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11/12/2026

Franklin Won't Sell Its Mystery Paddle — But You Can Win OneFranklin isn't selling the mysterious '?' paddle Anna Leigh Waters debuted in August. But we're giving away 10 of them. Here's how to enter before Nov. 18.

Franklin isn't selling the mysterious '?' paddle Anna Leigh Waters debuted in August. But we're giving away 10 of them. Here's how to enter before Nov. 18.

11/11/2026

Andre Agassi Is Bringing the Grateful Dead to PickleballA new licensing deal will bring the legendary band's iconic imagery to pickleball paddles, apparel, and accessories, with a launch planned for 2027

A new licensing deal will bring the legendary band's iconic imagery to pickleball paddles, apparel, and accessories, with a launch planned for 2027

11/10/2026

Revolin's New Arc Paddle Harnesses 'Playable Power' Thanks to a Natural AdvantageWho says natural materials don't belong in high-performance paddles? Revolin's $160 Arc pairs cutting-edge foam, new durable grit, and a natural fiber to create a unique playing experience

Who says natural materials don't belong in high-performance paddles? Revolin's $160 Arc pairs cutting-edge foam, new durable grit, and a natural fiber to create a unique playing experience

11/09/2026

7 Pickleball Dinking Drills That Build Every Dink You NeedThis pickleball dinking drill session covers seven patterns that train your slice, roll, reach, and short hop. Run each for five minutes and you will build a dink for every situation.

This pickleball dinking drill session covers seven patterns that train your slice, roll, reach, and short hop. Run each for five minutes and you will build a dink for every situation.

11/07/2026

3 Overhead Smash Tips That Make the Ball Never Come BackA better overhead smash starts with how you load the paddle, where you aim, and what you do when the ball is not perfect. These three tips help you finish points instead of giving your opponent another chance.

A better overhead smash starts with how you load the paddle, where you aim, and what you do when the ball is not perfect. These three tips help you finish points instead of giving your opponent another chance.

11/06/2026

7 Pickleball Recovery Methods Ranked From Worst to BestNot every pickleball recovery tool earns its price tag. This tier list ranks seven methods from alcohol to sleep so you know where to spend your time and money.

Not every pickleball recovery tool earns its price tag. This tier list ranks seven methods from alcohol to sleep so you know where to spend your time and money.

11/05/2026

Win the New Selkirk Boomstik ST: We’re Giving Away 3Fourteen months after the original Boomstik shook up the power paddle market, the Selkirk Boomstik ST launches November 10. We’re giving away 3 of them.

Fourteen months after the original Boomstik shook up the power paddle market, the Selkirk Boomstik ST launches November 10. We’re giving away 3 of them.

11/04/2026

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11/04/2026

Why Selkirk Is Moving Away From the Widebody Paddle (And What Replaces It)Selkirk's Rob Barnes says the wide body paddle is statistically great but sells eight to one in favor of elongated shapes. Here is what that means for hybrids, the Boomstik, the Omni, and your next paddle.

Selkirk's Rob Barnes says the wide body paddle is statistically great but sells eight to one in favor of elongated shapes. Here is what that means for hybrids, the Boomstik, the Omni, and your next paddle.

11/03/2026

Short on Court Time? A PPA Pro’s 2-Hour Plan to Get BetterOnly have two hours a week to improve your pickleball game? Here's exactly how a PPA pro would spend every minute, from kitchen drills and resets to competitive match play

Only have two hours a week to improve your pickleball game? Here's exactly how a PPA pro would spend every minute, from kitchen drills and resets to competitive match play