Most serious pickleball players do not wear gloves, and there are good reasons for that. But for sweaty palms, recurring blisters, cold-weather play, and certain skin conditions, a glove can be the difference between a comfortable session and a ruined one. Here is when to wear one — and when to skip it.

The next paddle from ARTI doesn't have artwork. No state design. No K&K characters. Just the paddle, in monochrome, with the materials and construction the catalog is known for. The Blank arrives June 8, 2026.

Two millimeters of core thickness separates a quicker, punchier paddle from one built for dwell and forgiveness. Understanding the physics behind that difference — and which profile suits your game — is the most consequential paddle decision most players never think carefully about.

Three millimeters of core thickness separates two meaningfully different pickleball experiences — faster pop and hand speed on one end, deeper dwell time and control on the other. Here is what that difference actually means for your game.