September 29, 2026
Best Control Pickleball Paddles of 2026
More power isn’t always the answer. Explore our picks for the best control pickleball paddles of 2026, built for players who want dependable resets, low dinks, and better touch around the kitchen.
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Best Control Pickleball Paddles of 2026
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More power isn’t always the answer. Explore our picks for the best control pickleball paddles of 2026, built for players who want dependable resets, low dinks, and better touch around the kitchen.
Stop Trying to Win the Point From the Transition Zone
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The transition zone isn’t where you should be trying to finish the point. Learn when to reset, when to counter, and how to move forward safely toward the kitchen line.
Top Pickleball Tournaments in the U.S. Worth Traveling For
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From the US Open in Naples to Beer City in Grand Rapids and Worlds in Texas, these pickleball tournaments stand out for the player experience, atmosphere, and reasons to build a trip around them.u
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The top control paddles of 2026
by Empower Pickleball on September 29, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Six U.S. tournaments worth packing a bag for. First-timers had the most fun at Feisty Fest.
What If You’re Hitting It Too Hard? 👀
by Empower Pickleball on September 24, 2026 at 5:02 pm
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The Shot That Actually Tests a Paddle
by Empower Pickleball on September 22, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Buying equity in pickleball’s media boom. Fixing your worst on-court decisions.
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