Your Guide to Pickleball
Court guides, strategy breakdowns, and gear reviews — everything you need to play better pickleball.
Court Guides
Find Your Court
Best Pickleball Courts in Los Angeles (2026 Guide)
Find the best pickleball courts in Los Angeles — from Santa Monica to Pasadena. Public parks, indoor facilities, and where the locals play. Updated for 2026.
Best Indoor Pickleball Courts in Los Angeles (2026 Guide)
Find the best indoor pickleball courts in Los Angeles. Climate-controlled facilities, membership options, and drop-in play across LA County.
Best Free Pickleball Courts in Los Angeles (2026 Guide)
Find the best free pickleball courts in Los Angeles. Public parks with dedicated courts, open play schedules, and tips for playing without spending a dime.
Strategy
Learn to Play
How to Play Pickleball: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to play pickleball from scratch — equipment, court setup, basic rules, and your first game explained in plain English.
Pickleball Rules: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn the official rules of pickleball — serving, scoring, the kitchen (non-volley zone), faults, and everything else you need to know before your first game.
Pickleball Scoring Explained (Singles & Doubles)
Pickleball scoring can be confusing — especially the three-number system in doubles. This guide breaks it all down with examples so you never lose track of the score.
Gear
Gear Reviews
Best Pickleball Paddles in 2026: A Buyer's Guide for Every Level
Find the best pickleball paddle for your skill level and budget. From beginner sets to pro-level carbon fiber paddles, we break down what actually matters.
Best Pickleball Shoes in 2026 (And Why Regular Sneakers Will Wreck Your Ankles)
I rolled my ankle playing in running shoes. Do not make the same mistake. Here are the best pickleball shoes for court grip, lateral support, and injury prevention.
Tournaments
Upcoming Events
PPA Challengers Newport Beach 2026
A PPA Challenger 250 event in Newport Beach featuring amateur brackets and free grounds passes for spectators.
VCPC Spring Fling 2026
The Ventura County Pickleball Club Spring Fling at Rancho Conejo Playfield features DUPR-rated play managed through the SWISH App.
CAPA Orange County Championship 2026
The CAPA Orange County Championship in Fountain Valley qualifies gold medalists for the CAPA California Championship.