Dive into Takeya’s Titan Elite review: A blend of spin, control, and finesse. Perfect for players aiming to elevate their game. Read More The Dink
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New York Post Attacks Pickleball
Get low and keep your paddles in a defensive position because pickleball is facing continued challenges and criticisms. The New York Post published a scathing write up about how Pickleball is becoming a menace to society and bringing out the worst in seniors. Read More The Dink
Ex-Tennis Star Jack Sock Signs with Selkirk Pickleball
Ex Tennis Star signs long-term deal with Top Pickleball Brand, Selkirk. Read More The Dink
Predictions and Partnerships for the PPA Championships in Las Vegas
Written by: Erik TiceThe Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships Presented by Thorlo is being hosted at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Competition will take place from October 4th – October 8th. Pro play is set to begin Thursday with singles, followed by mixed doubles on Friday, gender Read More The Dink
Finding Pickleball: A Journey of Making it All Not Work
What this mom of three discovered in pickleball was a sport uniquely suited to women like her. Read More The Dink
Letting Out Balls Go in Pickleball: 5 Signs to Watch For
Letting the ball go out in pickleball is one of those easier-said-than-done skills. Here’s how you can master it. Read More The Dink
Murmurs from the Losers’ Bracket: Losing with Style
It’s always important to exhibit grace in defeat. Let’s face it, most pickleballers get a lot of practice in losing. And in the end, if you’re playing rec-level pickleball, the score’s not important, anyway. All that matters is whether or not you’re having a good time. It’s not whether you lose, it’s how you lose. So, chin up.More Read More […]
Improve Your Pickleball Hand Speed with These 2 Drills
Hand speed is paramount in pickleball as it directly influences a player’s ability to react swiftly to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the game. Whether it is reacting to powerful smashes, delicate dinks, or sudden changes in ball direction, pickleball players with enhanced hand speed have a significant advantage. As a result, improving […]
USA Pickleball Creates “Quiet Category” to Address Noise Concerns with the Sport
The sport of pickleball’s top threat to growth is the lack of pickleball courts to match the demand to play. With that said, one of the barriers to further court development is the concerns around the noise that accompanies the game—particularly, in residential and/or urban areas. In the hopes to address this critical concern, USA […]
Pickleball Foot Fault or “Elf Toe”?
As you may know, one of the cornerstone rules of the sport of pickleball is that you may not volley the pickleball while making contact with the Kitchen (also known as the Non-Volley Zone) or the Kitchen line. In summary, the rule—at its most basic level—is very simple and clear: No volleys are allowed […]