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So, you wanna be a pickleball star? Thanks to a new reality show, someone’s dreams may come true. With virtual reality pickleball gaining traction, it was only a matter of time before reality TV and streaming shows would follow. Pickleball Kingdom, a Chandler, Arizona-based company, is holding a casting call for Season One of Pickleball Paddle Battle. A total of 16 players will be selected to compete over a nine-day period from September 16-24. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Kingdom (@pickleballkingdom) One male and one female winner will be selected to win a one-year Pickleball…

With pickleball growing so rapidly, a whole new marketing world has opened up around it featuring fashion, food, and now games. We recently featured a video game called Pickleball Smash, and hot on its heels comes a card game called Pickleball Slam! However, it’s not the first pickleball-related card game to hit the toy store shelves, and here we look at Pickleball Slam and two of its predecessors. Each card game has its own unique twist on the sport. Pickleball Slam Pickleball Slam is not yet available but is a more strategic card game designed to be a more challenging…

The PCKL Pro Series 13 & 16 are finally here. We had the opportunity to test drive the Pro Series 13 a few weeks before its launch. During this time, we’ve come to fully understand how the PCKL team has been able to entirely reinvent their Pro Series paddles to maximize performance. The Specs Thickness13mm and 16mmWeight7.8 oz and 8.1 ozLength16.25” (5.5” handle)Width7.5”Grip Circumference4.2”CorePolypropylene HoneycombPaddle FaceToray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Overview Looking at the stats, it quickly becomes apparent that PCKL ran with some of the original Pro Series model specs and tweaked the formula to account for the addition…

After their third gold medal performance since February at the Seattle Open, Dylan Frazier and J.W. Johnson are putting serious heat on Ben and Collin Johns as the best men’s pairing around at the moment. “We Can Beat Anyone” Frazier was coy when it came to saying it out loud but he seemed pretty confident: “I guess it depends on who you ask. But I like to think we can beat anyone on any given day. I guess that’s my answer.” After Johnson and Frazier won gold again at the Seattle Open and the brothers Johns made a second-round exit,…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has exciting news today as it announces its latest international partnership with India’s Global Sports. A Significant Milestone The APP will now be the promoting partner of the 2023 Monsoon Pickleball Championship, which is powered by The APP and scheduled to take place from August 24th to 27th in Mumbai, India. This championship marks a significant milestone as the first large-scale pickleball tournament in India. It reaffirms the APP’s dedication to supporting the rapid growth of pickleball on a global scale. A Diverse Range Of Events And Clinics The event will be the third…

If you’re a devoted pickleball enthusiast, you understand that pickleball is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life. Let Your Vanity Plate Tell Your Pickleball Story And what better way to show off your love for the game than with a personalized pickleball-themed vanity plate for your car? Whether you’re a competitive player, a recreational enthusiast, or just enjoy the camaraderie that comes with the game, these vanity plate ideas will let the world know just how passionate you are about pickleball! Our ideas were as follows: Curious Onlookers Imagine cruising down the highway with one of…

Last weekend, the PPA Tour headed to the birthplace of pickleball, Seattle, Washington, for the PPA Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open. Over 1,000 players competed in this Golden Ticket Qualifier, including a nearly full cast of all the PPA pros we know and love. Championship Sunday saw many matchups we’ve grown used to this season, and first-place finishes from the tour’s top players, especially in Anna Leigh Water’s sixth triple crown in a row. Let’s jump right into each event and break down some brackets! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) Mixed Doubles -…

The state of New York can now boast 23 new pickleball courts after recent inaugurations across seven Monroe County parks about 70 miles east of Rochester. “Go Outside Munroe” Four have opened near Sunnyside Lodge in North Chili’s Black Creek Park, with another four near Stewart Lodge on Douglas Road in Pittsford’s Mendon Ponds Park. The court development formed part of the $16.6 million Go Outside Munroe initiative that aimed to update and improve Monroe’s 23-park network. The featured image shows Phil Williamson of Brighton and Larry Harkins of Penfield on one side of the net, and Chris DiFrancesco of…

Randall’s Island, just next to Manhattan, is set to become a prominent hub for the nation’s fastest-growing sport. Exceptional Racket Sport Facilities Sportime Randall’s Island, renowned for its exceptional tennis facilities and the home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, is about to undergo a remarkable metamorphosis. Insider sources reveal that the facility will soon house 12 cutting-edge indoor pickleball courts. The driving forces behind this transformative project are none other than the legendary McEnroe brothers – John and Patrick, who have teamed up with Sportime CEO Claude Okin as project partners. New York’s First And Largest Pickleball Facility Pickleball,…

Set to take place from 3rd to 6th of August at the Telford International Centre, the 2023 English Open is making history as the largest pickleball event outside of North America, with an incredible 1,059 players geared up to participate. Four Action-Packed Days Over the course of four action-packed days, top professionals from America and Europe will compete in thrilling matches across various categories like singles, doubles, mixed, wheelchair, and junior events. The age range of competitors spans from 7 to 70+, demonstrating the remarkable growth of pickleball in recent years. The English Open has truly earned its place as…