As a competitive player who prioritizes both on-court performance and long-term investment value, I’ve rigorously tested over two dozen lightweight paddles this past year. My goal was simple: to...
Posts by Steve Johns
As a competitive player focusing on technical equipment assessment, I recognize that optimal vision is a direct function of material science and spectral tuning. Over the past six months, I have...
For years, I struggled with the inconsistency of indoor lighting—from the fluorescent glare of municipal gyms to the dimly lit corners of converted warehouses—during competitive indoor pickleball...
After testing over a dozen athletic apparel options and logging hundreds of hours on both indoor and outdoor courts this season, I’ve compiled a definitive list of the most functional lower-body...
As someone who lives and breathes competitive pickleball, I know that customization isn't a luxury—it's absolutely essential. I’ve spent countless hours tuning and re-tuning paddles, playing over...
As a competitive player, gear capacity and organization are critical determinants of court preparedness. I rigorously tested 15 different models over a 90-day period across various indoor and outdoor...