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Aug 13, 2026
World Pickleball Rankings: The PPA’s New Global Leaderboard, Explained
World Pickleball Rankings: how the PPA's new global leaderboard works, the 50/35/15 discipline weighting, the 52-week window, and why it is not your rating.
Aug 13, 2026
The Best Pickleball Paddles for Tennis Players (2026)
The best pickleball paddles for tennis players in 2026: 5 elongated, heavier picks with real power and spin numbers, plus the buying mistake to avoid.
Aug 13, 2026
The 10 Fastest Growing Pickleball Countries Are All in Asia (DUPR Data)
The fastest growing pickleball countries by new DUPR signups are all in Asia, led by the Philippines. The data, the caveat, and what it means in New England.
Aug 12, 2026
Shake and Bake in Pickleball: How to Run It (and How to Beat It)
Shake and bake pickleball explained: how to run the drive-and-crash play in doubles, where to aim, when to skip it, and the simplest way to beat it.
Aug 12, 2026
MLP Playoffs 2026 Results: Favorites Advance in Dallas, Newport Beach Next
MLP Playoffs 2026 results from Dallas: all four favorites advanced (Brooklyn, Dallas, Palm Beach, Texas). See who was eliminated, standout players, and the Newport Beach + NYC finale schedule.
Aug 11, 2026
Pop Up Dink: Why Your Dinks Keep Floating (and 2 Fixes That Work)
Fix your pop up dink for good. Why dinks float up, the contact-point and follow-through fixes that keep them low, and three drills that groove it fast.
Aug 10, 2026
Pickleball Tournaments Near Me: Find Upcoming New England Events by State
Find pickleball tournaments near you in New England. Browse upcoming tournaments by state — MA, NH, CT, RI, VT & ME — with venues, skill brackets, and how to register.
Aug 10, 2026
Best Pickleball Paddles for Beginners (2026): 6 Forgiving Picks Under $160
The best pickleball paddles for beginners are not the most powerful ones. Six forgiving picks from $86 to $155, with real spec data and my ambassador codes.
Aug 9, 2026
Down the Line in Pickleball: How to Close the Gap Opponents Keep Attacking
Getting beat down the line in pickleball is almost never luck. Learn what creates the opening, how to shift as a pair, and three drills that close it fast.
Aug 8, 2026
USA Pickleball Vision Training: What the New Vizual Edge Member Perk Actually Gets You
USA Pickleball vision training is now a member benefit via Vizual Edge: a free month, 3D glasses for premium members, and drills for tracking and reaction time.
Aug 7, 2026
Pickleball in Concord NH: Courts, Open Play & Where to Play
Where to play pickleball in Concord NH - six free courts at Rolfe Park, cheap indoor drop-in at Green Street, Capital City Pickleballers, plus nearby NH clubs.
Aug 6, 2026
Federico Staksrud Trade: What the New Jersey 5s Just Bought
The Federico Staksrud trade sent him and Milan Rane to the New Jersey 5s, who kept Khlif and Howells too. What it means for MLP's title race and finals.
Aug 5, 2026
Pickleball in Fitchburg, MA: Courts, Open Play & Where to Actually Play
Pickleball in Fitchburg, MA made simple: 8 indoor courts at Game On, 4 more venues within 15 minutes, real drop-in costs, and how to find a game as a beginner.
Aug 5, 2026
Pickleball in Warwick, RI: Courts, Open Play & Where to Play
Pickleball in Warwick, RI: 8 indoor courts at Centerline, 4 free outdoor courts at Mickey Stevens, lessons at PickleballRI, plus the best clubs nearby.
Aug 5, 2026
Pickleball in Portsmouth, NH: Courts, Open Play & Where to Play
Pickleball in Portsmouth, NH: 16 free courts at South Mill Pond and Community Campus, open play hours, winter indoor options and how to find a game.
Aug 5, 2026
Pickleball on Cape Cod: Where to Play, Courts & Local Tips
Where to play pickleball on Cape Cod in 2026: Barnstable, Dennis, Eastham and Mashpee courts with addresses, open play hours, fees and honest local tips.
Aug 5, 2026
Pickleball in Newport, RI: Courts, Open Play & Where to Play
Playing pickleball in Newport, RI? Here's where to actually play on Aquidneck Island: 9 indoor courts, open play, plus nearby Bristol and Warren clubs.
Aug 5, 2026
Franklin Aurelius 12.7mm: The Ultra-Light Paddle With One Big Catch
The Franklin Aurelius 12.7mm is genuinely ultra-light: 92.3 swing weight, 7.28 oz. Here are the specs, the real trade-offs, and who it actually suits.
Aug 4, 2026
Pickleball in Portland, Maine: Where to Play, Courts & Local Tips
Where to play pickleball in Portland, Maine — top courts and clubs from Falmouth to Westbrook, indoor vs outdoor seasons, and local tips to find open play.
Aug 4, 2026
How to Hit a Backhand Overhead in Pickleball (Stop Backing Up on Lobs)
The backhand overhead in pickleball, explained: the 3-step motion, where to aim, drills that build it, and why backing up on lobs costs you the kitchen line.
Aug 3, 2026
Joola Perseus Pro V 16mm: Specs, Spin Numbers and Who It Is For
Joola Perseus Pro V 16mm: verified specs, swing weight, 2,170 RPM spin, an independent 6 out of 10 score, and whether the new 2,100 RPM cap affects it.
Aug 3, 2026
Pickleball Spin Rate Test: What USA Pickleball’s New 2,100 RPM Cap Means
USA Pickleball's new spin rate test starts October 1, 2026, capping paddles at 2,100 RPM. Here is what the change means for your paddle and your game.
Aug 2, 2026
Pickleball in Stamford, CT: Courts, Open Play & Where to Play
Where to play pickleball in Stamford CT: inside Pickleball America, how open play and court booking work, nearby Connecticut clubs, and what to bring.
Aug 2, 2026
MLP Dreambreaker Rules for 2026: The Newest Job in Pro Pickleball
MLP Dreambreaker rules changed for 2026 - full-roster subs, lineups set after the last doubles game, and why teams now carry singles specialists.
Aug 1, 2026
Unforced Errors in Pickleball: How to Stop Handing Away Free Points
Unforced errors in pickleball cost more games than weak technique ever will. Here are the 5 error buckets I see most on New England courts, and how to fix each.
Aug 1, 2026
Pickleball World Cup: PPA Pros Cleared to Play for Their Countries in 2027
The Pickleball World Cup just landed Pickleball Inc. as a partner - and the ban on PPA Tour pros is lifted for 2027. What the deal means, and the Olympic angle.
Jul 31, 2026
Pickleball in New Haven, CT: Courts, Open Play & Where to Play
Where to play pickleball in New Haven, CT - free courts at Edgewood Park, indoor open play at Pickleville, plus nearby Orange, Milford & Wallingford clubs.
Jul 31, 2026
MLP Playoffs 2026: The Road From Orlando to Central Park
MLP playoffs 2026 explained: the seeding format, the schedule from Dallas to Newport Beach to Central Park, and why the NYC finale is a road trip for New England fans.
Jul 6, 2026
Pro Pickleball’s Biggest Stars: The Players to Know
Meet pro pickleball's biggest stars — Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Federico Staksrud and the challengers. A starter guide to the pros to watch.
Jul 6, 2026
What Is Major League Pickleball? Teams, Format & 2026 Season
Major League Pickleball explained: how many teams, the four-player co-ed rosters, rally scoring, and the Dreambreaker singles tiebreaker that decides tied matches.