For those seeking the ultimate combination of accommodation and sports, Costa Navarino in Greece has emerged as a standout destination for active travelers. Located in the Messinia region of the southwestern Peloponnese, the destination blends Mediterranean beauty, world-class hospitality, and a growing lineup of racket sports, making it ideal for a premier pickleball vacation. […]
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Sunset Smash
California SMASH El Segundo, California Recently, a philosopher said, “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn football,” an update of the famous quote about baseball. And, for every tight spiral coming from the throwing arm of Josh Allen, or acrobatic touchdown run by Derrick Henry, the gridiron has […]
Camden Chaffin
Hometown: Grove City, Ohio Age: 14 Rating: DUPR of 6.116 in Men’s Doubles and 6.113 in Men’s Singles Favorite Shot: Two-handed backhand roll Favorite Tournament: Worlds PPA – Dallas Describe how you developed your best shot, the two-handed backhand roll. I started playing pickleball when I was 9 years old and not very strong. […]
T.O. Is All IN
Legendary wide receiver Terrell Owens brings NFL fire to the pickleball court. Terrell Owens, NFL Hall of Fame receiver and avid pickleball player, leaps in the air for an overhead smash during a game at a private court in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The excitement in his voice is palpable and booms through the phone […]
Federico Staksrud Sent to New Jersey in Blockbuster MLP Trade
The last official trade of the 2026 Major League Pickleball season is a big one. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Dallas Flash are Back in a Big Way – Take MLP San Diego
The Dallas Flash beat the LA Mad Drops and the Columbus Sliders to finish off an undefeated weekend at MLP San Diego, hosted by the Barnes Tennis Center. The Flash earned 25 standings points at the event and became just the fourth team all year to win an event. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How Gearbox Built 50 Pickleball Patents in 10 Years
The Gearbox pickleball paddle isn’t built like everything else on the market, and that’s entirely by design. Here’s why 50 patents in 10 years actually changes how you play. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Fixes That Stop You From Popping Up Your Dinks at the Kitchen
Popping up your dinks is one of the most punishable mistakes at the kitchen line. These 3 mechanical fixes will clean it up fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You’re Stuck at 4.0 (And the 5 Habits That Fix It)
The gap between 4.0 and 5.0 isn’t about power or athleticism. It comes down to five specific habits that 5.0 pickleball players use in every single point. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why You Keep Hitting Out Balls (And the Drill That Fixes It)
If you keep swinging at balls that were always going to fly out, this pickleball drill is built for you. The Walker Sisters’ Dodgeball drill trains your body to step aside and let the point come to you. Read More The Dink Pickleball