The Pickleball Kitchen Blog
Selkirk Labs 001 and 002 pickleball paddle review
article, ReviewsNote: Selkirk Labs is still in development, and things will change over time. This article will be updated accordingly if there are any significant changes in the future. Selkirk Labs is one of the most unique, albeit controversial, padd...
Can You Get A Good Workout From Pickleball?
article, Basics, beginner, FitnessAs pickleball explodes in growth all around the world, many people are wondering whether the sport can offer them a good workout. After 3 years of playing pickleball competitively, I’ve seen both ends of the pickleball fitness spectrum...
Pickleball Rules FAQ: 24 Common Pickleball Rules Questions Answered
article, Basics, beginner, RulesOver the past three years, I’ve received well over a thousand questions and comments about the rules of pickleball. Throughout this time, I’ve gathered up a list of the most common questions and concerns that pop up in the pickleball wor...
Getting Beat By Pickleball Bangers? Here’s How To Win Again
article, finesse, Strategy, TechniqueDid you just come home from a frustrating day of pickleball? Or have you previously experienced a frustrating day of pickleball? It can be difficult and maddening to deal with pickleballs that are going 50 MPH right at your face. I under...
How line calls work in pickleball – your common questions answered!
article, Basics, beginner, RulesOne of the most common questions that I get in teaching pickleball has to do with line calls. It can be frustrating to be on the wrong side of the line call. But on the same token, it’s important how pickleball lines work and how to call...
How To Find Pickleball Courts Near You Quickly And Easily
article, Basics, beginner, SocialThroughout my years playing pickleball, I have been all over my local metroplex area. I know the ins and outs of my pickleball community, but if you’re just getting started, it can be a bit frustrating finding pickleball courts and games...
The Basics Of Pickleball: Paddles, Rules, Serves, The Court, And More!
article, Basics, beginner, Gear, improvementWelcome to pickleball! I’m super excited that you’re here to learn about the basics of this wonderful sport. This is an article for the absolute pickleball beginner. If you don’t know anything about pickleball, don’t worry, I’m...
The Best Pickleball Paddles To Look For In 2019
article, Gear, review, Reviews, UncategorizedEvery year I release my favorite list of paddles that you should look out for throughout the year. Well, the time has come to do it again! I’ve compiled a list of some of the best pickleball paddles that you should keep your eyes on thro...
My Thoughts On The Onix Outbreak Pickleball Paddle
article, Gear, review, ReviewsI’m not sure about you, but whenever I get a paddle in the mail, I get all giddy and excited. For me, it’s like walking into a candy shop. It was no different when Onix sent me their newest paddle to review. I spent a lot of time rev...
9 Major Differences Between Tennis And Pickleball
article, BasicsBy now you’ve probably heard of this pickleball thing. If you’re a tennis player you’ve probably had someone try to convince you to play pickleball. Or maybe you’ve heard the annoying pings of the pickleball paddle in the distanc...
Why I Love The Prince Spectrum/Response Pickleball Paddle
article, Gear, review, ReviewsWhen I first saw the Prince Response and Spectrum paddles, I thought that they looked just like any other paddle that’s ever been made. But that was before I saw the shape. Honestly, I had to do a double take. “Wait, an oval-shaped p...
How To Prepare For A Successful Pickleball Tournament
article, Basics, mindset, StrategyHave you been bitten by the pickleball tournament bug? I know the feeling. Once you feel the adrenaline and the rush of playing competitively, it can be hard to resist playing in more tournaments. It’s also hard to resist that desire to ...
