Gear
Gear
Paddles, shoes, grips, bags, overgrips, eyewear, training tools — if it can impact performance on the court, I’m testing it.
Documenting my pickleball journey from a 3.5 to 4.5+ player as a 50+ athlete. Follow along for real matches, POV gameplay, honest gear reviews, and tips on injury prevention and recovery.
Learn
Honest reviews, match lessons, and notes for players over 50
Gear
Paddles, shoes, grips, bags, overgrips, eyewear, training tools — if it can impact performance on the court, I’m testing it.
Strategy
Winning more pickleball matches isn’t just about hitting harder — it’s about making smarter decisions.
Over 50
Pickleball after 50 looks different — and that’s not a bad thing.
Journey
My goal is simple: reach a true 4.5+ level while sharing what actually works along the way.
Stories
Fresh insights from the court, straight to you
Gear
3 min read
If you play pickleball regularly—especially at a competitive level—you’ve probably dealt with knee soreness or swelling at some point.
Gear
3 min read
I recently made the switch to the Skechers Viper Court Smash Pickleball Shoes, and overall, I’ve been really impressed—especially coming from a pair of basketball shoes I had been using for a while.
Gear
3 min read
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing a range of paddles trying to find the right balance between power, control, spin, and feel—especially as I continue to develop a more aggressive, spin-based game.
Gear
3 min read
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., but with faster rallies and aggressive net play comes a higher risk of injury — especially eye injuries.
Playing Pickleball Over 50
3 min read
One thing that became obvious to me after playing more pickleball singles is that pickleball isn’t just about skill — it’s about repeat sprint ability.
Strategy & Tips
3 min read
One of the toughest adjustments coming from tennis to pickleball doubles? Not trying to blast everything.
Strategy & Tips
3 min read
One of the biggest adjustments in my journey from 3.5 to 4.5+ pickleball has been learning to trust the 3rd shot drive → 5th shot drop rhythm.
My Journey to 4.5+
3 min read
Keystone Pickleball Tournament – Dill Dinkers, Newport, DE (1/31–2/1/2026) I played my first official pickleball tournament this past weekend at the Keystone Pickleball Tournament hosted at Dill Dinkers in Newport, Delaware.
My Journey to 4.5+
3 min read
If you’ve been playing pickleball long enough to reach the 3.5 level, you’ve probably felt it… That frustrating, awkward phase where: Welcome to what I call the 3.5 to 4.0 Valley of Death.
My Journey to 4.5+
3 min read
If you’ve seen players talking about the DUPR Rating Reset, you might be wondering: Let’s break down exactly how the DUPR Reset works, based on DUPR’s official explanation, and then talk strategy — because that’s what really matters.
Gear
3 min read
If you play pickleball regularly—especially at a competitive level—you’ve probably dealt with knee soreness or swelling at some point.
Gear
3 min read
I recently made the switch to the Skechers Viper Court Smash Pickleball Shoes, and overall, I’ve been really impressed—especially coming from a pair of basketball shoes I had been using for a while.
Gear
3 min read
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing a range of paddles trying to find the right balance between power, control, spin, and feel—especially as I continue to develop a more aggressive, spin-based game.
Gear
3 min read
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., but with faster rallies and aggressive net play comes a higher risk of injury — especially eye injuries.
Playing Pickleball Over 50
3 min read
One thing that became obvious to me after playing more pickleball singles is that pickleball isn’t just about skill — it’s about repeat sprint ability.
Strategy & Tips
3 min read
One of the toughest adjustments coming from tennis to pickleball doubles? Not trying to blast everything.
Strategy & Tips
3 min read
One of the biggest adjustments in my journey from 3.5 to 4.5+ pickleball has been learning to trust the 3rd shot drive → 5th shot drop rhythm.
My Journey to 4.5+
3 min read
Keystone Pickleball Tournament – Dill Dinkers, Newport, DE (1/31–2/1/2026) I played my first official pickleball tournament this past weekend at the Keystone Pickleball Tournament hosted at Dill Dinkers in Newport, Delaware.
Gear
3 min read
If you play pickleball regularly—especially at a competitive level—you’ve probably dealt with knee soreness or swelling at some point.
Gear
3 min read
I recently made the switch to the Skechers Viper Court Smash Pickleball Shoes, and overall, I’ve been really impressed—especially coming from a pair of basketball shoes I had been using for a while.
Playing Pickleball Over 50
3 min read
One thing that became obvious to me after playing more pickleball singles is that pickleball isn’t just about skill — it’s about repeat sprint ability.
Gear
3 min read
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., but with faster rallies and aggressive net play comes a higher risk of injury — especially eye injuries.
My Journey to 4.5+
3 min read
If you’ve been playing pickleball long enough to reach the 3.5 level, you’ve probably felt it… That frustrating, awkward phase where: Welcome to what I call the 3.5 to 4.0 Valley of Death.
Playing Pickleball Over 50
3 min read
One thing that became obvious to me after playing more pickleball singles is that pickleball isn’t just about skill — it’s about repeat sprint ability.
My Journey to 4.5+
3 min read
If you’ve seen players talking about the DUPR Rating Reset, you might be wondering: Let’s break down exactly how the DUPR Reset works, based on DUPR’s official explanation, and then talk strategy — because that’s what really matters.
Strategy & Tips
3 min read
One of the biggest adjustments in my journey from 3.5 to 4.5+ pickleball has been learning to trust the 3rd shot drive → 5th shot drop rhythm.
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