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NEENCA Knee Brace Review (From a Pickleball Player)
If you play pickleball regularly—especially at a competitive level—you’ve probably dealt with knee soreness or swelling at some point.
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Latest posts from gear reviews, strategy, over-50 play, and the journey to 4.5+.
Gear
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Skechers Viper Court Smash Pickleball Shoes Review
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.
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My Journey to 4.5+
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The 3.5 to 4.0 “Valley of Death” in Pickleball (And How to Survive It)
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.
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Diadem Edge BlueCore Hybrid 16mm Review: The Paddle That Elevated My Game
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.
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Playing Pickleball Over 50
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Repeat Sprint Ability: A Game-Changer for Pickleball (Especially Singles)
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.
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My Journey to 4.5+
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DUPR Rating Reset Explained (2026): How It Works, What It Costs, and Whether It’s Worth It
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.
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Strategy & Tips
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The “Drip” Shot in Pickleball: Why Outside Contact Changes Everything
One of the toughest adjustments coming from tennis to pickleball doubles? Not trying to blast everything.
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Strategy & Tips
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Learning the 3rd Shot Drive / 5th Shot Drop Rhythm (And Fighting My Tennis Instincts)
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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Pickleball Eye Protection: Why I Use iVUE Denali Glasses for Safety and POV Game Analysis
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.
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My Journey to 4.5+
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Takeaways from My First Pickleball Tournament
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.
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