Your home for all things pickleball. We celebrate the players, the stories, and the community that make this sport special. #EmpowerPickleball
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Empower Pickleball has always been about empowering athletes and celebrating their stories. As our community has grown, so have we.
Our new identity reflects that growth: professional, dynamic, and inclusive. 💙
Same mission. Fresh look. Stronger voice.
Where every play belongs.
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Jun 12
Before the pro tours, sponsorships, and sold-out events, there were volunteers teaching friends how to play & advocates fighting for court space.
The Power of Pickleball tells that story.
Here's what stood out to us after watching.
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Jun 11
National Junior Pickleball started because one young player asked a simple question: "Are there any other kids here?"
That question led to an organization focused on community, sportsmanship, & helping juniors find where they belong.
Read the story: empowerpickleball.com/nation…
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May 26
Are rising court fees and rigid booking models killing the "show up and play" magic of the game? We’re diving into why the industry needs to rethink its business model to save the sport’s soul.
The hard truth: empowerpickleball.com/are-co…
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May 19
From the sacred grounds of Bainbridge Island to the neon lights of Miami and the shores of Hawaii, we’ve found 8 iconic U.S. pickleball courts that belong on your bucket list.
Pack your paddle and start your vision board: empowerpickleball.com/pickle…
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May 12
Pickleball is for everyone, but only if everyone has a court to play on. 🌍
We’re taking an honest look at diversity in the sport: where we’re winning, where we’re falling short, and the grassroots leaders moving the needle.
Read the full report: empowerpickleball.com/divers…
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The recent partnership between @parkplacetech, @PPAtour, and @MajorLeaguePB is a major bet on the sport’s infrastructure and long-term future.
Here’s why a tech giant joining the game is a win for all of us: empowerpickleball.com/park-p…
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Apr 28
Tired of rainouts and neighborhood noise complaints?
Indoor pickleball facilities are booming. With over 1,500 dedicated indoor spots nationwide, year-round play is becoming the new standard.
Read our breakdown of the indoor building boom: empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Apr 21
Your dink game might need work, but your inbox doesn't have to suffer. 😉
Get expert pickleball tips, honest gear reviews, and real community stories delivered straight to you. Get the free Empower Pickleball newsletter! 💌
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Apr 14
Being 'nice' is not a media strategy. 📺
If #pickleball wants to survive as a televised spectator sport, it needs to stop hiding behind "polite" broadcasts and lean into real player personalities and rivalries.
Read our breakdown of the sport's future: empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Visual communication in Deaf pickleball (like ASL and hand signals) increases accessibility and builds stronger team synergy for every player on the court. 🏓
Read more: empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Mar 31
Thinking about building a pickleball court?
Costs vary a lot depending on whether it’s backyard, public, or commercial.
Here are the real numbers 👇
empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Mar 24
Sarah Bowman started playing pickleball in 2022.
Now she’s a nationally ranked senior pro.
Her path to the sport started with a staircase wake-up call 👇
empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Mar 17
Pickleball is booming in Canada.
@PickleballCA now has ~90,000 members and over 1.5 million Canadians playing monthly. Here’s how the organization is building a national community 👇
empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Mar 10
Most pickleball tournaments put kids up against adults.
National Junior Pickleball is changing that.
Two families shared what their first junior tournament experience was like 👇
empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Tennis proved it can be incredibly accurate.
Badminton showed it can be fast and low-drama.
Soccer showed how quickly it can frustrate everyone.
Here’s what pickleball should learn before rolling out its own AI calls. 👇
empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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🏆️ 1st Overall Pick! 🏆️
Anna Bright officially goes No. 1 overall to St. Louis Shock for an all time MLP Draft record of $1.23M
Follow along with live results on the MLP blog: majorleaguepickleball.co/new…
#MLP2026 #MLP2026Draft #MajorLeaguePickleball #pickleball
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Feb 27
MLP Draft starts in a few mins. Per @MajorLeaguePB we're using #MLP2026Draft for today.
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Feb 24
The paddle industry is changing. And Catherine Baxter is leading the charge. 🚀
As the CEO of @playnettie, she is proving that performance can have personality.
See how this female founder is redefining success. 👇
empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Feb 17
It's official. 🚨 Pickleball is now a varsity college sport.
@DruryUniversity has launched the nation’s first varsity program. That means official recruiting, travel budgets, and yes... scholarships.
Read the full story: empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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Feb 10
Better coaching = better pickleball. 🤝
We teamed up with @pprpickleball to bring world-class coaching content and training tips directly to our community.
Full story: empowerpickleball.com/blogs/…
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