Pickleball
Why SQAIRZ XRZ™ Beats Head in Pickleball
HEAD’s “pickleball shoes” borrow tennis DNA—but pickleball exposes the flaws fast. Rocker soles that tip you forward, lace loops that rip mid-match, and slippery traction leave players frustrated and unstable....
SQAIRZ and Centerline Athletics Announce Footwear & Apparel Partnership
WINDHAM, NH — SQAIRZ, the leader in performance-driven pickleball footwear, has partnered with Centerline Athletics, the official apparel provider of USA Pickleball, to bring athletes a fully integrated approach to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...