”I visualized where I wanted to be, what kind of player I wanted to become. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, and I focused on getting there.” — Michael Jordan   TAKE YOUR PICKLEBALL GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL Visualizing "success" can lead to an abundance of self-confidence and motivation, both key players in developing a growth mindset. Tuesday's Tip encourages you to utilize the power of visualization through the use of imagination – allowing you to take your game and life performance up a notch!  By using the power of your imagination, you can increase your self-confidence (which ..read more

The American basketball coach, John Wooden once said, "You can tear down more between practices than we can possibly build up during practices." He believed what players did off the court was just as valuable and that mental and emotional conditioning fueled success on the court and in overall life. Considering he won ten NCAA national championships in twelve years, I imagine he knew what he was talking about. Just like you take the time on the court to perfect a game or take it to the next level, off the court is the time to work on your mental and emotional well-being. And waiting to train t ..read more

PICKLEBALL PADDLE REVIEW - VELOZ We're always excited to try new paddles, especially those using differentiated manufacturing processes / technology.  The VELOZ pickleball paddles did not disappoint.  Here is a summary of our feedback after playing with the paddles for a few weeks. - Solid paddle, due to it's construction, but also feels great in your hand.  Honestly, it took me about 20 minutes to get the feel of this paddle.  Given it's edgeless, solid core design, it has a different feel than a paddle using a honeycomb design.  Once I got the feel however, I re ..read more

This is a great write up by TheDink.com, summarizes the rule changes for 2023.  Enjoy and play well. Every year, the USA Pickleball Rules Committee reviews suggested rule changes from players across the country. The multilayered system of review and voting decides whether a proposal ultimately makes it into the rulebook. Here are some pickleball rule changes to look out for in 2023. Wave Goodbye to the Spin Serve The spin-serve saga started with Zane Navratil's chainsaw serve. In 2022 a rule change reduced it to an off-brand, one-handed version. The one-handed version remained c ..read more

 DIADEM VICE: KEY TAKEAWAYS - This pickleball paddle is not approved for tournament play - Tons of power and spin, soft for dinking and resets, but hard to control groundstrokes - The sound this pickleball paddle makes is different - Not sure if the holes make a difference, but the foam core sure does!   PICKLEBALL PADDLE REVIEW: MORE DETAILS So when this paddle came onto the market, there was a bunch of buzz and hype.  This could have been because of the way it was revealed - at Diacon - however it faded quickly for tournament players because it is not approved for use in ..read more

"Every athlete knows that it all starts with the feet. It's the foundation. Move insoles are the secret that pros have known for years." Damian Lillard  Move Insoles, brought to you by NBA All Stars Chris Paul and Damian Lillard, have been used in basketball and volleyball for years.  People LOVE them.  Now they are excited to exclusive work with Pickleball Superstore to launche into the pickleball community.  Let's go! Meet Your New Game Day Essential Game Day Pro is the ultimate performance insole. Dynamic and alive, Game Day Pro will adapt to your shoe, foo ..read more

USA Pickleball wishes you, and all of our members, a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! But before you sit down at the table with friends and family, we wanted to share some cool insights from the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships. In case you somehow missed it, the sport's premier event wrapped up last week at the world-class Indian Wells Tennis Garden while setting the record for the largest in-person crowd to ever witness pickleball.  And with nearly 2,300 amateur players qualifying from 48 states — in addition to the world's top pro players — it truly was a showca ..read more

Engage’s Pursuit Jessie Irvine pickleball paddle offering includes the MX, MX 6.0, EX, and EX 6.0. All the paddles use the same core, face, and technology, but have different shapes and thicknesses. Options are great, but too many can be confusing. Here is a simple table with additional pickleball paddle specifications to help show the differences.  More details are listed below. OVERALL PICKLEBALL PADDLE RECOMMENDATION These paddles are very popular and come in the MX (elongated shape) or EX (wider more traditional shape).  Below are more details and insights, h ..read more

Lighter.  Faster.  Stronger. JOOLA, a global table tennis brand, recently entered the pickleball industry, signing Ben Johns, Simone Jardim and other pickleball professionals to their team. JOOLA released 3 Ben Johns pickleball paddles, including his signature model, the Hyperion CFS 16.  This is one of the industry's best selling pickleball paddles! JOOLA has continued to launch new products - pickleball paddles, pickleball grips and pickleball bags.  Learn More One of the main drawbacks for pickleball players, was the weight of the JOOLA Ben John's Hyperson CF ..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. 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, transportation and the tour professionals. Mike is a former marketing executi ..read more