News Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/category/news/ Pickleball Equipment and Instructions Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://igpickleball.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/favicon-32x32-1.png News Archives - I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/category/news/ 32 32 218495286 Why Grit Matters on a Pickleball Paddle (And Why JOOLA Gets It Right) https://igpickleball.com/advantages-of-pickleball-paddles-with-grit-surface/ Tue, 26 May 2026 20:33:45 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=1582 If you have ever watched a skilled pickleball player drop a spinning dink into the kitchen or rip a topspin drive down the line, you...

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]]> 1582 Youth Discover Community Through I&G Pickleball https://igpickleball.com/youth-discover-community-through-ig-pickleball/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:40:32 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7886 This past Sunday, a group of enthusiastic youth gathered at PBall Smash in Port Richey for a unique and energetic pickleball lesson—an event designed exclusively for a...

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]]> 7886 Could Your Gear Boost Your Pickleball Performance? https://igpickleball.com/could-your-gear-boost-your-pickleball-performance/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:05:29 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7272 Being a high-energy, high-intensity sport, pickleball demands agility, quick reflexes, and plenty of stamina. Whether you’re a seasoned player, an intermediate, or a novice, your...

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]]> 7272 Are You Ready for Pickleball’s Big 2025 Updates? https://igpickleball.com/are-you-ready-for-pickleballs-big-2025-updates/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:59:09 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7249 New Pickleball Rules You Must Know in 2025 Pickleball has enjoyed an incredible surge in popularity over the last decade, bringing together people of all...

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]]> 7249 Ben Johns’ 2025 Shake-Up: New Partners, Lefty Power, and a Surprising Split https://igpickleball.com/ben-johns-2025-shake-up-new-partners/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:03:42 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=7195 In the fast-paced world of pickleball, few names stand out as prominently as Ben Johns. After years of dominating the courts alongside his brother, Collin...

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]]> 7195 Vatic Pro Oni Delisting: Another Hit After JOOLA https://igpickleball.com/vatic-pro-oni-delisting-another-hit-after-joola/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:58:45 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5331 The Vatic Pro Oni paddle, a popular choice among pickleball enthusiasts, has recently been delisted by USA Pickleball (USAP). This decision has stirred significant discussion...

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]]> 5331 JOOLA Files Lawsuit Against USAP: An In-Depth Look https://igpickleball.com/joola-files-lawsuit-against-usap-an-in-depth-look/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:26:41 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5282 JOOLA, a prominent name in the pickleball community, has recently filed a class-action lawsuit against USA Pickleball (USAP). This legal battle stems from the decertification...

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]]> 5282 The Future of JOOLA: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Innovation https://igpickleball.com/the-future-of-joola-overcoming-challenges-and-embracing-innovation/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:28:10 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5216 In our previous article, we delved into USA Pickleball’s recent delisting of JOOLA Gen 3 paddles. While this development posed significant challenges, JOOLA remains committed...

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]]> 5216 The Power of BCAAs in Post-Pickleball Recovery https://igpickleball.com/the-power-of-bcaas-in-post-pickleball-recovery/ Thu, 09 May 2024 08:50:17 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5047 This fast-growing sport, which merges the skills of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is swiftly becoming a favorite among enthusiasts of all ages. Like any...

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]]> 5047 The Cold Truth: How Icing Enhances Pickleball Recovery https://igpickleball.com/the-cold-truth-how-icing-enhances-pickleball-recovery/ Thu, 02 May 2024 13:15:55 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=5045 Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is fun and an excellent way to stay active. However, as with any...

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]]> 5045 The Rise Of Pickleball: Is It Putting Tennis In A Tight Spot? https://igpickleball.com/the-rise-of-pickleball-is-it-putting-tennis-in-a-tight-spot/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:03:23 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=4774 Pickleball, a dynamic and rapidly expanding sport, draws from the principles and play styles of traditional racquet sports such as tennis, badminton, and table tennis,...

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]]> 4774 Investing In Community: The Multifaceted Benefits Of Pickleball Courts https://igpickleball.com/investing-in-community-the-multifaceted-benefits-of-pickleball-courts/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:20:13 +0000 https://igpickleball.com/?p=4760 In the evolving landscape of residential real estate, developers and homeowners alike search for amenities that enhance the living experience and contribute to the community’s...

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