This week, the pickleball world was a wild mix of on-court brilliance and off-court regulation. From high-stakes tournament finals to important news about our most essential piece of equipment, here's your top 5 weekly rundown: Shop at:  https://QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ Paddle Certification Creates Chaos at the Pro Level! 🤯 The biggest news of the week revolves around the ongoing drama with paddle regulations. With the new UPA-A certification rules now in effect, several top pros have found their previously-approved paddles are no longer tournament legal. This has created a stir and forced players to scramble for new gear. This highlights a crucial challenge for the sport's governing bodies: how to maintain fairness and consistency while not disrupting the rhythm of the players who rely on their equipment for their livelihood. 😫 2️⃣ PPA Sacramento Vintage Open Delivers Dazzling Finals! ✨ Amidst the paddle drama, the PPA's Sacramento Vintage Open showcased some incredible ta...

What a week it's been in the world of professional pickleball! From dramatic finals to major league shake-ups and celebrity endorsements, the sport continues to make headlines. Here's your top 5 weekly rundown: Shop at:  https://QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ PPA Cincinnati: A Day of Dominance and First-Time Champs! 👑 The PPA Tour's Veolia Cincinnati Showcase was a tournament for the record books! On Sunday, we saw a display of pure dominance from the top players. Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns avenged a recent loss, sweeping Anna Bright and Riley Newman for the mixed doubles gold. On the men's side, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio continued their incredible partnership, cruising to their fourth straight men's doubles title. But the most exciting story of the day was the Kawamoto sisters (Jade and Jackie), who made an incredible comeback to win their first-ever PPA women's doubles title. Their victory against the formidable duo of Jorja Johnson and Tyra Black was an "i...

This past week has been a fascinating blend of on-court action, off-court drama, and major business moves in the world of pickleball. Here's your weekly rundown of the top 5 stories: Shop at: https://QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ The PPA Cincinnati Open Gets Rocky with Paddle Problems! 😬 The PPA Tour's Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero kicked off with some unexpected chaos: a number of top pros, including Tyra "Hurricane" Black and Gabe Tardio, were forced to switch paddles mid-tournament! The reason? A new UPA-A certification rule that went into effect on September 1st, requiring all professional paddles to have full UPA-A certification. Many popular paddles that were previously approved under an interim status are now ineligible. This has created a stir and sparked a big debate about regulation and communication. Despite the frustration, all the impacted players we've heard from won their opening matches, proving their adaptability! 💪 2️⃣ NHL Star Alek...

 As the summer sun sets and we move into September, the pickleball world is heating up with some monumental news! From thrilling tour finals to major global partnerships, here's your top 5 weekly recap: Shop at :  https://QuirkyPickle.store 1️⃣ APP Tour Launches Global Pickleball Alliance! 🌍🤝 In a truly groundbreaking move for the sport's worldwide expansion, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced a new strategic alliance with six international pickleball federations. This partnership aims to create a unified global tour calendar and a streamlined infrastructure for professional players. The alliance, which will debut in 2026, will feature 30 international tournaments, including major stops in Australia, India, and England. This is a massive step towards a truly global pickleball community! 2️⃣ PPA Tour Crowns New Champions in Las Vegas! 🎲🏆 The PPA Tour's Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip delivered some incredible championship matches. In a stunning p...