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Performance Eyewear For The Win

  We are all aware that pickleball is fast-paced in nature, but it’s not just the quick rallies and sudden direction changes that pose a threat. Players often find themselves in close proximity to one another at the net, where aggressive, high-speed shots are becoming more common. The fast and unpredictable trajectory of the pickleball, […]

The Drop: Dylan Takes The Lead (Ep20)

  In episode 20, Dylan takes center stage as Anna takes the week off and Jason Aspes steps in to play co-host. Dylan, off his decision to go MLP talks about the experience of being at the PPA Kansas City while the breakup of MLP and PPA was taking place and what it was like […]

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Tour Wars: Complete Chaos Breaks Out in Pro Pickleball

  ​What is happening in pro pickleball?! In one word: Chaos. In a few words: The tentative merger negotiated in 2022 between two major entities in professional pickleball—the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP)—​has fallen apart in dramatic fashion​. While this “tour war” has provided financial security for pro players, it has also led […]

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Gambling Takes to the Pickleball Court

  ​The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour has made history by becoming the first-ever pickleball organization to enter the sports betting market. They have partnered with FanDuel Sportsbook to allow fans from 10 legalized betting states in the U.S. and one Canadian province to place bets on PPA Tour events, starting with the PPA Kansas […]

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Will Your Pickleball Paddle Color Be Regulated in 2024?

  ​Each year, USA Pickleball evaluates the rules through its rules change process, which considers the input of the pickleball community at large. The 2023 rules change process is in its final stages and currently being finalized with the USA Pickleball Board of Directors. One such rule change proposal that arose over the 2023 calendar […]