Play Smarter Pickleball – With Tips That Actually Work
Smarter Pickleball Tips Start Here
Pickleball tips that actually work, that’s what you’ll find at PickleTip.com. Trusted by players who crave real insights, not fluff. Whether you’re leveling up from rec play or chasing medals, our strategy guides, paddle reviews, and on-court coaching give you the edge.
PickleTip isn’t some copycat blog. Everything here is battle-tested by players and coaches, from paddle reviews to hands drills, mindset tips to spin techniques. You’ll get real insights from players who’ve learned the hard way, including AJ Parfait, a top instructor based in New Orleans, and Sid Parfait.
Whether you’re upgrading from a beginner paddle, struggling with consistency, or trying to understand thermoformed paddle tech, we break it all down without the fluff.
🔎 Why PickleTip?
- ✔ Real coaching experience – AJ teaches 1-on-1 and group lessons weekly
- ✔ Over 100 paddles tested – we’ve played, rated, and compared across brands
- ✔ Honest reviews – no paid placements or hype-driven scores
- ✔ Local & national audience – based in New Orleans, read nationwide
🏆 What You’ll Learn
Our site covers everything from basic pickleball rules and beginner paddle recommendations to advanced pickleball stacking strategies, third shot drops, and counterattacks at the kitchen line. We don’t just teach how to play, we show you how to think, adapt, and win smarter.
🎯 Pickleball Strategy & Skills
Master stacking, drops, and point construction. Every article is written by real players.
🏓 Honest Pickleball Paddle Reviews
Gen 3, thermoformed, spin tests – if it matters, we cover it. Find your paddle with confidence.
👟 Beginner Pickleball Help
New to pickleball? Skip the gear traps and bad advice. Get fast-tracked by players who’ve been there.
👋 Meet the Team
PickleTip is run by Sid Parfait and AJ Parfait – a father-son duo with years of combined playing, coaching, and tournament experience. AJ coaches dozens of local players every month, while Sid writes long-form guides and reviews that players trust nationwide.
📍 Pickleball Lessons in New Orleans, Jefferson, and Baton Rouge
If you’re in the Gulf South, we offer private pickleball lessons, DUPR rating sessions, and clinics in Harahan and Metairie, with AJ Parfait, an IPTPA-certified level 2 coach. Whether you’re new to the sport or refining tournament play, our in-person sessions give you the confidence to compete and improve.
🆕 Latest Tips, News, & Reviews
Fresh from the court – the newest strategy breakdowns, product reviews, and player insights.
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📍 Pickleball in New Orleans?
Join AJ Parfait – one of the Gulf South’s top instructors – for lessons, DUPR events, tournaments, and clinics. Based in Harahan, LA.
❤️ What Players Say
“AJ’s clinic fixed my drop shot. Worth the drive from Baton Rouge.”
“Sid’s paddle reviews helped me pick a winner. Played my best game the next day.”
“The DUPR event was incredibly well run – organized, welcoming, and competitive without being intimidating. I had a blast and left with a better rating and new friends.”
