The 2025 Doordash MLP Finals are taking place in the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York City, from August 22-24, 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Ranking the Best Women’s Pickleball Shoes of 2025
Finding the best pickleball shoes for women in 2025 means looking at comfort, stability, traction, and durability. I tested five top-performing models from leading brands like Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Mizuno, and Selkirk to see which ones actually deliver on the pickleball court. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Apple Buys ‘The Dink’ — a Pickleball Comedy from Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson
It’s the first feature-length film on the subject set to air on a major streaming platform. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Round 1 of Playoffs in the Books – Final Four Teams Set in MLP
This is the event recap from the first round of the 2025 ‘Toray’ MLP Playoffs, held at the Barnes Tennis Center, in San Diego, California, from August 15-17. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Jaume Martinez Vich Joins adidas: ‘Adding Power Opens Up New Weapons for Me’
”I wanted to partner with a company that not only equips me with the best possible gear, but also shares my vision for growing pickleball globally,” Jaume told The Dink. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pro Pickleball Shake-Up: Insights & Implications for New Player Contract Extensions
If all goes according to plan for the UPA, players will shift from guaranteed contracts to an incentive-based model. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 2025 APP Great Lakes Open Tournament Preview
This is a tournament preview for the 2025 APP Great Lakes Open, being held at the Greater Midland Tennis Center, in Midland, Michigan, from August 13-17, 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Red Light, Green Light: Pro-Level Paddle Testing Is Coming to Amateur Pickleball Tournaments
The new Go-No-Go Machine weighs just 12 pounds and can test a paddle in under 60 seconds, enabling quick and intuitive on-site paddle testing at thousands of events nationwide. Read More The Dink Pickleball
This Innovative Ankle Brace Is Purpose-Built for Pickleball
Many pickleball players – especially those with a history of ankle injuries – are looking for smarter, more effective ways to protect themselves without sacrificing performance. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Polymarket and MLP — A New Sports ‘Betting’ Frontier in Pro Pickleball?
Major League Pickleball future predictions were recently placed on the Polymarket website. This article covers what Polymarket is, how it works, and how it ties in with professional pickleball. Read More The Dink Pickleball