World Pickleball Magazine
World Pickleball Magazine Issue #20: September 2026
WPM Global. Pickleball. Culture. The September 2026 issue examines the systems, stories and structures shaping pickleball as it moves from improvisation towards something more lasting. Cover story: Can pickleball build stars? The sport has millions of players but struggles to…
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✍️ Opinion & Analysis
View All →"Fahey Doubles Up as Sewing, Schupp and Martinez Vich Claim First PPA Titles at Virginia Beach"
Kate Fahey claims double gold at the Virginia Beach Open, including a remarkable mixed doubles comeback. Sofia Sewing,…
"Tardio and Black Double Up in Brisbane as Dikosavljevic Delivers for Australia"
Tardio and Black complete double-gold weekends at the Australia Pickleball Cup, but Andie Dikosavljevic delivers the home victory…
"Pickleball’s Paddle Market: Why Brand Loyalty Is More Complicated Than It Looks"
A study of 3,617 responses reveals surprising differences between paddle brand loyalty, customer satisfaction and purchasing behaviour. WPM…
"The Picklr Files for Bankruptcy: The Financial Reality Behind Pickleball’s Indoor Club Expansion"
The Picklr's two corporate Chapter 11 filings expose the financial pressures behind one of pickleball's biggest indoor franchise…
🎙️ World Pickleball Podcast
Why Bruno Faletto Left Manhattan to Become a Pickleball Professional
Bruno Faletto had a successful Manhattan career and a child on the way. On the World Pickleball Podcast, he explains why he left it to pursue professional pickleball.



