Player Guides
Pickleball Starter Gear: What to Actually Buy First
Which paddle, balls and shoes actually matter when you're starting out.
Pickleball Rules, Explained Simply
The kitchen, the two-bounce rule, serving and scoring — in plain English.
Best Pickleball Shoes for Beginners
Court shoes vs running shoes, what actually matters for lateral movement, and six pickleball shoes worth buying.
About FancyPickle
Who's behind the gear guides and how recommendations are picked.
Top Stories
Beyond the Paddle: Why Vatic Pro Does Things Differently
A look at the thinking behind Vatic Pro’s paddles, its approach to pricing, and why Daryl Wang has been willing to ignore some of the industry’s biggest trends. There are plenty…
How to Build Pickleball Confidence After Losing a Close Game
Rebuilding pickleball confidence after losing a close match starts with a fast, honest audit instead of a week of replaying the same two points. Here's the 20-minute protocol, the…
Why This Pickleball Club Gives Content Creators Free Memberships
The community gets built on the court. More and more, it gets found on the feed.
Who Won MLP Orlando 2026? New Jersey 5s Beat St. Louis Shock 3-1, Secure #1 Playoff Seed + 12-Team Playoff Bracket Set
Last Updated on August 5, 2026 by Drew Pierce The MLP regular season just ended with an absolutely unforgettable Super Sunday in Orlando. The New Jersey 5s got revenge against St…
The ATP Trick That Makes the Shot Feel Easy
An ATP in pickleball works best when you move early, let the ball travel wide and low, then hit late through a deep target. Don’t force a sharp angle. Get your body outside the…
Rangeley pickleball players to get tips from professional competitor
Rangeley pickleball players to get tips from professional competitor
Volair CMD Hybrid vs 11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 Ultre vs Power 2 Ultre: The CMD Isn’t the Middle Option
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Shaggy to headline free pickleball festival in Louisville - WHAS11
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Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour In-Depth Review: How Is This Still $100?
Vatic Pro launched its first paddle in 2023 with a simple idea: build a $100 paddle that could compete with paddles costing twice as much. They did exactly that with the Prism…
Pickleball and Tennis Can Coexist: What the US Open Reminds Me Every Year
Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Drew Pierce Every year when the US Open rolls around, I get a little nostalgic for tennis. I can play pickleball several times a week and…
New Jersey Just Won the MLP Championship—And It Only Took Breaking the Curse
Last Updated on August 31, 2026 by Drew Pierce Central Park, NYC — August 30, 2026 I’m sitting here at City Pickle at Wollman Rink in Central Park watching the New Jersey Fives…
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