Two Team USAs, No Clear Authority: Pickleball’s National Identity Problem Explained
Two American pickleball teams are claiming the national identity, but separate competitions and an unfinished governing structure leave…
Vietnam’s National Youth Qualifier Shows The Structure Behind Its Pickleball Ambition
Vietnam’s 2026 national youth qualifier brought under-10 to under-18 players together in Da Nang, revealing an emerging pathway…
Why A Japanese Resort Has Built The Country’s Largest Pickleball Venue
Higashiizu has opened Japan’s largest pickleball venue at Izu Resort Villa, betting that 20 courts can attract camps,…
MLP Notebook: Dallas Traded Their Way Out Of A Lost Season, Then Beat The Player They Gave Up
Four weeks after leaving Austin without a standings point, the Dallas Flash completed an unbeaten MLP San Diego…
India’s 13-City Grand Prix Will Put Every Winner Into The IPL Auction
The 13-city Pickleball Now Grand Prix will give tournament winners entry into the Indian Pickleball League player auction.
Andie Dikosavljevic Sweeps Melbourne As Tristan Dussault Takes Two Macon Titles
Andie Dikosavljevic won all three professional divisions she entered at the PPA 250 Melbourne, while Tristan Dussault completed…
Brooke Buckner Could Not Train Like a 24-Year-Old. So She Built a Smarter Singles Game
Brooke Buckner cannot train like a 24-year-old. Her rise to world No. 4 has depended on rebuilding her…
Who Gets a Place in Pickleball? Taiwan and Sabah Design New Ways Into the Sport
Taiwan introduced approximately 200 older adults to pickleball, while Sabah added a Veteran division to a women’s tournament…
MLP Notebook: Dallas and Columbus Reach Super Sunday Unbeaten. Columbus Made It Look Easier
Dallas survived two Saturday DreamBreakers to win Group A, while Columbus controlled Group B at 5-0. They now…
Ryan Fu Predicts 40 to 50 Players Could Leave the PPA Contract System
Ryan Fu believes reduced guarantees and stronger international alternatives could push 40 to 50 players out of the…
The $200,000 Pickleball Coach Is Not on a $200,000 Salary
Pickleball coaches can earn up to $200,000 in total compensation, but the sport’s first club pay report shows…
MLP Notebook: San Diego Day Two Leaves Three Teams Unbeaten, but Saturday Will Decide What Their Weekends Are Worth
Dallas, Columbus and SoCal remain unbeaten after Day Two at MLP San Diego, but Saturday’s final group matches…