DUPR and SPORTIME are teaming up to enhance pickleball in the U.S. by using DUPR’s rating system to boost level-based play and deliver top-notch experiences for players across the board. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Anticipate, Position, Prep: How Paddle Preparation Improves Your Pickleball Game
Early paddle preparation is key to consistent, powerful shots in pickleball. It allows you to position your body and paddle well before the ball arrives, just like the pros. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Life Time Stock Up 56%, Driven by Pickleball Says Wallstreet
Life Time Group Holdings is set to benefit from the rapid growth of pickleball, with Bank of America highlighting the fitness company’s strategic expansion in the sport as a key driver of its stock performance and membership growth. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball as Therapy: How One Veteran Is Supporting Others Through the Game
A Navy veteran in California is using pickleball to find peace and help other veterans transition to civilian life, creating a community of healing through the sport. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The APP Tour Announces Double the Events in 2025
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour has announced plans to double its event schedule for 2025, offering even more chances to compete and enjoy the sport. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How Pickleball Courts Impact Home Values, Real Estate
The impact of nearby pickleball courts on property values sparks ongoing debate, but for many, the sense of community and active lifestyle they foster outweighs any concerns. Read More The Dink Pickleball
I Played the Best Players in the World – Here’s What I Learned
Tanner “Pickleball” Tomassi guest writes about his experience playing the two best players in pro pickleball. Hear from him how he prepared and his takeaways from the match. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Meet Marianna Petrei: The Italian Tennis Player Who Made the Quarterfinals in Her First Pro PPA Event
Meet Marianna Petrei, a 27-year-old former Division 1 tennis star from Italy who made an impressive debut in her first professional pickleball event, reaching the quarterfinals at the PPA Picklr Utah Open. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Where to Attack Your Opponent in Pickleball
Adjusting your attacks based on your opponent’s paddle placement at the kitchen line can give you a crucial edge in pickleball, turning even their strongest stance into a potential weakness. Read More The Dink Pickleball
PicklePod: Matty Pickles Joins the Show to Discuss Vegas, Illegal Serves and Bodybags
Matty “Pickles” Klitch brings his unique brand of humor and pickleball knowledge to the latest episode of PicklePod, where he shares insights on power rankings, PPA Vegas, illegal serves, and bodybags. Read More The Dink Pickleball