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Murmurs From the Loser’s Bracket: A Baby Boomer Lament
In case you haven’t noticed, the young have discovered pickleball. The average age of picklers keeps getting younger as the sport continues to grow in popularity. What does this mean to baby boomers who, until recently, held a tight grip on America’s fastest growing sport?More Read More Pickler – Pickleball Blog
Three Ways to Counterattack a Slice Return in Pickleball
A slice is becoming a popular shot for the return of serve on the pickleball court. A slice can be troubling and create an unpredictable situation for the serving team when trying to execute the all-important third shot. So, how do you counterattack a slice return when you are the serving team on the pickleball […]
2024 Pickleball Tournament Calendar: Insights Into the Best Events in the Coming Year
Are you new to pickleball and looking to compete in your first tournament? Or are you returning to the court to defend your title or improve your game? Regardless of your skill level, you’re sure to have fun competing with “now friends” and meeting “new friends” in this fast-paced, social sport. The explosive growth […]
Four Tips to Hitting the Perfect Pickleball Slice
There are a lot of shots to master on the pickleball court. One common shot to master is the slice—which is a shot where you put backspin on the pickleball (i.e., spin that travels from 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock back toward the player that makes contact with the ball). A slice—whether a forehand […]
3 Drills to Improve (and Weaponize) Your Pickleball Serve
What makes a pickleball serve great? And how can you make yours more offensive? Plus drills to improve your serve. Read More The Dink
The adidas Metalbone Pickleball Paddle: A Detailed Look at Its Revolutionary Design
The Adidas METALBONE is now available. You’ve seen this paddle in the hands of Rafa Hewett, but now you can try it for yourselves. Read More The Dink
The Official Pickleball Video Game is Coming
The official PPA Tour pickleball video game should debut on Steam, Xbox, Playstation 5, and Switch this winter. Read More The Dink
Nationals Progression – Another Indoor Upset
The BioFreeze 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships are underway in Dallas. Apparently, everyone got the memo except Mother Nature. Rain all day yesterday moved play inside and may have played a part in the biggest upset of the weekend. Read More The Dink
Good Get Apparel: Dress to Impress with Women’s Pickleball Bottoms
After our last rave about Good Get Apparel’s men’s bottoms, it’s now time we spotlight the star player in their apparel lineup—women’s bottoms. As someone who’s spent countless hours on the tennis court and struggled with less-than-perfect skirts, Read More The Dink