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Articles on pickleball balls. Types, how to choose, and official ball information.

  • Overseas

    Don’t miss it this weekend! The PPA Tour Sacramento Open 2026 kicks off April 13–19

    April 9, 2026
  • Tournaments

    "Sansan Pickleball Court Ikebukuro" scheduled to open in July — the full picture of one of Tokyo's largest dedicated facilities is revealed

    April 9, 2026
  • Paddles

    JOOLA sues 11 paddle makers all at once for patent infringement—over its Propulsion Core technology, major brands including Adidas and Franklin are sued at the ITC

    April 9, 2026
  • Tournaments

    World No. 1 ALW Signs the Biggest Deal Ever with Franklin & Nike! The "Aurelius" Paddle Is Finally Unveiled

    April 9, 2026
  • Tournaments

    Ehime Open 2026 Held April 18-19 -- Check the Nationwide Pickleball Tournament Calendar Too

    April 9, 2026
  • Tournaments

    PPA ASIA 500 Sansan Tokyo Open 2026, Entry Registration Starts April 8 -- $50,000 in Prize Money, 750 Players from Across Asia

    April 9, 2026
  • Tournaments

    The PPA is coming to Tokyo! Registration for the Sansan Tokyo Open 2026 is now open

    April 9, 2026
  • Brands

    Onix | A wide lineup from beginners to pros

    April 9, 2026
  • Brands

    Franklin Sports | A comprehensive sports brand that rules the mainstream market

    April 9, 2026
  • Overseas

    PPA’s first Asia tour “MB Hanoi Cup 2026” is held April 1–5—800 participants, and Anna Leigh Waters’s first international tournament

    April 8, 2026
  • Overseas

    USA Pickleball introduces on-site paddle inspection at the national amateur championships—RFID stickers weed out non-compliant paddles, with conformity decided in five minutes

    April 8, 2026
  • Tournaments

    The 2026 US Open Pickleball Championships Open in Naples April 11-18 -- Champions Pro and Masters Pro Newly Added, with a Japanese Participation Slot Too

    April 7, 2026
  • Brands

    5 All-Black Pickleball Paddles -- Stealth Design Becomes a 2026 Trend

    April 7, 2026
  • Overseas

    US Open 2026 Opens in Naples April 11-18

    April 7, 2026
  • Tournaments

    NPL adds 40+ and 60+ elite leagues for the 2026 season—accelerating pickleball's spread among seniors

    April 6, 2026
  • Overseas

    The Picklr Fremont opens in Seattle—a former chocolate factory becomes a 10-court dedicated facility

    April 6, 2026
  • Overseas

    The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 concludes—Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters win, a historic tournament with 800 participants at Asia’s first PPA Tour

    April 5, 2026
  • News

    West Japan's Largest Dedicated Pickleball Facility "Pickleball Base Osaka" Opens April 1 in Sakai, Osaka—6 Courts, Inside a Hotel, Pink Courts

    April 4, 2026
  • Overseas

    A full breakdown of the seven 2026 USA Pickleball rule changes—stricter serve, ban on spare balls, and immediate out-calls

    April 4, 2026
  • Paddles

    The Picklr announces a 20-facility rollout in Japan—the world's largest franchise advances into Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka

    April 4, 2026
  • Brands

    The 2026 Pickleball Paddle Trend Report—Foam Cores, Quiet Designs and Control-Focused Builds Emerge as the Three Big Currents

    April 3, 2026
  • News

    Japan's Domestic Pickleball Player Count Surges—Over 45,000, a 15x Increase From 2023, With Easing the Facility Shortage the Next Challenge

    April 3, 2026
  • Overseas

    USA Pickleball announces the 2026 Golden Ticket tournament schedule coast to coast across the U.S.

    April 3, 2026
  • Tournaments

    The MB Hanoi Cup 2026 kicks off! World top-800 players including Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters gather in Hanoi

    April 2, 2026
  • Practice

    The Picklr to open 20 facilities in Japan—one of Japan’s largest dedicated pickleball facility chains arrives, with nationwide expansion within five years

    April 2, 2026
  • Overseas

    The 10th-anniversary US Open Pickleball Championships held April 11-18—a new 50-and-over pro division also debuts as the world gathers in Naples

    April 2, 2026
  • Tournaments

    One of West Japan's Largest, "Pickleball Base Osaka," Opens April 1 in Sakai City—6 Outdoor Courts and Monthly Prize-Money Tournaments Heat Up Kansai's Pickleball Scene

    April 1, 2026
  • Overseas

    PPA Tour Asia Hanoi Opens Tomorrow, April 1 -- World No. 1 ALW's First Landing in Asia, the Largest Scale Ever with 700 Players and Over 30 Million Yen in Prize Money

    March 31, 2026
  • Overseas

    ALW Heads to Ho Chi Minh City After Hanoi -- A Franklin x ALW Clinic Held April 6-7, Accelerating Pickleball's Spread in Asia

    March 31, 2026
  • Overseas

    The Complete Gamma Sports Paddle Guide | 5 Points for Choosing

    March 30, 2026
  • Practice

    A 3-Stage Drill to Steady Your Pickleball Serve

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    The Head Radical Pro Explained in Depth | A Serious Paddle From a Tennis Heavyweight

    March 30, 2026
  • Overseas

    The Onix Graphite Paddle Explained | A Value Staple for Beginners

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    Comparing Pickleball Paddle Core Materials | Polymer, Nomex and Aluminum

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    How to Replace Pickleball Grip Tape | Choosing the Material and the Wrap

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    Heavy Paddle vs. Light Paddle | How Weight Affects Your Hitting Style

    March 30, 2026
  • Practice

    How to Choose a Pickleball | A Thorough Indoor vs. Outdoor Comparison

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    How to Choose a Pickleball Bag | Comparing 3 Types and 5 Key Points

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    5 Differences Between Pickleball and Badminton | A Beginner's Comparison Guide

    March 30, 2026
  • Brands

    The Diadem Warrior Explained | Why Control Players Choose It

    March 30, 2026
  • Practice

    Pickleball Serve Rules | The Basics of the Underhand Serve and Faults Explained

    March 30, 2026
  • Practice

    Pickleball Glossary | 50 Essential Terms Explained at a Glance

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    How to Keep Score in Pickleball | The Meaning of 0-0-2, Too

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    What Is the Pickleball Two-Bounce Rule? The Basics and Common Misunderstandings

    March 30, 2026
  • Basics

    Pickleball Line Judging | The Criteria for In and Out Explained

    March 30, 2026
  • Overseas

    APP Tour AARP Open Seattle 2026 Concludes -- Casey Diamond Takes Two Titles, Max Green Wins a Close One for His First Tour Title

    March 30, 2026
  • Overseas

    Former World No. 4 Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios Invests in the Pickleball Facility Chain "The Picklr" -- The Limited Paddle "The Kyrgios" Also Appears

    March 30, 2026
  • Overseas

    A floating pickleball court appears at a boat show! The wildly novel new program at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026

    March 30, 2026
  • Tournaments

    PPA ASIA 500 Sansan TOKYO OPEN 2026 makes its first Japan landing! July 1-4, a 1,000-person-scale pickleball tournament decided for Tachikawa

    March 29, 2026
  • Overseas

    PPA Greater Zion Cup 2026 Final Report | Anna Leigh Waters & Ben Johns win mixed doubles, and a historic cup event closes at Black Desert Resort

    March 29, 2026
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