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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.

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Neonic Force 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review

Pickleball Reviews Jacob Hoisington -

I’ve been reviewing a lot of the big hitters in the pickleball paddle industry, so I wanted to find out if any of the...

PCKL Pro Pickleball Paddle Review

Pickleball Paddles Jacob Hoisington -

Let’s talk about PCKL, not pickleball the game but the brand and the paddle they make. Who is PCKL? PCKL is paddle company based in...

Bread and Butter Filth Pickleball Paddle Review

Pickleball Reviews Cody Heyer -

At first, you may assume that this is another one of those “Gen 2” paddles: unibody, edge foam-injected, thermoformed, raw carbon fiber paddles. You...

GRUVN Raw 16X,16RX and 13X Pickleball Paddle Review

Pickleball Paddles Jacob Hoisington -

GRUVN first burst onto the scene during CRBN Gate (when CRBN had their paddles banned for a long time and GRUVN seemed to be...

Simon X Pickleball Machine Review

Pickleball Reviews Jay Kelly -

If you're looking for the best in class, Rolls Royce of pickleball machines, then the Simon X pickleball machine is certainly worth looking at....

Joola Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 Paddle Review

Pickleball Paddles Jacob Hoisington -

Joola generated the most anticipation in the history of pickleball with its latest paddle launch. The newest additions to the lineup are the Perseus (comes in...

Top 6 Best Pickleball Machines to Step Up Your Practice Sessions

Pickleball Reviews Jay Kelly -

So you’ve fallen in love with pickleball? You’ve decided to dedicate yourself to hitting the court for consistent practice and improving your game. But...

Open Play In Pickleball – What is it And How Does It Work?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Jacob Hoisington -

If you have spent any time on the pickleball forums you will see a lot of discussion based on open play (aka drop-in or...

What to Pack for a Pickleball Tournament – Pickleball Packing list

Pickleball Guides and Tips Cody Heyer -

With Pickleball exploding in popularity, tournaments of all kinds are often popping up. You may not be competing in the PPA, APP, or MLP,...

Best Thermoformed Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Paddles Jacob Hoisington -

What is Thermoforming? I wanted a definition from a company that actually performs thermoforming, so here is a definition from Sealwerks on what thermoforming is “Thermoforming is...

Holbrook Mav Pro Pickleball Paddle Review

Pickleball Paddles Cody Heyer -

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

Pickleball Reviews Jacob Hoisington -

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

Pickleball Paddles Jacob Hoisington -

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

Pickleball Paddles Jacob Hoisington -

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?

Pickleball Guides and Tips Daniel Hawk -

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

Pickleball Paddles Alex Fox -

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

Pickleball Guides and Tips Alex Fox -

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)

Pickleball Paddles Jay Kelly -

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...