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From 4.0 to 5.0: Collin Johns on the Power of Shot Selection
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Geoff Bourgeois

From 4.0 to 5.0: Collin Johns on the Power of Shot Selection

At the 2025 JOOLA Celebration, I talked with pro player Collin Johns to discuss what it really takes to move from a 4.0 to a 5.0 in pickleball. Collin’s answer may surprise you: the key isn’t more power or speed; it’s smarter shot selection. Discover why decision-making on the court is the real secret to climbing the pickleball skill ladder.
Why I Like the Johns Brothers (and What Ben & Collin Are Building Off the Court)
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Geoff Bourgeois

Why I Like the Johns Brothers (and What Ben & Collin Are Building Off the Court)

Ben and Collin Johns are redefining what it means to be pro athletes—building businesses like Pickleball360 and RacketPro while dominating the PPA Tour. Their work with JOOLA and global expansion efforts show how athlete-led entrepreneurship is shaping the future of pickleball.
Palmera Pickleball's U.S. Tour: A Spring Season of Competition, Connection & Community
Written by
Geoff Bourgeois

Palmera Pickleball's U.S. Tour: A Spring Season of Competition, Connection & Community

A recap of Palmera Pickleball’s spring tour across the U.S., featuring PPA tournaments, travel highlights, training sessions, and venue visits.