Pickleball Brief is the leading business trade newsletter for professionals in the emerging and high-growth pickleball industry.
Founded in 2023 by entrepreneurs and pickleball enthusiasts Robert Allen and David Feldman, Pickleball Brief is primed to establish itself as the go-to resource for actionable market insights, competitive intelligence, and breakthrough ideas shaping strategy across manufacturing, retail, facilities, events, marketing, and investments tied to the pickleball economy.
United by a shared belief in the power of pickleball business to foster connections and prosperity in communities worldwide, Robert and David lead a team of talented writers, contributors, and industry insiders completely focused on providing professionals across the pickleball universe with unfair advantages to capitalize on this $50 billion market’s momentum.
This is a trade and industry publication produced SOLELY for business owners and professionals within the pickleball industry.
Just like you, we’re passionate about the sport of pickleball. But if you’re looking for a newsletter to improve your game, find the best paddle for your style, or learn about the next tournament, this is NOT the the information Pickleball Brief provides.
Our Mission
Pickleball Brief is the primary resource for industry professionals seeking leverageable insights and information on the pickleball market. We are committed to fostering the growth and prosperity of the pickleball industry through our actionable, comprehensive content.
Operations - The nitty-gritty of running pickleball businesses. Get actionable advice on maximizing revenue, controlling costs, staffing efficiently, facility maintenance, customer retention strategies, and streamlining operations for higher profits.
Startups - From concept to launch and beyond, learn how to get a new pickleball venture off the ground. Capitalize on this booming industry with our step-by-step guides on business plans, securing funding, building buzz, and scaling successfully.
Management - Elevate your leadership abilities with management tips from the sport’s most respected business owners, directors, retailers and other experts. Learn how the best in the business hire and motivate teams, foster culture, spearhead growth, and take businesses to the next level.
News - Get hard-to-find coverage of the latest pickleball developments. Stay informed and exploit opportunities first with our inside scoops on emerging gear, industry deals, notable developments, participation trends, brand innovations, policy impacts and more.
Our Team
Robert Allen
Co-Founder | Publisher
With over 4 decades combined creating and building the most influential sports trade magazines and B2B media brands like Outdoor Retailer and PRI, Robert brings unmatched experience spotting emerging recreational markets and scaling industry publications.
David Feldman
Co-Founder | Editor-in-Chief
Goldman Sachs alum who become an in-demand copywriter featured in Forbes and CNBC, David offers an elite creative acumen for direct response copywriting and B2B messaging having directly generated over $100 million in sales for top brands and entrepreneurs.
FAQ
Who is Pickleball Brief for?
Pickleball Brief is a B2B trade newsletter catering specifically to pros, retailers, equipment brands, event organizers, facility owners, investors, and other industry business leaders looking to accelerate strategic growth and capitalize on pickleball’s surging participation momentum.
What is included with my subscription?
A Pickleball Brief subscription gives you access to our exclusive in-depth monthly briefing (Delivered on the 15th of every month), the monthly update (Delivered on the 30th of every month), our member portal housing an archive of all past newsletter content, proprietary industry reports, access to our extensive supplier directory, discounts to live events and more member-exclusive content.
How much does a subscription cost?
The subscription cost is $39/month when paid monthly or an annual rate of $349 when paying upfront yearly – saving you over 25% with the annual plan.
Can I share my subscription with my team?
No – subscriptions and login credentials should not be shared in order to maintain the integrity of our community and ensure individuals value the exclusive content being provided.
However, we do offer team pricing. Please contact us is you’re looking to provide a subscription to multiple employees or team members.
What topics and content will be covered?
Our paid monthly briefing (Delivered on the 15th of each month) focuses on need-to-know topics like emerging gear and tech, market data, growth strategies from leading brands, lessons learned from existing facilities and industry experts, profiling investment opportunities, new policy developments, and insights on the pro player economy guiding your decisions.
We also publish a monthly update on the 30th of each month that will deliver a featured pickleball industry article similar to a monthly briefing, with slightly less detail. It also includes key industry insight links with commentary and a link to our latest podcast.
Have You Subscribed Yet?
✅ Actionable advice on maximizing revenue, controlling costs, staffing efficiently, facility maintenance, customer retention strategies, and streamlining operations for higher profits.
✅ Receive step-by-step guides on business planning, securing funding, and scaling successfully.
✅ Learn how the best in the business hire and motivate teams, foster culture, spearhead growth, and take businesses to the next level.
✅ Access to our exclusive industry product and services supplier directory, discounted access to annual PB events and special annual industry reports.