Posts by Steve Johns

After rigorously evaluating 18 different portable net systems over three months of extensive court time, I can confirm that finding functional, durable budget equipment is challenging. We...

As someone who spends way too much time grinding out drills and competing in weekend tournaments, I know firsthand that finding top-tier performance shouldn't require emptying your bank account....

I have spent the last six months rigorously testing over twenty composite and raw carbon fiber paddles across competitive league matches and tournament settings. My goal was to quantify the...

As a competitive player and equipment tester, I understand that diving into pickleball shouldn't require a four-figure investment. Over the past six months, I personally tested nearly 20 entry-level...

As a competitive pickleball player and equipment analyst, I have dedicated significant court time—over 100 hours of rigorous testing—to evaluating footwear that can withstand the intense,...

As a former competitive player, I’ve learned that the true measure of a great paddle isn’t just hype, but relentless consistency and reliability in high-pressure scenarios. Over the last three...