Body bagging. Pegging. Targeting. Call it what you will, but according to an email sent to PPA players Tuesday, the UPA-A is taking a stand against “intentional or reckless targeting of an opponent above the shoulders” at the pro level. The new rule will reportedly take effect during this week’s Carvana PPA Mesa Cup and … Read more
Every Major League Pickleball (MLP) team had to submit their keepers/drops by Sunday, February 16th at 7pm EST. There was a whirlwind of trades during Trade Window #1, prior to the keeper deadline. To catch up on all of those trades, check out our article detailing, analyzing, and grading the trades: MLP Trade Window #1 … Read more
In November 2024, Chorus Pickleball submitted two new variations of the original Fire HX paddle: the EX and SX for certification. Due to a communication misunderstanding between the third-party testing facility and USAP, on November 22, USAP understood the Fire EX and SX paddles had been PBCoR tested and passed. Therefore, the Fire EX and … Read more
Federico Staksrud, the #1-ranked singles and men’s doubles player on the PPA Tour, made waves last month as the new face of adidas pickleball. A few short weeks later, he was spotted swinging his trusty Joola again in a round of 64 singles win against Ty Parrish at the Carvana Mesa Cup. So, what gives? … Read more
The PPA Tour is back where it started, six years ago! The Mesa PPA event was the first PPA Tour event ever, in 2019. The Round of 64 starts nine days after the PPA Tucson Open concluded, and the players are back in the Arizona desert for more action. The Arizona Athletic Grounds is hosting … Read more
The Major League Pickleball (MLP) 2025 off season has already seen a ton of drama! Trade Window #1 has seen players and teams making moves. Trade Window #1 began on Wednesday, January 22nd ends at 10pm EST on Saturday, February 15th. Teams have until Sunday, February 16th, at 7pm EST to submit their keepers for … Read more
Forget the dating apps. If you’re looking for love, the best place to swipe right might just be on the pickleball court. Turns out, the sport isn’t just good for your fitness—it’s great for your love life. Here’s how. The Court Is the New Dating App Think about it: pickleball has everything dating apps don’t. … Read more
Major League Pickleball (MLP) has announced 2025 individual team schedules. More details on specific matchups will be made at least 30 days ahead of each event. Every team is going to compete in 25 matches in the regular season, and each team will play in five events, plus the Mid-Season Tournament. This season is the … Read more
Parris and Hunter give advice including “don’t let it get too competitive” and “use communication to your advantage” Parris and Hunter are coming off a monumental Sunday, where they both won Gold at the PPA Tour Proton Tucson Open and were featured in a Michelob Ultra Super Bowl commercial Although they have different recollections of how … Read more
Gone are the days of wearing tennis shoes or – gasp! – running shoes and expecting them to meet the pace of play of modern-day pickleball. The sport is fast. Really fast. But it’s explosive, too. And most footwear on the market – much of it clunky tennis shoes with some quick re-branding – simply … Read more