Paddle Haven is an independent pickleball site for recreational players, from people picking up a paddle for the first time to intermediate players working on their game.
What you’ll find here
Plain-English guides to the rules, scoring and court, practical drills and strategy, and buying guides that help you choose the right paddle, shoes and gear for your level and budget.
How we put our guides together
Our rules guides follow the official USA Pickleball rulebook. Our gear guides are built from manufacturer specifications, USA Pickleball approval lists and what players report about how gear performs. When we have played with a product ourselves, the review says so.
How Paddle Haven is funded
Some links on this site are affiliate links, including links to Amazon. If you buy through one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read the details in our Affiliate Disclosure.
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