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Fancy Gym, Borrowed Courts: Why High-End Athletic Clubs Are Getting Pickleball Wrong

Fancy gym, borrowed courts — I visited Midtown Athletic Club in Rochester NY and found pickleball treated as an afterthought. Here's what upscale clubs are missing.

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From Warehouse to Wondercourt: Inside Dinkers Pickleball's New East Rochester Facility

Inside Dinkers Pickleball's new East Rochester facility — a warehouse-to-wondercourt conversion with pro-grade courts, a thriving community, and year-round play.

13 min read

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Why Rochester's Dome Shut Down Pickleball — And What It Means for the Local Community

Why Rochester's Dome shut down pickleball — and what the closure reveals about the real economics of indoor pickleball and the community's path forward.

12 min read

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Best Pickleball Paddles of 2026: What's Actually New and Worth Your Money

I tested the best pickleball paddles of 2026 so you don't have to — here's what's actually new, what's worth buying, and what to skip.

13 min read

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Fairport Pickleball Club Review: Inside One of Western New York's Best Indoor Pickleball Facilities

My honest Fairport Pickleball Club review — courts, bar, lockers, community vibe, and why it's one of Western New York's best indoor pickleball facilities.

12 min read

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Serving Up Community: Inside the Pickleball Scene at Fishers Park in Victor, New York

Inside the Pickleball Farmington/Victor scene at Fishers Park in Victor, NY — how one community turned outdoor courts into a hub for connection and growth.

11 min read

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Cabin Fever Cure: How to Build Your Own Basement Pickleball Practice Station

Beat winter with a DIY basement pickleball practice station. I'll show you the gear, drills, and layout tips that keep my game sharp year-round.

11 min read

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My DUPR Coach App Review: Will It Actually Help My Pickleball Game?

My DUPR Coach app review: I tested this AI pickleball coaching app to see if coach-assigned skill scores can really improve your DUPR rating. Here's what I found.

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Why This Video Stopped Me Mid-Scroll and What That Says About Our Sport

Watch This: What Every Pickleball Player Can Learn From This Must-See Video

Watch This: What Every Pickleball Player Can Learn From This Must-See Video — tactics, gear, drills, and community lessons packed into one powerful watch.

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Mistake #5: Not Having a Pre-Match Routine or Self-Assessment Habit

Still Making These 5 Pickleball Mistakes? Here's How to Level Up Fast

Still making these 5 pickleball mistakes? Here's how to level up fast with a practical self-assessment checklist covering grip, positioning, and more.

11 min read

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Why Bray Park in Bradenton Is One of the Best Places in America to Play Pickleball — And How to Build a Trip Around It

Bray Park in Bradenton is one of America's top-ranked pickleball destinations. Here's what to expect and how to build a perfect winter trip around it.

12 min read