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January 21, 2026 — Volume 2, Issue 3

In this week’s issue of The Pickleball Weekly, we look at what happens when a sport moves from novelty to infrastructure.

Cover Story
Riding the Coattails of Pickleball
What began as a backyard game has evolved into a powerful economic engine, pulling entire industries along with it.

Feature Article
Pickleball’s Transformation of Real Estate
How new real estate developments and and “eatertainments” are being around pickleball courts.

Spotlight
Retail & Sporting Goods Ride the Pickleball Boom
Major retailers have dramatically expanded shelf space dedicated to pickleball paddles, balls, apparel, footwear, and accessories.

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Pro Teams are Serving Pickleball to Fans
Pro and minor league sports teams have found pickleball to be a surprisingly effective engagement tool.

Fitness Clubs are Winning with Pickleball
Gyms and fitness clubs are no longer asking if they should invest in the sport, but how fast they can adapt.

What Is and How to Play the “Caterpillar”
The caterpillar. What the rules actually say and how to handle it when it drops on your side of the court.

The Pickleballs App
An app that find courts, connects you with other players and instructors, gives equipment reviews, and more.

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Pickleball in Japan
For visiting players, Japan is no longer just temples, ski slopes, and sushi. It’s also drop-in doubles with the locals.

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The Pickleball Gold Rush!
Investors, athletes, and entrepreneurs are racing to claim their share of what many now call the “pickleball gold rush.”

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The Seasonal Shift
Autumn brings change. Temps drop, winds pick up, daylight fades earlier, and many players find players face a dilemma.

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The Next Pickleball Powerhouse
Spain has become the ideal incubator with its cultural alignment, existing clubs, coaches, and tourism infrastructure.

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