We asked, you delivered: From flaming pickleballs to one heartfelt reminder of a near-death experience, here are a few of our favorites. Every tattoo has a story, as they say. In our world, that can only mean one thing: Pickleball players proudly and permanently displaying their love of the sport on necks, torsos, and limbs. … Read more
USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball, today released the official schedule of Golden Ticket tournaments for the 2026 season. These premier events represent a direct pathway for amateur athletes to gain priority registration for the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships, the sport’s premier event, held annually in November. Golden Ticket … Read more
Conducted by researchers from Saint Louis University, it analyzed 1,758 pickleball players ages 18-102 across the U.S. to better understand injury patterns beyond just emergency room data. The largest study of its kind surveyed nearly 1,800 pickleball players across the United States and found that two out of every three reported an injury or discomfort … Read more
Professional pickleball just took a major step toward becoming a truly global sport. The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced this week it is joining forces with six (6) international partners to form a worldwide alliance designed to streamline professional play, unify rankings, and expand opportunities for athletes across continents. The coalition includes: Canadian National … Read more
They didn’t win, but that was no matter. “You can go and play hard and have lost and it’s all good,” she said. Her father, a former hockey player, found the sport later in life. He still wanted to be active, and tennis didn’t agree with his bad shoulder. “Pickleball was what all the ex-athletes … Read more
There’s a reason there are thousands of brands making pickleball paddles, but only a handful producing pickleball-specific court shoes. It’s really hard to do it right. But one brand, Montis Pickleball, is adamant they’ve cracked the code. “It’s a very difficult thing to do. Shoes in general are crazy, let alone court shoes,” says Montis … Read more
According to a new mid-year report from SFIA, “Pickleball remains the fastest-growing sport, though early indicators suggest its explosive growth may be slowing.” Back in March, we told you that some 19.8 million people were playing pickleball in the U.S.—a 45.8% increase from 2023. That figure represented an impressive 311% growth over the three years prior, crowning pickleball … Read more
By Alex Abrams – Red Line Editorial This was already shaping up to be a momentous summer for Connor Nicol and his younger sister, Sierra. Connor, 30, recently graduated from the University of Idaho’s law school. Seventeen-year-old Sierra, meanwhile, planned to spend some time visiting colleges along the East Coast ahead of her senior year … Read more
The RSPA has over 14,000 members and 17 U.S. divisions and is committed to raising the standards of racquet sports instruction and growing the game. Members receive access to more than 200 annual educational events. RSPA is poised to help advance USA Pickleball’s mission of nurturing well-trained instructors and growing the sport at every level. … Read more
Despite facing long odds headed into the playoffs, the Columbus Sliders have taken home the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Championship, completing their Cinderalla story. The Sliders were underdogs in their three playoff matchups, but were able to rise above in the end. Led by Andrei Daescu, the Sliders played the best pickleball of the … Read more