The quarterfinals of the 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season are going to take place this Friday through Sunday at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. Eight teams are fighting for four spots in the semfinals in two weeks in New York. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The United Pickleball Association of America on Wednesday announced that it has officially begun the process of transitioning from a Limited Liability Company under the United Pickleball Association (UPA) umbrella to a fully independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization. This transition is expected to be completed by Nov. 1, according to a news release from the […]
Longer handles can increase a paddle’s swing weight and power potential without sacrificing control or sweet spot. Above all, they provide the necessary room to add that all-important second hand when the situation calls for it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Fred Robinson’s business philosophy is very simple: If you make a good product that actually helps the people you’re trying to help, the money part will take care of itself. That was the driving force behind Robinson’s first sports equipment company – Body Helix. As a high-level tennis player who had battled through his […]
We’ve reached the second weekend of the Major League Pickleball Playoffs, and there are eight teams remaining. One of the most interesting wrinkles of MLP is that the higher seeds get to select their opponents in the playoffs, and the top teams were faced with some difficult decisions ahead of this round. Below we’ll […]
Here are the fastest-growing countries by DUPR users over the last 12 months – notice any trends? Read More The Dink Pickleball
Heavy topspin jumps off the court and shoves your contact point above your shoulders, which is where points go to die. This guide covers how to return topspin in pickleball using four counters: taking the ball on the rise, retreating behind the baseline, blocking the pace, and opening your stance. Read More The Dink […]
Core strength training for seniors is the least glamorous training you will ever do, and likely the most useful. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball drills at home let you sharpen paddle control, hand speed, and footwork without booking a court or finding a partner. Here’s how to set up a legal-dimension practice zone, which drills actually transfer to match play, and which ones don’t. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The 2026 Major League Pickleball (MLP) first round of the playoffs took place this past weekend at Pickler Universe in Dallas, Texas, with four teams moving on to the quarterfinals. Read More The Dink Pickleball