Guides

Gear advice and money-saving tips for pickleball players.

Paddles

Ten paddles for 2026, led by the Six Zero Boulder Opal and Coral Pro, all from brands with a working promo code.

Deals

Seven practical ways to get more out of a pickleball promo code, from stacking codes with sales to timing your purchase around new paddle launches.

Balls

How indoor and outdoor pickleballs differ, how long each lasts, and simple ways to spend less on balls.

Why court shoes beat running shoes for pickleball, how indoor and outdoor shoes differ, and how to get the right fit for less.

How to hit a third shot drop that lands in the kitchen: the grip, the swing, the common mistakes and a simple drill to build the feel.

Paddles

How carbon fiber, fiberglass and thermoformed paddle faces play differently, and which one suits your game and budget.

Paddles

What actually matters in a first pickleball paddle, which features you can skip, and the easiest ways to pay less for it.

Five simple footwork drills, starting with the split step, that help you move faster at the kitchen line and through the transition zone.

Seven common dinking mistakes that cost points at the kitchen line, how to fix each one, and a short practice plan.

Paddles

Simple care habits that make paddles, balls, shoes and bags last longer, and how to tell when it is time to replace them.

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