Pickleball Magazine

Launched in 2016, issue of Pickleball Magazine is the world’s only publication for the sport. Each issue brings you the latest news and highlights from the exciting world of pickleball, including tournament coverage, expert instruction, rules, profiles with top pros, pickleball destinations, pickleball news in the U.S. and around the world, latest gear and equipment and more!

PUBLISHER’S PLAYBOOK

Pickleball Magazine

EDITOR’S LETTER

From the Chairman

Ben Stiller Produces and Co-Stars in New Pickleball Comedy ‘The Dink’ • What’s News in Pickleball

RULES GURU Q&A

SWEET SPOT • HOTTEST FINDS IN PICKLEBALL

7 CORE SHOTS EVERY 4.0+ PLAYER MUST MASTER

CordeValle: Where Luxury Meets the Love of Pickleball • Premier Pickleball Destinations

Pickleball Hot Zones: TOP CITIES AND STATES FUELING THE CRAZE • Here are the top cities and states for pickleball, ranked by number of facilities and courts. The lists, from the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report, include dedicated public indoor and outdoor courts and other public and private courts. We’ve also listed 10 of the most scenic places to play (we know there are many more!) as well as the five largest facilities in the country based on the number of courts. Did your city or state make the cut?

Paddle Powerhouses • How three small paddle startups are winning big.

WHY SPORTSMANSHIP MATTERS: THE OBVIOUS AND NOT-SO-OBVIOUS REASONS

Local Pickleball Club Gaining Notoriety in Football-Rich Northeast Ohio • Hot Shots Pickleball Club CANTON, OHIO

DROP SHOTS

USA Pickleball Launches Updates to Membership Tiers, Making the Sport More Accessible Than Ever • USA Pickleball is excited to announce its updated membership structure, designed to make joining the pickleball community easier, more affordable, and more impactful.

USA Pickleball News & Notes

Competitive Drive Keeps Couple Thriving on Court • Ken Sawer and Kathleen Fors recently earned a trip to Nationals by winning a Golden Ticket tournament in Colorado Springs.

USA Pickleball and European Pickleball Federation Announce Strategic Officiating Partnership • Agreement marks a major milestone in global officiating alignment

APPROVED EQUIPMENT

Upcoming USA Pickleball Sanctioned Tournaments

SINGLES STYLES AND HOW TO PLAY AGAINST THEM

SINGLES POINTERS

PADDLE REVIEWS

Dear Dr. Pickleball, Q What is the No. 1 injury in pickleball and how do I avoid it?

WHY BEGINNERS SHOULD TAKE LESSONS

THE ATHLETE’S AUTUMN EATS: COMFORT FOODS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU

Behind the Scenes with Pro JILLIAN BRAVERMAN