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Plus, the world’s first pickleball stadium is now open, preventing & treating pickleball injuries, and much more

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Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!

In this issue:

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😲 This town might ban new pickleball courts—will others follow?
🏟️ The world’s first pickleball stadium is now open
🎙️ Preventing & treating pickleball injuries
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Never lose track of the score again

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How many times has this happened to you? You’re deeply focused on a highly competitive match, or busy having loads of fun with friends on court, and you, your friends or your opponent forgets one of the most important things…

“What’s the score again?”

Keeping score isn’t easy in pickleball, right? That’s why I've started using this handy little gadget called the AccuSkore Pickleball Score Keeper.

With this on my wrist, I can keep track of every point with just a quick dial rotation. No need to look—it’s as intuitive as it gets. And for those of us who’ve played under the lights or in high-stakes tournaments, the illuminated display is a total game-changer.

🌀 Score tracking, simplified – Rotate clockwise, and you’re good to go

🎯 Perfect for players and refs – Whether you’re playing solo or officiating

🌙 Indoor or outdoor-ready – Night matches? No problem.

🎾 Server position made easy – Keep track of the server’s position easily between points

Seriously, this is one of those ‘why didn’t I think of this sooner?’ kind of tools.

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😲 This town might ban new pickleball courts—will others follow?

Looks like Nantucket, Massachusetts, has had enough of pickleball noise.

The town’s considering banning all new courts after locals complained the pop-pop sound is killing their chill island vibe.

Here’s the deal: current courts are safe, but if this rule passes, no new courts can be built anywhere on the island.

Some officials think it’s a bit much, suggesting they regulate where courts go instead of shutting things down completely. Makes sense, right?

But here’s why you should care: Nantucket could be the start of a trend…

With pickleball exploding everywhere, other towns dealing with noise complaints might start cracking down too.

Will this become the new normal, or can everyone find a way to keep the peace without slowing the sport down?

This is yet another story that all pickleball lovers should keep an eye on—what happens in Nantucket could set the tone for how communities handle pickleball noise nationwide.

Any developments in this story, we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop. 👍

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🏟️ The world’s first pickleball stadium is now open

This game-changing venue truly signals the sport’s rapid rise from backyard pastime to global phenomenon.

🎙️ Preventing & treating pickleball Injuries

In this 20 minute “Bone Whisperers” podcast, presented by Dr. Mehul R. Shah and featuring Dr. Natasha N. Desai, you’ll find answers to preventing and treating some of the most common pickleball injuries.

🏓 Incoming: Starskrud signature Adidas paddle

Last week, Federico Staksrud quietly claimed the No. 1 spot in Doubles, surpassing both Collin and Ben Johns.

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A 5-star paddle changing the game for aggressive players

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Hey Pickleheads readers, Stephen here! I just wanted to say, if you're an aggressive player and you haven’t tried the Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C yet…

You’re missing out! This paddle is built for players who love power, speed, and putting opponents on their heels.

The Bantam ESQ-C has a longer handle for extra reach, plus a lightweight feel that’s perfect for fast hand battles.

The spin? It’s insane. And the pop off the paddle face is super consistent, so it's easier to control than other paddles.

A heads up—this paddle isn’t for the dink-and-drop crowd. It’s for players who love to hit hard, play fast, and take charge of points.

Sure, dinking takes a little getting used to, and beginners might find it a bit too lively.

But if you’re an experienced player looking to ramp up your power game, the Bantam ESQ-C is my top pick right now.

Plus, you can get 10% off with our code PICKLEHEADS10.

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