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Deco

Founder & Editor

Deco (Declan Martin) is the founder and editor of US Pickleball Court and The Pickleball Court. He builds catalog-backed buying guides for paddles, court shoes, balls, bags, apparel, accessories, and portable nets, plus pro tour news and where-to-play coverage for US and Canadian players. Focus: verified facts, clear product comparisons, and honest disclosures — not hype.

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  • August 9, 2026

    The CNPL's Biggest Markets: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver's Franchises

    Canada's three largest metro areas all field CNPL franchises, and this season each is telling a different story on the court. Here's where things stand.

  • August 9, 2026

    Where to Play Pickleball in Toronto Right Now

    Six verified Toronto and GTA spots to play pickleball, from free public parks to year-round indoor clubs, with addresses, court counts, and links to each venue's own site.

  • August 9, 2026

    CNPL Central Split Results, and a Young Vancouver Owl to Watch

    The Prairie Pronghorns bounced back in London, Vancouver Owls and the hometown Smash impressed, and debutant Armaan Jiwa Mawji gave Vancouver fans a name to remember.

  • August 8, 2026

    Canadian Pickleball: CNPL Lands in London

    The CNPL's Central Split hits London this weekend, with the PPA's Vancouver stop and the national championship both on the horizon as participation keeps climbing.

  • August 3, 2026

    Canadian Pickleball: Nationals Head to Toronto

    Canada's National Championship is three weeks out, new survey numbers show the sport still growing fast, and the CNPL's fourth season is bringing international talent to Canadian courts.

  • August 3, 2026

    Gear Roundup: Onix Theory Foam Under $100

    Onix launched the Theory foam-core paddle as a sub-$100 play, 11SIX24 teased Jelly Bean 2 for late August, and budget foam continues to redefine what recreational buyers should expect from mid-tier specs.

  • May 12, 2026

    Selkirk acquires Bread & Butter

    Selkirk Sport acquired Bread & Butter Pickleball in May 2026. The brands say they will keep designing paddles independently while sharing Selkirk's distribution and operations — a clear signal of consolidation in a crowded paddle market.

  • April 15, 2026

    Engage ships its second full-foam paddle, the X2

    Engage followed 2025's Profoam with the X2, a full-foam paddle built around a Quad Density foam core. Pro Eric Oncins switched to the X2 in early 2026 and climbed into the top 10 in men's and mixed doubles on the PPA Tour — a useful signal that foam-core designs keep gaining traction at the competitive end of the market.

  • March 1, 2026

    JOOLA Refreshes the Pro V Line for 2026

    JOOLA's 2026 Pro V update — Ben Johns' signature series — adds KineticFrame technology designed to flex and store energy on contact, then release it into the ball. The refresh keeps JOOLA in the premium all-court conversation even as foam-core competitors push durability claims.

  • January 20, 2026

    Li-Ning enters the U.S. pro paddle market

    Chinese sporting-goods giant Li-Ning launched two paddles aimed at competitive U.S. players in early 2026. The entry is part of a wider wave of new-brand and crossover athletic brands testing the pro paddle market this year.

  • January 8, 2026

    Anna Leigh Waters leaves Paddletek for Franklin

    The sport's top women's player ended her longtime Paddletek sponsorship and signed a long-term deal with Franklin Pickleball in early 2026 — one of the biggest sponsor moves of the year. Franklin plans to build signature gear around Waters, including paddles in its C45 carbon-fiber line.