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How to Host a Pickleball Tournament with Friends, Family, or at Clubs

by Kelly R Frazier on Jan 2, 2024

Pickleball, a sport known for its fun and fast-paced gameplay, is a fantastic way to bring friends, family, and fellow players to … read more

Understanding DUPR Pickleball Rating System

by Kelly R Frazier on Jan 2, 2024

Pickleball has gained immense popularity over the years, with players of all skill levels taking to the courts. To gauge and … read more

Pickleball Central's Guide to the PPA Championships in Las Vegas

by Patrick Moore on Oct 4, 2023

PPA Championships in Las VegasIt is almost here! As you may already know, this first weekend of October brings with it the  … read more

2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships - Medal Winners

by Patrick Moore on Dec 9, 2022

With the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships a few weeks behind us we would like to reflect on the event a … 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 of … 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

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

Meet the Pro: Dayne Gingrich

by kellyfrazier88 on May 28, 2022

Meet family man, coach and pickleball pro Dayne Gingrich. A sponsored player by Electrum Pickleball, Dayne has gained major succe … 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

Why Play In A Pickleball Tournament

by karenthomaspbc on Mar 18, 2022

The past few years has brought many new players to the sport of pickleball. We love seeing the new players at our local courts an … read more

Ben Johns on Tournament Prep & Recovery

by kellyfrazier88 on Mar 15, 2022

Ben Johns Pickleball Pro As the #1 pickleball player in the world, pro Ben Johns obviously spends many consecutive hours and … read more

2021 Final Pro Rankings from World Pickleball Rankings

by kellyfrazier88 on Feb 8, 2022

Pickleball World Rankings 2021 Powered by PickleballTournaments.com and launched in 2021, the World Pickleball Rankings is p … read more

Paddles the Pros Used at the 2021 National Championships

by kellyfrazier88 on Dec 23, 2021

2021 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships presented by Pickleball CentralPickleballCentral was proud to be the … read more

The UK's 1st International Tournament: To Pickle or Not to Pickle, That is the Question

by glenepeterson on Nov 16, 2016

Stratford-Upon-Avon in England is generally famous for one thing: Shakespeare. This is his birthplace, a town that can claim one … read more

Our Top Men's Open Doubles Picks for Nationals in Casa Grande

by laurapbc on Oct 21, 2016

Whether in Casa Grande or watching a live stream, here are eight pairs to keep an eye on among the 39 teams competing o … read more

2nd Annual Folsom Breakout Pickleball Tournament

by pickleballfun on Jul 27, 2016

Johnny Cash wrote 'Folsom Prison Blues', but they weren't singing the blues at the 2nd Annual Folsom Breakout Pickleball Tourname … read more

U. S. Open Pickleball Championships - April 26 - May 1, 2016

by glenepeterson on Mar 10, 2016

First Ever US OPEN Pickleball Championships The first ever U.S. Open Pickleball Championships begin April 26 throug … read more

Super-Hero Pickleball Tournament

Dec 16, 2015

We love when we get stories from our readers about community events, pickleball get-togethers, and especially themed tourna … read more