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2026Why we started Pickld: two mates and a carefully picked pickleball store
Two mates running Australia's most carefully picked pickleball store. Why Ben and Chris started Pickld — the curation thesis, how we run ...
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2026PUSUN PP-Mini Pro review: the portable AU ball machine
PUSUN's new PP-Mini Pro is the lightest, most affordable smart ball machine on the Australian market — 8kg, app-controlled, $1,299, Chen ...
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2026Pickld Silent Pickleball: the quiet foam ball, made for indoor training
Standard pickleballs crack at 70-90 dB. The Pickld Silent foam ball drops impact noise to conversational volume - tournament-spec dimensi...
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Enhance PickleballEnhance Turbo EPP Review: Foam-Core Power Without the $300 Price Tag
The Enhance Turbo EPP brings floating foam-core power and a huge sweet spot to a sub-$200 price point. Here's how this budget-friendly pa...
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2026Friday pickleball paddles in Australia: the foam-core lineup explained
The complete Friday foam-core lineup in Australia: Aura and Aura Pro, each in Elongated and Hybrid shapes. Four paddles, four feels, one ...
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2026Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface: pre-order review
The next-generation Honolulu — elongated J6 frame meets the durable Crystal Blue Endurance Surface. Here's what we know so far, who the J...
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2026RPM pickleball paddles in Australia: Q2 vs Friction Pro V2
Every RPM paddle in our Australian range — Q2 (4 variants) and Friction Pro V2 (2 signatures) — broken down by shape, thickness, playstyl...
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2026Franklin pickleball balls in Australia: the 2026 buying guide
Franklin X-40 outdoor vs X-26 indoor, tournament approval, AU temperatures, and when the 100-pack actually pays for itself.
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2026Six Zero pickleball paddles in Australia: the 2026 dealer guide
The authorised Australian dealer's guide to the Six Zero pickleball paddle range — Quartz, Coral, Black Opal, Ruby Pro and the rest — wit...