The Journal
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Australian summers are tough on pickleball paddles. Why heat damages paddles, the one rule you should never break, and simple habits for cleaning, storing and protecting your paddle, grip and balls.
· 7 min read
Buying your first proper pickleball paddle? Here's what actually matters for beginners — weight, core, grip and face — what to avoid, how much to spend in Australia, and our honest pick.
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Carbon fibre or fibreglass? We explain how each paddle face material feels, plays and wears — plus what T700, raw carbon, thermoformed and foam-injected actually mean.
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New to pickleball? Here are the rules in plain English: the court, the serve, the two-bounce rule, the kitchen, how scoring works in doubles and singles, and the most common faults.
· 6 min read
A practical guide to choosing a pickleball paddle. How weight, grip size, shape, core thickness, face material and edge guards change the way a paddle plays — and how to match them to your game.
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How to find pickleball courts and clubs in Australia's major cities — national and state associations, court-finder tools, councils and tennis clubs — plus city-by-city tips and what to expect at your first session.
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Moving from tennis to pickleball? What transfers, what to unlearn, how the kitchen and the third-shot drop change everything, and how to choose a paddle as an ex-tennis player.
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Pickleball, padel and tennis are all booming in Australia. We compare court size, equipment, rules, learning curve, fitness and cost to help you decide which racquet sport suits you.
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