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🙈 Santa Cruz BMX’rs rise up against pickleball

Plus, a stubborn defense drama, worried about losing your paddle on court? Check this out. And much more...

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In this issue:

🎭 Stubborn defense drama
🙈 Santa Cruz BMX’rs rise up against pickleball
🙅‍♂️ The Bad Boy of pickleball
😍 Worried about losing your paddle on court? Check this out!
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🎭 Stubborn defense drama

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🙈 Santa Cruz BMX’rs rise up against pickleball

It seems the booming popularity of pickleball has sparked further outrage—surprisingly, not from tennis players this time, but from BMX riders in Santa Cruz.

According to SFGate, the dispute centers around plans to convert a beloved BMX pump track into pickleball courts. For years, the track has been a hub for local riders, fostering a tight-knit community of thrill-seekers.

Now, those same riders are rallying to protect their turf.

The city’s proposal aims to address the growing demand for pickleball facilities, but BMX enthusiasts argue it’s coming at the cost of a decades-old tradition. Protests have escalated, with BMX’rs claiming the plan threatens their identity and space for outdoor adventure.

As pickleball continues to spread, tensions like these should remind us of the delicate balance between growth and coexistence, right?

While we love seeing pickleball thrive, maybe it’s time to think outside the court when it comes to space.

Try the Pickleheads Round Robin Tool before you hit the court

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🙅‍♂️ The ‘Bad Boy’ of pickleball

😍 Worried about losing your paddle on court? Check this out!

'PaddleTrac', has created a technology-based solution which ensures that players don't have to stress if they misplace their paddles with the QR-based product easing their worries.

🏞️ Florida senator files bill to keep pickleball courts out of parks

Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration introduced controversial plans to bring golf courses, resort-style lodges and pickleball courts to state parks

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The G.O.A.T.’s paddle just got a HUGE upgrade…

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Stephen & I tested Anna Leigh Waters’ new signature paddle, the ALW-C all last month.

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The ALW-C has a ton of power and some of the best spin of any paddle I’ve tested recently.

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