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Choosing a pickleball paddle isn't just about finding one that looks good, players need to select a tool that matches their current skill level while giving them room to grow. With the new...

If you’ve walked into a sporting goods store or scrolled through an online pickleball shop lately, you’ve likely felt the "paradox of choice." With dozens of brands and hundreds of models, finding the...

In pickleball open play, many facilities offer an option called ladder play, which allows players of all skill levels to sign up for the same open play session. Rather than hosting open play based...

Participating in open play is one of the best ways to get better at pickleball because it is designed to allow players from different skill levels, ages, and abilities to mix play.  However,...

Since earning a Selkirk Sparta contract at the first pickleball combine in fall 2025, pro Charlie Treviño has taken her game to new heights. Known for her tactical game, Treviño has earned her first...

Known for his explosive energy, Selkirk Sparta Pro Rafa Lenhard has been making waves on the pro tournament circuit since he earned a contract at the first pickleball combine in September 2025.  Ahead...

The PPA Tour heads to Newport Beach, California, this week for the fifth stop of the year. Shimabukuro tests new partnerships 15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro was the talk of the MLP Draft last week,...

Collegiate pickleball’s best teams head to St. Louis this weekend for the NCPA Nationals, the first major event of the season. The No. 1 team in the country, the Utah Tech University Trailblazers,...

The lob is one of the most frustrating yet effective shots in pickleball. Just when you’ve settled into the kitchen line, an opponent floats the ball over your head and forces you to...

If you want to take your pickleball doubles game to the next level, understanding where to place your return of serve is essential. In this episode of Pickleball Doubles Strategy on Selkirk TV,...