Pickleball

Baseline Positioning for Better Reactions
Ava Ignatowich combines quick hands with smart positioning. Her go-to tip for players at every level is to start 3–4 feet behind the baseline. That extra space buys precious reaction...

Why SQAIRZ Beats ASICS in Pickleball
Intro You know ASICS. Big brand. Solid shoes. You’ve probably worn a pair—or five. But here’s the thing: most of their court shoes weren’t built for pickleball. They’re repurposed from...

Owning the Middle with Zane Navratil
In today’s fast-evolving world of professional pickleball, controlling the middle of the court is essential. Pro player Zane Navratil takes us inside one of the most important tactical shifts in...

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...

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)
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...

The First-Ever Pickleball Footwear Balance Study Is In—And SQAIRZ Dominated
WINDHAM, NH – July 3, 2025 – In a first-of-its-kind clinical study comparing the impact of commercially available pickleball shoes on balance and stability, SQAIRZ has emerged as the clear...

The Science of Stability: The First Real-World Study on Pickleball Footwear Balance
What happens when a team of doctors and biomechanical researchers puts the most popular pickleball shoes through clinical testing—on real players, in real tournament conditions? They uncover results that challenge...

SQAIRZ Named Official Footwear Partner of the Chicago Slice Pickleball Team
WINDHAM, NH – July 1, 2025 — SQAIRZ, the performance footwear company revolutionizing movement and stability across sports, has officially been named the Official Shoe of the Chicago Slice, one...

Why Everyone’s Switching to the XRZ™
Foot pain. Rolled ankles. Shoes that wear out way too fast. These are the problems players keep running into—and the reason so many are moving to the XRZ™. Designed for...

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...