Pickleball Magazine

Launched in 2016, issue of Pickleball Magazine is the world’s only publication for the sport. Each issue brings you the latest news and highlights from the exciting world of pickleball, including tournament coverage, expert instruction, rules, profiles with top pros, pickleball destinations, pickleball news in the U.S. and around the world, latest gear and equipment and more!

PUBLISHER’S PLAYBOOK

Pickleball Magazine

From the CEO

Passport to Pickleball! • What’s News in Pickleball

RULES GURU Q&A

SWEET SPOT • HOTTEST FINDS IN PICKLEBALL

Streaking in Pickleball • BRAD BRADSHAW OF PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA, CAME TO PICKLEBALL FROM TENNIS, AND WAS THE ATP EXECUTIVE VP, RULES AND COMPETITION. IN 2024, HE WAS NAMED THE SOUTHERN PICKLEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR 75+ 4.5.

Chateau Elan: A Premier Pickleball Destination • Premier Pickleball Destinations

World-Class Event Lights Up Paradise Coast • The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World descended on East Naples Community Park in late April for the 2025 Minto US Open Championships.

2025 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships results

Beyond THE Kitchen • ‘Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story’ unpacks the mania gripping the nation.

MASTERING HIGH-LEVEL PATTERNS Advanced Pickleball Strategy for 5.0+ Players

Expansive Pickleball Complex in South Florida • The FortFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

DROP SHOTS

San Diego Set to Host Nationals • Pickleball’s premier event to feature top talent, stunning venue and unmatched energy

USA Pickleball News & Notes

Cancer Survivors Benefit from Pickleball • Project Rally participants reported increases in physical activity, social time

Day in the Life of a Referee • Take an inside look at USA Pickleball’s referees in action

APPROVED EQUIPMENT

Upcoming USA Pickleball Sanctioned Tournaments • Why choose a USA Pickleball sanctioned event? Sanctioned events are held by tournament directors who have agreed to meet and abide by the sanctioning requirements of USA Pickleball, the sport’s National Governing Body. The tournament director and the players who participate in a sanctioned event are eligible to receive the benefits associated with sanctioning, including UTR-P ratings, approved formats and event insurance. Visit usapickleball.org/events for the full listing.

What Type of PRESSURE Are You Dishing Out?

PADDLE REVIEWS

The Basis of MOBILITY and STABILITY

PICKLEBALL KRYPTONITE

POWER YOUR GAME WITH PROTEIN

Behind the Scenes with Pro KATE FAHEY