- Get Free Slamit Electrolytes & Energy Drinks Today
- The Biggest Payday in Amateur Pickleball Just Opened Registration
- New: Head-to-Head Player Comparisons
- Can't Find Tournaments Near You? Fix this
- UPA Paddle Testing Is the Toughest in the Sport
- How to Recover Between Tournament MatchesÂ
- Paddle Brief: Foam Paddle Breakown
- Tournaments Starting Soon Near YouÂ
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The Biggest Payday in Amateur Pickleball Just Opened Registration
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Open Entry Is LIVE for the $600,000 Pickle Money Ball Tournament! The largest-paying amateur pickleball tournament in the U.S. heads to Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa on March 19–22, 2026.
With 25 brackets paying 16 places deep, a four-game minimum, DUPR-rated divisions, and the ability to enter multiple brackets, this is a can’t-miss event. The Arizona stop is one of only two $600,000 tournaments on the 2026 Pickle Money Ball schedule.
Entries close March 4, 2026 — spots will fill fast.
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New: Head-to-Head Player Comparisons
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Ever wonder how you actually stack up against the players you've faced in tournaments and leagues?
Or how your favorite pros compare when they go head to head? Now you can find out.
Our newest feature lets you pull up side-by-side player comparisons in seconds — and some of the matchups might surprise you.
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Is Your Tournament Search Hiding Events From You?
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If your local tournament search keeps coming up empty, the problem probably isn't a lack of events near you.
There's a 10-second browser fix that most players don't know about — and it completely changes what shows up in your results.
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Over 40% of USAP-Approved Paddles Fail This Test
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Here's a stat that might change how you shop for your next paddle: over 40% of paddles that pass USAP testing fail UPA standards.
We sat down with the founder of Pickle Pro Labs to find out exactly what goes into UPA paddle approval — including one test that catches paddles that pass when they're new but fall out of spec after just moderate use.
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Paddle Brief: Foam Core Paddles - Hype or Real Upgrade?
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If you’ve been hearing more buzz lately around foam core paddles, it’s not just another gear trend — it’s the latest evolution in how paddles are built to perform and last.
For nearly 50 years, most paddles used a traditional honeycomb interior. That construction helped grow the game — but as modern paddles became more power-focused through thermoforming and heat-molding, durability started becoming an issue.
Many players began experiencing what’s often called “core crush”:
- Dead spots
- Hot spot
- Inconsistent reboun
- Shortened paddle lifespan
Foam core paddles weren't introduced as a gimmick. They were introduced as a solution.
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Want to dive deeper into how foam compares to honeycomb and Gen 3 builds — and how to choose the right one for your game?
👉 Read the full breakdown in our blog by Jospeh Sutton, our resident paddle expert -->
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What You Do Between Matches Matters More Than You Think
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The difference between a first-round exit and a deep tournament run often comes down to what you do between matches — not during them.
A sport science PhD breaks down the recovery framework that keeps your body and mind tournament-ready, whether your next match is in 30 minutes or the next morning.
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How do you setup and manage your rec play? Click an option below to vote and see results:
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Tournaments Happening Near You... But Not For Long!
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Anna, we've curated these tournaments within 30 miles of you that are closing registrations in the next 2 weeks.
We're only showing you the closest handful, but you can see the full list of tournaments near or far, sooner or later at the link below.
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 | | PPH Spring Showcase  Preston Playhouse
13130 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
 Registration: Jan 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026
Event: Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025
|  | | Shamrock Classic Life Time Mansfield
1551 E Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063 Registration: Feb 10, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
Event: Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 |  | | $1700 Texas Men's 50+ Senior Pro Moneyball Tournament THE PICKLR LEWISVILLE
2450 S Stemmons Fwy
Lewisville, TX 75067 Registration: Mar 01, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Event: Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 |  | | World Pickleball Tour DFW Open The Picklr
844 Airport Fwy
Hurst, TX 76054 Registration: Jan 15, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
Event: Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026 |
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