Pickleball
The Most Preventable Pickleball Injury Is Also the Most Common
Most pickleball injuries come from one thing players rarely talk about: falling. A 10-year clinical analysis shows over 65% of pickleball ER visits are caused by slips, trips, and lost...
The Drop In: Pickleball’s MUST-HAVE Shot
In today’s game, the wings decide everything. The best players in the world are taking over rallies from the edges — Gabe Tardio torching forehands on the right, and elite...
SQAIRZ XRZ™ Named Best Pickleball Shoe of 2025 by Pickleheads
WINDHAM, NH – November 20, 2025 – Pickleheads, one of the most trusted and data-driven authorities in the sport, has named the SQAIRZ XRZ™ the Best Pickleball Shoe of 2025,...
What is Wrist Lag in Pickleball?
In this week’s Drop In, top pro Zane Navratil breaks down one of the most misunderstood mechanics in pickleball — wrist lag. It’s the secret behind the pace, spin, and...
Us vs Your Regular Sneakers: Why Running Shoes Don’t Belong on the Pickleball Court
Most players learn it the hard way: running shoes and pickleball don’t mix. Built for straight-line motion, running shoes collapse under the side-to-side torque of the court — leading to...
Pickleball Gift Guide
The gift they’ll say “thank you” for every time they hit the court. Whether they’re a rising star, a weekend league staple, or someone who just discovered the obsession, we...
Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats Cypher In Pickleball
Cypher’s pickleball story began with passion — players turning weekend games into a DIY shoe brand. But passion alone doesn’t equal performance. In this in-depth comparison, we break down how...
Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats Daps In Pickleball
Pickleball doesn’t slow down for flashy logos or stylish profiles. Daps’ DESI shoes look sharp and promise performance, but when the rallies heat up, looks won’t save your ankles. With...
Best Options While Dinking In Pickleball
Tired of endless dink rallies? Learn how to break out of them with cornering—a footwork technique that uses your outside leg to square your body and open new shot angles....
Rob Tucker’s Pickleball Obsession at 60
At nearly 60, Rob Tucker discovered pickleball—and a shoe that changed everything. After years of foot pain and failed fits, he found the SQAIRZ XRZ™ Pickleball Shoe brought comfort, balance,...
Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats Tyrol In Pickleball
Picture this: you lace up for league night, step onto the court, and immediately feel like you’re rocking back and forth on a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups. That’s the Tyrol...
Mastering the Poke, Roll & Flick With Zane Navratil
Your backhand could be costing you points. In this pickleball tutorial, learn the key differences between the poke, roll, and flick shots—and when to use each for maximum effect. From...