Pickleball

The Cost of the Wrong Shoe
By SQAIRZ

The Cost of the Wrong Shoe

Pickleball injuries cost Americans over $377 million in 2025 alone—most from preventable falls, sprains, and fractures caused by the wrong shoes. The XRZ™ Pickleball Shoe was engineered to stop that...

Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats Skechers in Pickleball
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Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats Skechers in Pickleball

Skechers launched into pickleball with Arch Fit and Viper Court shoes—walking sneakers rebranded with a Goodyear sole and flashy endorsements. But pickleball isn’t about cushion slogans, it’s about balance, stability,...

Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball
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Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball

Master the two-handed backhand trusted by pros like Connor Garnett and Anna Leigh Waters. In this week’s Drop In, we break down grip, wrist position, body rotation, and swing path—the...

Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats K-Swiss in Pickleball
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Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats K-Swiss in Pickleball

Pickleball is faster, sharper, and tougher on footwear than tennis—yet K-Swiss keeps repurposing tennis shoes for the court. The result? Blowouts, toe cramps, knee pain, and stability gaps that put...

Why SQAIRZ Beats HOKA in Pickleball
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Why SQAIRZ Beats HOKA in Pickleball

You’ve probably seen HOKA on the courts—big, bouncy, and built like marshmallows. But in our latest balance study, things got wobbly fast. Turns out, all that plush foam and forward...

Baseline Positioning for Better Reactions
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Baseline Positioning for Better Reactions

Ava Ignatowich built her game on quick hands, sharp instincts, and smart positioning. Her go-to advice for players? Start 3–4 feet behind the baseline. That extra space buys you precious...

Why SQAIRZ Beats ASICS  in Pickleball
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Why SQAIRZ Beats ASICS in Pickleball

ASICS may be a household name, but most of their pickleball offerings are tennis shoes in disguise. Narrow toe boxes, higher stack heights, and borrowed tennis tech leave players unstable...

Owning the Middle with Zane Navratil
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Owning the Middle with Zane Navratil

In today’s pro pickleball game, the middle isn’t just “neutral ground.” It’s where rallies are won and lost. Pro player Zane Navratil breaks down why controlling the center of the...

Why SQAIRZ Beats Nike in Pickleball
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Why SQAIRZ Beats Nike in Pickleball

Nike makes great tennis shoes. We just built a better one for pickleball. Head-to-head test. Surprising results. You’re gonna want to see the difference.

Balance. Support. Longevity. Trinh’s Pickleball Formula.
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Balance. Support. Longevity. Trinh’s Pickleball Formula.

Trinh Mac picked up a paddle looking for connection—and found a sport that reshaped her routine. At 57, she now plays pickleball several times a week with friends, family, and...

From Dreamland to Draft Day: How Carlos Di Laura Bet on Himself
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From Dreamland to Draft Day: How Carlos Di Laura Bet on Himself

Carlos Di Laura was working a full-time corporate job, raising a young son, and still figuring out what came next after burnout from a lifetime in tennis. But after one...

The Shoe Brand No One Saw Coming (Until It Was Everywhere)
By SQAIRZ

The Shoe Brand No One Saw Coming (Until It Was Everywhere)

SQAIRZ began with a simple idea: build footwear that actually helps athletes perform. Since then, it’s become one of the fastest-growing brands in golf, baseball, and pickleball. Trusted by Tour...