12 Absolutely Scientific Reasons Women Are Better at Pickleball Than Men
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America—and according to absolutely no one official, women are dominating it. Why? Science. Or vibes. Anna Lee Waters. We’re not sure.
Here are 12 completely factual, not-at-all-biased reasons women are better at pickleball than men.
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They’re used to men not being able to hit the target.
So your backhand falling short doesn’t surprise them. -
Their jealousy is actually elite pickleball training.
If she can find a single strand of blonde hair in your backseat, she can track a wiffle ball on the court. -
They already win every fight at home.
Pickleball is just a way to do it in public. -
They can’t drive—so they had to master the dink.
No, not that kind of drive. But also, yes. -
Years of scrubbing dishes gave them elite spin control.
It’s the same wrist flick—just way more passive-aggressive. -
They’re used to keeping score in every argument.
Pickleball was just the next logical step. -
They’ve mastered the art of the look.
No words. Just intense eye contact. -
They’re already used to carrying doubles partners through life.
Carrying you to 11–7 is just one more chore on the list. -
Having kids made them fast.
Sprinting to stop a toddler with scissors is the ultimate footwork drill. -
They’re stay-at-home moms, which means they have unlimited court time between Target runs.
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Their tight clothing makes them more agile.
(Men’s cargo shorts are not peak athleticism.) -
They’re never wrong—so line calls are final.
No need for replay. She saw it. She knows.
Bonus
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They are good in the kitchen.
There you have it. The truth hurts—almost as much as that cross-court drop shot you weren’t ready for.
And as for that whole “they’re good in the kitchen” thing? Well…
If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.
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