Protecting the Game: The Philosophy Behind USA Pickleball’s Evolving Equipment Standards

Why You Need to Cease and Desist Hitting Fifth Shot Drives

  ​As you gain experience as a player and move up in levels, you should begin adapting a “third shot drop” or “third shot drive” strategy. This is one of the most basic strategies players learn in pickleball.   Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

Staksrud Shelves Adidas Paddle ‘Until We Make Things Right’

  ​Federico Staksrud, the #1-ranked singles and men’s doubles player on the PPA Tour, made waves last month as the new face of adidas pickleball. A few short weeks later, he was spotted swinging his trusty Joola again in a round of 64 singles win against Ty Parrish at  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

How to Hit a Pickleball Drive Harder and Smarter: 5 Essential Steps

  ​Most pickleball players focus on hitting hard, but the real edge comes from combining power with strategy. Here’s how to master the pickleball drive in five proven steps.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball