We’re finally back with another episode of the Pickleball Kitchen Podcast! Today is random discussion day. Host Barrett Kincheloe and Co-host Jana Lightfoot talk about random topics like lightweight paddles, the new Selkirk AMPED paddles, the recent USAPA approved balls “controversy”, the pickleball yips and more! Be sure to write …
It seems simple, doesn’t it? How hard can it be to hold a pickleball paddle? Well, it’s not about how hard it is to hold the paddle. It’s about how holding a pickleball paddle correctly can give you a much better start in pickleball. It’s important to get these fundamentals …
Getting into a hobby for the first time as a beginner can be overwhelming. Sometimes, it feels like your head is spinning and money is spewing out of your pockets uncontrollably. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. Pickleball is in a unique position in that the sport …
Back in late October 2017, I was giddy waiting for a package in the mail. I remember checking the tracking code every hour or so just to see when my baby would arrive. Inside that package was the brand new, revolutionary new paddle from Selkirk called the AMPED Epic. Once …
Note: This guide is OUTDATED! Please head on over here to see the updated list for 2019! Every time I go out to play pickleball someone comes up to me seeking advice about pickleball paddles. It’s always fun and fulfilling answering people’s questions about paddles. But now and then, someone …
Welcome back to another episode of the Pickleball Kitchen Podcast. In this episode, Barrett and Jana talk about their recent experience on outdoor courts against two players who have competed in the highest levels of pickleball. They go into detail about what it’s like playing outdoors and go into even …
Pickleball is one of the most fun and engaging sports you can play. It’s easy to play, inexpensive and borderline addicting. But as with any topic that’s rising in popularity, there are myths and misconceptions that form around it. Pickleball myths have indeed developed in the sport, and some of …
Pickleball bags are a great way to keep your pickleball obsession in order. If you’re not already at that point, you will soon notice that you bring way more stuff to the pickleball courts than what you can carry by yourself. Sooner or later, a pickleball bag will be in …
Updated: 04/12/24 The rules of pickleball are important to understand if you want to play the sport well. As you’d expect, pickleball rules are very similar to other racket sports like tennis. Hitting into the net or not letting the ball bounce twice are standard rules that they share. But …
The wonderful world of pickleball is chock-full of passionate players looking to up their game to the highest levels possible. Most seasoned players know what’s what in the pickleball world and thus knows what pickleball brands to watch. But if you’re a new player it can be hard to know …