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The Rise of Head Injuries in Pickleball

Medical data and reports from ERs and urgent care clinics point to a steady increase in pickleball head injuries

Pickleball has earned its reputation as one of the most welcoming, social, and accessible sports in America. It fills parks at sunrise, keeps retirees moving, introduces kids to competition, and builds community in ways few sports can. But as participation explodes, another trend is quietly emerging, one that deserves serious attention …

Mar 25, 2026 • 11 min read
Beyond the Court with Doyle
On a busy pickleball court in Naples, Florida, it would be easy at first glance to notice the chair …

Mar 18, 2026 • 8 min read
All Ages Rushing to Play
Walk onto almost any pickleball court in America and one thing becomes immediately clear …

Mar 11, 2026 • 7 min read
Luxury Pickleball Clubs
Pickleball’s rise in the U.S. has been dramatic, but nowhere has the sport evolved more rapidly …

Mar 4, 2026 • 6 min read
World Series of Pickleball
Pickleball’s explosive growth has created demand for bigger stages, broader competition, and …

Feb 25, 2026 • 8 min read
Women Redefining the Game
Professional pickleball is no longer a regional phenomenon. It is a global sport with international …

Feb 18, 2026 • 8 min read
Rage on the Pickleball Court
Pickleball built its reputation on something rare in modern sport: accessibility without ego …

Feb 11, 2026 • 6 min read
The Science of “The Dink”
In a sport that increasingly celebrates speed, spin, and power, the dink remains pickleball’s …

Feb 4, 2026 • 7 min read
A New Racket Sport Moves In
Pickleball didn’t just grow. It occupied. Across parks, schoolyards, tennis facilities, gyms, and …

Jan 28, 2026 • 8 min read
AI Line Calling in Pickleball
Pickleball moves fast. Sometimes the ball moves even faster than the human eye can judge. Every …

Jan 21, 2026 • 8 min read
Riding the Pickleball Coattails
Pickleball’s meteoric rise has reshaped far more than recreation schedules and park calendars …

Jan 14, 2026 • 9 min read
The Rise of Head Injuries
Pickleball has earned its reputation as one of the most welcoming, social, and accessible sports in …

Jan 7, 2026 • 7 min read
Pickleball in Paradise
With summer months away, it’s a perfect time to combine your love for travel and pickleball into one …

Dec 24, 2025 • 8 min read
Pickleball Arrives in Hollywood
Pickleball’s rise didn’t stop at public parks or private clubs. It didn’t stall at celebrity sightings or …

Dec 17, 2025 • 6 min read
Finding Pickleball on the Road
For many pickleball players, travel no longer means taking a break from the game. Whether it’s …

Dec 10, 2025 • 10 min read
The Rise of The Picklr
The Picklr began with a simple belief. Pickleball players deserved a dedicated home. During the …

Dec 3, 2025 • 10 min read
2025 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here, and so is our curated collection of festive finds for the pickleball lovers in your …

Nov 26, 2025 • 11 min read
Pickleball in Japan
For much On a clear evening in Tokyo, play stops for a moment under the orange glow …

Nov 19, 2025 • 7 min read
Inside the Pickleball Gold Rush!
What started as a backyard game on Bainbridge Island, Washington, has turned into one of the …

Nov 12, 2025 • 6 min read
Shifting from Outdoor to Indoor
For much of the year, pickleball is played outdoors under bright skies and warm air. Players fill …

Nov 5, 2025 • 7 min read
Europe’s Next Powerhouse
Beneath the Spanish sun, where the rhythm of life moves between long lunches and late-evening …

Oct 29, 2025 • 5 min read
Waters Redefines Greatness
When Anna Leigh Waters walked onto the courts at the PPA Rate Vegas Cup, all eyes were …

Oct 22, 2025 • 6 min read
World’s 1st Pickleball Stadium
When the first paddle struck the canvas net at Bainbridge Island in 1965, few could have …

Oct 15, 2025 • 7 min read
How Mental Focus Shapes Play
When the score is tied, the sun’s in your eyes, and the rally feels endless, it’s not your paddle that …

Oct 8, 2025 • 4 min read
Pickleball in the Olympics?
Pickleball has exploded across the globe, with courts popping up in gyms, community centers, and …