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

EDITOR’S LETTER

dinks What’s News in Pickleball Drive Like a Tesla, Play Like a Pro • The Tesla Plaid isn’t just a paddle—it’s a technical marvel.

SWEET SPOT • HOTTEST FINDS IN PICKLEBALL

THE PICKLEBALL PUZZLE: HOW TO OUTSMART, OUTLAST, AND OUTPLAY EVERY OPPONENT

LevelUp Pickleball Club Opens in Pittsburgh

Pickleball is the Destination • These luxury getaways prove pickleball can be as refined as it is fun.

Caribbean Capital of Pickleball • With 71 courts across eight islands, Sandals and Beaches Resorts are rapidly becoming some of the world’s most exciting destinations for pickleball enthusiasts.

USSP Nationals Showcased Exciting Play and Superb Management • This year’s US Senior Pickleball National Championships, for players 50+, was held at Pictona at Holy Hill in Daytona Beach, Florida, and proved that seniors can deliver first-class play at a first-class venue run by a first-class team.

2025 PICKLEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES • On Nov. 6, the Pickleball Hall of Fame inducted three new members during events held at the Gold Canyon Resort in Arizona.

APP Celebrates Historic 2025 Season • The Association of Pickleball Players season ended with the announcement of an expansion and evolution of pickleball events in 2026 that will see more players taking part in APP tournaments at the pro and amateur levels, and a whole new audience of recreational players.

Be a Tiger, Not a Cheetah: THE ART OF SPEED CONTROL

SETTING THE STANDARD • Diahann Viada broke new ground as PPA’s first female referee, and embodies discipline, discernment and decisiveness at the highest level.

THE MENTAL GAME

GEAR REVIEWS

Pickleball After a Joint Replacement

FOCUS ON CONSISTENCY

BACK TO BASELINE: A WINNING ONE-DAY MEAL PLAN

Behind the Scenes with Pro RACHEL ROHRABACHER