Pickleball Trends August 2025

We launched Pickleball Trends at the very end of August 2025, so this archive covers just one day – but it was packed with highlights that shaped the season. Championship Sunday at the PPA Walgreens Open in Las Vegas, the APP Chicago finals, and fresh USA Pickleball paddle approvals all landed at once. This page captures the top pickleball news from August 2025 before our full daily coverage expanded in September.

August 2025 – Heat of the Season

August 31, 2025

PPA Walgreens Open – Finals Day Broadcast

(News)

Championship Sunday airs today, Aug 31, from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tennis Channel carries live finals coverage. Links: PPA broadcast schedule

Mixed Doubles Final Set in Las Vegas

Waters/Johns and Black/Patriquin advanced on Aug 29 to reach the mixed doubles final. The title match is today. Links: semifinal recap

Men’s Doubles Final Confirmed

Johns/Tardio and Alshon/Daescu won semifinals on Aug 30 in Las Vegas. They meet today for the men’s doubles championship. Links: bracket update

Women’s Singles Final – Fahey vs Christian

Fahey and Christian reached Sunday’s final after semifinal wins on Aug 28. They play today for the women’s singles title. Links: semifinal report

APP Chicago Open – Finals Today

(Events)

The APP Chicago Open runs Aug 27–31. Championship matches and live coverage close the event today. Links: APP event page · tournament updates

USA Pickleball Approves Vatic V-Sol Pro V7

(Gear)

The Vatic V-Sol Pro V7 joined the USA Pickleball approved list on Aug 26. Player chatter focuses on feel and foam layout. Links: 2025 paddles · USAP official list

Chorus Phoenix EX/SX Re-Approved

Chorus Phoenix EX and SX returned to the approved list on Aug 27. Earlier removals sparked ongoing durability discussion. Links: USAP official list · Chorus Phoenix page

Selkirk LABS “Boomstik” – New Details

Selkirk LABS posted an update on Aug 25 explaining the Boomstik name. The design targets maximum power on drives. Links: selkirk boomstik · Selkirk LABS blog · press release

JOOLA Celebration Week – Orlando Tournament

JOOLA’s Celebration event runs Aug 29–Sep 4 in Orlando. The schedule features team matches and brand activations. Links: event preview · tournament details

DUPR “Pickleball World Cup” Pathway

DUPR noted on Aug 27 that ratings may affect global event selection. Players are debating possible impacts. Links: dupr ratings · DUPR official site

Watchlist

Upcoming USAP Paddle Approvals

Late August and early September may add models. Monitor the approved list daily.

August may have been short, but it delivered finals drama, new paddle approvals, and brand updates that set the tone for fall. From September 2025 onward, Pickleball Trends became a true daily tracker of paddles, pro events, and strategy shifts. View September 2025 trends →

Pickleball Trends August 2025 – Finals & Paddle Approvals