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Gear debates, court traditions, and the lighter side of the game.
From homemade pickleball courts on a Norwegian cruise to battling ocean winds on the Nieuw Amsterdam, Nancy and I have discovered that the best cruise memories aren’t always made in port. Sometimes they’re made on the court!
Read MorePower, control, weight, and the search for a happier forearm. Dr. Engasser examines paddle weight, swing weight, thickness, vibration, and grip size through an orthopedic lens — and explains why the best test isn't three swings in a store but an hour of actual play.
Read MoreTake a look around any public pickleball court these days and you'll count more knee braces than paddles. Hinged ones, sleeved ones, strapped ones — and at least one worn over street pants as a bold fashion statement. Does all that support hardware actually help? And more importantly, should the scoreboard reward it? I have thoughts. Some of them are even medical.
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