What are the best pickleball paddles for tennis players? If you’re coming from tennis, the paddles that feel most natural are elongated (16.5″ long), on the heavier end (roughly 230–255g), and built for power and spin — because that’s what…
Which are the fastest growing pickleball countries? The fastest growing pickleball countries, measured by new DUPR player registrations over the last 12 months, are all in Asia. The Philippines leads, followed by Indonesia, China, India, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore,…
What is shake and bake pickleball? The shake and bake is a two-person doubles play. One partner hits a hard, low drive from the baseline — that’s the “shake” — and the instant the ball leaves the paddle, the other…
The 30-second version Chalk held in Dallas. All four favorites advanced out of the MLP Playoffs 2026 first round (Aug 7–9) — No. 5 Brooklyn, No. 6 Dallas, No. 7 Palm Beach, and No. 8 Texas. Out: SoCal Hard Eights,…
Why do your dinks keep popping up? A pop up dink is almost never a swing problem — it’s an energy problem. The ball still carries energy as it rises off the bounce, and that energy bleeds away as it…
The 30-second version Looking for pickleball tournaments near you in New England? The fastest way is to browse by your state — we keep a current schedule for all six. Every level is welcome. Most tournaments run 2.0 through 5.0+…
What are the best pickleball paddles for beginners? The best pickleball paddles for beginners are forgiving, not powerful. Look for a widebody shape (the biggest sweet spot), a weight around 7.7 to 8.1 oz, and a price between $85 and…
Why do you keep getting beat down the line in pickleball? Because the winner was set up a shot earlier. A ball hit down the line in pickleball only becomes available when the line is already open — usually because…
Vizual Edge is now the Official Vision Training Partner of USA Pickleball. Here is what members actually get, and an honest read on whether it helps.
Where to play pickleball in Concord NH: six free outdoor courts at Rolfe Park, cheap indoor drop-in downtown, a six-court club on Ferry Street, and the clubs within 45 minutes.
