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Still Moving Strong at 76: George Egawa’s Pickleball Story
At 76, George Egawa is still outplaying players half his age—but he didn’t even start playing pickleball until he was 69. In our latest player spotlight, George shares how he...
Why the SQAIRZ XRZ Pickleball Shoe is Worth Every Penny
Most “performance” pickleball shoes cost over $180—and half of them are just dressed-up tennis models with gimmicky features that add weight, not value.The XRZ™ by SQAIRZ was built from the...
Trang Huynh-McClain Takes Down Pickleball’s Biggest Names
Trang Huynh-McClain: A Statement Win on the Sport’s Biggest Stage In a tournament packed with stars, Trang Huynh-McClain proved she belongs at the top. At the 2025 Minto US Open...
The Hidden Cost of Pickleball: $500 Million in Injuries and Growing
Pickleball is everywhere—but behind the fun rallies and fast growth is a surprising reality: injuries are piling up. Players are ending up in ERs, physical therapy, and on the sidelines...
Why Ava Ignatowich Is One of the Fastest-Rising Stars in Pickleball
Meet Ava: Competitor, Student, and Pickleball Phenom Ava Ignatowich didn’t grow up dreaming of playing professional pickleball—but if you’ve seen her play, you’d think she was born for it. At...
How SQAIRZ XRZ™ Pickleball Shoes Help Prevent Injuries
Pickleball is fast, intense, and tough on your feet. Sprinting, pivoting, lunging—every move puts stress on your body. The wrong shoes can turn a great game into an injury risk....
We Studied Every Pickleball Shoe—Then We Made a Better One
Think your favorite pickleball shoe is the best? We studied them all—Adidas, ASICS, Babolat, K-Swiss, and New Balance. Then we built a spreadsheet, broke down every feature, and exposed the...
The Truth About Pickleball Shoes: Why Most Are Just Rebranded Tennis Shoes
Pickleball has exploded in popularity, and with it, a wave of so-called “pickleball shoes” has hit the market. But here’s the problem—most of these shoes are just repackaged tennis or...
Designed for Performance: Creating a World-Class Pickleball Shoe
SQAIRZ teamed up with elite players to develop the all-new XRZ™ pickleball shoe for women and men. Our expert collaborators included Zane Navratil, who’s won over a hundred PPA tournament...
Single Leg Ankle Stability Study
Originally published on April 4, 2024 by Dr. Paul Klutts and Chad Miller. OverviewSixty-five males that ranged in age of 16 – 25 years of age in moderate to excellent...
SQAIRZ Announces Medical Advisory Board to Elevate Performance and Foot Health in Athletic Footwear
Windham, NH – December 18, 2024 – SQAIRZ, the leader in scientifically-backed athletic footwear, is proud to announce the formation of its Medical Advisory Board, a group of esteemed experts...