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Plus, tennis on the offense to stop āobnoxiousā pickleball, could this be the year pickleball becomes an Olympic sport? And, much more.
Hey there reader,
Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!
In this issue:
š¤·š»āāļø A pickleball cheat code?
š¤¾āāļø How to hit an Erne!
š¾ Tennis on the offense to stop āobnoxiousā pickleball
šļøāāļø Could this be the year pickleball becomes an Olympic sport?
š¤·š»āāļø A pickleball cheat code?
This weekās epic point is over in just a few seconds because of this impressive shot!
The most deceptive shot in pickleball? Maybe. A pickleball cheat code? Iāll let you decide.
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Whatās the deal with blemished paddles?
We all have our favorite well-worn t-shirt, hoodie, or pair of sneakers. Theyāre probably scuffed, a bit dirty, and far from brand new, but theyāre the things you always grab when the timeās rightā¦
Why? Because theyāre a perfect fit and prove that looks aren't everything when it comes to getting the job done.
If, like me, you donāt mind gear and accessories with these same quirks, or a minor flaw or two, you can make some huge savings on some of the best paddles around over at JustPaddles.
Sure, these paddles might have a minor cosmetic flaw, but they perform where it countsāon the court.
I just checked out their site, and guess what? You can save up to 40% off retail prices! Plus, you get an extra 10% off with the code PICKLEHEADS.
If youāre a player always hunting for great deals without sacrificing performance, this is a smart way to snag premium paddles while keeping some cash in your pocket.
Check āem out and let me know what you think.š
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š¤¾āāļø How to hit an Erne!
Iām stoked to be welcoming back James Ignatowich, top-5 ranked pickleball player in the world, for this weekās Level Up.
Before I hand over to James, I wanna mention that the Erne can be more of an advanced shot, but thereās no better feeling than winning a point with one.
I was struggling to find the right moment to set these up in live matches until James gave me these tips.
Next game I played, I put these tips to use, set up an Erne and put it away for the win! Enjoy š
Hey Pickleheads readers,
Iāve always been asked when do you go for the Erne, and how do you know when a shot can be Erneād?
Well, it comes down to a couple of thingsā¦
#1 A reactionary Erne
Here thereās no real set up or anticipation. You can see the ball can be Erneād and go for it.
#2 The anticipation Erne
The setup for an anticipation Erne
For you to anticipate an Erne, it comes down to two things:
i. If your opponent is at the edge of the court.
When your opponent is at the edge of the court, their easiest shot is usually down the lineāprecisely where you want them to play it to set up an Erne.
ii. If your opponentās paddle face is open
If your opponent's paddle face is open, they're likely to opt for a slower shot, such as a slice, instead of a faster shot or a dink that could catch you off guard down the middle.
So, next time you see your opponent at the edge of the court with their paddle face openāget yourself into position to anticipate the Erne, smash it, win the point, raise your paddle in triumph, high-five your partner, and bask in the glory!
Hope this helps!
Click to watch my 90-second video, where I walk you through this weekās tip š
š¾ Tennis on the offense to stop āobnoxiousā pickleball
The United States Tennis Association president, Dr. Brian Hainline, who recently described pickleball as āobnoxiousā, is on a mission to tackle the rise of pickleball.
šļøāāļø Could this be the year pickleball becomes an Olympic sport?
Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympics and can add up to 6 games of their choice. Unfortunately, all the spaces have been filled!
Louis Laville, pro pickleball player, believes this is the year pickleball will finally become a recognized Olympic sport.
š„ Pickleball documentary series streams on Amazon
āBreaking Pickleballā, a new docuseries now streaming on Amazon, is a six-episode series that follows the Scottsdale-based leagueās Spring 2023 season.
The show is centered around the five teams that played in the inaugural season. Following each teamās journey throughout the regular season and onto the playoffs before the Orchard Championship Cup.
Our biggest product launch yetā¦
Our new round robin tool just dropped!
Yāall seriously, itās 10x better than anything out there. Iām confident itās going to blow your mind! š¤Æ
Here are the highlights:
Choose from 6 fun formats for players of all skill levels
Support for any number of courts or players
Add scores in the app and see standings in real time
Send scores to DUPR with one-click (optional)
Limited court space? Players showing up late? Awkward number of players?
No problem! Your event is always on.
Kihei, HI ā Waipuilani Park
Youāll find this weekās dream court in Waipuilani Park, Kihei, Hawaii.
Itās touted as the best place to play pickleball for free on the island of Maui by a number of review sitesā¦I can definitely see why!
Just imagine, after a morning on the courts, a walk on the sandy beach, a quick dip in the ocean and probably a picnic. š
Are titanium paddles the future?!
This might be the coolest paddle on the market right nowā¦
Iām talking about Bread & Butterās new paddle ā the Shogun.
Itās the only paddle Iāve seen made with titanium (plus raw carbon).
So is titanium for real? Or is it just a marketing gimmick?
After 2 weeks of testing this paddle I can say titanium paddles are indeed the real deal.
Yāall know one of my favorite paddles is the Bread & Butter Filth. This one plays similarly ā but itās less stiff, less harsh and has a friendly, intuitive feel youāll like from the first shot.
And itās got everything youād expect from raw carbon paddles ā big power, and big spin. But now you get more control and a unique feel.
I suspect weāll see more titanium paddles launched this year. But for now, the Shogun is the only one on the market and one of my favorite new paddles.
Plus, the Japanese samurai branding + unboxing experience is š¤
If you do check out the Shogun, grab 15% off with my code PICKLEHEADS. Just note the B&B team told me these will likely stock out again this week.
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