If you have been playing pickleball for some time and want to join tournaments sanctioned by USA Pickleball, you need a UTPR rating. It will be your passport to getting to the top of the sport professionally. But what exactly is a UTPR rating, and how does it work? Most importantly, how can you get […]
Like in other paddle or racket sports, pickleball has its own set of serving rules. So, whether you are a beginner or an experienced pickleball player, you should understand these rules and follow them religiously. The USA Pickleball imposed major changes in the serving rules in 2023, which will be fully explained below. After reading […]
Pickleball was invented in Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965 and is the state’s official sport. It is also the home of the world’s first pickleball court, so it’s not surprising that there are many pickleball tournaments in Washington every year. The PPA Tour in Seattle was chosen as a Golden Ticket qualifier for last year's […]
Georgia may not be in the top 10 US states with the most pickleball courts. However, Atlanta is one of the most pickleball-obsessed cities in the country. Not surprisingly, Georgia is one of the states with the most pickleball tournaments for 2024. As of the time of posting, Georgia has only two events for the […]
Brace yourself, pickleball fans! The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has selected The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as its permanent home. With this ambitious plan, the APP has become the first pickleball organization in the world to have an official headquarters and training center. "Our new headquarters and training facility provides the Association of […]
You can play pickleball either indoors or outdoors using the same paddle. But when it comes to the ball, there are some rules you should follow. After reading this guide, you will learn the several differences between indoor and outdoor balls, Before we continue, you must know that indoor and outdoor pickleball have the same […]
If you have been watching pickleball games for quite some time, you may already have heard announcers and the crowd talking about DUPR ratings. As an aspiring pickleball player, you can ask advanced players, and they'll explain it to you. However, it can be confusing if you don't know the basics and the updated version. […]
Texas is dubbed the third US state with the most pickleball courts, so no wonder many tournaments are held in various cities. This year, there are only a few events for APP and PPA tours in Texas. Fortunately, non-sanctioned tournaments are almost everywhere. Also, there is one Golden Ticket tournament in Texas this year. It […]
To play pickleball effectively, you must hold your paddle correctly and comfortably. Knowing the size of your grip is an essential factor in being comfortable with your paddle. It's like finding the right shoe that fits your feet perfectly. In this article, you will learn the three ways to measure your pickleball paddle grip size, […]
New Jersey is always on the list of the top US states where people are getting more obsessed with pickleball. But while there are fewer pickleball tournaments in New Jersey than in Florida and California, the numbers are growing fast. Unfortunately, Garden State has no pickleball events scheduled via PPA and APP tours this year. […]
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