🥒 PaddlePop Weekly

📅 Monday, Jun 23, 2025
💌 Read time: 2 mins (or as long as it takes to lose a rally because you forgot the score)

💥 The Big Smash (TL;DR)

🚀 BREAKING: Meet Paddlepop’s furry new mascot!
🎾 Opinion of the Week: Is pickleball becoming more popular than tennis??
💬 Busybody Column: what’s the haps??

Let’s get down to business, shall we?

Welcome back to PaddlePop Weekly, because this time… we’re actually sticking to the schedule!

Sadly, there are no long weekends until August (rude), so we’re here to provide you with either a much-needed Monday Motivation boost or a top-tier excuse to delay your KPIs a little longer. We don’t judge. Let’s get to the juice.

🦙 Meet Our Newest Recruit

Don’t be fooled by his adorable looks, vacant expression and high-waisted basketball shorts. This alpaca is an absolute BEAST on the court, dominating each round without even breaking a sweat. He’s got a killer backhand (how??), a suspiciously consistent serve, and can whip from one side of the court to another in seconds. 

Here’s what we know about him so far: 

• Drip check: always decked out with the latest PSC merch and a swanky gold chain to match. And he would never, ever repeat an outfit. 

• Favourite shot: the ‘Alpaca Punch’- a soft dink followed by an unexpected smash

• Snack of choice: Bananas. No explanation needed

• Vibe: great sportsman, chill dude, and not too shabby with the ladies either 😉

Our mascot embodies the heart and soul of our group - great sportsmanship, friendly swagger, and of course, stellar line calls. If you have an idea for a name that speaks to our furry friend, drop us a cheeky dm to @notapaddlecult and we’ll announce his chosen name next week! 🦙

Opinion of the week: Why is pickleball becoming so popular?

Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, and has been growing exponentially around the world in the past few years. Much to many tennis players’ dismay, tennis courts are quickly being converted into pickleball counterparts, with more and more people flocking to play pickleball with their swanky new paddles. 

 With a 311% increase within 3 years, why is it that pickleball is growing so fast?

As a hybrid between tennis, table tennis, and badminton, pickleball seems less intimidating with its smaller paddles and courts. Unlike tennis, pickleball does not require extremely precise technique just to get the ball over the net. Most beginners are actually able to have an enjoyable game even with no prior experience (though our group is definitely far more advanced than that). 

Could it be that pickleball just doesn’t feel as elite and exclusive as other racquet sports? 

There is no doubt that there are some great pickleball players out there who have dedicated time and effort to playing at a high level. But the reality is that other racquet sports, like tennis in particular, require considerably more time, effort, and money (and sometimes even a club membership) to even play a simple rally. 

When you have a sport that is easy to pick up and enjoyable at any level, you’re more likely to want to play with your friends or even strangers. This makes it easier to build a community like ours, keeping players coming back for both the dinks and the company. 

Regardless of what keeps you coming back, we’re happy to have you here, whether you’re cheating on tennis or not 😜🎾 

Where to play this week: 

📅 June 24th and 27th 

📍 Location: MBP Sports @ Suntec, 3 Temasek Boulevard City #04-01, S038983, Via Lobby M and M2b access

🕗 Time: 6:30PM- 8:30PM (both nights)

Tuesday Smackdown

Unwind Fridays

📅 June 28th- Backhand to the Future!

Whether you’re looking to relive your glory days or jam out to some great tunes, swing by for our 80s themed session with your crop tops, high socks, and swanky mullets. 

📍 Location: MBP Sports @ Suntec, 3 Temasek Boulevard City #04-01, S038983, Via Lobby M and M2b access

🕗 Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM 

Backhand to The Future

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We also have some fabulous products to check out if you’re just starting out in pickleball or looking to invest a little more in your skills. These specially-curated gear, accessories, and recovery tools are tried, tested, and court approved by members of our community.
🛒 Beginner-Level Picks – View Gear List

🧃 Gossip Column

What you’ve all been waiting for: juicy hot takes from those looking to stir some tea ☕

🎤 PaddlePop Confessionals

I told my tennis buddies that I couldn’t play anymore because I wanted to spend more time with my family. I actually started playing pickleball instead.

🧠 Pro Tip That Actually Helped

Intimidate your opponent before they serve by yelling “faster!” as they complete their pre-serve ritual. They will definitely miss the shot. 

🥒 Pickle of the Week- spotlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly

 Who’s the man???

🎽 Fit Check

Highlighting the most extra outfits of the week 💅

Credits: Anya, Jenna

💌 Confession Of The Week

Nothing to report (for now 😏)
Please let me know if you have any secret crushes!
@notapaddlecult

🤣 Meme of the Week

I think we’re gonna need to try this next week 🦖

📬 PaddlePop Hotline

Got a funny story? A hot take? A challenge for next week’s meme? Someone you desperately want to ask out on a date?

👉 Reply to this email or email us at [email protected] – we might just feature you next week.

🎉 Thanks for reading!

Catch us next week for exciting new updates right here at PaddlePop Weekly!
xoxo,
The Court Whisperer