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11 Best Pickleball Balls for All Types of Play in 2023
Because we all know how annoying a bad ball can be.
PICKLEBALL CONTINUES to grow at a rapid pace. According to the most recent major surveys, the number of participants in the sport has reached nearly five million. And with half a million new participants entering the sport since the Pandemic alone, pickleball has now earned the title for "fastest growing sport in America" for the last two years .
Contrary to what some might believe pickleball isn't a new sport, but thanks to pickleball's popularity the innovation in the game has never been more rampant. What was once a game played with wooden paddles and wiffleballs has now turned into high performance pickleball paddles, responsive pickleball shoes, and special precision cut pickleball balls.
Like Yin and Yang, a pickleball paddle and a pickleball ball are forever tied to each other. The game cannot happen unless you have both, and if you're picky about your gear like we are, a proper pickleball setup isn't right unless you have your preferred paddle and ball. We reviewed the different types of pickleball balls you can find on the market right now, and we found the best picks for indoor and outdoor play, as well as the best pickleball balls for competitive play here in 2023. Ready to find your new go-to playmaker?
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John Thompson is the Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he covers fashion, grooming, gear, and technology. He was previously the Style & Gear Editor at BroBible.com, and a commerce writer for TheManual.com. His interests include shopping for rare vintage clothes and following his favorite baseball team, the Kansas City Royals.
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