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Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters celebrate their women's doubles title in North Carolina.

.com·Sep 7, 2026Bright, Waters each claim two titles at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsHot weather conditions did not stop the hot play of Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in North Carolina.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Leigh Waters competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships on Sunday.

.com·Sep 6, 2026Chasing 200 titles: Anna Leigh Waters moves closer to milestone at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsThe 19-year-old superstar was triumphant in women's doubles and singles on Championship Sunday.Reads on Pickleball.com

Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin competing at the Veolia Pickleball National Championships.

.com·Sep 6, 2026Order of play for Championship Sunday at Veolia Pickleball National ChampionshipsAn electrifying lineup of must-watch matchups is set for Cary Tennis Park.Reads on Pickleball.com

JW Johnson embraces sister Jorja after their big semifinal win together at PPA NC.

.com·Sep 6, 2026UPSET ALERT: Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns lose first semi of the PPA season to JW and Jorja JohnsonJohnson siblings take down the GOATs in three games after beating them last year at the exact same event.Reads on Pickleball.com

Jay Devilliers with Callie Smith at Mesa Cup

Blog · Feb 28, 2024Pickleball Rules GuideYou’ve secured a court, got your gear, paddles, and balls are a go and your group of four is ready to hit the court. Now, how the heck do you…Andrew Gilman

david and wilson pickleball etiquette

Blog · Feb 15, 2024Pickleball Etiquette: Unspoken RulesThere’s no wrong way to enjoy pickleball, but there are several things you can do to make sure everyone else is having a good time playing, too. Because when it…Andrew Gilman

Pickleball Elbow

Blog · Feb 14, 2024The Pain of Pickleball Elbow & How to Treat ItOne of the downsides of pickleball becoming popular is the increase in pickleball injuries. It only makes sense – if more people are playing, more people are apt to get…Andrew Gilman

Chase Holderman on How to Become a Professional Pickleball Player

Blog · Feb 1, 2024The Road From Amateur to Professional Pickleball PlayerChase Shares How to Become a Professional Pickleball Player Chase Holderman’s journey into professional pickleball is a pretty common one. You’ve heard it before – a former tennis player gets…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jan 25, 2024How to Pick the Perfect PickleballJust like every other aspect of pickleball, the ball itself is a growing market in the game. There are lots to choose from. Take a look at just a few…Andrew Gilman

Best Portable Pickleball Net

Blog · Jan 23, 2024Portable Pickleball Nets: How to find the best one for youWhile there are a number of pickleball courts available, certainly more than there have been in the past, sometimes an investment in a portable net makes sense. There are several…Andrew Gilman

Texas Open Pickleball

Blog · Jan 17, 2024How to Get Better at PickleballSo you want to get better at pickleball? There are a lot of options out there for you. Check out these things you can do to elevate your game: Ball…Andrew Gilman

Amateur Play PPA Tour

Blog · Oct 23, 2023Apple study finds more people are playing pickleball longerNot only are more people playing pickleball than ever before, more people are enjoying the health benefits of the game, too. Maybe that’s why we’re seeing so many people checking…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Sep 28, 2023Lessons with the ProsWhat’s the one thing your players want to know when you do a lesson with them? Lindsey Newman: “It depends on the lesson or the camp I’m teaching, but I…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jul 11, 2023Pickleball Pros Are Becoming a Younger CrowdBy this time you’ve certainly heard about pickleball being the fastest-growing sport out there. And the reputation of the sport still precedes it. Most people think the game is for…Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jul 11, 2023Holiday Gift GuideServe up the season with Gamma Pickleball paddles! For a limited time, spin the Niupipo holiday wheel to win a free pickleballs. Get everyone on your Christmas List a budget-friendly…Emma Santerre

How to Choose a Pickelball Paddle

Blog · Jul 11, 2023How to Choose a Pickleball PaddleYou’ve seen every paddle out there. Every brand, every color, shape, and size. The pool is wide and deep, and it’s hard to know how to choose a pickleball paddle.Andrew Gilman

Blog · Jul 11, 2023Paddles and TestingThe PPA Tour will continue to abide by the USAP paddle specifications and guidelines. The PPA Tour will only allow paddles that are on the approved list to be used…Andrew Gilman

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