• The Pickleball Store —Sells paddles, balls, nets, books, and more. With The Pickleball Store, it's easy to get everything you need at one place. Their online ordering system is very convenient, or you can call them with questions or to place an order if you prefer. http://www.thepickleballstore.com.
  

• Spike Christensen makes paddles to order. His paddles cost about $35.00 and are customized to your specifications with a choice of grip size, paddle weight, etc. Email Spike or visit his web site: http://www.spike-002.com.
  

• USAPA -- United States of America Pickleball Association
  This organization publishes the rules of pickleball and sponsors tournaments around the U.S. Many offerings on their web site: http://www.usapa.org.

• Gallery of Pickleball Merchandise
  
  The products below can all be customized: different colors and types of shirts, mugs, bags, or other products. Click to enter the store, choose your design, and click customize. Happy shopping!

Pickleball Videos

The videos linked below show some tournament play at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. The files are large, but they should download in about a minute if you have DSL or cable (be patient if it looks like nothing is happening). Two formats are available (click the one you'd like to view):

• Pickleball video for Real Player (pickleball.rm)
  

• Pickleball video for Windows Media Player (pickleball.wmv)

The USAPA also has made a video available on its web site that is narrated and gives a good explanation of the basics of the game. Click here to view that video.

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