Pickleball Guides
Straight answers for Toronto players choosing paddles and finding courts.
Carbon vs Fiberglass Pickleball Paddles: Which Should You Buy?
Carbon and fiberglass pickleball paddles play differently. Here is how spin, power, and control compare, and how to pick the right face for your game.
Where to Play Pickleball in Toronto: A 2026 Guide
A practical guide to playing pickleball in Toronto: indoor and outdoor courts, drop-in tips, and how to try a paddle before you buy.
How to Choose Your First Pickleball Paddle
A simple buyer's guide to your first pickleball paddle: weight, grip size, face material, and budget, with no jargon.
Indoor vs Outdoor Pickleballs: What Is the Difference?
Indoor and outdoor pickleballs are not the same. Learn how 26-hole and 40-hole balls play, and which one to bring to your court.
Pickleball Paddle Weight Guide: Light, Mid, or Heavy?
How pickleball paddle weight changes power, control, and arm strain, and how to pick the right weight for your game.
How to Put Spin on a Pickleball
Learn topspin and slice in pickleball with simple technique, and see how a textured carbon paddle helps you grip the ball.
How to Clean and Care for a Carbon Pickleball Paddle
Keep your carbon paddle gritty and lasting longer with simple cleaning, storage, and edge-care tips.
Pickleball Grip Size Guide: How to Measure Yours
How to measure your ideal pickleball grip size, why it matters, and how an overgrip lets you fine-tune the fit.
Quiet Pickleball: How to Play Without Annoying the Neighbours
Why pickleball is loud and how quiet balls and softer gear cut the noise for home, indoor, and shared courts.
14mm vs 16mm Pickleball Paddle: Which Core Thickness Wins?
Core thickness changes how a pickleball paddle plays more than most specs. Here is how 14mm and 16mm compare on power, control, and sweet spot.
How Much Should a Pickleball Paddle Cost in Canada?
Pickleball paddle prices in Canada run from $30 to over $300. Here is what you actually get at each price, and where the extra money stops buying performance.
Thermoformed vs Cold-Pressed Pickleball Paddles: What Changes?
Thermoformed and cold-pressed paddles are built differently, and it shows in power and durability. Here is what each construction actually does to your game.
How to Hold a Pickleball Paddle: Grips That Actually Work
The continental grip fixes more beginner mistakes than any gear upgrade. Here is how to hold a pickleball paddle, plus when to shift grips.
Pickleball Rules for Beginners: Scoring, Serving, and the Kitchen
The rules that actually come up in your first games: how to keep score, how to serve legally, the two-bounce rule, and what the kitchen line means.
Pickleball vs Tennis: What Transfers and What Holds You Back
Tennis players pick up pickleball fast, then plateau. Here is what your tennis game gives you for free, and the three habits you have to unlearn.
Pickleball Court Dimensions, and How to Play at Home
Official pickleball court size, net height, and kitchen depth, plus what you realistically need to practise in a driveway, garage, or backyard.