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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

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....

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 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle Review

The Vatic Pro V7 is a pickleball paddle that has been getting a lot of hype in the pickleball community. Much like the XS...

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...

What is a Bert In Pickleball? Why and How to Use It

On “Sesame Street,” the beloved PBS kids’ show, Bert is the best friend and roommate of the naive and mischievous Ernie. He was Ernie’s counterpart. In...

What is a Nasty Nelson In Pickleball?

In the pantheon of pickleball shots, few are considered more unpopular and unsportsmanlike than the Nasty Nelson. Why? The answer is simple: the Nasty Nelson...

The Chainsaw Serve In Pickleball: A Hot Take

The chainsaw serve in pickleball has received a lot of controversy in the last year since it was popularized by Zane Navratil. Here is...

What’s in the ‘Bag: Sandbagging In Pickleball

We break down the definition of sandbagging in pickleball and give you the top signs to watch out for in case come across a...

The Shake and Bake In Pickleball: What It Is, How to Do It, and How to Defend Against It

The “shake and bake” in pickleball is an aggressive tactic used in doubles play which is designed to quickly win a point or end a rally,...

Best Indoor Pickleball Shoes 2023 (Men’s and Women’s)

Indoor and outdoor pickleball have the same rules, paddles, and strategy, but that is about it. Overall they are very different. They have different...

Best Pickleball Set 2023 – Top Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Pickleball sets can offer convience and a great intro to the game. We know that Finding the best pickleball set can take time and...