In the spirit of Independence Day, we’re declaring our freedom to lob, smash, and dink across the land! Whether you're hitting the courts locally or traveling far and wide, one thing’s for sure — this summer, America runs on pickleball.

If the Founding Fathers played doubles, we bet Washington and Jefferson would be unstoppable at the net — cherry wood paddles in hand! John Adams might’ve argued every line call, but he still had a killer drop shot. And if Lincoln showed up for a match? Game over. Good luck lobbing over Abe! The First Ladies, of course, would absolutely dominate women’s doubles — we see you, Eleanor and Michelle.

As fireworks fly and pickleballs pop, drop, and lob, we’re serving up a few crowd favorites — game-changing tips, ref-approved rules, and a sneak peek at ERNE’s newest pickleball machine! So grab your paddle, rock those red, white, and blue sweatbands (oh yeah!), and rally on — the courts want YOU! 🫵

Now, let's light the fuse and see what's coming up:

🎆 Boom! A brand new pickleball machine just dropped — meet the Dink + Drop Pro from ERNE — special introductory price of just $849!

🗳️ Cast your vote! Tell us your favorite way to train in the PTS Survey and enter to win a Power User subscription!

🌞 Stars, stripes, and sunshine — plan a pickleball getaway with Pickleball in Paradise by Straight Away Travel

🦅 Suit up like a champ — red, white, and compression tight with LEORÊVER performance gear. Increase endurance while reducing inflammation and swelling. 

🎯 Target locked — Nail your net game and sharpen your volleys with the Paddle Pointer from SportsEdTV. Plus all PTS users get a FREE 1-year membership ($179 value!) 

🏕️ Camp, compete, conquer — turn your summer into a training adventure with RISE Destination Pickleball Camps

📜 Life, liberty, and knowing the rules — Ask A Ref answers your toughest court questions

🎁 Let freedom ring — and WIN! Post a match score on your UTR Sports profile for a chance to win a Selkirk bundle

💥 Stand back — today's issue is about to go off! 👇