Easy to learn and is suitable for players of all ages and skill levels, Pickleball is now the fastest growing sport in the world and is incredibly popular in the UK now! It’s played with paddles, and combines tennis, badminton and table tennis. Even though pickleball is like tennis, there are important differences that make pickleball more accessible. The most important difference is the speed of the ball. A pickleball travels at about a third of the speed of a tennis ball. The court is also less than a third of the total area of a tennis court. The smaller surface area combined with the slower ball speed, and an underhand serve make pickleball easier to play than tennis. We’ve added a video below to further explain!

The great thing about Pickleball is it can be played anywhere and all you need is a few pickleball paddles, a couple of pickleball balls and a court to get started. Check out our fantastic range of Pickleball paddles, we are the biggest stockist in the UK. If you're a more social animal then joining an already established group might be a better option for you. There's a comprehensive list of where to play in the UK on Pickleball England's website.

Below, we’ve added 5 basic rules of Pickleball.

1. No volleying in ‘the kitchen’
2. There must be one bounce per side
3. You must serve from the baseline
4. Serves cannot land in the non-volley zone
5. The game ends at 11, 15 or 21

There are plenty pickleball paddles to choose from nowadays that choosing the perfect one for you can be a bit daunting! We’ve created a guide for anyone considering which pickleball paddle to purchase, with information of weighting, handles, and much more!