There’s a new pickleball comedy coming to Apple, and let us be the first to say: Did Ben Stiller steal our name for his pickleball movie? “The Dink,” starring Jake Johnson (“New Girl) and produced by Stiller (“Severance”), follows a washed-up tennis pro as he “tries to save a club by reluctantly playing pickleball to … Read more
Tyra’s cerebral approach to pickleball has helped her transition from tennis to one of the smartest – and most dominant – pros on tour. Tyra Black doesn’t just play pickleball, she dissects it. The world No. 5 women’s doubles player has built her reputation on anticipation, discipline, and the ability to read the game one … Read more
CHICAGO (August 21, 2025) — The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Selkirk Sport and USA Pickleball are joining forces to serve and grow college pickleball across the United States. Through a variety of initiatives, these four organizations are bringing their strengths to bear for the benefit of … Read more
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced today a major initiative to expand collegiate pickleball through a partnership with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball. The collaboration will introduce the APP Selkirk Collegiate Series, now officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball, making it the only collegiate pickleball tour sanctioned … Read more
Four organizations collaborate to grow pickleball at collegiate level nationwide through a robust competition platform, funding, equipment, and education The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series will be officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball and exclusively designated as a NIRSA Championship Series platform Pickleball veteran, coach, and lead broadcaster of the APP Tour Dominic Catalano Named Director of … Read more
Finding the best pickleball shoes for women in 2025 means looking at comfort, stability, traction, and durability. I tested five top-performing models from leading brands like Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Mizuno, and Selkirk to see which ones actually deliver on the pickleball court. So to all my fellow pickleball players, here’s my list of the … 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 new, 12-team league debuts this September, providing another platform for competitive team-based play for those 50, 60 and above. If you’re 50+ and looking to level up your pickleball status, there’s a new league in the mix. And they’re actively looking to fill team rosters. The U.S. Legends Pickleball League, a burgeoning team-based league … 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 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Playoffs are just around the corner. This is your one-stop shop for everything related to the playoffs. After ten regular season events over a four-month period, the MLP Playoffs are finally here. The top 10 teams in Premier Level and the six teams in Challenger Level are fighting it out … Read more