Author: Drew McCartt

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Drew McCartt

Drew combines his passion as an outdoorsman, sport fishing writer, amateur pickleball player and league co-leader/beginners coach, with his experience as a product review specialist for an online retailer. As a discerning consumer advocate, he brings a special perspective to test and review pickleball products. Game on!

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Overwhelmed by Paddle Specs Paddle Lab May Be the Answer(1)

Overwhelmed by Paddle Specs? Paddle Lab May Be the Answer

by Drew McCartt 03/11/2026

Not long ago, buying a pickleball paddle was pretty simple. You picked something that felt good in your hand, maybe asked a friend what they were using, or copied... Read more.

Swiftnet 2.1 Pickleball Portable Net Review

Swiftnet 2.1 Pickleball Portable Net Review

by Drew McCartt 08/29/2025

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.

Franklin C45° Tempo Paddles (14 and 16mm) Review

by Drew McCartt 08/22/2025

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.

PB5Star Court 2 Pickleball Shoe Review(1)

PB5Star Court 2 Pickleball Shoe Review

by Drew McCartt 08/15/2025

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.

Franklin C45° Dynasty Paddles – 14 and 16mm - Review

Franklin C45° Dynasty Paddles (14 And 16mm) Review

by Drew McCartt 08/08/2025

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.

Roll Recovery Superplush Flip Flops Review(3)

Roll Recovery Superplush Flip Flops Review

by Drew McCartt 07/31/2025

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.

CRBN1 Genesis TruFoam Paddle Review(1)

CRBN TruFoam Genesis Review: Powerful, Consistent…But Not for Everyone

by Drew McCartt 07/25/2025

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.

SQAIRZ XRZ Pickleball Shoe Review(2)

SQAIRZ XRZ Pickleball Shoe Review

by Drew McCartt 07/18/2025

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.

Onix Hype X Pro Paddle Review

Onix Hype X Pro Paddle Review

by Drew McCartt 07/11/2025

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.

Diadem Tour V3 Backpack

Diadem Tour V3 Backpack Review

by Drew McCartt 07/02/2025

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.