We all know the drill. To live a healthier lifestyle, we should be eating cleaner, staying active, and exercising regularly. Naturally, we believe there’s no better way to check those boxes than with a paddle in your hand. But hey, we get it. Sometimes you’ve got to mix it up. Actually, the team over at … Read more
VidCon 2025 took place this past weekend in Anaheim, California. And for the first time in its 14-year history, it had a pickleball activation. Let that sink in. For those unfamiliar, think of VidCon like Comic-Con, but swap the superheroes for influencers, viral stars, and Gen Z icons. This year, the convention hosted thousands of … Read more
World Pickleball Federation Founder Seymour Rifkind joined the PicklePod to explain why the sport is poised for an Olympic appearance as soon as 2028. Pickleball’s rightful spot in the Olympic Games has been argued over since long before most people picked up a paddle during COVID. But a few major developments makes its prospects feel … Read more
The PPA Tour is back in action this week for the Select Medical Orange County Cup at the iconic Life Time Rancho San Clemente — the perfect backdrop for high-level pickleball and standout summer style. Here are our top outfit picks from the weekend. Love pickleball fashion? Then subscribe to our free pickleball newsletter for … Read more
The United Pickleball Association (UPA) emailed all its signed players on Monday, June 23, about new player contracts for the upcoming years. The 2025 summer is going to be looked back in pro pickleball history as one of the defining moments in the sport. The shift that the UPA is proposing will be monumental in … Read more
Available now, the SLK ERA Power features new Gen 3 core technology, an updated handle design and two new shapes – plus a modern, minimalist aesthetic. In a sea of pickleball brands promising the world, the SLK ERA Power is the rare paddle that seems to do everything well. Controllable power and top-tier spin, all … Read more
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Southern California always puts on amazing pro pickleball events and the Life Time Rancho San Clemente is known as one of the premier event venues in the entire world – it delivered this week on the PPA Tour. The weather was perfect throughout the week, the crowds were unbelievable, and the play was incredible. Let’s … Read more
After five months, the global sports brand and world #1 have agreed to “mutually conclude” their partnership. Adidas Pickleball made its presence known in January when the brand announced it had signed world #1 Federico Staksrud. “I’m thrilled to work with adidas to set a new standard in pickleball equipment and continue to inspire players … Read more
By Alex Abrams – Red Line Editorial A few years ago, Lisa Lee-Bruns was bedridden and in a dark place as she battled a serious health issue that took a toll on her mentally and physically. She couldn’t walk, let alone play tennis like she had before she got sick. She also didn’t have much … Read more