Pickleball Journal: Court Guides, Gear Tips & Stories

Illustration of a genuine Dearrally DRIVE Orbit T300 paddle in an open box beside a phone and order card

November 10, 2026 Dearrally

How to Spot a Counterfeit Pickleball Paddle

Five ways to check a paddle listing, from the seller and model to brand marks, plus what to document if the item differs.

Low-angle close-up of the Dearrally APEX Dotted Wave paddle face in raking light on a blue pickleball court

November 10, 2026 Dearrally

Pickleball Paddle Face Wear: A Simple Checklist

A practical way to photograph and track changes on your paddle face, with a checklist for cleaning, comparing, and contacting support.

Recreational player examining a Dearrally Crossline paddle on a courtside bench

November 5, 2026 Dearrally

Best Pickleball Paddle Under $100 (2026)

Compare DRIVE Crossline, Gradient Wave and Reach using listed prices, five editorial scores and the specifications to confirm before buying.

A player on a courtside bench holding a red-and-black Dearrally paddle beside a tennis racket

November 2, 2026 Marcus Reed

Why So Many Tennis Players Are Switching to Pickleball (and How to Choose a Paddle for a Tennis Swing)

More tennis players are bringing their groundstrokes and two-handed backhands to the pickleball court. Here is why the crossover happens so naturally—and which handle...

Two players comparing Dearrally paddles on a courtside bench beside a branded court bag; editorial illustration.

November 1, 2026 Marcus Reed

Not All T700 Paddles Are Built the Same: Why 16mm T700 Pickleball Paddles Range from $46.99 to $278.99

Seeing "16 mm T700 Carbon Fiber" on a $46.99 paddle, a $143.99 paddle, and a $278.99 paddle? Here is what actually changes underneath the...

Editorial illustration of a blue fiberglass paddle and a lavender-edged carbon fiber paddle beside a yellow pickleball on a sunlit court bench.

November 1, 2026 Marcus Reed

Why Do Pickleball Paddles Range from $26 to $279? Comparing Fiberglass, T300, T700, and T800 Carbon Fiber

Why does one paddle option cost $25.99 while another is $161.99 or $278.99? Compare the listed face materials, cores, construction and package contents of...

Dearrally T800 EVA-Wrapped EPP pickleball paddle with silver geometric linework and a black wrapped grip

October 30, 2026 Marcus Reed

T700 vs. T800 Carbon Fiber & EVA-Wrapped EPP Paddles: Comparing Our Newest Court Models

Exploring our newest T800 carbon fiber and EVA-wrapped EPP paddles alongside our T700 lineup? Compare face materials, core constructions, and single vs. two-paddle set...

Dearrally Ribbon T700 paddle with purple and teal linework, gradient edge, and white handle

October 29, 2026 Marcus Reed

EPP, MPP, and Standard Honeycomb Cores: How to Compare the 7 Core Layouts on Dearrally Ribbon & Dotted Wave T700 Paddles

What changes when you keep the same 16mm T700 carbon fiber exterior and choose among seven internal core layouts? Compare EPP, MPP, and Standard...

Dearrally V2 Carbon Fiber Elongated paddle with black face, fine red and white linework, and white grip

October 29, 2026 Marcus Reed

Elongated vs. Widebody Pickleball Paddles: Comparing Dearrally V2 (14mm & 16mm) and T700 Elongated Profiles

Should you choose a 41.7 × 18.5 cm elongated outline or a 40.5 × 20.5 cm widebody face? Compare the Dearrally V2 Carbon Fiber...

October 25, 2026 Marcus Reed

From Work Commute to Evening Open Play: Choosing a Pickleball Backpack with a Shoe Compartment, Handled-Cup Pocket, and Fence Hook

Heading straight from work or travel to evening open play? Compare three Dearrally court backpacks by separate shoe storage, handled-cup side pockets, fence hooks,...