Have you ever packed your pickleball gear and gone vacationing only to find that your holiday destination has no pickleball courts? That’s heartbreaking! But did you know that you don’t strictly need a pickleball court to play the game? You can also enjoy an exciting match of pickleball on many other surfaces apart from a…
Have you ever successfully volleyed a ball in pickleball but ended up being yelled at by other players for standing in the kitchen? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. For beginners in pickleball, nothing is more perplexing than the rules of the kitchen. Some players are so terrified of the kitchen zone they avoid it…
Choosing a new pickleball paddle can be tough as you have to consider various factors like paddle weight, size, handle length and face material. However, the most important factor that you need to consider when choosing a pickleball paddle is the core material. Pickleball paddles come in a variety of core materials, of which aluminum…
If you’re thinking of upgrading your pickleball paddle, you might know that the core material is a crucial factor to consider, as it plays a big role in the power, control, maneuverability and feel of the paddle. Pickleball paddles come in various core materials, from sleek-looking composite paddles to the more traditional wooden paddles. However,…
If you are a squash player who is considering playing pickleball, you might wonder how the two sports differ. Though Squash and Pickleball are similar in many ways, there are a few key differences that set these two sports apart, such as the type of court, the ball used in the game, and the presence…
Do you need help determining whether to get a 13 mm or 16 mm pickleball paddle? Or do you want to know the difference between them? Well, you are not alone, many beginner players, unfamiliar with their playing style, want to know about this. We have played with both 13 mm and 16 mm pickleball…
Have you ever found yourself in a pickle, wondering if it’s legal to whack that pickleball with your hand? Well, wonder no more! Just like any other esteemed sport, pickleball has a strict set of rules that every player must abide by. And yes, there is a rule regarding body part contact with the ball….
Did you ever lose a pickleball game because your opponent hit a bert against you? Or you might have seen an advanced player use it in a recent tournament. Bert in pickleball is a shot mostly used by professional players to volley the ball and is very similar to Erne. In this guide, we will…
Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing pickleball for quite some time, mastering the basic shots will help you take your game to the next level. You might have heard the names of these shots before, but we’ll be covering their importance and utility. So, without further ado, let’s discuss the pickleball shots…
It’s no secret that Pickleball is USA’s fastest-growing sport. But how fast is it exactly growing? What are the pickleball demographics? And what’s the number of pickleball players? In this post, we’ll answer all such questions and will share pickleball popularity statistics and demographics. Best of all, we’ve visualized the data in the form of…
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Have you ever heard people say paddles don’t matter, but your skill does? I often hear this, and it makes me wonder if a soldier can win a battle without their weapons. Of course not. Skills are important, yet, they come with practice and patience. But selecting a good paddle is the first step every…
