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APA Windy City Amateur Open March 7-8 at Sure Shot Pickleball

Players at skill levels 2.5–5.0 start competing today as the APA Windy City Amateur Open runs March 7-8 at Sure Shot Pickleball in Naperville.

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Roseburg Opens $2.5M Stewart Park with Eight Tennis and Ten Pickleball Courts

Roseburg celebrates a $2.5 million renovation at Stewart Park today with eight renovated tennis courts and 10 new pickleball courts, plus upgraded lighting, fencing, seating and a new entryway.

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BuxMont Pickleball Club nears completion of 10,000-square-foot indoor facility in Horsham

BuxMont is finishing a 10,000-square-foot, five-court indoor center at 1250 Easton Road in Horsham with 30-foot ceilings, a mezzanine and plans for a July/August opening push.

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Enhance Pickleball's Turbo foam paddles debut March 1, experts praise value

Enhance Pickleball launched four Turbo foam-core paddles March 1, all listed at $119.99 and available for $99.99 with code KITCHEN, a rollout The Kitchen’s March 7 review said prioritizes value.

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Gen-3 vs Gen-4 Pickleball Paddles: Materials, Performance, Which to Choose

Independent testing showed a Gen‑4 Selkirk Boomstik produced 14% faster ball speed than Selkirk’s prior Gen‑3 paddle, while Gen‑3 models still dominate tournament price tiers of $150‑$300.

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Dink Media Publishes Tony Roig’s Three-Part Strategy Helping Senior Pickleballers Score

A three-phase, senior-focused rally plan from The Dink Media Team (published March 6, 2026) promises players 50+ a way to score by outsmarting, not outsprinting, opponents.

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Pickleball Bank Opening at DuBois Mall Offers Year-Round Play

The Pickleball Bank is scheduled to open next month inside the DuBois Mall, bringing four indoor courts, a warm-up area, lounge and on-site locker rooms for year-round play.

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Dink Tank Dynasty to Build Indoor Pickleball Complex in Ocean Isle Beach

Dink Tank Dynasty will build an indoor pickleball complex at 615 Seaside Road SW in Ocean Isle Beach, on property owned by Joe and Angela Kochuba, pushing Brunswick County past 100 courts.

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Orleans Installs Solar-Style Court Lights, Hosts Inaugural Pickleball Bash April 18

Orleans installed new solar-style lights at the corner of Second and Monroe Streets and will host the inaugural Orleans Pickleball Bash during the Dogwood Festival on April 18th.

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Three Common Topspin Mistakes Recreational Players Make and How to Fix Them

Tanner Tomassi and other coaches say three predictable mechanical errors, late contact, a flat path, and a low finish, are why recreational topspin fails; each has clear drills to fix it.

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Richmond Heights Plans Highland Road Resurfacing to Add Pickleball Courts

Richmond Heights, Ohio, will resurface courts at 27285 Highland Road for a $164,078 conversion to six pickleball courts and two tennis courts, a temporary fix Parks Director Cameron Campbell calls a "band-aid."

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Kosmas Pickle Fest Davao Sectional Ends with Dominant Wins, PCL U19s Set

Six of seven High Intermediate finals at Pickletown ended in lopsided scores, highlighted by Mark Mariveles and Ramil Leonida's 15-1 rout; the PCL Asia Rising Stars U19 sectional starts Saturday.

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Round Rock opens bond-funded pickleball courts at Old Settlers Park

Round Rock Parks and Recreation opened new pickleball courts at the Adult Recreation Complex in Old Settlers Park on March 3, 2026, funded through the voter-approved 2023 Bond Program.

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Cincinnati Open Sporting Club Opens March 16 Offering Year-Round Pickleball, Tennis, Padel

New Cincinnati Open Sporting Club opens March 16 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center with 31 outdoor tennis courts, six pickleball courts and Ohio’s first two padel courts.

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Whitefish Bay approves restrictive Klode Park pickleball hours effective May 1

Neighbors prevailed: Whitefish Bay's Village Board voted Monday, March 2 to ban pickleball outside tightly restricted, seasonally adjusted hours at Klode Park, effective May 1.

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Dilli Dillwale Crowned World Pickleball League 2026 Champions

Dilli Dillwale rallied at Jio World Garden to beat Chennai Super Champs 3-2 and claim the WPBL 2026 title, a milestone for the franchise and a boost for the Indian league.

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Beginner's roadmap to pickleball: where to start and practice

New players get a practical primer on finding beginner play, basic gear, and drills to build the soft game safely and socially.

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How to choose the right pickleball paddle for hobby players

Learn the core paddle factors, weight, grip, shape, core and face materials, plus testing routines, demo options, and how to match a paddle to your play style.

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How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle for Your Game

Picking the right paddle affects power, control, and long-term comfort on the court. This practical guide condenses the five key decision factors, weight, grip size, shape, face and core materials, and try-before-you-buy strategies, so players can test and compare paddles with confidence.

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Beginner's Guide to Amateur Pickleball: Gear, Rules, and Tips

This guide walks you through everything you need to get on the pickleball court with confidence: the right gear, the core rules, how to start a game, and practical beginner tips to improve quickly. Read on for clear, actionable steps to set up play, serve and score correctly, and find courts and coaching in your area.

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Major League Pickleball Opens Trade Window #2 March 2 Through July 15

Major League Pickleball opened Trade Window #2 on March 2, 2026, giving Premier Level teams until July 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET to trade players and cash, with the league promising a running trade log.

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World of Pickleball Stop in Milledgeville Canceled Despite New Courts

Milledgeville’s March 13–15 World of Pickleball stop, expected to draw 250–400 players to the new Walter B. Williams Park courts, was canceled, WGXA reported on March 2.

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Amateur Pickleball Primer, Rules, Gear, and Beginner Game Plan

This guide walks you through the essentials of playing pickleball, from court layout and equipment to the core rules you must know. You will get practical serving and positioning tips, simple drills to build consistency, and where to find USA Pickleball resources for local play and skill progression.

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La Center Council Approves Fencing Contract, Heritage Park Courts Set for June

La Center council unanimously approved a contract with ECO Fencing and Decking not to exceed $16,208.55, clearing the final administrative hurdle for Heritage Park’s fenced pickleball courts slated for June 2026.

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City of Ames, Harvest Pickleball & Tennis Launch 50+ Indoor League

Ames Parks & Recreation and Harvest Pickleball & Tennis are offering a 50+ indoor league running Mondays, March 30 to May 11, with registration open through the city's recreation portal.

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What New Players Need to Know About Pickleball Courts and Rules

New players get a practical primer on courts, core rules, local class options, and where to play so they can start safely and join the Evergreen pickleball community.

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USA Pickleball Serves Awards Equipment Grants Reaching Over 44,000 Players

Learn how USA Pickleball Serves' latest Grow the Game Grants delivered equipment bundles and will reach over 44,000 new and returning players.

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Center Court Pickleball Signs Lease for 35,000-Square-Foot Scottsdale HQ

Center Court Pickleball signed a lease for a 35,000-square-foot Scottsdale facility to house its corporate headquarters and training center, targeting a summer 2026 opening.

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JOOLA launches Pro V paddle with KineticFrame internal structure, refined geometry

JOOLA rolled out the Pro V paddle collection March 3, 2026, touting a patent-pending KineticFrame throat structure that it says stores and releases momentum for a more predictable exit trajectory.

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Analysis

When amateur pickleball players should take a break

Pickleball should leave you tired and satisfied, not limping into the next day. For recreational players, especially those who did not grow up with court sports, knowing when to pause can be the difference between long term enjoyment and chronic injury.

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