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  ​The APP Tour announced a major extension of its partnership with Franklin Sports. The Franklin X-40 ball will become the official and exclusive ball of the APP Tour and APP Next Gen Series, starting in 2024 and beyond.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​RacquetX, a first-of-its-kind conference incorporating pickleball, tennis and other racquet sports, kicks off Sunday in Miami, with The Dink moderating a panel of the sport’s major organizations.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Pickleball has made its way to the continent of Africa, where the sport was recently part of the African Games as a demonstration sport.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Anna Leigh Waters and Leigh Waters joined Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields on the latest episode of the PicklePod, where no topic was off limits.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Major League Pickleball has announced the dates and times for the upcoming 2024 Drafts for both the Premier and Challenger levels.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​A windy day can present a lot of challenges for recreational pickleballers. We share some tips that should make your game a bit more windproof.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​What a weekend (and Monday) at the PPA Austin Open, which wrapped up after a stormy weekend in the skies and on the courts at Elevation Athletic Club in Lakeway, Texas.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu took down Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns in mixed doubles to win gold at the PPA Austin Open on Monday.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​When is the right time to hit a lob shot in pickleball? Is it a good strategy? We discuss all aspects of the shot and when it’s simply not appropriate.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

  ​Katy Perry, her mom, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan recently faced off on the pickleball court to promote American Idol. Enjoy.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball