September 2026
The Invisible Edge
Players will spend hundreds of pounds debating carbon-fibre weaves, core thickness and thermoforming, while ignoring the only point…
Europe
Explore pickleball across Europe, including tournaments, rising players, national growth, and the latest regional news shaping the sport’s future.
September 2026
Today’s Champions Are Tomorrow’s History
Long before television deals, venture capital, and six-figure contracts entered pickleball, a dedicated generation of athletes, referees, and…
September 2026
Bruno Faletto: I Thought I Was Done Chasing This
From Chile’s top junior and a spinal fracture to a Manhattan sales job, Bruno Faletto tells how pickleball…
September 2026
Justine Steven: A Whole New World
From playful Disney-themed court outfits to international honours for Wales, Justine Steven brings warmth, competitive steel, and infectious…
September 2026
The Question That Can Cost You the Match
Asking the referee a simple question seems harmless enough. But timing that question wrong can forfeit a rally,…
September 2026
The Hainan Academy Betting on Chinese Pickleball
Inside the Asia Elite Pickleball Academy in Hainan: ten indoor courts and a residential high-performance model aimed at…
September 2026
The Player Package Isn’t a Suggestion
As pro pickleball expands across Europe, Asia and the Americas, players receiving free travel, accommodation and appearance fees…
World Cup 2026
Lý Hoàng Nam Faces Four World Cup Finals in One Day
Lý Hoàng Nam reached four finals at the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, ending with Vietnam’s…
World Cup 2026
Hoàng Nam and Gia Huy Reach World Cup Doubles Final
Vietnam’s Lý Hoàng Nam and Nguyễn Ảnh Gia Huy beat three top pairs to reach the Pickleball World…
Analysis
What Is a Court Hour Worth? Raqt’s Scheduling Bet
Raqt founder Jens Larsson says better scheduling can find hidden court capacity, citing 6% higher utilisation and 10–15%…