Blog — PickleballMAX

Capturing the NVZ — Strategic Advance or Kamikaze Mission?

Throughout our pickleball journeys we have undoubtedly heard that points are more easily won when both partners are positioned at the NVZ line. Either instinctively -- or from experience -- we know that being positioned 7 feet from the net allows us … [Read more...]

Pickleball and the Olympian Sandal — Are You Up for the 100,000 Step Pickleball Challenge?

24 hours. 100,000 steps. Almost 50 miles -- virtually a double-marathon. Are you up for the challenge of amassing 100,000 steps in a single day simply by playing pickleball? It will surely test your limits -- both physically and mentally. It … [Read more...]

New Product Launch — The Pickleball Planner

For the last several months, the team at PickleballMAX has been busy in the laboratory preparing for several product launches that we believe will be extremely beneficial for the pickleball addict. With each launch, our goal is to, simply, create a … [Read more...]

Reviewing your Pickleball Goals for 2018

It’s winding down, people… and quickly! In just under four months – and a smidgen over 100 calendar days – 2018 will be but a memory. As we race past the holiday that unofficially separates summer from fall it’s good to take a look back – and, … [Read more...]

The Pickleball Hits You, Goes Over the Net and Lands In — What’s the Call?

You Make the Call! Here's the Scenario: You attempt a volley. However, the ball hits you just above the wrist while you're holding the paddle. The ball goes in. Your opponents stop playing and claim they win the rally because you didn't hit the … [Read more...]

Rolling out the Red Carpet for the 2018 USAPA National Pickleball Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Rolling out the red carpet. The 5-word phrase undoubtedly conjures up images of dignitaries, movie stars, returning heroes and other distinguished guests receiving best-in-class, deferential treatment. And this year from November 3-11, 2018 -- and … [Read more...]

217 Players Participating in Middletown, OH Annual Pickleball Tourney

Update: The following video -- shot during Day 2 of the Middletown, OH Pickleball Tournament -- will give you a flavor of the excitement, competitiveness and camaraderie of pickleball in southwest, Ohio. In just over a week (August 2-4), … [Read more...]

You Call it “Out,” Your Partner Calls it “In” — Replay the Pickleball Point? What’s the Call?

You Make the Call! Here's the Scenario: The ball lands close to the line. You call the ball "out." Your partner calls the ball "in." Replay the point? What's the call? It happens all the time. Your pickleball nemesis hits a shot that lands … [Read more...]

Pickleball Swing-and-a-Miss on the Serve — Try Again? What Say You? What is the “Official” Rule?

You Make the Call! Here's the Scenario: You attempt the serve, but swing and miss. Try again? What's the call? In both tennis and ping-pong if you swing at the serve and completely miss the ball, it's a point for the receiving player or team. … [Read more...]

Bravo, Columbus! Outdoor Pickleball at Olentangy Park in Worthington, Ohio!

Thirty short days ago, my wife and I were in Columbus, Ohio on business, and, as we finished up meetings in the early afternoon, we ventured out looking for some permanent, dedicated outdoor pickleball courts. We didn't find any. Zero. None. None … [Read more...]