Pickleball Central Blog

Why You Should Try a Heavy Paddle Even If You've Dismissed Them Before

by laurapbc on Sep 25, 2019

Heavy pickleball paddles are often presumed to fall under the sole domain of power players. You have more heft in your hand, so y … read more

Avoiding Pop-Ups in Pickleball

by laurapbc on Sep 18, 2019

The dreaded pop-up can be tough to control even when you feel like you're doing everything right. A shot flies towards you and … read more

Local Pickleball Guide - Boise, Idaho

by laurapbc on Sep 4, 2019

It's no surprise Idaho is a pickleball haven since major paddle manufacturer, Selkirk, was created in Hayden. The company's name … read more

Health & Wellness Studies on Pickleball Support Positive Effects

by laurapbc on Aug 28, 2019

Anyone who has played pickleball knows its benefits firsthand, from the physical perks of engaging in cardio exercise to the ment … read more

Middletown - Pickleball Capital of Ohio

by elizaled on Aug 24, 2019

Middletown – Pickleball Capitol of Ohio Middletown loves pickleball, and based on the claim they made in the local newspaper, th … read more

Onix Evoke Premier Provides High Power at a Low Weight, Reduces Impact Vibration

by laurapbc on Aug 20, 2019

Manufacturers are always coming up with new ways to innovate with their offerings, but they typically do this by altering a si … read more

Dave Thomas - USAPA Ambassador Growing Pickleball in Town of Riga, Churchville, New York

by elizaled on Aug 16, 2019

Dave Thomas - USAPA Ambassador Growing Pickleball in Town of Riga, Churchville, New York Dave Thomas, USAPA Ambassador and Recr … read more

Unique Ideas for Pickleball Tournament Prizes

by laurapbc on Aug 14, 2019

As pickleball's popularity grows, more organizations have become willing to sponsor tournaments. This leads to the allure of priz … read more

Hitting a Consistent and Powerful Serve

by laurapbc on Aug 9, 2019

Your serve is the one shot you have 100% control over during a pickleball game. You can visualize ball placement, take a breat … read more

How Did Thick Core Paddles Become One of the Hottest Pickleball Trends?

by laurapbc on Aug 6, 2019

Over the past several years paddles with thick cores have risen in popularity and versatility. With major manufacturers such as&n … read more

Ambassador Series - Jan Lucas, USAPA Ambassador for the Greater La Crosse Wisconsin Area

by elizaled on Jul 30, 2019

Ambassador Series - Jan Lucas – USAPA Ambassador for the Greater La Crosse Wisconsin Area Jan Lucas and husband RobertWhen you … read more

How Can We Make Pickleball Appeal to a Younger Demographic?

by laurapbc on Jul 27, 2019

Pickleball started off as a family game, but over the years it's become more common for people to see it as a sport for retirees … read more

Is It Possible to Play Competitively with a Wood Paddle?

by laurapbc on Jul 24, 2019

Wood paddles are usually synonymous with 'beginner paddles' in the pickleball community due to their low cost, heavy weight and … read more

Meet The Pros - Tony Girodo

by elizaled on Jul 17, 2019

Meet The Pros – Tony Girodo Tony Girodo with Linda DillonTony is a full-time RV’er, so he gets to play pickleball with folks fr … read more

Win Tricky Points on Your Serve with the Nasty Nelson

by laurapbc on Jul 13, 2019

To piggyback on our post about the lesser-known Erne Shot from earlier this month, today we have another technique that's not … read more

Meet The Pros - Gregg Whitfield

by elizaled on Jul 10, 2019

Meet The Pros - Gregg Whitfield Gregg is retiring so that he can TEACH PICKLEBALL! Awesome! And he brings his tennis techniques … read more

The Ten Best Paddles You May Not Know About

by laurapbc on Jul 5, 2019

With so many paddles on the market it can be tough keeping up with it all. Fortunately, we have people to do that for you. We've … read more

Legally Volley at the Net with the Erne Shot

by laurapbc on Jul 3, 2019

'Stay out of the kitchen!' This phrase is bandied about the courts so often we even made a shirt out of it. The non-voll … read more