Quick answer Federico Staksrud plays the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V (16mm) — his first signature paddle, on a new hybrid shape. Argentina’s top star had a huge 2026, and fans want to know: what paddle does Federico Staksrud use? The…
What counts as a lightweight pickleball paddle? The best lightweight pickleball paddles all sit under about 7.7 oz (218 g) — that is genuinely light in 2026 — and under 7.3 oz (207 g) is unusually light. Of the 728…
Quick answer Tyson McGuffin plays the JOOLA Magnus line — his signature paddles, including the Magnus 3S and the Magnus CAS “The Lion.” One of the most explosive, athletic players in the game, Tyson McGuffin gets asked constantly: what paddle…
Quick answer Anna Leigh Waters plays the Franklin Aurelius — her signature paddle after her landmark 2026 move from Paddletek to Franklin. The most dominant player in women’s pickleball changed paddles in the sport’s biggest 2026 story, so what paddle…
The 30-second version The anchor is ELEVENO at 340 Patriot Place — 9 indoor courts and 6 outdoor courts, plus a restaurant and bar, right next to Gillette Stadium. Cheapest way in is an open-play credit bundle. Eight open plays…
Quick answer Ben Johns plays the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V (16mm) — his signature raw carbon-fiber paddle. He has been sponsored by JOOLA since 2022. If you want to play like the most decorated man in pickleball, the…
What is a foam-core pickleball paddle? A foam-core paddle replaces some or all of the traditional polypropylene honeycomb inside the paddle with injected or moulded foam — usually EPP (expanded polypropylene) or MPP. The foam fills the space the honeycomb…
The 30-second version Pros replace paddles constantly — some top players swap every couple of tournaments, and even role players go through them every few weeks to a few months. You don’t need to. A recreational player’s paddle typically lasts…
The 30-second version Ben Johns plays the JOOLA Perseus Pro V; Anna Leigh Waters now plays the Franklin Aurelius after her blockbuster 2026 switch. Most pros play a signature model you can actually buy — often the exact paddle, sometimes…
The 30-second version What happened: The JOOLA Pops Summer Tour, the brand’s first tour of its kind, finished its run this summer – an ice cream truck traveling to courts and community events with paddle demos, games and giveaways. The…
