Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, but so are the injuries that come with it. If your forearm or elbow aches after a few games, you’re not alone. Thousands of players experience pickleball elbow, a form of tennis elbow caused by repetitive strain and improper grip mechanics.

And here’s the surprising part: your grip might be the real problem. Not your paddle, not your swing, your grip...

Why Pickleball Players Get Tennis Elbow

Most cases of pickleball elbow come down to one simple factor: tension. A flat, narrow paddle handle forces players to grip too tightly, engaging forearm muscles that were never meant to stay flexed for hours. Add the repetitive motions of dinks, drives, and volleys = perfect recipe for inflammation.

Even seasoned players fall into this trap. The tighter you squeeze, the more vibration transfers through your wrist and elbow. Over time, that strain leads to micro-tears, pain, and eventually, the dreaded “pickleball elbow.”

How Grip Design Affects Your Arm

Your paddle grip determines how your forearm muscles fire. When the index finger has nowhere to anchor, your wrist and your four fingers compensate by tensing up. That tension pulls on your forearm tendons exactly where tennis elbow pain begins.

Traditional grips are smooth and cylindrical. They don’t guide your hand into the natural “trigger” position that gives leverage and control. The result? Extra tension with every shot, and an arm that feels like it’s done a full workout after three games.

The TriggerGrip Pro™ Difference

The TriggerGrip Pro™ was engineered to fix exactly that. Its raised Trigger Channel lets your index finger anchor naturally no forced tension, no awkward grip adjustments. That small ergonomic change unlocks huge benefits:

• ✅ Reduces over-gripping and forearm strain
• ✅ Keeps wrist and elbow in better alignment
• ✅ Enhances paddle control and shot consistency
• ✅ Improves power through relaxed leverage

In short: less pain, more game.

Trusted by the Pros

Top players like Gabe Joseph and members of Team TGP have put it to the test logging hours of high intensity play without the typical forearm fatigue. Many report reduced soreness and better feel on touch shots after switching to TriggerGrip Pro™.

If you’ve been battling elbow or wrist pain, your body is sending a signal. It’s not just wear and tear, it’s feedback that your grip needs to change.