World Pickleball Convention West Palm Beach: Pickleball players from across the country are gathering this weekend for the World Pickleball Convention in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event is being held at the Palm Beach Convention Center from June 27 to June 29, with doors open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The convention offers new gear, learning opportunities, and events to help people enjoy America’s fastest-growing sport.
Vendors Bring Innovation
Todd Ferrigno, who owns the Ultimate Pickleball Warehouse, started his company because he wanted to make better paddles for players.
“My business brain took off, and I started researching paddles. And I realized that people were spending a lot of money on paddles that weren’t really great for the money,” said Todd Ferrigno. “Essentially, you get into business to make money, but that’s not really why I got into it. I just really want to help people get a good product, and I think we have done that.”
Ken Kepple, CEO of VolleyBar, also joined the industry to help players learn faster.
“When I got into pickleball … I realized really quickly the game is a much shorter, faster game than tennis. And if I was told once, I was told 100 more times: ‘You need shorter, more compact swings, keep your hands in front of you, make contact out in front of you,’” said Ken Kepple. “I don’t like doing practice. … I like to play, and this is a device that you actually reinforce proper swing technique while you are out on the court playing the way you would normally play.”
Activities and Special Events
Many vendors at the convention have started their businesses in the past five years. They want to grow pickleball and make it easier for new players to join. Besides the vendor booths, the convention features an indoor tournament and a fashion show that will display popular activewear brands.
Tickets start at $20 per day, making it affordable for many fans to attend and learn more about the sport. The event is expected to draw large crowds as pickleball keeps growing in popularity. The gathering is a chance for fans, players, and companies to connect, share new products, and celebrate their love for pickleball.
News in Brief: World Pickleball Convention West Palm Beach
The World Pickleball Convention runs June 27-29 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event offers gear shopping, lessons, a tournament, and a fashion show. Business owners Todd Ferrigno and Ken Kepple shared why they want to help players improve. Tickets start at $20 per day.
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