PICKLEJOY BLOG

Stories from Philippine pickleball

Gear that is worth the money, courts worth the drive, and how local groups turned taped lines into communities.

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A rooftop pickleball court in Metro Manila lit at blue hour with the city skyline behind
Places to play 6 min read

Best pickleball courts in Metro Manila right now

Where to play across Makati, Alabang and Quezon City, what each venue charges, and which ones actually welcome first-timers.

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Five pickleball paddles arranged in a row beside a ball, photographed from directly above
Gear 5 min read

Choosing your first paddle without overspending

Paddle marketing is relentless. Here is what genuinely changes how the ball comes off the face, and what you can safely ignore for your first year.

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Neighbours of all ages playing pickleball on a barangay basketball court with taped lines
Community 7 min read

How a barangay court becomes a pickleball community

The pattern is remarkably consistent across the country: one taped court, one persistent organiser, and a group chat that quietly grows.

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A player mid-swing lifting a soft third-shot drop, the ball in the air just above the net
Technique 6 min read

The third-shot drop, explained for people who keep missing it

It is the shot that separates casual rallies from real games, and the one that most improving players give up on too early.

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NEW TO THE SPORT?

Start with the Academy guide.

The beginner's guide covers the rules, the gear and your first game, without assuming you have ever picked up a paddle.

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