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Explainer · Jul 11, 2023

What’s In the Bag?

If you’re reading this story, that means you’ve probably read a few of our other pickleball-helpful pieces, too. That means you know what kind of paddle to buy. That means…

Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023

OGIO Named Title Sponsor of PPA Tour’s Newport Beach Doubles Shootout

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023

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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

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023What’s the Call? – June EditionThe PPA Tour’s Head Referee, Don Stanley, answers all of your pickleball questions! Send your latest on-court debate to hannah@ppatour.com for the chance to get featured in one of our…Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023“What’s the Call?” – May EditionHow to address cheating? I know it’s a touchy topic, but I want to talk/ask about how to deal with cheating. Over the course of my time on the pickleball…Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023Jessie Irvine Bag CheckThe Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) is excited to announce a partnership with Dreamland Universal Pickle Rating (DUPR) to bring a new solution that will improve the experience of playing in…Hannah Johns

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Explainer · Jul 11, 2023“What’s the Call?” – April EditionPickleball Q&A with Don 1. Isn’t it 14-14-1? Rick Morse from Tampa, FL, questioned a scenario where a player, incorrectly guessing the score as 14-14-1, was penalized by the referee.Hannah Johns

Explainer · Jul 11, 20232021 PPA Tour Rules UpdateThe Professional Pickleball Association will not be adopting the following rule changes for professional play at this time: THIS IS ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL & SENIOR PROFESSIONAL MATCHES. We will be…Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023“What’s the Call?” – January EditionIs Distracting Clothing Illegal in Pickleball? I was playing 4.0 doubles in a local tournament a few weeks ago and came up against a couple of guys who were both…Andrew Gilman

Explainer · Jul 11, 2023December: What’s the Call?We want to hear from you! Send your pickleball questions, comments, and concerns to hannah@ppatour.com for the chance to get featured in one of our monthly newsletters! A few weeks…Hannah Johns

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