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In 2025, professional pickleball faces a “contract shuffle” as UPA transitions from guaranteed million-dollar contracts to a prize-based system. Signing time determines prize tiers, with early signees accessing the Gold Grid and late signees relegated to Futures. Star players Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters’ decisions are crucial, while the WPPA adds complexity. International talent and global expansion make this transformation even more significant.

Apple’s acquisition of the pickleball comedy The Dink highlights the sport’s rapid growth and cultural breakthrough. With Jake Johnson and Ben Stiller leading the cast, and legends like Andy Roddick and John McEnroe joining, the film is set to bring pickleball into the global mainstream. This move signals both Apple’s content strategy and pickleball’s potential to become the next worldwide sports phenomenon.

The GNG pickleball paddle testing machine, certified by DUPR, UPA-A, and PickleballTournaments.com, delivers 60-second paddle deflection checks to ensure fair play and equipment compliance worldwide.

The 2025 Asia Junior Pickleball Open in Vietnam gathered 246 young athletes from 10 nations for 874 matches, signaling a booming youth movement across Asia.

The launch of the World Pickleball Players Association (WPPA) marks a historic moment in pro pickleball. Led by Tina Pisnik and top players like Collin Johns and Jessie Irvine, WPPA aims to give athletes an independent voice on scheduling, prize money transparency, and player welfare. While the UPA maintains its official player committee, WPPA could reshape the sport’s power dynamics and push professionalism to the next level.

An Arizona pickleball enthusiast turned his vision into reality by building two professional-grade courts in just six months. Featuring post-tension concrete, high-quality fencing, permanent nets, and thoughtful design, the courts cost approximately $60,000 and offer a premium play experience. This article breaks down the full construction process, costs, and key lessons from the build—an inspiring guide for anyone considering their own private pickleball court.

Discover how PEBA (Polyether Block Amide), a high-performance elastomer used in elite running shoes, could revolutionize pickleball paddle design with superior rebound, light weight, and comfort.

Pickleball is on the verge of making history—it could be featured on a U.S. quarter! The U.S. Mint has launched a public vote to decide which sports will be included in the Youth Sports Commemorative Coin Program (2027-2030). With its massive popularity and growing influence, pickleball is a strong contender. Cast your vote now to help make pickleball a permanent part of American sports culture!

The global pickleball market is experiencing explosive growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3% from 2023 to 2033, reaching $7.9 billion by 2033. This article explores the key drivers behind this growth, including demographic trends, commercial investments, equipment sales, tournament expansion, and policy support. It provides an in-depth analysis of the North American, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, examines the competitive landscape and industry investments, and highlights business opportunities for investors and companies looking to enter this rapidly expanding industry.