Pickleball Central Blog

Meet the Pro: Callie Jo Smith

Jan 10, 2023

Currently ranked #2 in PPA Women’s Doubles and #4 in Women’s Singles, pickleball pro Callie Jo Smith comes from a prestigiou … read more

TechTalk with CRBN: Carbon Fiber Paddles developed by a Pickleball Player, for Pickleball Players!

by kellyfrazier88 on Jan 2, 2023

Founded in 2020, CRBN Pickleball Paddles rapidly earned the endorsements of many top pro players as well as amateurs, no sma … read more

Kids and Pickleball: How to Introduce the Game to a New Generation

by Patrick Moore on Dec 22, 2022

While playing pickleball is an unquestionable joy, nothing really compares to passing on your love for the game to your kids, gr … read more

TechTalk: Franklin Pickleball Carbon STK

by Karen Thomas on Dec 20, 2022

The Franklin Signature Carbon STK Paddle is Franklin's latest release, combining top of the line materials and construction … read more

Picklebabes Holiday Gift Guides with Pickleball Central

by Frankie and Natalie on Dec 15, 2022

Hi! We are Frankie and Natalie, most commonly known as the Picklebabes. We are female pickleball players and content creators fro … read more

Dress the Part: Pickleball Apparel for All

by Patrick Moore on Dec 12, 2022

Pickleball shares many similarities with tennis and other court sports, not the least of which is a desire for style. Whether you … read more

How to Play Pickleball on a Tennis Court

by pickleballfun on Dec 12, 2022

Can You Play Pickleball on a Tennis Court? In the exciting world of sports, one game that has been gaining rapid popularity is … read more

2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships - Medal Winners

by Patrick Moore on Dec 9, 2022

With the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships a few weeks behind us we would like to reflect on the event a … read more

​Save Your Energy For The Game with ZUCA Carts

by Patrick Moore on Dec 8, 2022

Save Your Energy For The Game with ZUCA Carts Staying fresh during long tournament days can prove difficult, and fatigue can be d … read more

TechTalk: ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace Paddles

by Karen Thomas on Dec 5, 2022

For six years, ProKennex Pickleball has pushed the limits of pickleball paddle technology innovation, and has done so a … read more

Four Reasons a Ball Machine is your Best Drill Partner

by Karen Thomas on Nov 16, 2022

If you’re serious about improving your pickleball skills, drilling is essential. Playing games is great fun, but during games you … read more

Continental vs Eastern Grip

by Patrick Moore on Nov 8, 2022

Over your time playing pickleball you may have heard your friends talk about what kind of grip they use, or you may have notic … read more

TechTalk with Selkirk Sport: Power Air Paddles

Nov 1, 2022

    As professional pickleball has grown increasingly focused on power and spin over the past two years, the larger c … read more

Pickleball Near Me: Nashville, TN

by laurapbc on Oct 28, 2022

Nashville, often hailed as the beating heart of country music, is not just a hub for soul-stirring tunes and honky-tonk vibes. As … read more

Pickleball Hand Signals - Why and How to use them

by karenthomaspbc on Oct 27, 2022

If you’re relatively new to pickleball you might have noticed players making gestures behind their backs and wondered what that’s … read more

Meet The Pro: KaSandra Gehrke

Oct 24, 2022

Kasandra Gehrke is a pro pickleball player who travels, competes, and teaches pickleball to players all over the country. … read more

What We’re Looking Forward to At Nationals – Our Top 5 Picks

by Patrick Moore on Oct 20, 2022

It’s that time of year again! The Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships is quickly approaching and thousands … read more

Ashley and Collin Cooke Travel to The Franklin NYC Open for the APPTour

by kellyfrazier88 on Oct 14, 2022

Fruit Smash from New Belgium Brewery gave away an all-expenses-paid trip to the APP Tour NYC Open in April 2022. After thousands … read more