United Cup 2026 Explained: Why This Team Tennis Event Sets the Tone for the Season
Jan 5th 2026
The United Cup has quickly evolved into one of the most influential events on the professional tennis calendar. Played each January in Australia, the tournament brings elite men’s and women’s players together to compete for their countries in a true team environment. From a racquet sports perspective, what takes place is not just entertaining tennis; it is an early-season benchmark for
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New Year, New Rules: Your Essential Guide to the 2026 Pickleball Changes
Jan 2nd 2026
Keep your game legal and your arguments short.Below is a breakdown of the key rule updates from USA Pickleball, effective January 1, 2026.
Happy New Year, Picklers
It’s 2026, and the sound of plastic popping off graphite is louder than ever. Pickleball continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, evolving from casual community center games to high-stakes professional competition.
As skill le
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Platform Tennis Equipment Guide: Choosing the Right Gear for Cold Weather Play
Dec 18th 2025
Platform tennis is played outdoors on heated aluminum courts using solid paddles and a cold-weather ball. Because the game takes place in winter conditions on metal surfaces, platform tennis equipment must be engineered for durability, traction, and consistent performance.
PaddlePro specializes in platform tennis gear, offering a complete selection of paddles, balls, footwear, apparel, and accesso
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Blitz Paddle - New Short Format for Platform Tennis
Posted by PaddlePro on Oct 2nd 2025
Innovative Format Promises Fast-Paced Action
Blitz Paddle to debut new Format Friday October 3rd 7pmWatch Live at Montclair CC or Live on YouTube/@BlitzPaddle
A bold new era for platform tennis is here. Today, organizers announced the official launch of a groundbreaking Platform Tennis format designed to captivate audiences and elevate the excitement of the sport for viewers everywhere.
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