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At ThePickleSports, our goal is to help you not only play better pickleball, but have the most fun possible. Whether it’s the most eye-opening tips that improved our games, basic rules, and strategy, or honest reviews on the most up-to-date equipment, we are here to serve you. We know how much time and energy goes into improving in the game you love, and how much trial and error is involved. We want to save you time and energy so you can put all your focus on having the best possible time.

Latest blog posts & Reviews

Holbrook Mav Pro Pickleball Paddle Review

Holbrook is relatively new to the Pickleball scene, but they are here to compete! With a wide variety of paddles, ranging from beginner to...

Pickleball Tutor Plus Review

Is a pickleball machine worth your time and investment?  Only you can answer that question, but I am here to give you the information...

Legacy Pro Pickleball Paddle Review

In my two years of playing pickleball, I don’t think there has been a hotter more talked-about paddle than the Legacy Pro.  This once...

Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

Joola burst into the pickleball scene last year with a lot of buzz. They grabbed Ben Johns, the top-ranked player in the world, and came...

Here’s When To Replace A Pickleball Paddle: What is a Dead Paddle?

Just because you finally went in on a $150+ paddle, does not mean it’s going to last you a lifetime.  If you’re playing pickleball frequently...

Volair Mach 1 Carbon Fiber Paddle Review

Volair has just launched the Mach 1, a versatile paddle designed in partnership with pro pickleballer Julian Arnold. It promises precision and control without...

How to Go from a 3.0 to a 3.5 in Pickleball: 6 Tips To Level Up Your Game

If you’ve been playing pickleball for a while you probably have a pretty good grasp of the fundamentals, scoring, and where to position yourself...

CRBN 2 Pickleball Paddle Review (16mm and 13mm)

CRBN is sort of the Rolls Royce of pickleball paddles except it's a very solid price point for a premium T-700 paddle. At the...

ProKennex Black Ace Pro Pickleball Paddle Review

This ProKennex Black Ace Paddle review was based on 4 weeks of testing. Any long-term issues or results were not observed and may vary....

5 Critical Pickleball Serving Rules [2023] – Simplified Guide 

Note: All Pickleball Serving rules are current and up to date as of:  April 2023 I’ll be honest. During the first couple of months I played...

Electrum Model E Pickleball Paddle Review 

After 2 weeks of playing and drilling, here is my Electrum Model E Paddle Review. Electrum has shown us over the years that they know...

Vatic Pro V7 and Vatic Flash Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle Review

The Vatic Pro is a pickleball paddle that has been getting a lot of hype in the pickleball community. Much like the XS XSPAK,...

niupipo Pickleball Paddle Review: The Best Beginner Paddles

Every time I step foot on the pickleball court, I always see at least one player using a niupipo pickleball paddle. This paddle has...

Gearbox CX 14 Pickleball Paddle Reviews 

I played and drilled with the new Gearbox CX 14 pickleball paddle for a couple of weeks. I dove deep into spin, power, control,...

SLK Halo Control XL Pickleball Paddle Review

This year Selkirk has been on a rampage dropping new paddles. So far, every pickleball paddle they've dropped is incredible. Selkirk has always been...

XS XSPAK Pickleball Paddle Review

The XS XSPAK pickleball paddle has been making quite a bit of noise among pickleball enthusiasts which is interesting considering it's not made by...

Pickleball World Rankings – 2023 Updates!

Who are the best Pro Pickelballers going into 2023? Great question, and one that is still up for serious debate, depending on what organization...

New Pickleball Rules for 2023

There have been several new rules implemented for our wonderful game of Pickleball. These all began as of January 1st, 2023. So, as we...