At ONIX Pickleball, we believe that the power of sport extends beyond the court—and we’re proud to prove that again this year. For the fifth year in a row, ONIX has donated $10,000 to the Indiana Women in Need (IWIN) Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients throughout their treatment journey. This contribution … Read more
Forget everything you think you know about adidas Pickleball. The global sports brand today unveiled AdiPower, a new line of power-forward paddles designed for pickleball purists who favor shotmaking ability and access to some added firepower when the situation calls for it. The fresh offerings anchor the brand’s new mantra: “Always Return Stronger.” A New … Read more
In a celebration of pickleball’s 60th anniversary, the Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce the Pickleball Central Vintage Wooden Paddle Open tournament this September 16-21 in Sacramento, California, at Life Time Arden. In a nod to pickleball’s founding 1965, the Vintage Wooden Paddle Open will be an all-wooden paddle event, meaning all players – … Read more
By all accounts, James Ignatowich is the first established UPA pro to launch a paddle brand from the ground up. His metamorphosis from hard-hitting pro to materials science-loving nerd is a curious one. As he explains it in this week’s PicklePod with Zane Navratil, he’s been frustrated in the past with his own equipment and … Read more
“This change underscores the association’s core mission: to ensure pickleball remains fair, fun, and competitive for all participants.” With the paddle craziness of PPA Cincinnati just out of the rearview mirror, the UPA-A has announced changes to its paddle certification pricing structure. The changes, effective starting in 2026, aim to make the process “more accessible … Read more
Many top pros are left wondering whether they can play their own paddles. It all comes down to the UPA-A’s new certification standards, and how paddle brands chose to play the game. If you tune into PPA Cincinnati, you might notice something peculiar: A bunch of pros aren’t playing with their normal paddles. Popular models … Read more
In a celebration of pickleball’s 60th anniversary, the Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce the Pickleball Central Vintage Wooden Paddle Open tournament this September 16-21 in Sacramento, California, at Life Time Arden. In a nod to pickleball’s founding 1965, the Vintage Wooden Paddle Open will be an all-wooden paddle event, meaning all players – … Read more
The AB-01 appears to be the first USAP-approved paddle from the world’s largest online retailer. If you’re looking for quality batteries or trash bags or baby diapers that won’t break the bank, Amazon’s in-house brand of staple items, Amazon Basics, can be pretty tough to beat. Well, there’s another popular item you can soon add … Read more
The new Go-No-Go Machine weighs just 12 pounds and can test a paddle in under 60 seconds, enabling quick and intuitive on-site paddle testing at thousands of events nationwide. We’ve all felt the pit in our stomachs when playing against someone with an objectively hot paddle. It can be annoying in rec play. But come … Read more
Reddit user and very rad artist Tyler enticed his son to join him on “a boring business trip” with the promise that they’d play some pickleball upon arrival. But when a paddle was errantly left at home, the duo had to improvise. “A mile from the hotel we found a paddle (and ball) for roughly … Read more