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Pickleball Etiquette: Tagging - Do you Play Dirty?

There is a code among pickleball players.  While it can be highly competitive, it is also a very social sport so it is important to observe the code aka pickleball etiquette! Picklejuice Clean Shot Paddle Spray Cleaner The fastest way to annoy another player is to tag them.  Tagging is when you purposely hit  another player with the ball to win the point.  Having said that, getting hit with the ball is part of the game.  Not all players are good enough to place their balls perfectly on a shot so as long as the other player is remorseful and it is not an ongoing event during the game, it is most likely unintentional. Does this mean you cannot slam? Absolutely not.  When an opponent returns the ball too high, you can absolutely slam the ball down with a great overhead shot.   Shot etiquette goes both ways.  If you do not like the ball slammed at you, it is your responsibility to keep the ball low to the net or return the ball deep.  If you lay the ball up in the air, a good player will p

Cleaning your Pickleball Paddle

If you are new to pickleball, you may ask, does my pickleball paddle need cleaning?  The ephaptic answer is yes!  All paddle types benefit from cleaning to maintain their longevity, but it is absolutely essential if you have a carbon fiber paddle or any paddle with texture. If you have a black carbon paddle, it is clearly evident after you play that there is dirt buildup.  Paddles built for performance and spin have grit or texture.  These grooves fill up with the dirt from ball strikes which decreases the performance of your paddle. This is why Picklejuice Clean Shot Pickleball Paddle Spray was created.  Easy to carry in your pickleball bag, perfect amount with just one or two sprays, wipe with microfiber towel and you will clearly see the difference. This product was tested with an active pickleball community in Boerne, Texas.  Players commented that it cleaned better than the carbon erasers, that the 4oz was the perfect size and that they felt the effect on the paddle went from a 2