# The Evolution of Pickleball: Insights from Frank Solana

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Published: 2025-10-15T17:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://letsgotennis.com/atlanta-tennis-podcast/the-evolution-of-pickleball-insights-from-frank-solana
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Season 25, Episode 102 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode of the GoTennis Podcast, Shaun Boyce interviews Frank Solana, a professional pickleball player and entrepreneur. Frank shares his journey from tennis to pickleball, his experiences in competitive play, and the launch of his paddle brand, Luna . He discusses the evolution of pickleball, the design of his paddles, and the unique training camps he offers. Frank also reflects on the transition for tennis players to pickleball and his vision for the sport's future on a global scale. Takeaways Frank Solana transitioned from tennis to pickleball seven years ago. He won the US Open in 2022, marking his entry into professional pickleball. Frank started his own paddle company, Luna, and has been successful in building a community around it. The new paddle, Eclipse, is designed to be more powerful and competitive. Frank's camps are intense, focusing on both offensive and defensive strategies in pickleball. He emphasizes the importance of learning a soft game for success in pickleball. Frank believes that pickleball needs more international recognition and stars. He aims to unite the sport globally, similar to tennis. The demand for pickleball paddles is increasing, leading to new certification systems. Frank encourages tennis players to embrace the challenges of transitioning to pickleball. Keywords Frank Solana, Pickleball, Luna, Paddle Design, Pickleball Camps, Tennis Transition, Sports Innovation, Pickleball Community, Professional Pickleball, International Pickleball Tour Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HAcit91-OaM King of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/sbpKT83DGp8 Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bob…

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