Court testing the latest pickleball paddles
Spotting fellow pickleball players in the wild
Sharing pickleball memes with her friends
Christina Pichler
Writer & Client Relations
Christina is a former tennis player who has been a pickleball enthusiast since her first open-play session in 2020. She’s played pickleball in family tournaments from sunny California all the way to Austria. She’s made it her mission to introduce as many people to her favorite sport as possible and joined the Pickleball Union team in 2022 to spread the word that pickleball is for everyone.
Christina is a former tennis player who has been a pickleball enthusiast since her first open-play session in 2020. She’s played pickleball in family tournaments from sunny California all the way to Austria. She’s made it her mission to introduce as many people to her favorite sport as possible and joined the Pickleball Union team in 2022 to spread the word that pickleball is for everyone.
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2023 Women’s Pickleball Holiday Gift Guide: Picking A Perfect Pickleball Present!
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With the growth we’ve seen in pickleball this year, it’s no surprise that you’re doing some holiday shopping for someone obsessed with it. Whether it
Recovery Smoothies Served Up by Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters
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Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters are perhaps the most recognizable pickleball players in the sport today. Both players have dominated their competition and have
How Much Water Does a Pickleball Player Need?
08/30/2023
Summer is the perfect time to play pickleball. Longer days and warm evenings mean you don’t have to wait for the weekend to get to
Pickleball Rules for Singles: What to Know
11/02/2022
Pickleball rules can be adjusted to singles play with a few modifications, including how scoring is called out, how many serves are allowed, and which
5 Best Pickleball Paddles For Intermediate Players
11/01/2022
The best pickleball paddles for intermediate players include options that provide spin or power. For players looking to add spin, an intermediate paddle with a
5 Best Pickleball Paddles for Spin
11/01/2022
The best pickleball paddles for spin feature a gritty textured surface, a large sweet spot, and are mid-weight for easy maneuverability. The best spin-generating facing
DIY Pickleball Court: How to Build A Court At Home
11/01/2022
Building a DIY pickleball court can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. To create a barebones court and get
Pickleball vs. Tennis: 9 Key Differences
10/27/2022
The most notable differences between pickleball and tennis is the equipment used, size of the court, and rules to make each game competitive. Tennis Racquets
Pickleball Gifts for Every Player (From Beginner to Pro)
10/27/2022
The best pickleball gifts are items a player will regularly use and routinely wear out. Pickleball players always appreciate balls, paddles, bags, and court shoes.
Why Is It Called Pickleball? How Pickleball Got Its Name
10/26/2022
How did pickleball get its name? There are two competing stories about how pickleball got its name. One story is that it was named after
