🤾 90% of players do this WRONG

🚨 Back in stock… but probably not for long

If you’ve tried to buy a top paddle lately, you’ll know… it hasn’t exactly been easy.

Over the past few months, some of the best paddles in the game have been quietly disappearing. Limited production runs, huge demand, and the pace of new releases have created a bit of a bottleneck. Blink, and they’re gone.

We’ve seen it firsthand. Three of the paddles featured in our Best Pickleball Paddles guide have been out of stock for weeks… in some cases, months.

That changes this week 👇

• The Bread & Butter Loco (our top intermediate pick) is back.

• The Holbrook Fuze (our go-to for power) is available again.
  And the Gherkin Draco (our favorite control paddle) is ready to ship.

Here’s the catch: it won’t last.

Huge demand has seen each model sell in waves, creating a bit of a bottleneck. And once they’re gone, you’re back to waiting lists or scrambling for alternatives.

So if you’ve been holding off, this might be your window. Because if the last few months have shown us anything, it’s this: the best paddles aren’t sticking around long.

🤾 90% of players do this WRONG

Stoked to welcome back Tanner from Tanner Pickleball on YouTube for this week’s Level Up.

Hey Pickleheads readers,

If your forehand speed-ups fail you more often than not, this is probably why.

The biggest mistake most players make?
Hitting through the ball.

It looks powerful, but in reality, it’s a gamble. You’ll either dump it into the net or send it flying long. There’s very little control.

Here’s the fix.

Instead of slapping through the ball, think about brushing up and across it — like a windshield wiper motion.

This small tweak does two big things:

• Adds topspin (so the ball dips back in)

• Keeps your speed-ups controlled and repeatable

It’s the difference between hoping it lands and knowing it will.

Once you feel it, your speed-ups stop being risky and start becoming a real weapon.

Watch Tanner break it down in less than 60 seconds 👇

💥 Stop doing this on your drives

🔥 3 forehand dinks you need to try

🧨 You’ve been using the wrong footwork all along

🌋 Los Establos Boutique Resort, Panama

This one’s for the mountain lovers.

Tucked away in Boquete, Panama, this court trades ocean views for something a little different: lush green hills, fresh air, and Volcán Barú watching over every rally.

It’s quiet, scenic, and feels a world away from the usual pickleball spots. No crowds, no chaos — just a court with big views and even better vibes!

Fresh takes, spicy debates, and the latest hot paddles & gear – catch up on our latest Court Talk highlights:

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• 👑 We just crowned a new king of spin

• 😲 This paddle hits like it costs twice as much

• 👌 The best all-court power paddle available right now!

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