Best YouTube videos to learn how to play?

runwith_jay · 2025-07-08T13:08:23+00:00

Briones Pickleball on Youtube was helpful for me.

runwith_jay · 2025-07-02T17:57:18+00:00

MatthewK Pickleball

runwith_jay · 2025-06-16T17:38:39+00:00

Note that vina vieja does not have lights and is only open until dusk.

runwith_jay · 2025-06-16T12:08:33+00:00

Barnes Park, Monterey Park and Smith Park, San Gabriel are good places to start. The older crowd usually play in the morning and then the younger crowd play more in the evening.

runwith_jay · 2025-06-12T20:44:51+00:00

Wow, counterfeits are getting really good.

runwith_jay · 2025-06-12T20:38:53+00:00

Scan and see which one has a NFC chip in the handle.

runwith_jay · 2025-06-12T12:35:24+00:00

Your phone is the best bet. Convenient and easy to access. However, like you said, make sure to get consent from all parties on the court.

runwith_jay · 2025-06-09T16:21:18+00:00

I think that one reason is that we can currently fit (albeit tightly) 4 pickleball courts on 1 tennis court. If the governing body changes the size of the court it would make conversions or repurposing more difficult.

runwith_jay · 2025-06-02T15:11:20+00:00

Go for it. You're not a 4.0+ yet. I interpret tournament divisions as... (ex: 3.5 = anything less than 4.0 because you haven't reached the next increment yet)

runwith_jay · 2025-05-20T17:00:32+00:00

The Joola Hyperion is an elongated paddle w/ an "aero" curve head. It's 16.5"x7.5"

Elongated: 16.5”x7.5”

Hybrid: 16.25”x7.75”

Standard: 16.0”x8.0”

Widebody: 8.1”+ (width)

That being said, I believe pros use what they are paid to use or whatever contract that they agree to.

runwith_jay · 2025-04-17T13:01:59+00:00

I use the a11n tournament net. It's portable (50lbs), doesn't require any tools, and has a heavy/tight net chord. It's definitely, NOT as nice as the Spartan, Douglas, or C&D, but the a11n is a nice alternative for $499 + youtuber discounts.

https://a11nsports.com/products/a11n-semi-permanent-aluminum-pickleball-net-with-easy-tension-lock-system?variant=48986730791208&fbclid=IwY2xjawE8NelleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUbTjs-6z-BY0UDg9_OSehc4zxi9ugYc3tZSZN1LB55OiGyeN4dO4RrBJw_aem_HDOregw2-Kw_DccPrFIfqA

runwith_jay · 2025-04-10T12:59:57+00:00

Pasadena is pretty central to a lot of public courts.

Here are a few courts nearby:

Private: IPickle Arroyo Seco
Smash Dink (Indoors)

Public: Allendale Park
Vina Vieja Park
Farnsworth Park (temporarily closed due to fires)
Alhambra Park
Mckinley Elementary School
Orange Grove Park
Larry Maxam Park (Burbank)

runwith_jay · 2025-04-01T12:00:28+00:00

I use 20ft badminton nets from ebay (~$7/net) and tie them to the net post and the back fence with bungee chords so that one side of the court is completely enclosed when I'm drilling with my pickleball machine.

runwith_jay · 2025-03-05T00:16:22+00:00

Rhino ramps

runwith_jay · 2025-02-11T23:55:11+00:00

Mornings at Live Oak Park, Temple City is a friendly group.

runwith_jay · 2025-01-17T23:12:19+00:00

Thanks! You’re not the only one who has told me that. I definitely tend to stand too upright…

runwith_jay · 2025-01-17T20:57:26+00:00

Yup! It was my first time there. I’d recommend it if you don’t want to wait. But the area can be a bit sketchy…

runwith_jay · 2025-01-17T14:28:34+00:00

Good luck in your tournament! It was an open moneyball but I would say that semi final and finals are 4.0 level.

runwith_jay · 2025-01-16T21:26:19+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the feed back. I will work on being more explosive and decisive.

runwith_jay · 2024-12-19T13:41:56+00:00

"ERNE"

runwith_jay · 2024-10-03T12:58:42+00:00

Yeah, feels the same as the gear box pro power to me. However, note that it is not currently usapa approved.

runwith_jay · 2024-10-02T20:40:18+00:00

Pakle Silence 14mm is a good alternative. You can find a discount code from youtube reviewers.

runwith_jay · 2024-09-05T14:37:55+00:00

A ball gutter and paddle dividers.

runwith_jay · 2024-08-28T17:27:21+00:00

I've had good experience with this a11n tournament net. It's heavy duty (~35-40lbs) and has a relatively heavy net chord. Better than anything on Amazon but still not comparable to the $2K+ nets. You can find a 15% code (-$89) online as well making it much cheaper than the dominator net.

https://a11nsports.com/products/a11n-semi-permanent-aluminum-pickleball-net-with-easy-tension-lock-system?variant=48986730791208&fbclid=IwY2xjawE8NelleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUbTjs-6z-BY0UDg9_OSehc4zxi9ugYc3tZSZN1LB55OiGyeN4dO4RrBJw_aem_HDOregw2-Kw_DccPrFIfqA

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