You’ve been dominating on the court for the last half hour; burning calories. The evening’s pickleball work is done. Time to go home and relax. Do you just toss your paddle in your pickleball bag, walk home and jump straight into the shower? That’s me. If that’s you too, then you’ll know that over time, …
Today’s post is all about thickness. In this case, we’re talking about the core thickness inside your pickleball paddle. This is the stuff in between the two faces of your paddle. The attributes of 13mm and 16mm pickleball paddles, their differences and how to choose one are all covered below. Skip ahead Does thickness matter …
If you’re new to pickleball, it’s worth asking “how long do pickleball paddles last?”. They are a major purchase into the world of pickleball, so it’s reasonable to have a ballpark. Pickleball paddles last a year for most players depending on their quality, your handling, and your frequency of play. In this article, we’ll dive …
Whether you’re new to the game or an intermediate player the last thing you want to do is buy an illegal pickleball paddle. For advanced players, an approved paddle grants you entry into the competition world. Although you can use unapproved paddles for recreational playing, beginners who intend to participate in tournaments will want to …
Pickleball paddles are highly customizable and can have a profound impact on your playing performance. When it comes to pickleball paddle materials, graphite vs fiberglass pickleball paddles is a popular comparison. While fiberglass paddles weigh more than graphite paddles, they are fairly sturdy and dynamic too. In this blog, I’ll explore the pros and cons …
As of today (July 24, 2021) there are 1,007 officially approved pickleball paddles by the USAPA. Helpfully, if you shop on Amazon, here is a link (Affiliate link) to the USAPA approved paddles for sale there. If you’re looking for options I recommend, I wrote up the 4 Best Pickleball Paddles for Beginners and Top Rated Pickleball Paddles. …
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If there’s a used pickleball paddle for sale out there, it’s likely listed in one of these locations below. And if you see a paddle listed in one of our other reviews: Top Rated Pickleball Paddles of 2020 4 Best Pickleball Paddles for Beginners [2021] You might be able to find the same paddle for …
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If you’re just getting into pickleball and you’re looking to find the best pickleball paddle for beginners, you have a few ways to go about it. Right off the bat you probably shouldn’t focus on getting a top of the line paddle because a) as a beginner you won’t get the full benefit of the …
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There are only 5 essential pieces of equipment you need to play pickleball: 1. Pickleballs (outdoor or indoor) 2. Pickleball paddles 3. A pickleball net 4. A lined hard court 5. Appropriate shoes for the court you’re playing on. (And maybe it goes without saying, but it’s a 2 or 4 person game so you’ll …
Pickleball is one of the few sports – if not the only sport – I know of that have different balls that are best suited for whether you are playing indoors or outdoors.
Check out some of our best recommendations for rounding out your gear with some excellent equipment you didn’t even realize you needed. These are the best designed products for each task that we could find in our search. (Some of the below links are affiliate links which means we get paid a bit if you …
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