Market insights, growth trends, industry analysis, pro scene developments, and emerging technologies.
September 2025 brought tighter paddle rules, a new PPA/MLP calendar, measurable MLP growth, court-noise fights, PPA Asia expansion, and a wooden-paddle experiment that exposed how much modern equipment has changed pro pickleball strategy.
YLC Pickleball Tournament 2025 – Event Overview The YLC Pickleball Tournament 2025 brings doubles excitement to New Orleans. Players 21+ will compete, connect, and support a great mission at City Park Tennis Center. 💜 Why play? Every serve, smash, and point supports the Young Leadership Council’s mission to develop young leaders who drive positive change…
August 2025 changed pickleball through the LT Pro 48 official ball, foam-based paddle technology, the JOOLA Gen3 settlement, MLP championships and promotion, rising franchise values, and the final countdown to UPA-A professional paddle certification.
Houma Hero Festival Pickleball 2025 Pickleball players across Louisiana and beyond are gearing up for the Hero Festival Pickleball 2025. This exciting event will bring the community together for competition, fun, and a cause that truly matters. All proceeds from the tournament benefit The First Responders of Terrebonne LLC, making every match meaningful on and off the…
Coach Sid’s no-nonsense guide to the only legit Prime Day 2025 pickleball deals, cutting through the junk to highlight essential paddles, shoes, and training gear.
Waters Parenteau Breakup: Inside the Split and What Happens Next The surprising breakup between Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau has sent shockwaves through the world of pickleball. Though they reigned as the No. 1 women’s doubles team and won 31 titles together, the partnership ended shortly after the Veolia North Carolina Open. In this…
2025 Pickleball Equipment Market: Prices, Availability & What Players Should Expect Some may call me crazy. Others might nod in quiet agreement. But when I first heard about the new round of import tariffs, my mind didn’t jump to cars, steel, or even toilet paper. I thought about pickleball. I really did. My first reaction…
Starting a Pickleball Paddle Company In 2025 Guide I’ve been reflecting on smaller, up and coming pickleball paddle brands and how they managed to carve out a niche in such a fast growing sport. After writing an article on successful smaller brands, I wondered if starting a pickleball paddle company in 2025 is still feasible….
Up and Coming Pickleball Paddle Brands: Hidden Gems You Shouldn’t Overlook Recently, I wrote an in depth piece covering the Joola Perseus Pro IV paddle, which was sparked by a lively debate over pricing, USAP approval concerns, and whether major brands truly deliver on their lofty claims. A key question emerged: are big name paddles…
Joola Pro IV Release Time: Your Guide to Today’s Exciting Launch Big news struck the pickleball world recently: the Joola Pro IV Release Time is officially set for today at 12pm Eastern. People are buzzing with anticipation, hitting “refresh” in hopes of securing their paddles before they sell out. Whether you’re a competitive tournament player…
