Pickleball News & Industry Updates 2025

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Aug 20, 2025

Parris Todd Pickleball Paddle: Truth Behind “Chrome” Aesthetic Innovation

If you’re searching for a Parris Todd pickleball paddle, you’re probably already familiar with the 26-year-old pro who's been making waves on the PPA Tour with her aggressive baseline play and lightning-quick reflexes. Todd, who switched from one big brand...

Jul 21, 2025

Exposing the Darker Side of Pickleball Media: When “News” is Just a Paid Promotion

Pickleball has exploded in popularity, with millions picking up paddles and courts popping up everywhere from backyards to billion-dollar facilities. But behind the fun rallies and community vibes lies a shady underbelly in the media landscape covering our sport. Today,...

Quang Duong UPA United Pickleball Association banned July 12 2025 corruption contract statement update news

Jul 12, 2025

Quang Duong Terminated By UPA (United Pickleball Association): A Blow to Pickleball’s Growth and a Wake-Up Call for Pro Player Rights

Quang Duong Contract Terminated By United Pickleball Association For Repeated Breaches. A recent decision by the United Pickleball Association (UPA) has sent shockwaves through the community. On July 12, 2025, the UPA announced the immediate termination of Quang Duong’s contract, citing ‘multiple and repeated violations of the exclusivity terms of the agreement.’

Jul 07, 2025

Will Pickleball Be an Olympic Sport? Assessing the Possibility

As pickleball's popularity surges globally, discussions about its inclusion in the Olympic Games are gaining momentum!

Jun 01, 2025

Chrome Is Legal on Pro Pickleball Jerseys… But Not on Paddles? | MLP Phoenix Recap

Welcome to a prime example the hypocrisy of equipment standards

May 30, 2025

Why USA Approved Pickleball Paddles Don’t Matter Unless You're a Pro

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.

Promo photo of Willem Dafoe and Catherin O'Hara celebrating their pickleball victories thanks to The High Roller Pickleball Paddles from Dope Pickleball Co

Feb 01, 2025

The Gloss Chrome Gold Pickleball Paddle Featured in the Michelob ULTRA Commercial

When just any ordinary Pickleball Paddle won't do, the Hustlers turn to The High Roller Pickleball Paddle from Dope Pickleball Co. In a captivating blend of Sports and Entertainment, Michelob ULTRA's most recent series of Super Bowl LIX commercials feature...

Beautiful Paddle

In terms of aesthetics and design, this paddle sets a new standard in the luxury pickleball category. Putting performance aside, it's easily the most visually striking paddle on the market - elegant, modern, and undeniably premium.

EYE CATCHER CONVO STARTER

Received this bundle the other day. I was immediately impressed by the packaging and how professional it looked. Time and effort was very much put into this bundle.

Next day, I got to play with the paddle. I will say, this paddle isn’t gonna be a bullet serving monster, but it is consistent and very pleasant to hit with. Also, the amount of people asking to see the paddle and hear about the DOPE story was fun to share. Excited to see what this company does moving forward!

Thank you so much! We’re pumped you noticed the packaging and detail—it really means a lot.

You nailed it: the High Roller wasn’t made to be a cannon, but a smooth, stylish performer that still turns heads. Appreciate you spreading the DOPE story.

We’ve got more heat coming your way soon!

Top Notch! 🤩🤩🤩

The high roller bundle sets a new bar for racket sports all over the world. Almost everything you need to step out on the court to dominate. Look good, feel great, play even better!

RJ007! 🔥 You already know how much that means coming from you. We’re working behind the scenes to keep raising the bar—on and off the court. You help make this movement what it is.

Appreciate you always. ♠️

On the fence

The paddle is nice, it does have some weird markings on one side in the area of the sweet spot don't know what they’re from.Doesn’t effect the performance I guess.There is some cool swag though, keep the stickers, key chains, and dice and give me the hat instead.

Thanks for the honest feedback, Randall—we seriously appreciate it. 🙏

We’ve actually been making some updates on the performance side and would love to get the new version out to you once it’s finished. Any feedback like this helps us keep pushing and improving.

Hopefully the next one earns us that fifth star!

Good paddle. Ejoying the High Roller Package

I have liked the paddle so far. It is really light and I feel like it gives me good spin. I got the High Roller package and I am enjoying the goodies. Confused on why we only got one of the gold dice. I thought it would be a pair of dice. Not sure what to do with just one. Can't wait to see what neat stuff they come out with next.

Appreciate the honest feedback, Paul!

We’re pumped you’re loving the paddle and feeling that spin. Totally hear you on the dice—we sent one gold die as a symbolic nod to the single bet High Rollers make when they go all in.

But we love the idea of a full pair… noted for the next edition!

We are working on some upgrades to the paddles performance and will get another out to you to test!

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