Interviews: Steve Deakin

Merchant of Pickleball caught up with Steve Deakin to discuss his Pickleball journey and what’s ahead for the Canadian! Steve is one of the Top Ten pickleball players in North America, with a current status as Canada’s #1 player (November 2020). H...

How to Choose Your Pickleball Paddle

Most of you reading this are seeking advice on purchasing your first pickleball paddle which is very exciting! We’ll cover some of the basics of what differentiates the paddles and how that will affect which one you should choose. Unlike other rac...

Pickleball Balls and the Difference Between Them

All the balls we carry are USAPA approved for tournament play which means they are accepted in competitions across North America. There are two types of balls for Pickleball, indoor and outdoor. Indoor balls tend to be slightly lighter and have a...

Where to play Pickleball in the GTA

We’ve found that Pickleball, as fast as it’s growing, can be hard to find in Toronto. It’s exploded onto the scene in Florida and other perennially warm US states but in Canada we are restricted by our seasonal nature. We wanted to put together a ...

What shoes do I need for Pickleball?

If you’re reading this you’re likely aware that Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. This hybrid racquet sport has taken off in popularity and is being played anywhere from private clubs to community centre gyms. The ‘anyone c...

10 Things You Should Know About Pickleball

(image: Pickleball Canada) 1. Pickleball has been around for more than 50 Years With the media attention that pickleball has recently been getting (it seems like there is a newspaper article or local tv spot about the sport every other week),...