Franklin Sports, the same brand behind the X-40 balls you’ve probably seen at every rec center in America, is taking its next big swing in the pickleball world: footwear. The ACV Pro is Franklin’s first-ever performance pickleball shoe. And it’s not just a tennis shoe rebranded with a new colorway. This one was built from … Read more
Let’s just say your regular Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday routine might be doing more for your mood than your morning coffee. If you’ve ever walked off the court grinning ear to ear and thought, “Man, I needed that,” you’re not imagining it. Science just caught up to what every die-hard player already knows: the more you play pickleball, … Read more
When Rory Bakke collapsed at the Miller Park pickleball courts in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, his girlfriend, Sunny Saengdara, didn’t hesitate. “He kind of looked at me from across the court, pointed to his head, sat down, and fell back,” she recalled. Saengdara is a nurse. After checking for a pulse, she began CPR and utilized … Read more
A strong sign for international interest, but viewership appeal remains to be seen. The PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Cup was a pickleball event for the record books, in more ways than one. Figuratively, the atmosphere was electric. The event drew more than 600 competitors, with a strong international representation, including those local to Vietnam. … Read more
If you’re looking for the best pickleball drills and practice games to improve your skills, you don’t need to rely on boring repetition. Pickleball mini-games combine strategy, fitness, and fun while sharpening essential skills such as consistency, decision-making, and mental toughness. These three mini-games are fast, easy to pick up, and guaranteed to make practice … Read more
Kate Fahey has a lot going on. The #2-ranked women’s singles player is fresh off a gold medal at the PPA Vintage Open in Sacramento. And this weekend, she’s getting married in New Jersey. In between, she found some time to join Zane Navratil on the PicklePod (“a lifelong dream,” she joked). The two delve … Read more
There’s a new way to get your professional pickleball fix. The UPA today announced that Pickleballtv (PBTV) – “the only 24/7 destination dedicated to America’s fastest growing sport” – will be carried on YouTube TV. That’s a big deal for a sport looking to grow its audience; YouTube TV is one of the largest streaming … Read more
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
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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