Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and it’s not slowing down.
According to the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association report, 24.3 million Americans played in 2025, a 22.8% increase year over year. More players, more crowded courts, and longer sessions are quickly changing how the game feels.
It’s faster. More reactive. Less forgiving.
Most players respond to that shift by upgrading their paddle, looking for more spin or control. But as the pace increases and time on court adds up, something else starts to matter more.
What you’re wearing on your feet.
Recently named the #1 pickleball shoe by Pickleheads, the XRZ™ has started to stand out as more players look for stability to keep up with how quickly the game is evolving.
Why Stability Is Becoming the Difference
Pickleball movement isn’t forward. It’s lateral, reactive, and constant.
Most traditional athletic shoes weren’t built for that. They introduce small instability during quick changes in direction, forcing your body to make micro-adjustments every point.
Early on, you don’t notice it. Later in a session, you feel it everywhere.
XRZ™ approaches it differently.
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A lower profile platform keeps you closer to the court for more control
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A reinforced heel and outrigger keep your foot centered through lateral movement
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A roomier toe box lets your toes engage naturally for a stronger base
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The GripSync™ insole adds cushioning without losing court feel
In independent balance testing, players wearing XRZ™ improved stability by an average of 15.71%, with some seeing gains as high as 33%.
More stability means less wasted movement, better positioning, and more control during longer rallies, especially as fatigue starts to set in.
The Fastest Growing Sport Is Raising the Standard
Pickleball isn’t slowing down, and neither is the level of play.
More players, faster rallies, and longer sessions all put more pressure on how well you can move and stay balanced under stress.
Players will always look for an edge. For most, that starts with the paddle.
But more players are starting to realize that consistency doesn’t start in your hands.
It starts from the ground up.