Mike Hefty
@pbmike.bsky.social
Pickleball enthusiast living in Wisconsin and Arizona. Passionate about doubles play and always learning to improve. Sharing insights, highlights, and love for the game!
Played today at the Del Cerro tennis and pickleball club. I didn’t see anyone playing tennis but many playing pickleball
April 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Played today at the Del Cerro tennis and pickleball club. I didn’t see anyone playing tennis but many playing pickleball
Great day watching PPA Pickleball at the Arizona Athletic Grounds yesterday in Mesa. The venue is setup to easily watch with 4’ fences outside and a covered center court with plenty of seating to get a break from the sun.
If you can’t attend, watch live coverage on pickleballTV
#arizona #mesa
If you can’t attend, watch live coverage on pickleballTV
#arizona #mesa
February 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My Selkirk Luxx is starting to show some wear. I haven’t seen a drop off in play but think it might be time for a new one.
January 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
My Selkirk Luxx is starting to show some wear. I haven’t seen a drop off in play but think it might be time for a new one.
The "old style" of pickleball has the right-side player setting up and the left-side player attacking. The Johns brothers, who won’t be playing together next year, are the classic example—Collin dinks and defends while Ben takes on the offense. #Pickleball #BenJohns
December 21, 2024 at 3:35 PM
The "old style" of pickleball has the right-side player setting up and the left-side player attacking. The Johns brothers, who won’t be playing together next year, are the classic example—Collin dinks and defends while Ben takes on the offense. #Pickleball #BenJohns
Players like Gabe Tardio and Hayden Patriquin innovate by attacking off bounces, exploiting overextended left-side opponents. Their aggressive style is reshaping the game as the sport evolves. #Tardio # Patriquin #pickleball
December 21, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Players like Gabe Tardio and Hayden Patriquin innovate by attacking off bounces, exploiting overextended left-side opponents. Their aggressive style is reshaping the game as the sport evolves. #Tardio # Patriquin #pickleball
When I started playing, it was indoors with three courts and a 40/60 play-to-wait ratio—not ideal. The wood floor was fine then, but I’ve come to prefer acrylic. It’s just a better experience all around. #Pickleball
December 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM
When I started playing, it was indoors with three courts and a 40/60 play-to-wait ratio—not ideal. The wood floor was fine then, but I’ve come to prefer acrylic. It’s just a better experience all around. #Pickleball
Struggling with nagging pickleball injuries? Consider the book The Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett. It’s been a game-changer for me, especially with knee and shoulder pain. Take care of your body—it’s your greatest asset on the court!
#PickleballInjuries #PickleballFitness #PickleballLife
#PickleballInjuries #PickleballFitness #PickleballLife
December 6, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Struggling with nagging pickleball injuries? Consider the book The Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett. It’s been a game-changer for me, especially with knee and shoulder pain. Take care of your body—it’s your greatest asset on the court!
#PickleballInjuries #PickleballFitness #PickleballLife
#PickleballInjuries #PickleballFitness #PickleballLife
Just got 100 Franklin X-40 pickleballs for $130 ($1.30/ball). I tested their consistency by rolling them on a pool table—unscientific but effective! This post shows a top-down shot of the new batch. The next two posts will compare 2021 vs. 2024 results.
#PickleballGear #FranklinX40 #Pickleball
#PickleballGear #FranklinX40 #Pickleball
December 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Just got 100 Franklin X-40 pickleballs for $130 ($1.30/ball). I tested their consistency by rolling them on a pool table—unscientific but effective! This post shows a top-down shot of the new batch. The next two posts will compare 2021 vs. 2024 results.
#PickleballGear #FranklinX40 #Pickleball
#PickleballGear #FranklinX40 #Pickleball
Line calls in pickleball are super subjective. I always try to give opponents the benefit of the doubt on close ones. Found this picture recently, and I think it’s pretty spot on.
#Pickleball #LineCalls #Sportsmanship
#Pickleball #LineCalls #Sportsmanship
November 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Line calls in pickleball are super subjective. I always try to give opponents the benefit of the doubt on close ones. Found this picture recently, and I think it’s pretty spot on.
#Pickleball #LineCalls #Sportsmanship
#Pickleball #LineCalls #Sportsmanship
I use three different brands of pickleballs with my Lobster pickleball machine—Engage, Franklin X-40, and Onix. Mixing brands adds variability, requiring quick adjustments and simulating real-game unpredictability to boost reaction skills.
#PickleballDrills #Pickleball
#PickleballDrills #Pickleball
November 25, 2024 at 5:14 PM
I use three different brands of pickleballs with my Lobster pickleball machine—Engage, Franklin X-40, and Onix. Mixing brands adds variability, requiring quick adjustments and simulating real-game unpredictability to boost reaction skills.
#PickleballDrills #Pickleball
#PickleballDrills #Pickleball
Visited the pickleball courts in Mt. Horeb, WI—6 courts converted from 2 tennis courts. No lights, but a solid setup for daytime play. Sharing a summer photo from Facebook for a closer look! #Pickleball #MtHoreb #Wisconsin #PickleballLife #OutdoorSports
November 22, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Visited the pickleball courts in Mt. Horeb, WI—6 courts converted from 2 tennis courts. No lights, but a solid setup for daytime play. Sharing a summer photo from Facebook for a closer look! #Pickleball #MtHoreb #Wisconsin #PickleballLife #OutdoorSports
Checked out the Sun Prairie, WI pickleball courts—10 well-maintained courts with PVC barriers to minimize balls rolling between games. The courts are lit for night play, but I haven’t tried it yet. Anyone played there? 🎾💡 #Pickleball #SunPrairie #Wisconsin #PickleballLife #OutdoorSports
November 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Checked out the Sun Prairie, WI pickleball courts—10 well-maintained courts with PVC barriers to minimize balls rolling between games. The courts are lit for night play, but I haven’t tried it yet. Anyone played there? 🎾💡 #Pickleball #SunPrairie #Wisconsin #PickleballLife #OutdoorSports
Cold day in sw Wisconsin. Drilling in the garage.
November 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Cold day in sw Wisconsin. Drilling in the garage.
I bought a pair from Head and like them. Lightweight, comfortable and have the ventilation hole at the top of the lens. The ventilation is the key for me. No or limited fogging.
November 18, 2024 at 6:07 PM
I bought a pair from Head and like them. Lightweight, comfortable and have the ventilation hole at the top of the lens. The ventilation is the key for me. No or limited fogging.
Stopped by the Cottage Grove, WI pickleball courts after the Milwaukee PPA. Loved the central walkway, wind slats, and mid-Nov nets! Shade from the canopy is a bonus. Barriers between courts to stop balls. Excited to give them a try next summer. #Pickleball #Wisconsin #PPA #PickleballLife
November 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Stopped by the Cottage Grove, WI pickleball courts after the Milwaukee PPA. Loved the central walkway, wind slats, and mid-Nov nets! Shade from the canopy is a bonus. Barriers between courts to stop balls. Excited to give them a try next summer. #Pickleball #Wisconsin #PPA #PickleballLife
“Had a great time watching the pros in action at the PPA tournament in Milwaukee this today! The speed and skill of the pro game is truly next level. Check out this clip—pickleball isn’t just fun; it’s 🔥! #Pickleball #PPATour #Milwaukee”
November 17, 2024 at 2:49 AM
“Had a great time watching the pros in action at the PPA tournament in Milwaukee this today! The speed and skill of the pro game is truly next level. Check out this clip—pickleball isn’t just fun; it’s 🔥! #Pickleball #PPATour #Milwaukee”