The International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF) held its first ever Regional Meetup in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 28th and 29th. The meetup was hosted by The Orchard, owned by Ashley Leroux and Patrick Sullivan Jr. What is the IAPF? The IAPF was founded by serial entrepreneur, David Johnson, in October 2024. Johnson has had many … Read more
The 2025 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships once again turned East Naples Community Park into the epicenter of America’s fastest-growing sport. With thousands of fans flooding the bleachers and walkways, pickleball’s most electric event brought together seasoned legends, rising stars, and unforgettable matchups under the sweltering Florida sun. Championship Saturday, the crescendo of a weeklong … Read more
Playing pickleball on a regular basis is a game-changer for your overall health and longevity. Want to boost your energy and stay in the game longer? Keep reading—and click the link at the end to grab your free Mitopure Gummies from Timeline, Official Longevity Partner of the PPA. Studies show that racket sports like pickleball … Read more
Forget what you thought you knew about Minor League Pickleball. A new format is shaking things up—and it’s faster, fiercer, and fully focused on team strategy. Introducing MiLP’s brand-new 3v3 gendered format, designed to streamline match play and highlight the power of coordinated trio teams. No DreamBreakers. No mixed matchups. Just three-on-three action that goes … Read more
Tennis players have long bemoaned the encroachment of pickleball courts onto their hallowed spaces. But could the increasing popularity of pickleball actually be, dare I say it, fueling the growth of tennis? It’s widely known that a lot of tennis players, both pro (looking at you, Krygios and Agassi) and recreational, have been migrating from … Read more
The Minto US Open Championships Powered by Margaritaville are underway in Naples, Florida. Amateur play began on Saturday, April 26th and all play will conclude on Saturday, May 3rd. What began in 2016 as a passion project for the founders, Chris Evon and Terri Graham, has turned into a one of a kind pickleball experience. … Read more
If you needed another reason to lace up your shoes and hit the pickleball courts, science just handed you a pretty compelling one. According to a recent report by Yahoo Life, a new study shows that pickleball players experience depression at a rate 60% lower than the general population. Beyond cardio and competition, it seems … Read more
USA Pickleball Association (USAP), the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, is now countersuing Sport Squad, Inc., the parent company of JOOLA. On Friday, April 18, USAP filed a counterclaim in the $200 million lawsuit originally filed by Sport Squad, Inc. on June 12, 2024. Initial JOOLA Lawsuit Sport … Read more
As the National Governing Body of the sport of pickleball, we strive to uphold the standards and values of certifications, rules, and regulations to promote integrity of the sport and fairness for all players. Filing this Counteraction was not a decision made lightly. It is, however, a necessary measure to defend USA Pickleball’s Intellectual Property … Read more
For nearly 100 years, adidas has been outfitting elite athletes with world-class gear. New today, they’ve re-entered the pickleball market with a fully redesigned Metalbone lineup. The new Metalbone line from adidas is the pickleball paddle reimagined – unapologetically bold, aggressive in look, feel, and play style. This isn’t adidas dipping its toe back into … Read more