Pickleball's Growth in 2023: A Glance Backward to Understand the Pathway Ahead
by Jarrett Chirico In early 2020, a few weeks before covid shut down the world, I stepped on stage in Dallas, TX, at the CMAA National Conference. I was there to speak about racquets, and I was excited! It was the start of unprecedented growth. Tennis, which was flat for over a decade, had finally grown one percent. Pickleball had just hit thirty percent...
How to choose your perfect pickleball paddle: 10 key factors
How to Choose Your Perfect Pickleball Paddle Your Skill Level Do you know your pickleball rating? Even if you don’t, you’ll probably know whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. Knowing your skill level is crucial to picking the right pickleball paddle. A beginner paddle will have a larger sweet spot and offer more forgiveness on your shots. Advanced paddles are often built for power or...
The best pickleball paddle sets for beginners
What should you look for in a beginner pickleball set? The three things you should look for in a beginner pickleball paddle set are: Affordability Durability Honeycomb core made with materials other than wood What type of pickleball paddle set is best for beginners? For beginner pickleball players, you will be more comfortable and strike the ball more consistently with a honeycomb core paddle as opposed...
