Pickleball News & Industry Updates 2025

Pickleball's growth trajectory in 2026 is unlike anything recreational sport has seen in decades. Here's where the sport stands, where the courts are being built, and what the next phase looks like.

Pickleball fashion is officially a thing. Here's how the sport went from mismatched athletic gear to a real style category — and which brands are leading the shift.

Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport and the numbers back it up. Here's a breakdown of the growth story and what it means for players, brands, and the market.

Chrome paddles went from novelty to market-moving trend in under two years. Here's the story of how Dope Pickleball's High Roller started it and why the chrome aesthetic is now protected intellectual property.

The glitter pickleball era is real. Here's the story behind Dope Pickleball Co.'s glitter-infused balls and why they've taken over courts across the country.

Most pickleball players will never enter a tournament — yet USA Pickleball acts like they own the entire sport. From banning chrome edge guards to limiting paddle grit to 30 microns, they’re nerfing the fun out of the game for the 99% of us who just want to play hard and look good doing it.