If you are new to pickleball, choosing a paddle can be a challenge. There are so many options, brands, styles, etc. Some have a carbon face, others are graphite and some are composite. Many beginner pickleball players search Amazon for their first paddle. We don’t recommend that because experience shows, if you like the sport you’ll want a better paddle. Pickleball Superstore recently launched a collection and blog post called: “Best Selling Pickleball Paddles for Under $100“. Enjoy this link and keep it handy because new paddles launch each month and old paddles fade away quickly. When buying ..read more

Are you up for an amazing tour of Spain combined with plenty of pickleball action? Pickleball Tour Spain (pickleballtourspain.com) invites you to experience Spain’s rich history and culture and offers plenty of pickleball play and professional instruction throughout the tour. Travelers enjoying the sites on a previous Spain Pickleball Tour The tour is led by Mike Hess, a California native who has lived in Spain for the past 24 years. Mike has been operating the tours since 2014, and he personally oversees every phase of the tour, including the selection of the hotel, restaurants, transportati ..read more

If you’re in Naples Florida for the US Open of Pickleball, I’m sure you’ve heard about all the “breaking news”. You probably are seeing it also on social media. CRBN paddles banned, etc. To others, you might be asking what’s with all the CRBN pickleball paddle buzz? What Actually Happened? As a disclaimer, I’m not totally sure to be honest. There has been rumors around this paddle for a while. It’s definitely one of the hottest, if not the hottest paddle in the sport. Players are LOVING them for the combination of spin, power and control. There are two thickness options, 13mm for power and 16m ..read more

Years ago, if you said you played pickleball, the typical response was…WHAT? It was an aspiring new sport which the majority of players 60+ years of age. Now the top female player in the world is Anna Leigh Waters (age 15) and the top male player is Ben Johns (age 23). Pickleball is not your grandparents sport any longer. The game of pickleball has evolved and is the fastest growing sport in the US. Pickleball Rules Pickleball is a unique sport with several unique rules. We’ve dedicated a full page of content, including pickleball videos explaining the pickleball rules. For more information, p ..read more

We have all seen a pre-serve routine, whether it be in pickleball, tennis, or even volleyball. But have you ever wondered why we do them and why it is so widely adopted across other sports outside of pickleball? In this blog, we will find out why pickleball pre-serve routines are important and how to find one that works best for you. What Is a Pre-Serve Routine and Why Are They Important?  Have you heard someone say, “Pickleball is such a mental sport”? Besides the physical skills being needed to rank up in levels, so much of the game is mental. Ensuring your are ready for each rally / po ..read more

So, you’ve signed up for your first pickleball tournament: Congratulations! Do you feel prepared? Are you nervous? It’s okay. Everyone gets jitters leading up to a tournament, especially if it’s your first. In this article, we’ll discuss tips for preparing mentally and physically for pickleball tournaments. How to Mentally Prepare for a Pickleball Tournament.  The mental side of racket sports should not be underestimated – we see how the mental side comes into play in tennis, racquetball, and, of course, pickleball. Whether playing singles or doubles, it is easy to get into your head and ..read more

How many times do you reserve a pickleball court and practice your return of serve with a friend? You probably only need one hand to keep track. It’s perhaps the most under-trained and most important part of your game. This article will discuss the pickleball strategy on why to attack a short return of serve. The 3 Goals for a Return of Serve Put the Ball Back in Play ­– This may be obvious, but sometimes we get a little bit overzealous and try to smack the ball back as hard as we can. It happens to all of us. If there is one thing you take away from this article, please work on getting ..read more

It’s amazing how fast this sport is growing. During the course of my day today, in two business zoom meetings “pickleball” came up for some reason. I can’t remember any time in my career where a sport instantly connects people and puts a smile on people’s faces. Both people were pickleball beginners and asked me for help in improving their game. I told them, the best way to improve is to understand the game. That’s why I created this Pickleball Insights blog…to help simplify the learning process vs having to jump all over the internet. This post is all about how to play pickleball – videos and ..read more