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VOLUME 11 / ISSUE 5 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
FEATURES
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ON THE COVER: CenterLine 33 in northern California has 33 professional-grade indoor and outdoor courts, stadium seating, a full-service fitness center, wellness spa and lounge. Photo by Will Bucquoy
From Multiplex to Match Point
CenterLine 33, a former 16-screen movie theater in Northern California, has been transformed into one of the most distinctive indoor pickleball clubs in the country, where private courts, stadium seating, luxury amenities, and a vision for the future are redefining the player experience. By Matthew Schwartz
Pickleball on the Open Road
For a growing community of RV travelers, the best vacation amenity isn’ t a pool or hiking trail, it’ s a quality pickleball court. Resorts are responding as paddlewielding campers map their journey around the game. By Matthew Schwartz
Bravo to the Brits!
The English OPEN in Birmingham, England, was not just a pickleball tournament, it was a global event. Players around the world descended on the National Exhibition Centre for the biggest English OPEN yet, turning six days of competition into a showcase for the rapid growth and international appeal of pickleball. By Alice Tym
DEPARTMENTS
8 Publisher’ s Playbook 10 Editor’ s Letter
12 Dinks: Prince Harry is the Latest Celebrity to Get Pickled
14 Rules Ref Glenn Jordan Answers Your Questions
16 Pickle Me This: Advice for Pickleball’ s Trickiest People Problems by Erin Mantz
18 Sweet Spot: The Hottest Finds in Pickleball by Kate Mohns
19 Postcards from the Kitchen: Lone Courts in Unexpected Places
26 Destination Pickleball: The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by Laura Gainor
54 In the Club: Calabasas Pickleball Club in Calabasas, California by Drew Wathey
56 Equipment Reviews by Jack Bandel
58 The Pickleball Doctor: The Role of the Rotator Cuff by Dr. Noe Sariban
62 In the Kitchen: Harvest High Performance with Fall Superfoods by Brandi Givens, RD, CPT
64 PRO-file: Behind the Scenes with Pro Danni-Elle Townsend by Alice Tym
INSTRUCTION
22 Teamwork: Playing as One How the best doubles teams build chemistry, cover weaknesses, and win points before the match even starts. By Kyle McMakin
28 Working Hard But Going Nowhere? Ditch the doldrums. By Alice Tym
60 A Dozen Bits and Pieces 12 practical hints to up your game. By Alice Tym
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