Kitchen Blockers

09/17/2026

Pickleball eye injuries are on the rise, and most players still don't wear protection.

Dr. Keith Smithson, a sports vision specialist, put it plainly: he's encouraged more recreational players wear protective eyewear than pros do, but the number is still under 50%.

Don't be most players.

Source: https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20260421/amid-rising-pickleball-eye-injuries-players-mostly-wear-regular-eyeglasses-on-court

09/16/2026

9 out of 10.

That's how many pickleball eye injuries never had to happen. Not a typo. Not an exaggeration. Just the reality of a sport growing faster than the safety gear to match it.

Read that again. Then go grab a pair of Kitchen Blockers before your next match, because "I didn't think it would happen to me" isn't a strategy.

09/13/2026

Eye on the ball. 👀

That's all a kid should have to think about on the court, not whether their eyes are protected. We've got that part covered.

09/10/2026

Kitchen Blockers loves our referees. 🙌

The unsung heroes of every tournament, protected and looking sharp while they do it. The people who keep the game fair, court after court, match after match. Proud to see them repping KBs while they do it.

09/09/2026

Did you know? Your Kitchen Blockers come with more than just the pair. 📦

Every order includes:

✔️ Your Kitchen Blockers
✔️ A carrying case to keep them scratch-free
✔️ Neoprene safety pads
✔️ Removable/adjustable strap
✔️ A welcome card so you know exactly what you're playing with

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

09/08/2026

Throwback to Canada Nationals. 🇨🇦

Your eyes are the prize. Whether it's a national championship or Tuesday night league, protecting your vision isn't optional — it's the whole game.

Proud to see the Canadian pickleball community taking eye safety as seriously as the game itself.

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09/04/2026

Team Canada's Senior squad is repping the Maple Leaf at the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam, and doing it in style. Proud to have this crew on the court in Kitchen Blockers.




Good luck, Team Canada. Bring it home. 🏆

09/03/2026

Catch our founder's interview with Entrepreneur! https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/after-a-black-eye-in-retirement-he-started-a-business-making-millions-kitchen-blockers

After Getting a Black Eye in Retirement, He Started a Business to Make His Hobby Safer. Now He’s 66 With Millions in Annual Revenue.

Read more at the link below.

09/03/2026

Team USA went 3-0 today, pushing their overall record to a perfect 12-0. Alex Simon stayed unbeaten too, going 4-0 on the day. 🇺🇸🏆

Undefeated and reppin' KB on court! That's how you do it.