We had such a great experience taking a couples pickleball lesson with Andrew! He made learning fun…read moreand easy, and his knowledge of the game really stood out. He's patient, encouraging, and hilarious too. We both improved so much in just one session. Highly recommend!

I've been playing pickleball casually on and off over the years with my family when time allows…read more.. an evening here, a weekend day there, during some downtime on an out of town trip, etc... We'd mostly just hit around until recently when we started playing a bit more competitively and more often... and that's when I realized how much I love the game and that I want to learn, improve, and play more often! Practice could only get me so far as I had never really taken a lesson... I'd been following Seidwinder Pickleball for awhile and know Andrew from his involvement in the local community. He's an excellent baseball / softball coach, and super patient with the kids. I signed up for his "Pickleball 102 - Advanced Beginners/Low-Intermediate - RISING STAR CLASS," that took place at the Phoenician on a recent Thursday morning. It was a fabulous experience! I appreciate the Seidwinder class philosophy that they teach their clinics just like they do to the resort guests... with a mindset of making the most of your time together and squeezing in plenty of tips and tricks to advance your pickleball game. They limit the guests to 8 maximum per clinic and in the one that I took, there were 5 of us total. Andrew had a great balance with getting us moving and doing all kinds of drills to teaching and demonstrating. He is super positive and personable and a pleasure to learn from... as promised, we had some doubles play time at the end of the two hour clinic focused on positioning, strategy and shot selection. If you're in the market to learn the basics of pickleball or to take your game to the next level, I highly recommend Seidwinder Pickleball. Thanks again, Andrew!

The store and customer service are top notch. The selection Scott Carry's in store is above the…read morerest. His customer service goes above and beyond along with knowledgable experience. would recommend him to anyone!

Scott is an absolute delight to work with; knowledgeable, friendly and incredibly generous to loan…read moreus several pickleball paddles to see what we liked.

"Where the dinks are pristine and the screams are Olympic-level"…read more Pickleball Backyard is the Disneyland of dink rallies -- seven beautiful courts so well maintained, you'll think you're playing in a tennis pro's dream journal. The staff? Superstars. Engaging, helpful, and somehow always managing to look cool while chasing rogue balls. The common areas are cleaner than my conscience after returning a serve just out and not calling it. Bathrooms? Spotless. Like, "I'd eat a post-match hot dog off the floor" clean. (I didn't, but I considered it.) However -- and I say this with affection -- when the competitive folks show up? Oh boy. It's less backyard and more Pickleball Thunderdome. Every point is a life-or-death struggle, punctuated by screams of "YEAHHHH!" like someone just won Wimbledon... and custody of the dog. But hey -- if you can dodge a ball and an ego, you'll have a great time. Bring earplugs, bring a good attitude, and bring your A-game. This place is a smash hit (literally).

Huge thanks to Pickleball Backyard for coming to the rescue over the weekend and hosting part of…read morethe 2025 ARIZONA Amateur Pickleball Championships powered by Carvana PPA Tour & PIG. There was a torrential downpour that day and the outdoor courts we were supposed to play on didn't work out for our women's doubles bracket. Thanks to some quick thinking by Nanna B and the tournament organizers, they found Pickleball Backyard and we were still able to play! My daughter and I made it, albeit a bit late, but it all worked out... We found the courts to be great, the employees super nice, and the overall facility more than adequate. We utilized the restroom, took some photos on the podium, and refilled our water bottles. They have some snacks / vending machines and I hear they are open 24/7, which is pretty cool! It is a bit far from home, otherwise I'd say we'd be back soon and often. Thanks again PB!

It's like the famous sports saying "its not how you start it's how you finish "…read more My experience started off pretty horrible not going to lie. Got here and we had to wait an hour and a half for the Pickleball court, which at the end of the day, is understandable since we didn't have the reservation on a Sunday afternoon. so we waited about an hour and a half the gentleman asked me if I wanted 30 minutes or an hour I said an hour I got put down for 30 minutes, not knowing spent an hour and a half at the facility playing cornhole, and all the other games they had to offer our time was finally up after having a couple drinks and food. And if you're looking for a fast drinks from the bartenders, you might as well sit down for 15 to 20 minutes to wait for that drink as they don't really care or have a sense of emergency because it is a tip pool . What they don't understand is it's a team effort and because they don't care that affects everybody else that does care. We ended up playing Pickleball for 30 minutes and got kicked off the court after reserving it for an hour and there was a mistake. Clearly I was frustrated and the only reason that they are getting a five star is because John the general manager stepped in and clearly saw my frustration before I even had said anything he already offered to take care of the 30 minute game and some other items as I was not looking for this he still took care of it. It doesn't really make it better, but at the end of the day, he definitely made it better and we do appreciate it so we definitely recommend this place. We will be back to play some pickle ball and give the other staff a chance.

Not only is this a great place to go play pickleball, but their food is delicious! Their chicken is…read moreamazing. Be sure to order their fried pickles and tater tots . Finish your meal off with their cookie! Absolutely delicious. Be sure to check out their calendar of events. They have music bingo and trivia nights that are free. Also, don't forget to sign up for their kids club of free events. My kiddos love going to Chicken N Pickle. The employees are also friendly.

Pickleball has quickly become a favorite activity for the family, myself included, and we've been…read morechecking out as many pickleball venues (indoor and out) whenever possible. We went to Picklemall yesterday (on a Thursday evening) and it was packed! I am sure the rainy weather had something to do with it, but I guess we are not the only ones obsessed with playing... In fact, the "open play" that we thought we'd be able to jump into was all booked up for the evening. Luckily, one friend had a court reserved, and another one randomly appeared with another court reserved as well... So, we all got to play and get a little exercise! While there, I was introduced to some of the Picklemall staff including Chance, Hector, and Zach. I created accounts for the entire family and learned about all kinds of programming that Picklemall offers. I was quite impressed to learn that members and non-members are both welcome to participate in on-site events and programming including tournaments, clinics, social events and more. It sounds like there are options for players of all skill levels too. I've since learned that if you use the Picklemall app, you can easily get access to your gameplay footage, which sounds super cool... We are already planning on returning soon. See you there!

Ben Seeger is an amazing instructor! He is prompt and introduces himself. He explains and…read moredemonstrates as he's teaching, and he always asks if there are any questions. He uses terminology congruent to the game, then explains what the term mean. He's patient, and praises attempts, all the while reinforcing the fundamentals and always keeping the basics in focus. He repeats key concepts and explains how they build on the play of the game. He's concerned about safety making sure proper footwear is worn, sunscreen is applied, water beaks are taken and repeating if a ball is missed or on the ground, let it go so not to roll an ankle.

Center Court in Scottsdale for me is a terrific place to meet & play with people at my level. I…read moretypically do open play during week nights right after work. The crowd those nights are usually very competitive, but everyone has a fun attitude. That's the best part about pickleball... the people are happy and having fun. Everyone likes to win, but if not, did you play well? Yes? Then rack up your paddle. Let's go again! Every facility has its issues. For me, the courts should be cleaned at least weekly. Their rotating schedule of cleaning is not effective for the higher use courts (open play courts). The management has been effective in their marketing and events, but lack luster in balancing open play and reserved courts in high use hours. I like the locker room. I like the beer wall and lounge area.

A pickleball lovers dream! Expect tons of pickleball playing, loud and bright lights, and good…read morevibes and energy. You can dress the part with the apparel, enjoy a soda or cocktail before or after playing and recover with the hot and cold massage chairs.

While it's not geographically desirable for me, the Picklr Mesa hosts a bunch of cash games and my…read moreson tends to meet folks here to drill on occasion, so I've been more than a handful of times. I've played recreationally here on occasion as well. The courts are great and if you're looking for indoor pickleball, you can't go wrong here. However, this Picklr doesn't compare to many of the others I've been to when you compare the facilities beyond the courts. For example, the locker rooms are super dated and dingy, the water fountain definitely doesn't seem like it is the cleanest, and it's more common than not that there are few to no snacks available. So... take that for what it's worth and have fun playing pickleball where ever you end up!

Worst PR ever. We have been drilling 5 days a week for a couple of years. Today MESA AZ was…read morereopened after renovation of 3 weeks. The new owner told us we could not drill together any longer and would have to hire one of their certified coaches. I'm 77, Rick 68, and my wife 71. We are almost always the only ones in the Picklr from 7 to 9 each morning. Today no one was there till we were leaving at 9. The new owner said we were being coached. We explained we never paid any of us anything be we were drilling to get better. He said we were being coached because Rick was tossing balls to my wife to drill. REALLY BAD PR. No coaching, just drilling together for the last couple of ;years. So REALLY SAD. BEWARE at any facility that your not allowed to drill any longer without hiring their coaches.

I've been to this indoor pickleball facility once as a spectator for an event that my son played…read morein. I've also attempted to utilize it on multiple occasions with no luck, but hoping that will change in the future. Based on my experience there, the courts are beautiful and there are some light concessions available. Plenty of parking as well. It looks like there are now clinics and open play offered throughout the week, so that may be something to look into in the future. In the past, the process to check availability was to call or text the GM directly, and the times that I was looking for just never worked out. With pickleball now a huge part of life for my family, I'm sure I'll be back soon!

This might be the best kept secret in the world of Scottsdale Pickleball. The facility is gorgeous!…read moreGreat courts, accessories, lighting, sound...everything is top notch. Online scheduling was a breeze, and the access process worked flawlessly. My only wish is that they had more than two courts once word gets out about this absolute gem of a pickleball facility. As it is, it's a perfect spot for a private event with your special group or just a practice session with a friend. Very highly recommended! (but don't tell too many others ;-)