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    The Hub Pickleball - Busy on rainy day!

    The Hub Pickleball

    3.9(26 reviews)
    18.3 mi

    Update the review -At list they're honest enough to refund me the money they over charged…read more I wish they didn't make me feel so bad and make me feel like I did something wrong. I feel like their behavior is dishonest misleading and indicating a lack of integrity. The first time I join for one month trial they had a new year promotion so I join Jan 06 and immediately they charge me extra , after calling the front desk few times , they said the promotion was over yesterday (they forgot to mention it when I signed in ) , I talked with Luz (one of the managers )and she agreed to return the extra fees and I asked to cancel the membership at the spot . I didn't see the refund and after calling again , they said it's a credit for next month , I said again , I don't want to be here another month , please cancel my membership, they said yes and now they charge me again . I needed to send them email just to confirm the call and they still charge me again I spend so many hour talking with them about the issue and then like nothing happens. I was there 3 times and for charge over $300 already . Such a rip off If u decide to join them , take a lawyer with u because they will nail you with secret charges all over the place . Very disappointing

    Pulled up to The Hub Sports Club in Alameda and honestly... this place is solid…read more Came through with my guy Nate to check it out, get some runs in, and shoot a little content. Right away you can tell this place is well run. The energy is welcoming, the staff actually cares, and the community vibe is real -- competitive but still friendly. Pickleball-wise, it's stacked. 8 indoor courts that are clean, permanent, and play great, plus 7 outdoor courts if you want fresh air. Runs are organized, people know how to play, and they're always hosting tournaments and competitive events, which I really appreciate as someone who plays a lot. Outside of pickleball, the gym setup is legit. Full cardio and strength equipment, unlimited group classes like yoga, barre, and more. Locker rooms are clean, with showers, sauna, and steam room -- clutch after long sessions. Pro shop is fully stocked and the staff is always down to help with gear or questions without being pushy. Small thing but funny -- they even added a ping pong table, which kinda says everything about the vibe here. Functional, fun, and community-first. If you're in the Bay and serious about pickleball, fitness, or just want a spot that's run right with good people, The Hub Alameda is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

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    Courtside Tennis & Pickleball - We are a small family run/husband and wife business.

    Courtside Tennis & Pickleball

    4.9(31 reviews)
    13.2 miRockridge, North Oakland
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 1985

    Give Jack and Richard a raise! This store is a a dream. The selection is unmatched, everything is…read moreso well organized and everyone that works there is genuinely so kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend their demo program if you're unsure of what type of raquet you want, they have all the best new ones to try out. Can't give them high enough praise for helping us choose new raquets and doing a great, fast restringing job. Feels like you're friendly neighborhood spot where we always love shooting the breeze with the guys about the love of tennis!

    This place is the best! Shout out to all the young guys that are usually working there - they're…read morealways happy to help answer all my tennis racket/string questions! I recently did the racket demo program. It is awesome, you get 30 days to try as many rackets as you'd like, 3 at a time, for $40. The $40 is like a down payment toward the racket you eventually end up choosing! Bryce helped me out the first time I came in - gave me all the basics in a very friendly and approachable way! I swapped rackets many times lol and it was always pretty quick and easy. Anytime I needed a recommendation, I felt like I could trust what they were telling me from their own tennis experience! I ended up getting a Head Gravity racket with pretty blue, Mach 10 strings to match lol - I couldn't be more pleased with my choice! The price match they offer can also be handy - even though they ended up having the cheapest prices in store when I went, it's good to keep in mind if you happen to see a cheaper price online, they'll honor it, according to their policy! Tennis can be expensive haha so just keep this policy in mind! They're a small shop but I feel good supporting local! Sometimes they might not have what you're looking for, but they're happy to get it from their other location/order it for you and they're always really good about calling you when your item or racket is ready! For example, they had to get my racket and some racket head protection tape from their other store, on different occasions. They called me each time when it was ready. For your fellow tennis lovers, keep this place in mind - they have gift cards! I actually got a gift card for my birthday lol that I used towards my new racket. I also bought tennis balls here as part of my tennis friend's birthday gift - recommended by Bryce - and they ended up being great balls! Dunlop Grand Prix! I will always appreciate the help, knowledge/recs, and friendly service from Courtside - come support them if you need anything for tennis!

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    Owners - Will & Jennifer

    Courtside Tennis & Pickleball - We carry a large selection of pickleballs

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    The HUB Silicon Valley - Inside the hub!

    The HUB Silicon Valley

    4.0(47 reviews)
    47.5 mi

    The surfacing on the courts and the amount of courts they have here is amazing! However I will say,…read morepricing just keeps going up and I don't think it's going to stop, because they know people here in the bay make too much and will pay whatever amount to have nice courts with good people to play here. I personally just buy the day passes here and come during the weekend every so often, and stay all day (since they have in n out privileges) to make my pass worth it. I remember the good old days when day passes were just $25, but now it is $40! A bit too much for me, if you are looking for a free court with good opponents, you can play at Mitchell park in Palo Alto. Also, during rainy days is very busy so be mindful of that if you are coming because you can't play outside for free, because everyone else has the same idea! Other than that, when I do come to the hub, I always get good games in when I play in the higher skill levels

    My employer recently booked a tournament with The Hub in Campbell. We were quickly in contact with…read moreDipti. Dipti was able to meet with us in person and also by email to go over all the details. Dipti also provided a timeline which allowed for us to simply enjoy the event. Our event was for approximately 100 people which included players and spectators. For some of the people, it was their first time playing pickleball and for others it was there first time playing at the Hub. All of the details were taken care of, even some that we did not even consider. In the end, we had a great time and everyone continues to talk about the experience and memories that were made that day. Thanks Dipti and the Hub for making this day GREAT!

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    The Daily Brined - Bronze, APP Sacramento, 4.5/35+ Men's Doubles, 04/23

    The Daily Brined

    5.0(1 review)
    46.5 miThe Pocket-Greenhaven

    I took my first formal lesson with Bryan in Nov 2023, it was awesome. He had watched me play a bit,…read moreand identified a couple things I could work on. I wasn't getting to the kitchen fast enough after my drives, and they were too inconsistent. He got me more balanced and moving forward quicker, and he used a game that helped track the results of my drives, which showed i was probably being too aggressive. I started hitting higher percentage shots, and paid off a few days later with better results! He also analyzed my grip and taught me techniques for how to use it in a couple different ways that really worked for that style. I have an Eastern grip and it works for the scorpion. He did a couple different drills to help me learn and get comfortable with those shots, and I can't tell you how good it felt to smoke a couple scorpions in our mock game, I am definitely going to use that shot in the wild. Bryan is a real student of the game, and I could see how he designed his lesson with a progression in mind, to teach the core part of each skill, then work it into more game-like situations. Really helpful, you can tell the guy is a former teacher. Anyway, good luck on your pickleball journey. I've always been self-taught in sports, but it's smart to take a few lessons and learn the right technique and mindset for the game!

    From the owner: Individual & Small Group Pickleball Lessons, Tournament Coach.read more

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    Studied under Andrei Daescu, a top 10 pickleball pro. Also studied under Morgan Evans, Kyle McKenie, & completed McGuffin's 2 day camp.

    The Daily Brined - Gold at 4.5/4.0 mixed doubles at a Rusch Park tournament.

    Gold at 4.5/4.0 mixed doubles at a Rusch Park tournament.

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