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 effectively used the Bert technique against you? Or you might have seen an advanced player use this style of play in a recent tournament to win the game. Bert in pickleball is a strategy mostly used by professional players to volley the ball and is…
If you have been playing pickleball for some time, you might already know which pickleball shots you should master. Many shots are screamed out loud while playing. On the other hand, some are tricky shots you’ll see only pro players using. The only thing that can help you to become an expert player is to…
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…
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With everyone purchasing pickleball paddles, it’s undeniable that pickleball has become a popular sport. Ranging from youngsters to adults and senior citizens, everyone enjoys the game because it’s easy to learn and gives the adrenaline rush that we all like. Pickleball gained popularity with COVID-19 because everyone needed an escape while ensuring social distancing, right?…
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Let’s be honest: everyone loves playing pickleball — be it kids, adults, or elders. But while it’s an amazing sport for young people, is pickleball good for seniors? That we’ll find out in this guide. Simply put, pickleball is an excellent sport for seniors as it keeps their bodies in motion, ensuring they stay fit,…
Are you wondering how you can learn the tactics and techniques pro players use in their game? Do you want to know why they change their stance, paddle grip, and hitting techniques? If you want to know some basic hits and cool shots to improve your pickleball game. These pickleball hitting techniques are for you….
Have you ever found yourself trapped against the opponent team who effectively uses the shake and bake strategy to effortlessly score points? Or you might have seen this pickleball move used by advanced players in tournaments. Shake and bake is a pickleball strategy mostly used by players who prefer an aggressive style of play. If…
Can we add material to our paddle to increase the spin or bounce of the ball? Is it ok to use a sticky or rough substance that could increase the spin? Often, many new and intermediate players ask these questions. Watching pro players use spin and scoring a point must be why most players want…
