
What is DUPR? (The Official Global Pickleball Rating)
Imagine walking onto your local courts on a busy Saturday morning, feeling confident about your game. You ask to mix in with a group of four, and the first question they ask you is, "What's your DU...

Tennis Players Take Note: How Do You Play Pickleball Differently?
The biggest mistake tennis veterans make is attempting to dominate a pickleball match using pure, unadulterated power. When transitioning between these two sports, you are not just learning a new p...

How to Play Nude Pickleball (Without Getting a Terrible Sunburn)
Pickleball has officially taken over your local public parks, your neighborhood country clubs, and even prime-time television. But just when you thought you had seen every possible variation of thi...

How Long Does a Pickleball Game Last? (Singles, Doubles & Pro Times)
If you are staring at the clock wondering exactly how long does a pickleball game last, the standard answer is between 15 to 25 minutes for a traditional 11-point game. However, that 15-minute mark...

11, 15, or 21? Exactly What Do You Play To in Pickleball
If you are just getting started with America's fastest-growing sport, the rules can occasionally feel like a moving target. You might have watched a professional match on television that ended at 2...

You Keep Hearing About It, But Really: What is Pickleball Game?
If you have walked past a public park recently, you have almost certainly heard it: a distinct, rhythmic pop-pop-pop sound echoing through the air. You look over and see a formerly empty tennis cou...

Tennis vs. Pickleball Calories Burned: Which is the Better Workout?
If you are exhausted by the monotonous grind of the treadmill, you are not alone. As we move through 2026, the fitness world is undergoing a massive racket sports renaissance. If you are ditching t...