It’s the area where you’re most vulnerable because you’re caught between two worlds: the safety of the baseline and the dominance of the kitchen line. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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New to Pickleball? Learn the Rules, Key Shots, and Scoring in Under 5 Minutes
Then grab a paddle, find some friends and a court, and just go play. You’ll figure the rest out. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Yes, Anna Leigh Waters’ Paddletek Contract Ends Today
The winningest player in PPA Tour history officially ends her current, multi-year paddle sponsorship… now what? Read More The Dink Pickleball
Parris Todd Fined $50,000, Suspended Two Events
Top-ranked pro Parris Todd has been issued a $50,000 fine and suspended for two events for her involvement in an event in Japan earlier this December. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Offensive Lob: Pickleball’s Most Overlooked Weapon
Instead of trying to hit through your opponent, why not go over them? Read More The Dink Pickleball
An Unlikely Union: Dekel Bar Signs with 11Six24
Dekel will debut the new Vapor Power 2 at PPA Masters in January, the first full-foam, UPA-A-approved paddle from 11Six24 Read More The Dink Pickleball
We Asked Top Reviewers for Their 2026 Paddle Predictions
”As the power novelty fades, players will shift back toward all-court and lower-power paddles because that’s where they play their best ball.” Read More The Dink Pickleball
120/Life Named Title Sponsor of The Dink Awards 2025
The doctor-endorsed beverage company operates by a singular motto: supporting healthy blood pressure doesn’t have to feel intimidating or out of reach Read More The Dink Pickleball
Ranking the Best PPA Pros Based on 2025 Medal Counts
This is a 2025 season recap using medal counts on the PPA Tour. I use my own calculation of points to show who had the best 2025 season (hint: it was Anna Leigh Waters). Read More The Dink Pickleball
Anna Leigh Waters Removed from Paddletek Website
Rumors have been circulating for months that #1 ranked women’s pro Anna Leigh Waters could be moving on from longtime sponsor Paddletek. Read More The Dink Pickleball










