The 3 Decisions That Will Define Pickleball Clubs in 2026
By: Ben Borton Co-Founder PodPlay Technologies The first wave of pickleball was a gold rush. If you had courts, you had customers. In 2026, that advantage is gone. The best clubs aren’t the ones that opened first—they’re the ones that run the best experience and build real communities. Demand is no longer the question. Execution […]
CourtReserve unleashes power of Google and “Public Booking” to significantly boost new play and profits
CourtReserve is rolling out two tightly connected features designed to do one thing: get a new player or non-member onto your courts as fast as possible – and boosting your bottom line. The newly launched “Public Booking” feature gives racquet and paddle clubs a dedicated link that lets anyone reserve a court or register for […]
The Sweet Spot Podcast: Get Hitched – Finding the Right Player with Hitch Player Finder
February 2026 Every pickleball player has been there. You show up to open play, put your paddle in the stack, and wait — not knowing if the next game will be a great match or a total mismatch. Or you’re traveling, paddle in tow, and spending more time hunting for a game than actually playing […]
PlaySight – AI and the future of pickleball video systems
Giving players the ability to view and download video clips is a popular offering for many pickleball facilities. But one company has soared to the forefront of the industry with its truly revolutionary video platform – PlaySight. Check out the Sweet Spot podcast for a deep dive into the PlaySight platform and its broad array […]
Meet Volley – the groundbreaking AI-powered trainer revolutionizing instruction and facility revenue
Volley changing the game with AI-powered simulator that thinks, adapts, and delivers unprecedented training experience – with or without a coach When it comes to ball machines and trainers, players and facilities alike are getting blown away by Volley -the AI-powered technological wonder that’s changing the face of on-court training The Volley system is unlike […]