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Taylor Swift has been quite busy lately, offering fans a glimpse into her daily routine through a recent YouTube short. The video showcased engaging moments with her three cats, quality time with her boyfriend, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, and her culinary adventures in perfecting a cinnamon roll recipe. Notably, she was also spotted enjoying a game of pickleball. Kansas City Chiefs Paddle In one scene of the video, Swift proudly displayed a Kansas City Chiefs-branded paddle, a nod to Kelce’s NFL affiliation, as she took to the court. Sporting a fitted white shirt and coordinating sneakers, her outfit…

The towns of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Henrico, Virginia, are holding exciting pickleball tournaments over the next few months. Why not sign up and give them a try if you’re looking for somewhere to test your skills and have a little pickleball fun in the sun? Twin Falls The 6th Annual Twin Falls Father’s Day Pickleball Tournament, sponsored by the Pickleball Association of Twin Falls, will be held at Frontier Park, Twin Falls, from Thursday, June 13th, to Saturday, June 15th. The competition will feature brackets from 3.0 to 5.0. Early registration on April 30th is encouraged, as it guarantees…

We’ve featured Megan Fudge on quite a few occasions. Last year, she was the most-medalled female player on the APP Tour, with 28 in just 13 tournaments, and has 21 pro golds. What you might not know about her is that she and her husband, Ryler DeHeart, now live on the road in an RV, traveling from venue to venue following the pickleball tour trail! Unprecedented Times Megan and Ryler, former tennis stars from the University of Illinois, found themselves drawn to pickleball during the pandemic, joining the ranks of many who sought new activities during those unprecedented times. Reflecting…

USA Pickleball, the national governing body of pickleball in the U.S., and UTR Sports have announced an industry-defining agreement. Pickleball’s National Governing Body will adopt UTR’s tournament management software and the UTR Pickleball (UTR-P) Rating for its tournaments, leagues, and recreational activities, including the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. APP Will Also Use UTR-P The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) will also officially employ the UTR-P Rating for APP tournaments and events. It has named UTR Sports its technology, software, and rating/rankings partner. Register for free and learn more about the UTR-P Rating here. View this post on Instagram…

As the eighth event of the year and one of 15 Opens in 2024, the Veolia LA Open, Presented by Deep Eddy Vodka, offers players a chance to earn valuable points, with 1,000 up for grabs for the winners. Returning to the prestigious Los Cab venue, where many pros train, the tournament promises top-tier competition and electrifying performances. Hectic Schedule The tournament’s hectic schedule adds to the excitement. This weekend marks the third leg of a thrilling four-week journey from North Carolina to Texas to California, with Utah awaiting next week. Amidst the whirlwind of travel and competition, new partnerships…

Babolat, a pioneer in sports equipment innovation, proudly announces the launch of its latest line of edgeless pickleball paddles, set to revolutionize the game. Engineered through meticulous observation of the sport’s rapid evolution and crafted to meet players’ diverse needs, Babolat’s expert paddle range represents a leap forward in performance and design. Tailored to Player Types STRKR + (Striker Plus) is designed for the assertive player seeking dominance on the court. The STRKR + paddle boasts an extended handle, delivering unparalleled power and control. BALLR + (Baller Plus): Versatility meets precision with the BALLR + paddle, crafted for the all-round…

As pickleball continues to expand at seemingly ever-increasing speed, it’s been notable that a definitive frontrunner was needed to navigate players through the plethora of court options. That’s why the announcement that Pickleheads is now the official court and game finder of USA Pickleball is so important. A Strategic Approach Unlike other court search engines, Pickleheads adopted a strategic approach, leveraging the power of Google searches to secure premier rankings for myriad “pickleball courts near {city}” keywords. This method made it more effective than Places2Play.com, which USA Pickleball used to endorse. It is also notably different from its competitor, Pickleplay.com,…

The National Pickleball League (NPL) has unveiled the highly anticipated results of its 2024 NPL Draft, revealing the newest additions to each of its 12 team’s rosters for the upcoming season. Marking A New Chapter The NPL Draft event took place on Sunday, April 14, in Naples, Florida, with team owners, League staff, prospective players, and pickleball fans gathering to witness the results. The event marked a new chapter in the league’s commitment to nurturing talent and reinforcing its status as the top professional 50+ league in the sport. Each roster has up to eight women and eight men, and…

When Ben Lacy established the Southern Pickleball Academy in Aiken, South Carolina, as a public charity in late 2022, he couldn’t have foreseen the profound impact it would have on the community in just over a year. Introducing Over 200 Children To The Sport The academy has been instrumental in introducing over 200 children to the sport of pickleball. Collaborating with the New Ellenton City Council and Mayor Kim Williams, they successfully implemented a pickleball program and also initiated a series of popular First Friday Pickleball and Pizza pen play gatherings at the Virginia Acres courts. Read more about pickleball…

In the growing suburb of Delta, British Columbia, a new mandate has emerged that requires pickleball players to use quieter paddles to address noise complaints from surrounding neighborhoods. While this move by the city council is well-intentioned, aiming to create harmony between residents and enthusiasts of this fast-growing sport, it touches only the surface of a more complex issue. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen tremendous growth in the sport, with millions of new players picking up the paddle each year! However, with this growth, we’re also seeing a trend in noise complaints, as many communities believe the…