The Veolia PPA Desert Ridge Open presented by Oh Snap! took place at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort from January 31st through Sunday, February 4th. This was an “Open” level event, meaning the winners of the pro events would earn 1,000 PPA points toward year end Read More The Dink
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In a Pickle Film Celebrates the Humor of Pickleball
Dink Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Bring the Beloved Sport to the Big Screen. Read More The Dink
Pickleball Will Be Front and Center on Super Sunday
Move over Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, or kindly let us poach a spot next to you. Pickleball will be a part of the Super Sunday and featured in one of the very valuable commercial spots. Register today for the first ever Pickle Bowl, Feb. 8-11 at The Plaza in Read More The Dink
Focus on These Pressure Points to Win More Pickleball Matches
No matter the level of pickleball, to win consistently, you must apply pressure to your opponents. This doesn’t mean hitting the ball hard on every shot. Instead, think of pressure as putting balls into spots where your opponent can’t hurt you.Sign up today for the Read More The Dink
PPA Desert Ridge Open Providing Plenty of Upsets and Surprises
Winds played tricks on players all day during Singles Day at the PPA Desert Ridge Open on Thursday. A storm is brewing in the valley that will cause some weather challenges as we head into the weekend, and winds created havoc on the pickleball courts on Thursday at the JW Read More The Dink
Riley Newman, Christian Alshon Announce New Paddle Contracts
Riley Newman goes to ProXR, while Chrisitan Alshon has announced a partnership with Paddletek. Read More The Dink
Nike Drops Pickleball Shoes
Nike Zoom Challenge Pickleball shoes feature an Air Zoom feature in the heel for added spring in your step. Read More The Dink
DUPR Winter 2024 Updates: What You Need to Know
On January 24th, DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) announced a new $8 million investment influx. The investment group was headlined by Andre Agassi, who is also a new member of the board. Click here for more details related to the investment. Sign up today for the Read More The Dink
Anna Leigh Waters Now Has Her Own Bobblehead
Did you know that there’s a National Bobblehead Museum? If not, you surely won’t be surprised to learn it’s an American establishment. In a country known for its oversized roadside attractions, it’s fitting that there should be an undersized oddity, too. It& Read More The Dink
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








