The first APP tournament of the year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, kicked off 2025 with electric energy, incredible performances, and next-level style! Here are our favorite standout looks: Jack MunroJack Munro stunned with great outfits all week, but his mixed doubles look with Megan Fudge stole the show. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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The 2024 Nike Dink Awards Results: Pro Player Categories
The fans have spoken! In fact, 13,000 of you have spoken. That’s more than double the votes we received last year. Thank you to all who voted and for keeping The Nike Dink Awards the official people’s choice awards for pickleball.If you didn’ Read More The Dink Pickleball
Howells, Fudge, and Braverman all win double gold in the APP Fort Lauderdale Open
This is a recap of the APP Fort Lauderdale Open, which took place from 1/15/25 – 1/19/25 at The Fort. This was the first tournament held at The Fort, which is the APP Tour Headquarters location. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Adidas Signs World No. 1 Federico Staksrud
Federico Staksrud, the world’s top-ranked men’s pickleball player, has joined forces with adidas Pickleball in a groundbreaking multi-year partnership.The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Staksrud and adidas, as the brand continues its expansion into the growing sport of pickleball. A central highlight of Read More The Dink Pickleball
Breaking Down the UPA-A 2025 Pickleball Paddle Guidelines
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has announced pivotal updates to paddle regulations, effective September 1, 2025, aimed at ensuring fairness and consistency in professional gameplay.With the recent formation of the UPA-A, players have been anxious to see how the organization would handle the issues related to paddle Read More The Dink Pickleball
Dominate Your Friends with This Backhand Flick
Mari Humberg’s backhand flick is a precise, spin-focused shot that relies on controlled wrist motion and strategic placement to catch opponents off guard and set up winning plays. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Owners Meetings Should Help Shape the Season
MLP owners meetings are going to take place January 20-21. This is a preview of the most important decisions to be made about the 2025 MLP season. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Federico Staksrud: Your New World #1 Men’s Doubles Player
Federico Staksrud’s ascension to the #1 spot in men’s doubles pickleball marks a significant milestone in the sport’s history. This Argentine sensation has not only claimed the top doubles ranking but also holds the #1 position in men’s singles, showcasing his exceptional Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open Tournament Preview
The Humana APP Fort Lauderdale Open is taking place January 15th – 19th at “The Fort”. This will be the first event held at The Fort, the APP Headquarters. This is a tournament preview. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Step Aside Sneakers, Selkirk’s CourtStrike Shoes Have Entered the Chat
In a world where your Aunt Karen thinks her tennis shoes will cut it on the pickleball court (spoiler: they won’t), Selkirk Sport just dropped a game-changer — literally. Meet the CourtStrike and CourtStrike Pro, the brand’s first-ever pickleball-specific shoes. And trust us, they’re Read More The Dink Pickleball








