Pickleball Central Blog

The Lab at Pickleball Central: Why Swingweight, Twistweight, and Balance Points Matter in Pickleball

by Joseph Sutton on Aug 3, 2023

Alongside our partners at HEAD Pickleball, we are happy to present the 4-in-1 Racket and Paddle testing machine, the first m … read more

Sole Stories: Q&A with Skechers Senior Director of Product Development and Merchandising

by Keith Shelton, Senior Director of Product Development and Merchandising on Jul 26, 2023

Pickleball seems to be taking over the world and the people over at Skechers have certainly taken notice. They have quickly … read more

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 … read more

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 … 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

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 … read more

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. … read more

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 … 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

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

When Should I Replace My Pickleball Shoes? 

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 … read more

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 … read more

Interview with a Pickleball Pro: Jessie Irvine

by kellyfrazier88 on Jun 7, 2022

Pickleball Pro, Jessie Irvine Jessie Irvine is an incredible player who overcame adversity to excel at … read more

Meet the Pro: Lauren Stratman

by kellyfrazier88 on Jun 1, 2022

Team Electrum pro Lauren Stratman has quickly risen to the highest ranks of pickleball, becoming one of the top ten female … read more