Pickleball has been growing exponentially in the USA these past 4 years and after taking its first baby-steps in Europe, it’s growing its presence here, also. In the coming weeks I will review and share my feedback on various Pickleball paddles that I’ve tested on the courts. It won’t take long for you Tennisnerd readers to understand why Pickleball is gaining so much ground and why some tennis players switch …
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The updated versions of the Ektelon Inferno line of paddles are now available at Pickleball Warehouse here. Let’s have a closer look at what they can offer players. The main difference is the new raw carbon fiber surface which translate into much better spin and good precision, even with the 16mm thickness. The updated line of the Inferno has a thermoformed construction which improves power and durability with the elongated design. …
HEAD announced two new pickleball paddles in their lineup with the Head Boom Tour EX and the Head Boom Team EX. Learn more about what these paddles offer players and what is the main differences. HEAD’s Boom paddles are interesting choices for players looking for both power and precision, even with an aggressive play. EX stands for extended overall length and handle, for some extra reach and power and they …
The new Selkirk Vanguard Pro series of pickleball paddles are now available, let’s look a bit closer at the options of paddles and what the Vanguard Pro Epic can offer for players. This is an all-court pickleball racket aimed for good players who are looking for great control and precision but can provide that bit of extra swing speed required. The pop and power coming off the ball when using …
Pickleball has well and truly entered the mainstream, with an increasing number of players competing professionally. But with the sport still so new, which are the top pickleball players right now? Today we will introduce the top 10 players influencing the direction of pickleball and creating waves in the professional scene. The PPA Tour uses a strict rating system—the PPA Rankings Presented by Southwest Rapid Rewards—to decide entrance and seeding …
Coach Evan Gaudreau, a former D1 player, has been giving pickleball a go, not as a switch from tennis, but as an addition to it. This is his journey from tennis to pickleball. Crafting a style in pickleball I suck at Pickleball. When compared to my tennis. It’s hard to find the balance and the comfort I have strategically on the tennis court and transferring that to Pickle. On the …
In the last few years, we’ve seen some very decent tennis players moved over to the pickleball courts. Is it a threat to tennis? Nah, we don’t think so. Pickleball is just a fun sport that just works well for many. Just because you are great on the tennis courts, does not always mean you will succeed at Pickleball though. Some of the reasons why some players change to Pickleball,: …
I sweated my balls off on the pickleball courts this morning and it was eye-opening. I also give you 5 tips to improve your pickleball from a tennis coach. First of all, l don’t like the idea that you can’t serve overhand (Which seems like a rule that should be changed to allow more opportunities for the serving side). I also don’t like the fact that groundstroke winners are rare (one …
Tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world; there’s no argument about that. However, a recent survey shows that many hardcore tennis fans are slowly shifting towards padel and pickleball. Many public and private tennis clubs have helped accelerate this shift by building facilities for both sports. But what about tennis, which has been the king of the racket for so long? Are we witnessing the end of …
So, you’re a tennis player, sometimes looking over to the pickleball courts? With the booming popularity of this sport, many tennis nerds are wondering if they can just jump into this sport without looking like a total newbie. The short answer? Yes, most likely, you can. However, there are some different opinions on this subject, and we are also fully aware that many tennis players don’t really like the game …