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Select a Royal Ambassador near you to demo the best pickleball paddles on the market. Nothing beats the hands-on experience when choosing a paddle that fits your game!
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A paddle shop run by players, for players.
- Paddles sold
- 6,900+
- paddles sold since 2021
- Players served
- 4,300+
- players served
- Google rating
- 4.9
- on Google, from 45+ reviews
Best pickleball paddles for women
While there are many types of paddles available in the market, some paddles are particularly popular with female players due to their unique features and design. These paddles are often lighter in weight, have a smaller grip size, and are designed to offer better control and maneuverability.
Royal Pickleball Experiences 2027 Trips
Club Med Punta Cana - January 2027
Club Med Turkoise - February 2027
All court, no coast — closer to home.
Shorter, local, pickleball-only intensives. No accommodation, all reps.
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Pickleball News The Week in Pickleball: Team USA Wins the Nations Cup, Nationals Begin and a 21st MLP Team (Oct 26–Nov 1)
Our Monday roundup of the week in pickleball: Team USA wins the first MLP Nations Cup, USA Pickleball Nationals begin in San Diego, the Houston Hammers join MLP, the taunting debate, and what's next at Worlds.
Pickleball News The Week in Pickleball: Hong Kong Slam, First-Time Champs and Fake Balls (Oct 19–25)
Our Monday roundup of the week in pickleball: the PPA Hong Kong Slam, first-time champions in Virginia Beach, the APP Louisville Open, JOOLA and DUPR, and a warning about fake balls.
Pickleball Paddles and Gear Paddle Grit and Spin: Does It Wear Off?
Raw carbon vs. sprayed vs. durable grit: how fast each loses its spin, what USA Pickleball and UPA-A allow, how to keep your paddle gripping longer, and how to tell dirty from worn.
Pickleball Paddles and Gear RPM Q2 Paddles Compared: Widebody, Hybrid or Elongated
RPM's full-foam Q2 in all four shapes: widebody, Hybrid Flat Top, Hybrid Curve Top and elongated, in 14MM and 16MM. What they share, how they compare and which one fits your game.
Pickleball Tips & Strategy Pickleball Scoring Explained
How pickleball scoring works in doubles and singles: why games start at 0-0-2, how to call the three numbers, where to stand on even and odd scores, a rally-by-rally example, when to switch ends, rally scoring under the 2026 rules, and the mistakes everyone makes.
Pickleball Tips & Strategy How to Return Serve Deep in Pickleball
How to return serve in pickleball: why depth beats pace, where to stand, how to hit it step by step, where to aim, slice vs topspin, handling tricky serves, where your partner stands, the mistakes that cost points and three drills for deeper returns.
Places to Play Pickleball Where to Play Pickleball on the Space Coast, FL
Where to play pickleball on Florida's Space Coast: the 24-court Jimmy Moore complex in Melbourne, indoor courts in Satellite Beach, beach-side courts in Melbourne Beach, plus Cape Canaveral, Viera, Sebastian and Vero Beach.
Places to Play Pickleball Where to Play Pickleball in Sarasota & Bradenton, FL
Where to play pickleball in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice: G.T. Bray's covered courts, Pompano Trailhead, Siesta Beach, indoor clubs and where to demo paddles with a Royal Ambassador.