Gear & Paddles
A beginner pickleball starter kit, by budget
What a new player actually needs versus what can wait, three sensible budget tiers for the Philippines, and why borrowing first still beats buying.
5 min read·
Tagged “buying guide”
Straight-talking guides on playing pickleball in Bacolod — the rules, the drills, the gear, and what is happening at CentralCourt.
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Gear & Paddles
Grip size and grip technique, made simple
How to measure your grip, why smaller-plus-overgrip beats too big, the continental grip for most shots, and when a two-handed backhand earns its place.
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Gear & Paddles
Indoor vs outdoor pickleball balls: the real difference
Hole count, hardness, flight, noise and durability — how the two ball types play differently, how to tell them apart, and which one you want for indoor play.
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Gear & Paddles
Where to buy pickleball gear in the Philippines
The channels that actually stock pickleball gear in the Philippines, what to check on a listing before you buy, and why borrowing first is the smarter move.
5 min read·
Gear & Paddles
Choosing a paddle: power vs control
Weight, shape, core thickness, grip size and face material — how each one shifts a paddle toward power or control, and exactly what a new player should buy.
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Gear & Paddles
Pickleball paddle anatomy: every part, explained
Face, core, edge guard, handle and grip — what each part of a pickleball paddle does, the materials used, and how each one changes the way the paddle plays.
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