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Pickleball News at a Glance

Curated by the Pickleball+ team so you can stay informed in just a few minutes.

Watch ‘The Dink’ Trailer: Apple TV's upcoming original film The Dink explores a comedic "cold war" between tennis and pickleball, centering on a washed-up tennis pro (Jake Johnson) who finds a new passion for the paddle sport. The star-studded comedy features Ed Harris, Ben Stiller, and tennis legend Andy Roddick, and it premieres on Friday, July 24th.

Pickleball Tournament Raises $48,000 for Hope Refuge: The fundraiser was a tremendous success, raising $48,055 through tournament play, sponsorships, and a silent auction. Proceeds will help build new pickleball courts at Olive Crest Hope Refuge Campus, creating opportunities for recreation, wellness, and community for the girls recovering from sex trafficking.

Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball? Yes, It's a Thing. Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball is bringing a fresh twist to open play with neon-lit courts, family-friendly competition, and a party atmosphere that's attracting players of all skill levels. See how SoCal Pickleball Club lights up the game.

Court Growth Watch

Expansion and Operator Moves in Pickleball: From basic public slabs to premium memberships - we’re tracking the ultimate court upgrades, slickest scheduling apps, and top-tier clubs rewriting the player experience.

Open & Thriving: A new pickleball "country club" is redefining the player experience in Dallas-Fort Worth. Pickle City USA has already attracted more than 350 members in just five months with 16 courts and resort-style amenities. See what it’s all about…

Say What!?!… Pickleball is taking over downtown San Diego. For six Thursdays this summer, Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter becomes an open-air pickleball destination with live entertainment and local businesses joining the action.

Pickleball+ Growth Market Analysis

While pickleball court construction has begun to level off in many of the nation's largest metropolitan areas, fast-growing suburban markets continue to attract significant investment. Regions across West and North Texas are seeing a surge in new facilities, driven by strong population growth, available land, and increasing demand for year-round places to play.

The trend suggests the industry's next phase of expansion won't be centered in already saturated urban markets, but in rapidly growing suburban communities where player demand continues to outpace supply. For developers, operators, and brands, these emerging markets may represent some of the biggest opportunities in pickleball over the next several years.

Game Improvement

Skip the Noise: Who has time to watch every pickleball tip, trick, drill, and hot take? We comb through the noise, find the best of the best, and serve up the gems that actually helps your game.

7 Essential Pickleball Skills to Reach 5.0 Level in 90 Days

What separates 5.0 players from everyone else? It's usually not athleticism - it's a handful of habits and decisions almost anyone can learn. Tanner Tomassi breaks down the seven skills that make the biggest difference.

What's one Pickleball tip you wish you'd learned sooner?

More than 120 players shared the one tip they wish they'd learned sooner. Their answers could save you months of frustration.

Sample: “It’s not tennis. Don’t go for winners every shot”

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