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Gracie Tucker Traded Her Apron for a Pickleball Paddle

Former Nashville milkshake shop owner Gracie Tucker now helps players explore the world through pickleball travel experiences with Pickleball Trips.

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How Life Time Became a Pickleball Powerhouse

Life Time didn’t just add pickleball courts to its clubs. It built an entire business strategy…

May 12, 2026

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America250 Pickleball Challenge Wants to Turn the Entire Country Into One Big Court

The America250 Pickleball Challenge is a nationwide initiative encouraging players to log their games and compete…

April 30, 2026

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Pickleball’s Line Calling Problem

Line calling in pickleball is finally getting a tech upgrade. From AI systems to high-speed replay,…

April 28, 2026

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JOOLA Pops Summer Tour Reflects Pickleball’s Lifestyle Shift

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JOOLA’s 2026 Pops Summer Tour and Rally Rocket paddle collection highlight pickleball’s growing shift toward lifestyle, community, and recreational culture.

Why ARTI Appearing on CBS Matters for Pickleball’s Growth

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ARTI’s recent appearance on CBS highlights a larger shift happening in pickleball as the sport expands further into mainstream lifestyle culture.

How to Hit a Cross-Court Dink with Pace in Pickleball

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Learn how to hit a cross-court dink with pace in pickleball to apply pressure, force weaker shots, and control dink exchanges more effectively.

Pickleball Dating Is Growing: Events, Apps, and Love Stories

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Pickleball is becoming more than just a place to compete. Across the country, players are meeting through singles mixers, leagues, dating apps, and open play. Here’s why pickleball dating is growing and whether the trend actually has staying power.

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Apparently Pickleball Is Becoming a Dating App

Apparently Pickleball Is Becoming a Dating App

by Empower Pickleball on May 21, 2026 at 4:56 pm

MLP officially kicks off this weekend… plus pickleball dating, Squid Socks, Game On Jewelry, and the shots that quietly pressure your opponents.

Your Opponents Will Never See This Shot Coming

Your Opponents Will Never See This Shot Coming

by Empower Pickleball on May 19, 2026 at 5:20 pm

The disguised lob breakdown and gifts for the pickleball dad in your life.

Pressure Reveals What You Actually Trained

Pressure Reveals What You Actually Trained

by Empower Pickleball on May 14, 2026 at 5:07 pm

Mental pressure, recovery mistakes, stronger counters, and more from around the pickleball world.

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