‘It’s hard not to be upset when people are delegitimizing an incredible win and there’s clear evidence out there,’ he said. In a raucous semifinal match at the PPA MB Vietnam Cup in Da Nang, underdogs Zane Navratil and Armaan Bhatia were able to upset tournament favorites Ben Johns and Dekel Bar, 11-4, 8-11, 13-11. … Read more
Of all the places to play pickleball, inside NYC’s Grand Central Terminal has to rank toward the top. In celebration of National Pickleball Day – that’s today, Friday, August 8 – CityPickle brought that dream to life, putting a fresh court inside the iconic Vanderbilt Hall. CityPickle Debuts Flagship Location in NYC’s Times Square The … Read more
In a significant move for professional pickleball, Zane Navratil has been elected President of the newly formed UPA Pro Player Committee. This role, established under the United Pickleball Association (UPA), the joint governing entity of the PPA Tour (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP), marks the most substantial effort to date toward unified player representation … Read more
Okay, so what’s the deal with the new Life Time pickleball, and why are pro pickleball players so divided over it? Pros weigh in on the Life Time pickleball via X I’ve got some thoughts. Why Are We Using This Ball? We just played our first pro tournament with it this week in Atlanta, and … Read more
Pickleball is a game of finesse, strategy, and quick reflexes. Today, we dive into an advanced technique with none other than Jack Munro, a master of deception on the court. Jack is here to teach us about one of his signature shots, the bait ball, and how it can help elevate your game by forcing … Read more
Zane Ford downed Ben Johns in the round of 16 by a scoreline of 11-8, 7-11, 11-3. Ford was the 17-seed heading into the PPA CIBC Texas Open while Johns was sitting at 2. Ford put the pedal to the metal from the beginning until the end. The 20-year-old has a very high tempo pace … Read more
In the wide world of professional sports, few athletes are presented with the opportunity to design and wear a signature shoe. For Zane Navratil – a top-ranked pro who has more than 100 medals and four Major League Pickleball titles to his name – that moment came when SQAIRZ approached him to help perfect their … Read more
Gone are the days of wearing tennis shoes or – gasp! – running shoes and expecting them to meet the pace of play of modern-day pickleball. The sport is fast. Really fast. But it’s explosive, too. And most footwear on the market – much of it clunky tennis shoes with some quick re-branding – simply … Read more