The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced the 2025 event calendar for its AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, for APP Tour professionals ages 50 and older. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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2025 PPA Masters Tournament Preview
The 2025 PPA Masters is the first stop of the year for the PPA Tour. The Mission Hills Country Club is hosting the Slam level event. This is a full tournament preview. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Brave: Top Pro Takes Controversial Stance on Pickleball Drama
Standing up for what’s right, Will Howells takes risky stance on high stakes pickleball controversy. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball’s Financial ‘Emergency’ Sparks Online Clash with UPA Executives Who Immediately Refute Claims
Pro player’s claims of impending UPA insolvency meet immediate backlash from executives across pickleball Read More The Dink Pickleball
PPA Daytona Beach Tournament Recap
The PPA Daytona Beach Open took place from December 17th – December 22nd. Leigh Waters made her first debut in women’s doubles in over two years and won gold with her daughter, Anna Leigh. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Nike Dink Awards 2024 Nominees
The full list of nominees for the Nike Dink Awards 2024 are officially here! Take a look at the full list below. Voting takes place on Jan 1 – Jan 14 at dinkawards.comNike Named Title Sponsor of The Dink Awards 2024Pickleball’s official fans’ choice Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pro Pickleball Players Are Out-Earning WNBA and NWSL Stars
Pro pickleball players are out-earning WNBA and NWSL stars with average salaries of $260,000 in 2024, thanks to major growth in the sport. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Best Dressed Players at the PPA Daytona Beach Open
This week, the Carvana PPA Tour headed down to Daytona Beach for the final tournament of the year. The pros wrapped up the season in style with outstanding performances and standout outfits! Read More The Dink Pickleball
Who Ben Johns Could Play Men’s Doubles with in 2025
Thomas Shields broke the news that Ben and Collin Johns won’t be playing together in 2025 on Thursday, December 21st. This is an opinion piece, offering possible partner options for Ben Johns in the 2025 season. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball Rule Changes for 2025 — USA Pickleball Rule Book
The official 2025 pickleball rulebook has been released by USA Pickleball and we’re going to break down some of the more significant changes that will affect your game.If you want to review the changes for 2024, check out our last post:Pickleball Rule Changes for 2024From Read More The Dink Pickleball