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A New Court in Town: Pickleball Hits Boston Big
PickleBOS Boston, Massachusetts The sports culture in and around the Boston area is iconic to say the least, and adding pickleball to the mix has been in high anticipation. Well, now the wait is over for this fervent sports community. As one of the last major cities in the United States without a true […]
The Disruptor Shoe Brand Bringing a New Swagger to Pickleball
”It’s not just about making a shoe that performs—it’s about what looks good, what athletes actually want to wear and how we can bring more culture into the sport.” – Stria pro Gabe Tardio Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball Tips for Seniors to Win More Points Without Hitting Harder
The best pickleball tips for seniors have nothing to do with swinging harder. Placement, court position, and patience win the points that power only thinks it wins. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Backhand Flick Has No Power (And What a 6.02 DUPR Pro Does Instead)
Most players think the backhand flick is all wrist. A 6.02 DUPR pro says that’s exactly why it fails. Here’s what actually creates power and spin on the shot. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Screwball Serve: How to Pull Opponents Way Off the Court
The screwball serve is one of the most effective ways to drag your opponent off the court before the point even starts. Learn the grip, the wrist move, and exactly when to throw it in a match. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Why Your Return of Serve Breaks Down Under Pressure (And How to Fix It)
Unforced errors on the return of serve almost always trace back to the same two problems: grip pressure and a missing load. Fix those two things and your return gets cleaner fast. Read More The Dink Pickleball
6 Skills That Break You Out of 4.0 Pickleball Jail Fast
Most 4.0 pickleball players are stuck for the same fixable reasons. These six skills target the exact habits holding you back from the next level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Best Dressed Pros at PPA Veolia Pickleball National Championships
It was a great week of pickleball, complete with fantastic new looks and partnerships. Here are our top picks for best dressed at the PPA Pickleball National Championships. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Ignacio de Elia
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina Current Residence: Tampa, Florida Age: 39 Education: Undergrad at Torcuato Di Tella, Master’s at San Andrés, MBA exchanges at Kellogg School of Management and at FGV in Brazil Employment: Brand CFO at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Marital Status: Married, one son DUPR Rating: 5.1 doubles, 5.5 singles Favorite Shot: Forehand drive […]