Launched in 2016, issue of Pickleball Magazine is the world’s only publication for the sport. Each issue brings you the latest news and highlights from the exciting world of pickleball, including tournament coverage, expert instruction, rules, profiles with top pros, pickleball destinations, pickleball news in the U.S. and around the world, latest gear and equipment and more!
PUBLISHER’S PLAYBOOK
Pickleball Magazine
EDITOR’S LETTER
Here Comes the AI Judge • Major League Pickleball (MLP) partners with Owl AI to introduce automated line calling, putting pickleball in the same league as the X Games and the SuperMotocross League, both of which have tapped the platform to handle complex judging and officiating.
THE RULES REF questions and answers
SWEET SPOT • HOTTEST FINDS IN PICKLEBALL
Wanted: Singles Players
EVERY PLAYER FEELS IT—FEW PLAYERS FIX IT • The Pickleball Cowboy on Competing When the Stakes are High
Premier Pickleball Destinations • Costa Navarino: A one-of-a-kind destination for the international pickleball community.
THE ART OF DECEPTION
Anna Leigh Waters is the Moment • At just 19, the world No. 1 isn’t just dominating pickleball—she’s shaping the business, culture, and future of the fastest-growing sport in America.
PICKLEBALL IS THE NEW COOL IN PE • How pickleball is winning over gym classes from K–12.
Pickle for Life • Alice Tym, Scott Lee, Becky Lamb, and Larry Roberts prove that pickleball excellence has no age limit.
The Ultimate ‘Great’ Room • When the Andersons built their dream home, they didn’t stop at an open floor plan—they added a full-size indoor pickleball court.
Pickleball for All • Now in its eighth year, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is primed for another exciting season.
Sunset Smash
ENGAGE ALPHA PRO PADDLE
30 DAYS TO A SMARTER PICKLEBALL GAME
PUT SPRING IN YOUR SPORT WITH THE POWER OF NUTRITION
Behind the Scenes with Pro CAMDEN CHAFFIN