by karenthomaspbc on May 10, 2022

What Kind of Tape Can You Put on Pickleball Paddles & Why Should You? Get your paddle ready for action You may have he … read more

TechTalk with Gearbox Pickleball: Technology-Forward Paddle Manufacturer

by kellyfrazier88 on May 4, 2022

Gearbox has always been about innovating the best sports equipment for players of all levels, and they did just that with their … read more

TechTalk with HEAD Pickleball: New Radical Series

by kellyfrazier88 on Apr 20, 2022

HEAD has revamped their popular Radical Pickleball Paddle series with thoughtfully designed new technology and graphics, for … read more

JOOLA Pickleball Partners With Ben Johns

by kellyfrazier88 on Apr 2, 2022

JOOLA Pickleball Paddle and Ben Johns The first pickleball paddles were actually intended for table tennis, and now … read more

TechTalk with PROLITE Sports: The Hyperweave LXII Series

by kellyfrazier88 on Mar 2, 2022

PROLITE's new LX Series paddles set a new standard in woven carbon fiber. Dynamic performance, cutting-edge design and stunning c … read more

TechTalk with Engage Pickleball: New 2022 Poach Infinity Paddles

by kellyfrazier88 on Feb 22, 2022

Engage Pickleball is a US pickleball company well known for their top-of-the-line paddles, developed with science and per … read more

BADDLE Pickleball is coming to Pickleball Central with a great new range of Paddles!

by kellyfrazier88 on Feb 17, 2022

Baddle Pickleball Paddles launched during the COVID-19 pandemic and has made a mark with their colorful stylish graphics. Their n … read more

How Long do Pickleball Paddles Last? A Guide to Paddle Care

by laurapbc on Feb 15, 2022

How Long do Pickleball Paddles Last?  The thrill of a powerful smash, the satisfaction of a well-placed serve, the agility d … read more

Meet the Pros: Riley and Lindsey Newman (aka Newman Squared)

by kellyfrazier88 on Jan 14, 2022

Pickleball Pros Riley and Lindsey NewmanRiley and Lindsey Newman are a rockstar brother and sister duo (still working on the … read more

TechTalk with ProXR Pickleball and Their Game-Changing Handle Technology

by kellyfrazier88 on Jan 8, 2022

ProXR have established themselves as innovators in other sports like the NHL and MLB, and they are bringing the same creativity a … read more

6 Pickleball New Year's Resolutions You Can Do In 2022

by kellyfrazier88 on Jan 5, 2022

Pickleball Resolutions from 2022 With the turn of the new year it is always nice to have some things to look forward to. Mayb … read more