About FORWRD HQ
We built FORWRD HQ because pickleball deserves a single, comprehensive resource — one place for reliable news, honest reviews, and a real community. No fluff, no pay-to-play rankings. Just the best information to help you move your game forward.
Our Mission
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America, yet the information landscape is scattered across forums, social media, and manufacturer marketing. FORWRD HQ exists to fix that.
We aggregate, verify, and present everything a player needs — from which paddle to buy to where to play tonight — in one clean, trustworthy destination. Our editorial team plays pickleball and approaches every story with the same rigor you'd expect from a major sports publication.
What We Cover
News & Analysis
Breaking coverage from the PPA Tour, MLP, and the wider pickleball industry. Written by people who play the game and understand the sport.
Paddle Reviews
Unbiased, data-driven paddle reviews with spin, power, and control metrics sourced from independent labs and community testing.
Learn & Improve
Beginner guides, advanced drills, strategy breakdowns, and rules explanations to help you level up no matter your skill.
Court Finder
Find courts, clubs, and open-play sessions near you. Community-powered data covering thousands of locations.
Pulse
Real-time trending topics across pickleball — what players, gear, and stories are driving conversation right now.
Gear & Deals
Best-of buying guides, discount codes, and honest gear comparisons so you spend your money on equipment that actually improves your game.
Community
Pro player profiles, tournament calendars, community hub, and a growing marketplace for buying and selling gear.
Our Editorial Process
Every piece of content on FORWRD HQ follows a consistent process designed to give you accurate, actionable information — not filler.
Research
We gather data from multiple independent sources — published lab tests, manufacturer spec sheets, player community reports, and our own on-court experience. No single source is treated as definitive.
Verify
Claims are cross-referenced before publication. Paddle metrics are compared across at least two independent measurement sources whenever available. News is confirmed before it goes live.
Write
Content is written by pickleball players and enthusiasts who understand the sport. We write for players first, search engines second.
Review & Update
Articles and reviews are updated as new information emerges — gear gets repriced, approved USAP lists change, and tours evolve. We timestamp every update so you always know how fresh the information is.
Why Trust FORWRD HQ
21+
Articles published per week
500+
Paddles in our database
Multiple
Independent data sources per review
0
Paid-for favorable reviews
- We never accept payment in exchange for favorable paddle ratings or rankings.
- Affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed on every page that uses them.
- Paddle metrics are sourced from independent third-party lab testing, not manufacturer claims.
- News is verified before publication — we don't republish rumors or unconfirmed reports.
- All content is timestamped and updated when new information is available.
The FORWRD HQ Editorial Team
FORWRD HQ is built by pickleball players and enthusiasts who are obsessed with the sport. Our editorial team brings together experience in sports journalism, data analysis, product testing, and competitive pickleball to produce coverage you can rely on.
FORWRD HQ Editorial Team
Pickleball players, gear testers, and data nerds — publishing independent coverage since 2024.
Our Data & Sources
Transparency matters. We cite every data point and never accept payment in exchange for favorable reviews. For a full list of the sources that power our paddle metrics, news aggregation, and Pulse algorithm, visit our Sources page.
Contact Us
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