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Global Pickleball News
Pickleball Spectator's Guide: How to Watch Pro Matches from Japan
Coach Yoshi, who has played tennis for 15 years, explains how to start watching pickleball from J...
![[September 2026] World Pickleball News Roundup | The New PPA Season Opens, the MLP Asia Draft and the Hong Kong Slam Field](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/september-2026-world-pickleball-news-hero_984e257a-1216-4683-bbbb-59e797c25e85.png?v=1792458962&width=600)
Global Pickleball News
[September 2026] World Pickleball News Roundup | The New PPA Season Opens, the MLP Asia Draft and the Hong Kong Slam Field
An authorized dealer in Japan breaks down world pickleball news from September 2026. The PPA Tour...
Global Pickleball News
August 2026 World Pickleball News Roundup: MLP Finals, PPA World Rankings and the Birth of a European Tour
An authorized dealer breaks down world pickleball news from August 2026. In MLP, the New Jersey 5...
![[July 2026] World Pickleball News Roundup | MLP Mid-Season Tournament, a New Spin Rate Limit and National Team Competitions](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/july-2026-world-pickleball-news-hero.png?v=1792848768&width=600)
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[July 2026] World Pickleball News Roundup | MLP Mid-Season Tournament, a New Spin Rate Limit and National Team Competitions
An authorized dealer in Japan rounds up the world pickleball news for July 2026: the MLP Mid-Seas...
![What Paddles Do the Pros Overseas Use? The World's Top Players × Their Brand Deals [July 2026 Edition | International]](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/world-pro-paddle-sponsors-hero.png?v=1792458899&width=600)
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What Paddles Do the Pros Overseas Use? The World's Top Players × Their Brand Deals [July 2026 Edition | International]
A coach's full roundup of the paddles international pickleball pros play with and the brands they...
![What Paddles Do the Pros Use? A Roundup of Brands and Sponsorship Deals [July 2026 | Hub]](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/pro-players-paddle-sponsors-hero.png?v=1792458894&width=600)
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What Paddles Do the Pros Use? A Roundup of Brands and Sponsorship Deals [July 2026 | Hub]
Which paddle brands do pro pickleball players use, and who are they signed with? A hub article in...
![[June 2026 Addendum] Pickleball News You Missed | Federation Wins JSPO Approval, MLP's Second Half, and a Wave of New Paddles](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/june-2026-pickleball-news-extra-hero.png?v=1783820817&width=600)
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[June 2026 Addendum] Pickleball News You Missed | Federation Wins JSPO Approval, MLP's Second Half, and a Wave of New Paddles
The pickleball stories from June 2026 that didn't fit into the monthly roundups: a coach fills in...
![[2025 Edition] Pickleball Major Brand Ranking | A Thorough Comparison by Sales, Units Sold, and Pro Usage Rate](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/pickleball-brand-ranking-2025-hero.png?v=1792553797&width=600)
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[2025 Edition] Pickleball Major Brand Ranking | A Thorough Comparison by Sales, Units Sold, and Pro Usage Rate
Ranking the top pickleball brands in 2025 by sales, units sold, and professional usage. Selkirk t...
![[June 2026] International Pickleball News Roundup: MLP Back-to-Back Events, Beijing Open, and Paddle Certification Developments](http://pickleball-lab.jp/cdn/shop/articles/june-2026-world-pickleball-news-hero_adfa2663-10e5-4adb-a163-f9f103503a22.png?v=1792458984&width=600)
Global Pickleball News
[June 2026] International Pickleball News Roundup: MLP Back-to-Back Events, Beijing Open, and Paddle Certification Developments
An authorized dealer in Japan provides a comprehensive overview of international pickleball news ...
Global Pickleball News
MLP and DUPR | Coach explains draft, team building, and rating cap mechanics
A coach explains how DUPR is used in professional settings, including player evaluation during th...
Global Pickleball News
The Secret Story Behind DUPR's Birth and Its Current Operations | Steve Kuhn, Dreamland, Agassi, and its Relationship with MLP
A coach explains the untold story of DUPR's founding and its current operations as a narrative pi...
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DUPR Verified and the Sandbagging Problem: A Coach Explains How to Prevent Rating Manipulation
A coach explains the problems with DUPR Verified and "sandbagging" (intentionally playing below o...
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