Pickleball is a lively, high-energy game that has already taken the USA by storm, boasting numerous well-sponsored tournaments with substantial cash prizes for the pros. Yet, its popularity is soaring globally, particularly in the UK and Europe, where it has been hailed as the fastest-growing racquet sport.
Thanks to its gentle impact, straightforward rules, enjoyable gameplay, and convivial atmosphere, more and more folks are grabbing a paddle to join in. This game, a fusion of various racquet sports like tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has a charm all of its own.
Legend has it that pickleball was born from the creative minds of two pals at home in Washington State, USA, back in 1965. Facing a shortage of badminton rackets, they ingeniously made do with table tennis bats and a holey tennis ball, giving rise to what we now know as pickleball.