Pickleballers & Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts and What to Do About It
If you’ve been playing pickleball for a while, chances are you’ve either felt that sharp heel pain yourself… or you’ve watched a buddy hobble off the court... Read more.
Microspin vs. Macrospin: Paddle Grit vs. Player Technique
Most players lump all spin together. But there are two different engines driving it: If your contact point is off (too late, too close to the body, wrong height... Read more.
Small Hands in Pickleball (and How to Play Your Best)
If you’ve got small hands, pickleball isn’t harder, but it is different. The paddle is your only connection to the ball, and if your grip is too big, too long,... Read more.
13 Products That Fix Every Summer Pickleball Problem
Pickleball Union earns a commission on purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. Our reviews are editorially independent – brands... Read more.
How Twistweight Really Works (And Why It’s More Important Than Paddle Weight)
If you’ve ever blamed a bad shot on your paddle, you’re in good company. We’ve all done it. You rip a forehand from the kitchen, catch it a hair off-center,... Read more.
Why Pickleball Players Self-Destruct After the First Error
If you’ve ever missed a routine dink and felt your game unravel from that single mistake, welcome to the club. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen players... Read more.
The Split Line Erne: The Erne You Haven’t Learned Yet
If you’ve played pickleball long enough, you know the Erne. It’s one of the sport’s signature “wow” shots—the player launches over or around the kitchen,... Read more.
Why Mid-Range Pickleball Paddles Outperform Overpriced Ones
Walk onto any pickleball court and you’ll spot it immediately: the shiny new $333 paddle in one player’s hand, the beat-up $90 stick in another’s, and maybe... Read more.
Rec Serve vs. Pro Serve: What Really Sets Them Apart?
Let’s be honest: most rec players treat the serve like a formality. Tap the ball over, shuffle in, and hope for a playable third shot. But at higher levels, the... Read more.
8 Pickleball Strategies That Will Change the Way You Play
We recently shot a video where we broke down the eight core strategies that have helped us and countless other players win more games. These aren’t gimmicks or... Read more.