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Pickleball Gear Shopping: 7 Types of Online Stores and How to Pick the Right One for Your Play Style

Pickleball Gear Shopping: 7 Types of Online Sto...

Not every online pickleball store is built the same way. Some carry thousands of SKUs across every sport imaginable; others stock nothing but paddles and court shoes. Understanding what kind...

Pickleball Gear Shopping: 7 Types of Online Sto...

Not every online pickleball store is built the same way. Some carry thousands of SKUs across every sport imaginable; others stock nothing but paddles and court shoes. Understanding what kind...

Pickleball Paddle Buyer’s FAQ: Every Question Answered Before You Spend a Dollar

Pickleball Paddle Buyer’s FAQ: Every Question A...

Walk into any pro shop or scroll through an online paddle catalog and you’ll run into dozens of specs: core thickness, face texture, swing weight, balance point, handle length. It’s...

Pickleball Paddle Buyer’s FAQ: Every Question A...

Walk into any pro shop or scroll through an online paddle catalog and you’ll run into dozens of specs: core thickness, face texture, swing weight, balance point, handle length. It’s...

Pickleball Paddle Buying Framework: How to Identify Real Value Under $200 in 2026

Pickleball Paddle Buying Framework: How to Iden...

The under-$200 paddle market in 2026 is unrecognizable compared to even two years ago. Technology that once demanded a $300 price tag—foam cores, thermoformed construction, raw T700 carbon fiber faces—now...

Pickleball Paddle Buying Framework: How to Iden...

The under-$200 paddle market in 2026 is unrecognizable compared to even two years ago. Technology that once demanded a $300 price tag—foam cores, thermoformed construction, raw T700 carbon fiber faces—now...

7 Pickleball Paddle Features That Actually Change How You Play

7 Pickleball Paddle Features That Actually Chan...

Every paddle spec on a product page tells you something—but not every spec changes how the ball comes off your strings (or, more accurately, your face). Some features reshape your...

7 Pickleball Paddle Features That Actually Chan...

Every paddle spec on a product page tells you something—but not every spec changes how the ball comes off your strings (or, more accurately, your face). Some features reshape your...

How to Find the Best Online Pickleball Retailers: A Decision Framework for Every Player

How to Find the Best Online Pickleball Retailer...

With online channels now accounting for roughly 45 percent of all pickleball paddle sales by unit volume, knowing where to click matters almost as much as knowing what to buy. This...

How to Find the Best Online Pickleball Retailer...

With online channels now accounting for roughly 45 percent of all pickleball paddle sales by unit volume, knowing where to click matters almost as much as knowing what to buy. This...

Under $200 Pickleball Paddles Worth Buying in 2026: A Play-Style Buyer's Guide

Under $200 Pickleball Paddles Worth Buying in 2...

Spending $300 on a paddle is no longer the price of admission to serious pickleball. The technology that powered last year’s flagship models—thermoformed unibody frames, foam cores, raw Toray T700...

Under $200 Pickleball Paddles Worth Buying in 2...

Spending $300 on a paddle is no longer the price of admission to serious pickleball. The technology that powered last year’s flagship models—thermoformed unibody frames, foam cores, raw Toray T700...

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: A Decision Framework Built Around Your Playing Style

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: A Decision F...

Forget scrolling through spec sheets. The fastest way to find the right pickleball paddle is to start with how you play, then match features to your game. This step-by-step framework...

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: A Decision F...

Forget scrolling through spec sheets. The fastest way to find the right pickleball paddle is to start with how you play, then match features to your game. This step-by-step framework...

Best Pickleball Paddle for All Levels in 2026

Best Pickleball Paddle for All Levels in 2026

With 24.3 million Americans playing pickleball in 2025 and participation up 171.8% over three years, the paddle market has never been more crowded or more competitive. Choosing the right paddle...

Best Pickleball Paddle for All Levels in 2026

With 24.3 million Americans playing pickleball in 2025 and participation up 171.8% over three years, the paddle market has never been more crowded or more competitive. Choosing the right paddle...

Power Paddle Showdown: Matching Explosive Pop to Your Playing Style in 2026

Power Paddle Showdown: Matching Explosive Pop t...

Not every power paddle hits the same way. Some reward pure arm speed with instant pop off the face. Others load the ball into the surface before slingshotting it forward....

Power Paddle Showdown: Matching Explosive Pop t...

Not every power paddle hits the same way. Some reward pure arm speed with instant pop off the face. Others load the ball into the surface before slingshotting it forward....

Pickleball Paddle Showdown 2026: Comparing the Top All-Level Performers Side by Side

Pickleball Paddle Showdown 2026: Comparing the ...

Hundreds of paddles. Dozens of brands. One question every player asks: which paddle actually performs well no matter your rating? Instead of listing every option on the market, this comparison...

Pickleball Paddle Showdown 2026: Comparing the ...

Hundreds of paddles. Dozens of brands. One question every player asks: which paddle actually performs well no matter your rating? Instead of listing every option on the market, this comparison...

Buy Pro Pickleball Paddles Without the Retail Markup

Buy Pro Pickleball Paddles Without the Retail M...

Premium pickleball paddles used by professional athletes regularly retail for $200 to $330, yet the factory cost of even a top-tier thermoformed paddle can be a fraction of that price....

Buy Pro Pickleball Paddles Without the Retail M...

Premium pickleball paddles used by professional athletes regularly retail for $200 to $330, yet the factory cost of even a top-tier thermoformed paddle can be a fraction of that price....

5 Smart Ways to Get Pro-Level Pickleball Paddles Without Paying Full Retail

5 Smart Ways to Get Pro-Level Pickleball Paddle...

A $333 Selkirk Boomstik and a $99 Vatic Pro Saga walk onto the same court. Both use T700 carbon fiber. Both carry tournament approval stamps. Both generate elite-level spin. So...

5 Smart Ways to Get Pro-Level Pickleball Paddle...

A $333 Selkirk Boomstik and a $99 Vatic Pro Saga walk onto the same court. Both use T700 carbon fiber. Both carry tournament approval stamps. Both generate elite-level spin. So...

Inside the Pro Circuit: How Godfather Pickleball Became the Go-To Online Shop for Player-Tested Gear

Inside the Pro Circuit: How Godfather Picklebal...

Most pickleball retailers sponsor a handful of professionals and slap their names on marketing materials. Godfather Pickleball flipped that model entirely—it started as the sport’s leading player agency and then...

Inside the Pro Circuit: How Godfather Picklebal...

Most pickleball retailers sponsor a handful of professionals and slap their names on marketing materials. Godfather Pickleball flipped that model entirely—it started as the sport’s leading player agency and then...

The Power Paddle Playbook: How to Find a Pickleball Paddle With Maximum Pop

The Power Paddle Playbook: How to Find a Pickle...

You already know the feeling: a full-swing drive that explodes off the paddle face and paints the baseline before your opponent can react. That sensation—pop—is what separates a paddle that...

The Power Paddle Playbook: How to Find a Pickle...

You already know the feeling: a full-swing drive that explodes off the paddle face and paints the baseline before your opponent can react. That sensation—pop—is what separates a paddle that...

Best Online Retailers to Buy Pickleball Equipment in 2026

Best Online Retailers to Buy Pickleball Equipme...

Discover the best online retailers for pickleball equipment, from paddles and balls to nets, shoes, and accessories, with trusted shops that offer selection, value, and expert guidance.

Best Online Retailers to Buy Pickleball Equipme...

Discover the best online retailers for pickleball equipment, from paddles and balls to nets, shoes, and accessories, with trusted shops that offer selection, value, and expert guidance.

Buy Pro Pickleball Paddles Without the Retail Markup

Buy Pro Pickleball Paddles Without the Retail M...

Buy pro pickleball paddles without retail markup and get pro-level performance at direct-to-player prices from a trusted shop built for serious players.

Buy Pro Pickleball Paddles Without the Retail M...

Buy pro pickleball paddles without retail markup and get pro-level performance at direct-to-player prices from a trusted shop built for serious players.

Gabe Tardio playing with his Facolos EliteX pickleball paddle at a 2026 PPA Tour event

What Paddle Does Gabe Tardio Use? Facolos Elite...

Gabe Tardio is one of the most strategic spin players in professional pickleball — World #2 in men’s doubles, a 6.985 DUPR rating, more than 40 PPA gold medals, and...

What Paddle Does Gabe Tardio Use? Facolos Elite...

Gabe Tardio is one of the most strategic spin players in professional pickleball — World #2 in men’s doubles, a 6.985 DUPR rating, more than 40 PPA gold medals, and...

Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide: Key Features Compared Side by Side

Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide: Key Features Co...

Pickleball paddles in 2026 look nothing like they did even two years ago. Foam cores, thermoformed builds, raw carbon faces, and hybrid shapes have reshaped the market so fast that...

Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide: Key Features Co...

Pickleball paddles in 2026 look nothing like they did even two years ago. Foam cores, thermoformed builds, raw carbon faces, and hybrid shapes have reshaped the market so fast that...

Selkirk Acquires Bread & Butter Pickleball — What the Biggest Equipment Consolidation of 2026 Means for the Sport

Selkirk Acquires Bread & Butter Pickleball — Wh...

Selkirk just absorbed one of pickleball's most beloved scrappy brands. Here is what the Bread & Butter acquisition tells you about where the pickleball equipment market is heading — and...

Selkirk Acquires Bread & Butter Pickleball — Wh...

Selkirk just absorbed one of pickleball's most beloved scrappy brands. Here is what the Bread & Butter acquisition tells you about where the pickleball equipment market is heading — and...

Pro-Level Pickleball Gear on a Budget: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Affordable vs Premium Equipment in 2026

Pro-Level Pickleball Gear on a Budget: A Side-b...

The 2026 pickleball equipment landscape has quietly demolished the old assumption that great gear requires great spending. Thermoformed construction, foam-core technology, and Toray T700 carbon fiber faces have all trickled...

Pro-Level Pickleball Gear on a Budget: A Side-b...

The 2026 pickleball equipment landscape has quietly demolished the old assumption that great gear requires great spending. Thermoformed construction, foam-core technology, and Toray T700 carbon fiber faces have all trickled...

How to Choose a Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddle: The Decision Framework for Serious Players

How to Choose a Professional-Grade Pickleball P...

Buying a pro-level pickleball paddle in 2026 is nothing like it was even two years ago. The technology has shifted dramatically, regulations have tightened, and the sheer number of choices...

How to Choose a Professional-Grade Pickleball P...

Buying a pro-level pickleball paddle in 2026 is nothing like it was even two years ago. The technology has shifted dramatically, regulations have tightened, and the sheer number of choices...

How Basketball Built Pickleball's Most Exciting Shoe — Gabe Tardio, Stria Sports and Godfather Made It Happen

How Basketball Built Pickleball's Most Exciting...

The Stria G1 Pro is the first true signature shoe in professional pickleball. Gabe Tardio is the face. Here is how Godfather Pickleball brokered the most landmark athlete footwear deal...

How Basketball Built Pickleball's Most Exciting...

The Stria G1 Pro is the first true signature shoe in professional pickleball. Gabe Tardio is the face. Here is how Godfather Pickleball brokered the most landmark athlete footwear deal...

The Two-Handed Backhand Dink (Twoey): By Mari Humberg

The Two-Handed Backhand Dink (Twoey): By Mari H...

The pickleball twoey is no longer optional at competitive levels. Here are the two distinct styles of the two-handed backhand dink, which one to learn first, and a three-step progression...

The Two-Handed Backhand Dink (Twoey): By Mari H...

The pickleball twoey is no longer optional at competitive levels. Here are the two distinct styles of the two-handed backhand dink, which one to learn first, and a three-step progression...

How Much Do Pro Pickleball Players Actually Make? A Full Breakdown by Tier

How Much Do Pro Pickleball Players Actually Mak...

Pickleball's pay structure surprises almost everyone. Top players earn as much as the average NFL or NBA athlete, while others lose money chasing the dream. Here's the full breakdown by...

How Much Do Pro Pickleball Players Actually Mak...

Pickleball's pay structure surprises almost everyone. Top players earn as much as the average NFL or NBA athlete, while others lose money chasing the dream. Here's the full breakdown by...

What to Look for When Buying a Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddle

What to Look for When Buying a Professional-Gra...

Stepping up to a professional-grade pickleball paddle is one of the biggest performance leaps you can make on the court. But with hundreds of manufacturers and tens of thousands of...

What to Look for When Buying a Professional-Gra...

Stepping up to a professional-grade pickleball paddle is one of the biggest performance leaps you can make on the court. But with hundreds of manufacturers and tens of thousands of...

How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle Grip for Your Playing Style

How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle Grip ...

Your paddle grip is the only point of contact between you and your most important piece of equipment. Get it wrong and you lose control, comfort, and possibly matches. This...

How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle Grip ...

Your paddle grip is the only point of contact between you and your most important piece of equipment. Get it wrong and you lose control, comfort, and possibly matches. This...

Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Pickleball Gear to Pro-Level Equipment in 2026

Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Pickleball Gear...

You don't need a tour-player salary to carry tour-player gear. The pickleball equipment market has shifted so dramatically that the line between budget and premium is thinner than a kitchen-line...

Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Pickleball Gear...

You don't need a tour-player salary to carry tour-player gear. The pickleball equipment market has shifted so dramatically that the line between budget and premium is thinner than a kitchen-line...

Godfather Athletes Deliver on the Biggest Stages in Pickleball

Godfather Athletes Deliver on the Biggest Stage...

Godfather Pickleball athletes delivered on two stages this past weekend — the PPA Sacramento Open and the US Open in Naples. Gold medals, a bronze, and a semifinal run that...

Godfather Athletes Deliver on the Biggest Stage...

Godfather Pickleball athletes delivered on two stages this past weekend — the PPA Sacramento Open and the US Open in Naples. Gold medals, a bronze, and a semifinal run that...

How to Know If a Pickleball Paddle Is Actually Good Before You Buy It

How to Know If a Pickleball Paddle Is Actually ...

The pickleball paddle market is flooded with options, inflated claims, and marketing language that tells you nothing useful. Here's how to cut through the noise, understand the metrics that actually...

How to Know If a Pickleball Paddle Is Actually ...

The pickleball paddle market is flooded with options, inflated claims, and marketing language that tells you nothing useful. Here's how to cut through the noise, understand the metrics that actually...

Where Can I Buy Pickleball Paddles Used by Professional Athletes Without the High Retail Markup?

Where Can I Buy Pickleball Paddles Used by Prof...

The paddles the pros play with don't have to cost what the big brands charge for them. Here's where to find professional-caliber pickleball paddles without the retail markup — and...

Where Can I Buy Pickleball Paddles Used by Prof...

The paddles the pros play with don't have to cost what the big brands charge for them. Here's where to find professional-caliber pickleball paddles without the retail markup — and...

The Pickleball Load Step: The Footwork Secret That Separates Pros from Amateurs By John Cincola

The Pickleball Load Step: The Footwork Secret T...

The load step is the one footwork technique most recreational players never learn — and the reason advanced competitors look effortlessly composed while everyone else is scrambling. Here's how it...

The Pickleball Load Step: The Footwork Secret T...

The load step is the one footwork technique most recreational players never learn — and the reason advanced competitors look effortlessly composed while everyone else is scrambling. Here's how it...

How a Pro Agency Built the Smartest Pickleball Gear Shop Online

How a Pro Agency Built the Smartest Pickleball ...

With an estimated 24.3 million Americans playing pickleball in 2025 and the equipment market on pace to surpass $505 million in 2026, choosing the right gear has never been more confusing....

How a Pro Agency Built the Smartest Pickleball ...

With an estimated 24.3 million Americans playing pickleball in 2025 and the equipment market on pace to surpass $505 million in 2026, choosing the right gear has never been more confusing....

The PPA Tour Is Getting Its Own Reality Show — And Godfather Family Are In It

The PPA Tour Is Getting Its Own Reality Show — ...

Gabe Tardio. Ben Johns. Anna Leigh Waters. The rivalries, the relationships, the pressure — all of it. Partners, a new six-part reality docuseries from Shutterstock Studios, premieres May 5 on...

The PPA Tour Is Getting Its Own Reality Show — ...

Gabe Tardio. Ben Johns. Anna Leigh Waters. The rivalries, the relationships, the pressure — all of it. Partners, a new six-part reality docuseries from Shutterstock Studios, premieres May 5 on...

How to Hit a Forehand Speed Up Off the Bounce in Pickleball By Mari Humberg

How to Hit a Forehand Speed Up Off the Bounce i...

How to Hit a Forehand Speed Up Off the Bounce in Pickleball By Mari Humberg | Mari Humberg Pickleball The game of pickleball is evolving fast. One of the biggest...

How to Hit a Forehand Speed Up Off the Bounce i...

How to Hit a Forehand Speed Up Off the Bounce in Pickleball By Mari Humberg | Mari Humberg Pickleball The game of pickleball is evolving fast. One of the biggest...

3 Physics Concepts That Will Transform Your Pickleball Game By John Cincola

3 Physics Concepts That Will Transform Your Pic...

  3 Physics Concepts That Will Transform Your Pickleball Game By John Cincola | PPA Tour Professional & Founder of The Winner Circle Most pickleball players focus on footwork, technique,...

3 Physics Concepts That Will Transform Your Pic...

  3 Physics Concepts That Will Transform Your Pickleball Game By John Cincola | PPA Tour Professional & Founder of The Winner Circle Most pickleball players focus on footwork, technique,...

How Pro Pickleball Players Train: Tools and Grip Upgrades

How Pro Pickleball Players Train: Tools and Gri...

Walk into any PPA Tour warm-up area and you will notice something immediately: the pros are not just hitting random rallies. They arrive with dedicated training tools, customized grip setups,...

How Pro Pickleball Players Train: Tools and Gri...

Walk into any PPA Tour warm-up area and you will notice something immediately: the pros are not just hitting random rallies. They arrive with dedicated training tools, customized grip setups,...

The Insider Advantage: How Agency-Built Pickleball Gear Outplays Big Brands

The Insider Advantage: How Agency-Built Pickleb...

The Insider Advantage: How Agency-Built Pickleball Gear Outplays Big Brands Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet, with over 30 million active players globally and an equipment market...

The Insider Advantage: How Agency-Built Pickleb...

The Insider Advantage: How Agency-Built Pickleball Gear Outplays Big Brands Pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet, with over 30 million active players globally and an equipment market...

How to Hit a Pickleball Overhead: Placement Tips to Finish the Point by Mari Humberg

How to Hit a Pickleball Overhead: Placement Tip...

One of the most frustrating moments in pickleball is setting up a perfect point — only to miss the overhead and let your opponents back into the rally. Whether you're...

How to Hit a Pickleball Overhead: Placement Tip...

One of the most frustrating moments in pickleball is setting up a perfect point — only to miss the overhead and let your opponents back into the rally. Whether you're...

Gabe Tardio Takes Vietnam: The World's Most Exciting Pickleball Star Arrives at PPA Hanoi Cup 2026

Gabe Tardio Takes Vietnam: The World's Most Exc...

Gabe Tardio arrives in Hanoi for his first-ever Asian competition at the PPA Tour Asia MB Hanoi Cup 2026 — and he is bringing everything with him. The world's top-ranked...

Gabe Tardio Takes Vietnam: The World's Most Exc...

Gabe Tardio arrives in Hanoi for his first-ever Asian competition at the PPA Tour Asia MB Hanoi Cup 2026 — and he is bringing everything with him. The world's top-ranked...

How to Beat a Banger in Pickleball: 3 Tools That Actually Work by John Cincola

How to Beat a Banger in Pickleball: 3 Tools Tha...

Every pickleball player knows the frustration. You step up to the kitchen line, ready to dink, ready to be patient, ready to play the right way — and your opponent...

How to Beat a Banger in Pickleball: 3 Tools Tha...

Every pickleball player knows the frustration. You step up to the kitchen line, ready to dink, ready to be patient, ready to play the right way — and your opponent...

The Ultimate Guide to Pro-Grade Pickleball Gear and Player Signature Apparel

The Ultimate Guide to Pro-Grade Pickleball Gear...

Professional pickleball is becoming more advanced, with a growing gap between beginner and pro-level equipment. High-performance paddles use materials like carbon fiber and honeycomb cores to improve spin, consistency, and...

The Ultimate Guide to Pro-Grade Pickleball Gear...

Professional pickleball is becoming more advanced, with a growing gap between beginner and pro-level equipment. High-performance paddles use materials like carbon fiber and honeycomb cores to improve spin, consistency, and...

Pickleball Just Got Its Hawk-Eye Moment — And the Implications Go Far Beyond Line Calls

Pickleball Just Got Its Hawk-Eye Moment — And t...

The UPA has announced that automated line calling technology is coming to both PPA and MLP events. It starts at the PPA Finals in San Clemente on May 4, followed...

Pickleball Just Got Its Hawk-Eye Moment — And t...

The UPA has announced that automated line calling technology is coming to both PPA and MLP events. It starts at the PPA Finals in San Clemente on May 4, followed...

Pro Tips for Amateur Pickleball Players from our Godfather Pros

Pro Tips for Amateur Pickleball Players from ou...

Pro Tips for Amateur Pickleball Players: How to Actually Level Up If you've been playing for a while and feel like your game has stalled, you're not alone. Plateaus are...

Pro Tips for Amateur Pickleball Players from ou...

Pro Tips for Amateur Pickleball Players: How to Actually Level Up If you've been playing for a while and feel like your game has stalled, you're not alone. Plateaus are...

The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 Is Two Weeks Out — Here's What You Need to Know

The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 Is Two Weeks Out — Here's...

The official seeds are in, and PPA Tour Asia's first stop of 2026 just got a lot more interesting. The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 goes down April 1–5 at the...

The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 Is Two Weeks Out — Here's...

The official seeds are in, and PPA Tour Asia's first stop of 2026 just got a lot more interesting. The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 goes down April 1–5 at the...

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: The Only Three Things That Actually Matter

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: The Only Thr...

Most players overthink paddle selection. They chase brand names, scroll through spec sheets, and end up paralyzed by options. Here's the truth: every paddle decision comes down to three features...

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: The Only Thr...

Most players overthink paddle selection. They chase brand names, scroll through spec sheets, and end up paralyzed by options. Here's the truth: every paddle decision comes down to three features...

5 Golden Rules for Better Pickleball (The Hard Reset You Need) from John Cincola

5 Golden Rules for Better Pickleball (The Hard ...

If you've been grinding drills, working on wrist position, tweaking your dink mechanics — stop. Sometimes the fastest path to playing better pickleball is stepping back from the details and...

5 Golden Rules for Better Pickleball (The Hard ...

If you've been grinding drills, working on wrist position, tweaking your dink mechanics — stop. Sometimes the fastest path to playing better pickleball is stepping back from the details and...

How to Speed Up Off the Bounce in Pickleball (Pro Tips from Mari Humberg)

How to Speed Up Off the Bounce in Pickleball (P...

The speed up off the bounce is one of the fastest-growing weapons in pickleball. A few years ago you almost never saw it in men's doubles. Now it's everywhere —...

How to Speed Up Off the Bounce in Pickleball (P...

The speed up off the bounce is one of the fastest-growing weapons in pickleball. A few years ago you almost never saw it in men's doubles. Now it's everywhere —...

The $30 Mistake Every New Pickleball Player Makes

The $30 Mistake Every New Pickleball Player Makes

Why that cheap Amazon paddle is silently ruining your game — and what a smarter investment actually costs.   You just discovered pickleball. Maybe it was at a community center,...

The $30 Mistake Every New Pickleball Player Makes

Why that cheap Amazon paddle is silently ruining your game — and what a smarter investment actually costs.   You just discovered pickleball. Maybe it was at a community center,...

Why the Best Pickleball Players Focus on Paddle Construction — Not Just Brand Names

Why the Best Pickleball Players Focus on Paddle...

In the rapidly growing world of pickleball, players are often faced with a choice: go with the household name seen in big-box stores, or trust a specialized brand like Godfather Pickleball....

Why the Best Pickleball Players Focus on Paddle...

In the rapidly growing world of pickleball, players are often faced with a choice: go with the household name seen in big-box stores, or trust a specialized brand like Godfather Pickleball....

Gabe Tardio G1 Pro Review: Pickleball's First-Ever Signature Shoe Is Here

Gabe Tardio G1 Pro Review: Pickleball's First-E...

Stria Sport and World #1 pro pickleball player Gabe Tardio just made history with the launch of the G1 Pro — the first signature shoe ever created for a professional...

Gabe Tardio G1 Pro Review: Pickleball's First-E...

Stria Sport and World #1 pro pickleball player Gabe Tardio just made history with the launch of the G1 Pro — the first signature shoe ever created for a professional...

High-Performance Pickleball Paddles: The Truth About Zero Corporate Overhead

High-Performance Pickleball Paddles: The Truth ...

Finding high-performance pickleball paddles with zero corporate overhead requires looking past the big-box store shelves. By choosing brands like Godfather Pickleball, you invest directly in the quality of your game.

High-Performance Pickleball Paddles: The Truth ...

Finding high-performance pickleball paddles with zero corporate overhead requires looking past the big-box store shelves. By choosing brands like Godfather Pickleball, you invest directly in the quality of your game.

Inside Gabe Tardio's Pickleball Bag

Inside Gabe Tardio's Pickleball Bag

Inside Gabe Tardio's Pickleball Bag

Inside Gabe Tardio's Pickleball Bag

Inside Gabe Tardio's Pickleball Bag

How to Buy Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddles Without the Pro Price Tag

How to Buy Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddle...

How to Buy Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddles Without the Pro Price Tag

How to Buy Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddle...

How to Buy Professional-Grade Pickleball Paddles Without the Pro Price Tag

New UPA-A paddle standards for juniors and senior pros

New UPA-A paddle standards for juniors and seni...

The UPA-A Has Spoken. The Paddles Must Change. In this game we call pickleball, respect is everything. And respect starts with the right equipment. The UPA-A — the United Pickleball...

New UPA-A paddle standards for juniors and seni...

The UPA-A Has Spoken. The Paddles Must Change. In this game we call pickleball, respect is everything. And respect starts with the right equipment. The UPA-A — the United Pickleball...

Players react to new singles lines at Houston PPA Challenger

Players react to new singles lines at Houston P...

Houston Sent a Message. The Singles Lines Have Arrived. The Houston PPA Challenger. A tournament that commands respect. And at this most recent gathering of the game's finest, something changed...

Players react to new singles lines at Houston P...

Houston Sent a Message. The Singles Lines Have Arrived. The Houston PPA Challenger. A tournament that commands respect. And at this most recent gathering of the game's finest, something changed...

Five things to expect from the 2026 MLP Auction Draft

Five things to expect from the 2026 MLP Auction...

The 2026 MLP Auction Draft Is Coming. Pay Attention. In any great organization, there are moments that define the future. Moments where decisions made in a room echo for years...

Five things to expect from the 2026 MLP Auction...

The 2026 MLP Auction Draft Is Coming. Pay Attention. In any great organization, there are moments that define the future. Moments where decisions made in a room echo for years...

The Carvana PPA Tour Has Made Its Move. The World Is Next.

The Carvana PPA Tour Has Made Its Move. The Wor...

The Carvana PPA Tour Has Made Its Move. The World Is Next. When a powerful organization decides to expand its reach, you take notice. The Carvana PPA Tour — the...

The Carvana PPA Tour Has Made Its Move. The Wor...

The Carvana PPA Tour Has Made Its Move. The World Is Next. When a powerful organization decides to expand its reach, you take notice. The Carvana PPA Tour — the...

The Topspin Drive. Ben Johns Built It Into a Weapon. Now It's Your Turn.

The Topspin Drive. Ben Johns Built It Into a We...

The Topspin Drive. Ben Johns Built It Into a Weapon. Now It's Your Turn. In this game, there are shots that keep the rally going — and there are shots...

The Topspin Drive. Ben Johns Built It Into a We...

The Topspin Drive. Ben Johns Built It Into a Weapon. Now It's Your Turn. In this game, there are shots that keep the rally going — and there are shots...