First Fake Paddles, Now Fake Pickleballs?

The New Jersey Fives Take Home the 2026 MLP Championship

  ​The culmination of the 2026 Major League Pickleball season took place at CityPickle at Wollman Rink inside Central Park in New York City, as the New Jersey Fives defeated the St. Louis Shock to earn their first ever MLP Championship.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball 

Pickleball’s Most Dangerous Grip: The Riley Newman Pancake

  ​On last week’s PicklePod episode, Newman explains how he landed on his grip and how it changed his play style. Newman changed the game with his grip and the pancake shot. Newman’s grip allows him to protect his chicken wing with his forehand.  Read More  The Dink 

Why Your 3rd Shot Drop Keeps Failing

  ​Most players hit their 3rd shot drop and then stand still, and that single mistake traps them in the transition zone. Fix your momentum and your drop gets dramatically better, fast.  Read More  The Dink Pickleball