As you gain experience as a player and move up in levels, you should begin adapting a “third shot drop” or “third shot drive” strategy. This is one of the most basic strategies players learn in pickleball. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Babolat Dominates Pickleball Footwear Without Endorsing Any Players. Why?
Babolat, the French company primarily known for its tennis equipment, is quickly becoming a player in the pickleball footwear space, despite not having a single player under an endorsement deal. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Bossman crosses the line in warehouse pickleball game
It’s hard to knock a boss who is willing to install a pickleball court in the middle of a warehouse. Nothing would make me want to go to work more than pickleball rivalry with unfinished business.But the boss at this warehouse crossed the line. On an incredibly Read More The Dink Pickleball
A Refresher for the Upcoming 2024 Major League Pickleball Draft
Now that Major League Pickleball is back, how are the teams constructed? We get you prepped for the April 2 draft with a refresher on how it works. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Life is Good Adds Pickleball Line
Another cherished activewear and lifestyle brand has enthusiastically ventured into the world of pickleball. Established in 1994, the “Life is Good” brand is renowned for its uplifting designs featuring the iconic smiling stick figure character, Jake, who symbolizes joy and positivity.Over the years, Jake has been portrayed Read More The Dink Pickleball
Babolat Signs First Pickleball Athlete
French company Babolat announced Thursday on their Instagram account that professional pickleball player Chris Haworth has signed on as their first-ever pickleball athlete. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Chicken N Pickle Wins Breakout Retailer Award
Chain Store Age recently revealed the winners of its annual Breakout Retailer Awards, carefully selected by the publication’s editors and industry experts. Among the winners for 2024 was Chicken N Pickle. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Preview and Predictions for the APP Miami Open, the Tour’s First Major of ’24
The APP Tour stops in Miami this weekend for the Chase Miami Open. Our Erik Tice previews the event and make plenty of bold predictions. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Franklin Sports’ X-40 Now the Official Ball of the APP Tour
The APP Tour announced a major extension of its partnership with Franklin Sports. The Franklin X-40 ball will become the official and exclusive ball of the APP Tour and APP Next Gen Series, starting in 2024 and beyond. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Panel Moderated by The Dink Highlights First Ever RacquetX Conference in Miami This Weekend
RacquetX, a first-of-its-kind conference incorporating pickleball, tennis and other racquet sports, kicks off Sunday in Miami, with The Dink moderating a panel of the sport’s major organizations. Read More The Dink Pickleball










