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Racket sports dominated in 2025, while Pilates, HIIT and strength training also stayed strong, according Garmin's latest report.
Nick Kyrgios is taking on a new role at Stack Athletics, driving the rise of bold racket-sport style for Gen Z and millennials.
PodPlay raises $8M to scale its reach for pickleball and other racket sports venues, cutting labor costs and boosting revenue.
Virginia-based Epic Padel is aiming to close the sport's U.S. development gap with tech-enabled clubs and a range of strategic investments.
A report from Syracuse University predicts staggering growth for the racket sport commonly described as a mix between tennis and squash.
Founded by Santiago Gomez in 2022 in Brooklyn, Padel Haus now has three NYC clubs, with new openings set for Nashville, Denver and Atlanta.
Padel Haus' new Atlanta club is set to open in early 2025, marking the brand's seventh location nationwide.
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