Stories, culture pieces, humor, travel, and lifestyle content from across the pickleball world. This category explores the people, communities, traditions, and evolving identity of pickleball beyond the scoreline.
Explore the pickleball lifestyle and culture through stories, community moments, travel experiences, and the human side of the fastest-growing sport.
Over two weekends, I watched two cash-prize pickleball tournaments change format and playing conditions mid-event. When players pay for a specific competitive experience, the tournament has to deliver what it sold. Here’s why it matters, and how directors can fix it without compromising integrity.
Typti (pronounced “tip-tee”) is a new tennis-forward racquet sport built for standard pickleball courts. It uses a 22-inch racquet, a channeled foam ball, Stakes Scoring, and an investor-backed rollout designed to scale fast through existing facilities.
Dive into a terrifying pickleball ghost story inspired by the new CORE Pro 4G paddle! At Camp Rougarou, the midnight ladder has a price, and the court remembers every shot. Can the players escape the fog, or will they have to play just one more game? Read the chilling tale now!
Discover the infectious joy of Pickleball Humor with our comprehensive guide to the best sayings, why laughter truly matters on the court, and how it can significantly boost your overall game.
Spirit Airlines Review: Stranded by System Failure and Dismissive Staff Have you ever searched for a Spirit Airlines Review after a truly awful travel experience? That’s exactly why I’m writing this. What happened to my family and me on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, on Spirit Airlines Flight 3646 was beyond frustrating. This detailed Spirit Airlines…
Pickleball World Record: Extraordinary Feats and Inspiring Stories Pickleball players worldwide constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible. From marathon matches clocking in at 36 consecutive hours to the fastest hits recorded at a blistering 60 mph, these world records demonstrate the sport’s incredible growth, and the power of perseverance and creativity. Whether you’re aiming…
Team Chemistry: Pickleball Success With Your Partner Captivating Moments at the Baton Rouge PPA Challenger Yesterday, I spent the entire day at the PPA Challenger Series Pro Pickleball Tournament in Baton Rouge, held at Stacks Pickleball, and was immediately struck by the remarkable Team Chemistry displayed by many contenders. It was an amazing experience. Players…
Pickleball Inspiration: Baton Rouge PPA Tournament This weekend marks a powerful moment of Pickleball Inspiration as the sport takes a historic step forward in Louisiana. The Baton Rouge PPA Challenger at Stacks Pickleball is officially the first-ever professional pickleball tournament hosted in the state, and if you’re here competing, you are part of that legacy….
How to Handle Pickleball Bangers and Keep the Game Fun for Everyone Pickleball has erupted in popularity across the globe, inviting players of all ages to enjoy its fast paced rallies and friendly courts. Yet one recurring complaint resonates throughout social media: Pickleball Bangers, people who hit the ball as hard as they can at…
Swish Pickleball App: The Ultimate Tool for Tournaments and Leagues The Swish Pickleball App has earned a reputation for simplifying every part of a pickleball event, from quick round robins to large scale tournaments. A friend recently called, mentioning her need to streamline registrations, payments, and match schedules for a pickleball tournament. I recommended the…