Pickleball World Cup 2025: A Dress Rehearsal for the Olympics

Logos of the Global Pickleball Federation, Pickleball World Cup 2025, and Olympic rings symbolizing the event as a dress rehearsal for the Olympics.

The upcoming Pickleball World Cup 2025 in Florida isn’t just another tournament. It’s the world’s biggest audition for the Olympic Games. The Global Pickleball Federation (GPF) has been signing up member countries at a furious pace, working towards Olympic timelines to achieve the pickleball dream: IOC recognition and inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Games. Let’s take a look at why …

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Panther Fury Paddle Review | Classic-Shaped Carbon Beast

Panther Fury paddle with lightning effects showing off Panther Power, a high-performance carbon paddle from Pikpok Pickle

Welcome to the Panther Fury Paddle Review.  The raw carbon control paddle from Pikpok Pickle, Melbourne’s own pickleball company.  The Panther Fury is designed for players that want power and precision with a paddle that pops visually and physically. In this paddle review, the Bros spent some time with the Panther Fury across Melbourne. We had a heap of fun and …

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Pikpok Pickle – Paddle Maker Profile 2025

Pikpok Pickle paddle range – carbon fibre paddles made in Melbourne

Pikpok Pickle Pikpok Pickle is a Melbourne-based pickleball paddle company making serious waves. Since launching in 2024, Pikpok has delivered some of the most beautifully designed performance paddles on the court. With championship-level players swinging their latest models, these paddles are earning their place among Australia’s best. Paddle Makers Interview The Bros sat down with Karen and Vernon, the passionate …

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Love Pickle – Paddle Maker Profile 2025

Paddles from Love Pickle, an Australian paddle maker known for innovative designs

Love Pickle Love Pickle is a Sydney based pickleball paddle company.  Established in late 2024, Love Pickle has established itself as a Pickleball paddle maker and community builder.  Love Pickle has paddles for all player types and skill levels, and they extensively demo paddles in their quest for players to find their perfect paddle. Paddle Makers Interview We sat down …

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Love Pickle Interview: Paddles, Venues & Communities with Love

Vic and Shaun, co-founders of Love Pickle, holding their paddles

In this Love Pickle interview, the Bros catch up with the Sydney-based pickleball company Love Pickle. We first discovered their paddles at the Victorian Open 2025 in Frankston. Their slick, tech-driven paddles immediately stood out and we learned that there was a great story behind their paddles. Love Pickle is more than just a paddle company – they’re building vibrant …

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Viper Shadow Paddle Review | Pikpok’s Powerhouse Weapon

Featured image for the Viper Shadow paddle review blog post

Welcome to the Viper Shadow Paddle Review.  The latest power paddle from Melbourne based paddle company Pikpok Pickle.  The Viper Shadow is designed for intermediate to high level players looking for “maximum power”. In the paddle review, the Bros unleash some of the Viper Shadow’s power.  We look at the paddle design, shape, usability, price and specs.  Let’s kick it …

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How We Review Pickleball Equipment

Aussie Pickleball Bros testing paddles and gear on court for honest No–Yo–Bro reviews

The Aussie Pickleball Bros love trying out the latest Pickleball equipment.  We take gear reviews seriously—but we also like to keep things fun, approachable, and easy to understand. Our goal is to help you find great Aussie pickleball equipment for your playing style without getting too technical. Our Testing Process Every piece of equipment we review—whether it’s a paddle, net, …

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Pickleball Organisations in Australia: Clubs, Leagues & Pros

Man holding a pickleball paddle with logos of major pickleball organisations in Australia, including PAA, NPL, PPA Tour, MLP, and GPF

With so many Pickleball organisations in Australia, it’s easy to get confused.  The sport is growing fast with new leagues, pro circuits and governing bodies emerging as the game evolves.  But even we, your humble Bros, have been wondering: Who’s Who in Aussie Pickleball?  And how do these organisations all fit in together? So we went deep.  We mapped out …

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