Austin Pickleball Update - Volume 23

September 26, 2024

Hello, and welcome to Austin Pickleball Update - Volume 23!

In this issue of APU:

  • Giveaway Contest with Pickleball Pro and Austin Local, Zane Navratil

  • Event and Tournament of the Week

  • Pickleball Kingdom Announces Pflugerville Location

  • Tournaments, Leagues, and Community Clinics & Events

  • Austin Pickleball Update Social Groups

If you’re looking for places to play pickleball in Austin, check out our Austin Pickleball Courts and Clubs page here. 

Let’s dink on in!

Giveaway Contest - Play with Zane at The Lab

3 chances to win!

Austin Pickleball Update and Zane Navratil are teaming up to promote the public opening of The Lab, Austin’s highest performance pickleball court that is part pro training facility, part content factory, and part community court.

To celebrate the public opening of The Lab, APU and Zane Navratil are running a giveaway contest with the following prizes:

  • 🏓 A ProXR Signature Paddle Signed by Zane Navratil

  • 🏓 1 hour lesson for you +1 friend with Pro Zane Navratil at The Lab

  • 🏓 1 hour lesson for you +1 friend with Pro Zane Navratil at The Lab

Interested in playing with Zane at The Lab? Enter the giveaway contest here.

Giveaway winners will be chosen randomly and announced in APU Volume 26 on Thursday, November 7th.

Want to play at The Lab today? Book court time at Play at The Lab.

Thanks for entering and checking out The Lab!

Event of the Week - Paddle for a Purpose

Arvo and Racquet Moms present Paddle for a Purpose!

Taking place Thursday, October 17th at Austin Pickle Ranch from 6-9pm, this special pickleball event brings together community and compassion to support the United Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Paddle for a Purpose is about playing for a greater cause—raising awareness, celebrating survivors, and showing support for those impacted by breast cancer. 25% of all ticket proceeds will be donated to the United Breast Cancer Foundation.

This event is women-led and women-only, and the $89 Pink Play Pass includes a new Arvo Pink pickleball paddle, matching neoprene protective case, a ball, and a chance to win some great raffle prizes. Get your tickets here. 

Tournament of the Week - Liveball Trips Team Event

This new tournament team style format features teams of two males and one female. Matches will include three games to 11 (win by 1), with each match consisting of one men’s doubles and two mixed doubles games. The tournament features 4 divisions based on combined DUPR scores with a guarantee of two full matches for each team.

Registration runs $165/team ($55/person), with cash prizes and medals for the winning team in each division. Learn more and register here.

Pickleball Kingdom Announces Pflugerville Location

Pickleball Kingdom, one of the largest and rapidly expanding pickleball facility companies in the country, has announced their first Austin area location.

We first covered Pickleball Kingdom’s plans to expand to Austin in APU Volume 7, predicting at the time that their “North Austin or the northern suburbs” location would likely end up somewhere in the Pflugerville, Cedar Park, or Georgetown area.

We can now confirm that Pickleball Kingdom will be located at 1900 E Howard Ln, Buildings E & I in Pflugerville, TX.

According to their press release, the Pflugerville location will cover 30,000 square feet across two distinct buildings.

Building E features three full-size courts plus a half-court and championship court, and building I will have eight full-size courts and a 2,200-square-foot mezzanine for spectators.

Building E will open ahead of Building I, as franchise owners Jared and Pam Jolly wanted to prioritize an earlier opening to give local players a place to connect and compete.

Building E (3.5 courts) is slated to open on Sunday, Oct 13, 2024, while building I (11 courts) will be opening in early 2025.

Pickleball Kingdom in Plano, TX

It’s a good time to be a pickleballer in the north Austin suburbs, as Pflugerville is also home to the recently opened Pickleland.

Players interested in learning more can check out the Pickleball Kingdom Pflugerville website, where they are currently accepting founding memberships for the first 75 interest parties.

Additionally, Pickleball Kingdom Pflugerville will be hosting an open house on October 12th & 13th from 1-8pm in Building E as a part of their grand opening.

Stay tuned to Austin Pickleball Update for more news on Pickleball Kingdom coming to Austin!

Six Zero Paddle Discount Code - APU

Save 10% on the new Double Black Diamond Elongated with code "APU"

Six Zero is thrilled to introduce the latest evolution of their bestselling paddle – the Double Black Diamond Elongated (DBDe), available now! 

Engineered to take your game to new heights, this version maintains all the power and control you love, but with a longer reach for maximum court coverage. Whether you're playing singles or doubles, the Double Black Diamond elongated gives you the balance of reach, control, and power, making it perfect for aggressive players looking to up their game.

Use code “APU” and save 10% on your Double Black Diamond Elongated as well as other paddles and gear from Six Zero pickleball.

Texas Ranchers Roundup - Still Top 3

The Texas Rancher’s have been on a bit of a hiatus in recent weeks.

Their last event was at MLP Kansas City on August 3-5, and they have a 2+ month break before their next and last MLP event of the regular season at MLP Las Vegas on October 14-16.

After this, the Ranchers will be heading into the Round 1 of the MLP Playoffs in Dallas on November 1-3.

That said, Major League Pickleball has still been in full swing, with MLP New York completing this past weekend from September 19-22 as well as the upcoming MLP Virginia Beach this weekend from September 26-29.

MLP Premiere League Standings

The Ranchers currently sit in third place with 35 points. Second place belongs to rival Dallas Flash Pickleball with 37 points, and first place belongs to STL Shock with 38 points. Fourth place New jersey 5s sits not far back with 31 total points.

We’re excited to be entering the final stretch of the season, and to see the Texas Ranchers make a championship run for the 2024 MLP season!

Stay tuned to Austin Pickleball Update for the latest news and information about Austin’s professional pickleball team, the Texas Ranchers!

Become a Dink Master with The Dink Master

Did you know that 15 minutes of wall drilling is roughly equivalent to the amount of touches you would get in 2-3 hours of doubles play?

More shots = more improvement

The Dink Master is the #1 training aid in pickleball, designed to help you practice your dinks, volleys, and shot accuracy. With the Dink Master, you can control what types of shots you work on while getting in thousands more reps when compared to a normal game. The Dink Master helps you improve your coordination, muscle memory, and overall gameplay on your own time. Use code “APU” when ordering your Dink Master today for 30% off and free shipping. 

Read our full review of The Dink Master in APU Volume 11. 

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Look out for Austin Pickleball Update - Volume 24 on Thursday, October 10th, 2024!

See you on the courts!✌️