Pickleball, the exciting and fast-paced sport, demands both physical and mental energy. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, knowing what to eat before, during, and after your matches can make a significant difference in your performance and recovery. In this blog, we’ll explore the best snacks to fuel your game effectively. Pre-Match Snacks: Before stepping onto the court, it’s essential to feed your body with the right nutrients to ensure you’re energized and ready to perform your best. Opt for snacks that are easy to digest and provide a sustained source of energy. Here ..read more

Pickleball, the addictive sport, has gained tremendous popularity worldwide in the last few years. If you’re an avid pickleball player or looking to dive into the game, finding nearby pickleball courts can sometimes be hard. In this blog, we will introduce you to PicklePlay, a great mobile app that simplifies finding pickleball courts near you. Let’s explore how this app can enhance your pickleball experience! Download PicklePlay: PicklePlay is available for both iOS and Android platforms. The app is free in the app store and creating an account is easy and free! Finding courts near you: Pick ..read more

The 2023 GAMMA Pickleball Classic tournament is almost here! The 7th year of the GAMMA Classic will kick off on Friday, August 18th and run through Sunday the 20th. The GAMMA Classic is pickleball’s premier indoor tournament and one of the largest, bringing in over 1,000 players and spectators in 2022. Registration is now open and will run through July 31st. Players from beginner to professional will face off in singles and doubles. The weekend schedule is as follows: Friday, August 18th: Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles Saturday, August 19th: Mixed Doubles Sunday, August 20th: Women’s Single ..read more

Tennis and pickleball are two popular racquet sports that share some similarities but also have key differences. Both sports require skill, agility, and coordination, but they have different rules, court sizes, and equipment. If you are considering making the transition from tennis to pickleball, there are some things to keep in mind. Court Size and Equipment The most noticeable difference between tennis and pickleball is the court size. A tennis court is 78 feet long and 36 feet wide, while a pickleball court is 44 feet long and 20 feet wide. Pickleball courts are also marked with a non-volle ..read more

At GAMMA Sports, we could not be more excited about the launch of our new Quantum Series! This new series features four stylish paddles: the Voltage, Atomic, Neutron, and Micron, which vary in weight, hitting surfaces, and price points. With an MSRP range from $69.99 to $99.99, there is an option for every pickleball player. Continue reading on to find what paddle fits your needs best! Micron 5.0 – $69.99 The Micron 5.0 is the perfect mix of accessibility and precision thanks to its broad face and unique micro bead texture. The 12mm polypropylene core provides a wide sweet spot for responsive ..read more

This month on our blog we are featuring the GAMMA Supply Chain Coordinator, Roman Kukielka. Read the interview below to learn more about Roman! What is your job role at GAMMA and how long have you worked here? I am a Supply Chain Coordinator and have been at Gamma for a little over six months! How did you come to work for GAMMA? The role seemed like the perfect opportunity to grow professionally and personally while applying my degree in Supply Chain. I also get to work in the sports industry, which is awesome! What is your favorite part about working at GAMMA? It’s the best of both world ..read more

At GAMMA Sports, we are always striving to create products that fit the needs of ALL of our customers. That is why we took our customer’s feedback to heart when creating our new pickleball tour bag line. This line was designed based on feedback and suggestions from our very own consumers. This new line features a tour backpack, a tote, and a fanny pack. Scroll down to find the bag that fits your specific needs! TOUR BACKPACK The GAMMA Tour Backpack is made for those die-hard pickleballers! This bag comes with an enormous amount of space, incredible features, AND is extremely stylish. The entir ..read more

A MUST try-new pickleball mini-game called, “7-11” – Marc’s recommended fun mini game! In my last blog, I wrote about my favorite highly impactful drill I call, “Green Light- Red Light.” I hope many of you have had a chance to give it a try. In this article, I want to expand that drill to introduce a mini game which turns the drill into a fun and competitive way to improve how players approach the Non-Volley Zone. Please remember getting up to the NVZ is hard in this game and it takes a lot of practice, but it is critically important to players who want to get to the high levels. The picklebal ..read more

2022 has been a big year for new products at GAMMA Sports! Our selection is actively growing, our technology is constantly improving, and our designs are always ahead of the game. Since we have added so many items to our catalog in 2022, we decided to highlight our favorites and share a little insight! Pickleball Paddles 412 – $139.99: Inspired by GAMMA’s hometown of Pittsburgh (the 412). The slightly elongated composite hitting surface offers a very comfortable and powerful feel. 405 – $139.99: This paddle is a slightly elongated pickleball paddle with a graphite-hitting surface. It features ..read more

Never Stop Playing Pickleball Camps is committed to providing our participants with the skills they need to improve the way they play the game, no matter what their skill level may be. This is all thanks to our amazing instructors who offer a learning opportunity that is fun, engaging, and inspiring. With that being said, we wanted to introduce all of our amazing instructors to our campers. In this blog, we would love to introduce our instructor, Ryler DeHeart. Read on to learn more about Ryler and his pickleball career. How long have you been playing pickleball? Seriously for about a year. H ..read more