Bet you didn’t know that Baddle and SHEFIT have something in common. We both believe in inclusivity when it comes to sports and exercise. If you aren’t familiar with SHEFIT, and you should be, it’s a women’s athletic apparel brand regarded for its high-performance sports bras that are designed for every body type and exercise level. We have a similar belief at Baddle when it comes to the game of pickleball. No matter your age or skill level, pickleball is a game for everyone. It’s a perfect match! That’s why we’re so excited to announce we’re teaming up with SHEFIT to bring you our BIGGEST GI ..read more

Our friends over at Pickleball University shared these amazing tips for cleaning your paddle and why that should be on your radar as a pickleballer! Our Baddle paddle technology is designed to last, but we know that if you're obsessed with pickleball as most avid players are, cleaning it can make a huge difference in longevity!    Pickleball Paddle & Grip Cleaning Guide The other day one of my fellow pickleballers said “my paddle isn’t performing that well and it’s not that old”.  I asked him, “have you tried cleaning it?”.  He laughed a bit and said, “clean it, how do ..read more

Despite an agonizing end to the Bengals season in January, that doesn’t mean the grind stops for those world-class athletes. Throughout this offseason, everyone from Ja’Marr Chase to Sam Hubbard will spend countless tiring days and nights in the weight room and on the practice field. Perhaps some of them will even pick up America’s fastest-growing participation sport, our beloved pickleball! As a Cincinnati-based company, and with the excitement of last weekend’s thrilling Major League Pickleball event, we thought it might be fun to draft our ideal pickleball team using Bengals playe ..read more

As we begin 2023, we wanted take time to highlight one of our 2022 Baddle for Better opportunities that we had the privilege of being a part of.  In November, Baddle had the incredible opportunity to help with the 10th Annual 65 Roses Gala. This was the first gala since the pandemic, and everyone came out with a bang according to Franki Meier, the Development Director for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter. The 65 Roses Gala is held locally in Cincinnati to raise funds for cystic fibrosis (CF) research and this year the event raised over $104,000! We were a Bid ..read more

With a new, improved, and truly innovative professional landscape as well as being the reigning champion for America’s fastest growing sport, the stage is set for an extremely wild and entertaining year of pickleball in 2023. Don’t just take it from me though, take it from the PPA’s Founder & CEO, Connor Pardoe: With all this excitement on the horizon, it might be time you key in on these five shots to take your pickleball game to the next level! These are in no particular order and are not necessarily the five most important shots in pickleball, but instead a collection of chess mov ..read more

In case you haven’t heard, the Baddle for Better initiative is extremely important to us, and we’re excited that the word is spreading! We love receiving everyone’s emails on how we at Baddle can partner with the pickleball community for the greater good.     Recently Baddle partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) to sponsor a pickleball event in Chesterfield, Virgina. CIS is a non-profit organization that is focused on helping the local community of Chesterfield. For 28 years, CIS has devoted its energy to passionately advocating for Chesterfield County students and familie ..read more

So, you’ve found a great pickleball court in your area and you’re all set to get playing.  You’ve chosen the perfect paddle for your skill level, bought a great pair of shoes, and you’re ready to get out there.   But wait! Before you hit the courts, don’t forget that other essential part of your gear — pickleball clothing. Of course, we all want to look great for a day out on the courts, but pickleball clothing is not only about the looks and style. What you wear when playing serves an important role in your performance and comfort, and can genuinely improve your game. &n ..read more

The Lindner Family Tennis Center right outside of Cincinnati, OH recently hosted the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tournament. Many top pickleball players were seen playing hard on the courts, looking to win. This stadium has a rich history of hosting top tennis players, and now it has expanded to the realm of pickleball- are you surprised? We aren’t! The weekend was stacked with match after match and the energy was electric as about 850 players traveled to Ohio to compete. Well-known pickleball players like Tyson McGuffin and Anna Leigh Watters were seen pushing their limits on t ..read more

Here at Baddle we are so fortunate to be able to partner with organizations that have the goal of helping others in our Baddle for Better campaign. A few months ago, we had the opportunity to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation by partnering with Xtreme Hike Virginia in their 2nd Annual Smash Out Cystic Fibrosis Pickleball Tournament! The tournament was held on August 13, where 12 courts hosted simultaneous pickleball games to help raise money for the CF Foundation. Baddle donations included Vera Bradley paddles for the raffle winners, digital gift cards, 75 picklebal ..read more

If you haven’t heard by now, pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. It’s all anyone can seem to talk about! Almost every month it seems we are hearing about new venues popping up across the country or former tennis courts being converted into ones for pickleball. This is an exciting time for the pickleball community, and we love hearing about these stories of the growing demand of the sport being met and new players being drawn to the game. Recently in Baddle’s home city of Cincinnati, Ohio we were honored to attend the grand opening and unveiling of the newly renovated p ..read more