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Most rec players shop for paddles the way people shop for avocados: they squeeze a few, squint at the label, and hope…

You do not need special pickleball clothes to play well, but the right athletic gear can make a big difference. For most…

A lot of rec players ask the wrong paddle question. They ask: Those are fair questions. But the better question is this:…

A lot of rec players do one of two bad things with a new paddle. They either fall in love after 10…

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Elongated paddles offer more reach and power but are less forgiving. Hybrid paddles provide better control, a larger sweet spot, and faster…

If you’ve ever shopped for a pickleball paddle online, you’ve probably noticed something confusing. A pro player says one paddle is incredible.A…

Not long ago, buying a pickleball paddle was pretty simple. You picked something that felt good in your hand, maybe asked a…

Most rec players compare paddles like this: “This one weighs 7.8 oz and that one weighs 8.1 oz…” But two paddles at…

Most recreational players shop for paddles the same way: “What’s the hottest paddle right now?”“What are the pros using?” That’s understandable—but it’s…