When 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 paddle? What sorcery is this?” Well, it’s …
Have 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 win gold. If you’re wondering how you can …
When people talk about the growth of pickleball, they typically say things like “pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America”, or “it’s really catching on with people these days and has huge benefits.” And although those things are true, I’d prefer to use more colorful terms. The growth of …
If you’re somewhere around the intermediate or the more advanced 4.0 level, getting better at pickleball is a matter of constant practice and drilling. If you want to get better, you have to take drills seriously. You’re probably saying, “but Barrett, I would rather watch my brand new succulent grow …
We’ve all heard it a billion times. Get to the kitchen as quickly as you can! I bet that you’ve been out playing and someone has said this to you. It’s so true and it’s great advice! But it’s a bit more complicated than that. Getting to the kitchen as …
Have you ever thought about owning a paddle that could give you reach, accuracy and even power all in one paddle? But wait, there’s more! Have you ever dreamed of owning the latest and greatest in pickleball paddle technology and manufacturing? Does this also sound like the best infomercial ever? …
I’ve learned a lot of tips and tricks about pickleball, especially over the last year or so. In the past, whenever I learned something new, I would keep it mostly to myself. Well, not anymore. One of the main reasons why I started this website was to teach people what …
Pickleball is an amazing hobby to get into. It’s fun, social and can be a good source of exercise. But one of the primary concerns of pending pickleball acolytes is whether or not the costs of playing pickleball are reasonable. I understand. Some hobbies can be so expensive that they …
There are many jokes, expressions and hilarious uses of wordplay in pickleball. But one of the more “funny and kind of true” jokes is that learning how to score in pickleball is more difficult than learning how to play the game itself. We all know it isn’t true, but sometimes …
Poaching is one of the most controversial subjects to talk about in pickleball. It’s quite volatile actually. You can win games in a hurry and infuriate your partner all in the same game! Amazing! But this subject has to be discussed because poaching is a pickleball technique that is highly …