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By now, you’re probably well aware of Ronbus. This small company has impressed in the pickleball paddle market throughout 2023 and has grown accordingly. I still use my original release R1.16 non-thermoformed Ronbus, and I know a few players who adamantly stand by theirs. Ronbus paddles hold up well. I’ve been playing with the Pulsar […]

I saw that Ryka was releasing a pickleball shoe, so I thought it’d be a good choice for my first shoe review. My partner and a number of women in my family have worn various styles of Ryka shoes over the years. They appreciate the performance of their shoes and that the company is women-owned.

Are you interested in pickleball but not sure if it’s the right fit for your athletic ability? Pickleball players vary greatly across demographics and athletic history. A large swath of pickleballers don’t have much sports history at all, while others are coming from intensely athletic sports such as tennis. This quick post will give you

Ronbus is back with another paddle release from their Gen. 3 thermoformed Nova line. Ronbus released the hybrid-shaped R1 Nova a few months ago and has now filled out the paddle line with the elongated-shaped R3 Nova. While the R3 features the same performance and durability improvements as the R1, Ronbus has implemented a few

Vatic Pro has become a big name in the pickleball paddle space in 2023. The owner, Daryl, is an impressive solopreneur. Vatic Pro is known for impressive paddles that push the bar for affordability. Vatics original paddle line was a well-received thermoform line. It included the Vatic Pro v7 and the Vatic Pro Flash. Vatic

Pickleball has hit critical mass in America. Courts are flooded with people and demand for new places to play is constant. What got us here? Why has there suddenly been a surge in pickleball’s popularity? Pickleball is not a new sport. It’s actually been around since the 1960s. This is surprising for many to hear

You can play with just about any paddle when you start playing pickleball. When you’re getting started, it doesn’t matter much if it’s a $4 wooden paddle, a $25 Walmart paddle, or your friend’s $250+ paddle. Your focus is on learning the basics of the game and deciding if you want to play much pickleball

Thermoformed paddles have become all the rage in 2023. Unfortunately, durability issues have plagued their rise in popularity. While delamination has been the most publicized durability issue, Gen. 2 thermoformed paddles have faced other durability issues, such as core corruption and disbonding. In this post, we’re going to break down what delamination is so you

The paddle company Volair was founded in 2022 and is co-owned by pickleball pro, Julian Arnold.  Julian is an enigmatic player on the pro tour who’s best known for his fiery energy and frequent shouting of “Andiamo!” during matches, which is Italian for “Let’s go!”. The Mach 1 Forza is Volair’s second paddle model. Their

Six Zero is a relatively new pickleball company that hit the paddle market with a bang in 2023. They’re based out of Australia, where they’ve had a cult following before gaining a ton of popularity recently overseas. Unlike a lot of newer companies that just play copycat by white-labeling old designs, Six Zero is actually