Pickleball Partner - The Podcast
Welcome to the Pickleball Partner Podcast, your premier guide to mastering the court and the community.
Whether you’re looking for the best courts in the country, planning your next pickleball trip, or hunting for the latest high-performance gear, we’ve got you covered.
Join us as we dive into tournament schedules, gear reviews, and travel tips to help you play better and travel smarter.
Don't just play the game—find your perfect match with Pickleball Partner.
Recent Episodes
June 2026 Pickleball Tournaments
We map the 10 largest upcoming U.S. pickleball tournaments in June 2026 and follow the money from $5 grassroots brackets to $140 national events. We argue about what players are actually paying for and whether the sport’s gro...
Your Paddle Is Not Made Of Bananas
The Pickleball Elbow Epidemic: Are You Wrecking Your Arm?
The Shoe Mistake That Can Rupture Your Achilles In Pickleball
The Hundred Million Dollar Shot
May 2026 Pickleball Tournaments Ranked By Size
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Recent Blog Posts
Pickleball has exploded into the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., but for many, that growth comes with a steep learning curve. There is a specific kind of frustration in showing up to the court only to find yourself constantly "slammed at" or left…
1. Introduction: The Rising Cost of the CourtIt’s a hollow plastic ball and a lightweight paddle, yet sports medicine clinics are filling up with pickleball players faster than the courts themselves. While the game is often marketed as a gen…