What 2025 Revealed About Pickleball: The Highs, Lows, and WTF Moments
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At some point this year, we all looked around and thought, “How did the pickleball community get this big?” and somehow, pickleball became everyone’s personality.
Welcome to our year-end rundown of the best and worst things that happened in pickleball this 2025, and we’re saying it all!
In this episode, we kick things off by celebrating some big wins, from growing audiences and packed events to the undeniable rise of pickleball tournaments and ever-expanding pickleball clubs. We also dig into the stats that prove what we all feel on the courts: this sport is exploding across adult sports leagues, community sports, and the broader world of sports industry growth.
Then things get spicy… we welcome back our favorite pickleball provocateur, Andrew Kole, who brings strong opinions on everything from questionable sports fashion trends to the overwhelming surge in pickleball equipment and ever-evolving paddle technology. His takes spark laughs, tension, and a few “did he really just say that?” moments, which is exactly why we love having him on.
We take a step back and look at what really defined pickleball in 2025. It was a year that proved this sport isn’t just growing, it’s evolving, and we’re breaking it all down with honesty, humor, and a little side-eye.
Here’s a peek at what 2025 looked like for pickleball:
- The biggest pickleball trends that shaped the year, both exciting and uncomfortable
- Why pickleball tournaments and competitive play surged in a big way
- The real impact of pickleball noise complaints and shrinking public court access
- Ongoing rating system debates and what they mean for everyday pickleball players
- Why the pickleball community continues to be the heart of the sport, no matter how big it gets
So grab your margarita or martini, pull up a court-side chair, and join us as we toast the highs, side-eye the lows, and wrap up a wild year in pickleball. 🍹🏓
Cheers,
Casie & Lauren
Dinks on Tap
P.S. This episode is served with a side of ✨actual magic ✨from our sponsor, Unearth Experience, for people who want their adventures like their pickleball games: unforgettable, a little unhinged, and way above average.
AND
Our friends at Dailey Travels are hosting a Royal Caribbean Pickleball Cruise with NBA Legend Rick Barry this April. It’s a 5-night luxury cruise adventure to Cabo San Lucas that combines world-class instruction with five-star amenities! Check it out at www.dailey-travels.com!
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