I’m a huge pickleball fan — I play all the time and already own 4 paddles. And since pickleball is officially the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., I figured it was time the paddles caught up.

Founded in Arizona nearly three years ago, Pickleball Kingdom’s mission is to create a global network of pickleball venues. (Pickleball Kingdom Franchising) The first Pickleball Kingdom opened ...