ProKennex 11mm Black Ace LG Paddle Officially Relisted On USA Pickleball’s Approved Paddles List

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We are announcing today that, based on new testing, USA Pickleball (USAP) has reversed its decision to delist the 11mm Black Ace LG, which had previously been scheduled for removal from certification on July 1, 2025. As of today (June 3, 2025), the Black Ace LG is fully certified, having successfully passed all testing requirements, … Read more

Tropicana Field roof repairs approved by City Council

Tropicana Field roof repairs approved by City Council

The St. Petersburg City Council met this morning and approved cash toward repairs to Tropicana Field’s roof. This vote specifically approved $22.5 million which will be for the fabrication of the roof material in Germany, its transport to China for assembly, and then its installation in St. Pete. The city counceilers were in broad agreement … Read more

UPA-A Fires Back at ‘Cannon’ Paddle, Removes Entire Company from Approved List

UPA-A Fires Back at 'Cannon' Paddle, Removes Entire Company from Approved List

The power paddle from Luzz Pickleball was never approved in the first place, but made the list due to a loophole. All paddles from under-the-radar brand Luzz Pickleball have been removed from the UPA-A Approved Paddle List, effective immediately, the pro sport’s governing body announced yesterday. The decision came on the same day that paddle … Read more