A pickleball paddle typically lasts just a few years, whether you play with recreational players or you're a pro. Luckily, there are ways to prolong that lifespan. One is pickleball paddle edge guard tape. But what is it? Edge guard tape is a type of adhesive tape that's fitted around the edge of a pickleball paddle. […] The post What Is Pickleball Edge Guard Tape (and Should You Buy It)? appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

When most people pick up a pickleball paddle, they hold it however feels most comfortable. And that's not bad — everyone needs to start somewhere. But did you know that there is more than one type of pickleball grip, and each has its pros and cons? If you're starting out playing pickleball, you'll likely want to […] The post What Should You Use as Your Pickleball Grip? appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

If you want to get better at pickleball, you're going to want to try some pickleball drills. But what if you want to get better solo? Then you might want to look into a practice wall. These walls (and nets) are perfect for pickleball wall drills that improve your volleys, dinks, and other pickleball skills. Let's get […] The post Use a Pickleball Practice Wall to Improve Your Game appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

So you're getting good at dinking. You can drive a ball hard and accurately. You know how to hit a third shot drop, and you're always preparing for your next shot in advance. But have you mastered the pickleball lob? Let's talk about the lob in pickleball — what it is, when to do it, the […] The post How to Hit a Pickleball Lob appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

Out on the pickleball courts, carbon fiber and graphite paddles with honeycomb cores are all over the place. It's all very complicated — and expensive. If you want to keep things simple, you might be wondering: can I use wooden pickleball paddles? And are wooden pickleball paddles good? You can use wooden pickleball paddles to play […] The post Can I Use Wooden Pickleball Paddles? appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

There’s no harm in being a bargain hunter. And if you’re just starting out playing pickleball, you might want to start frugally. Of course, we have our favorite paddles, but some can get expensive. Luckily, there’s a Costco pickleball set that’s perfect to start out with.The Power of a Pickleball SetYou can go down rabbit […] The post Great Deal Alert: a Costco Pickleball Set Perfect for Beginners appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

You've probably heard a million times by now that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. But how fast is it growing, exactly, and how does its player base compare to other sports. How many people pick up a pickleball paddle now? 36.5 million Americans played pickleball in the past year, according to the Association […] The post How Many People Play Pickleball? (Updated for 2023) appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

Pickleball isn't just for seniors. It's for older people, and middle-aged people, and college-aged people, and teens. But what about kids? In order to play the sport well, children need smaller paddles that are designed specifically for them. They can't just play with a pickleball paddle that's too big and too heavy for them. Luckily, there are […] The post 7 Kids Pickleball Paddles Perfect for Your Little One appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

For pickleball lovers like us, every day seems like the perfect day to show how much we care about pickleball. But did you know that there is a formal National Pickleball Day that you can celebrate this year? National Pickleball Day is on August 8 of every year. It was created in 2021 by pickleball instructor […] The post When is National Pickleball Day? appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more

When it comes to pickleball, everyone is unique. Some players like to bash the ball; others like to play a soft dinking game. Some players' hands get cold; some players suffer from sweaty palms. If that sounds like you, did you know that you can wear pickleball gloves to get the upper... hand? (Sorry.) There are quite […] The post The 7 Best Pickleball Gloves for Control, Cold Weather, and More appeared first on atomicpickleball.com ..read more