Poaching applies pressure, shrinks the court for your opponents, and helps cover a weaker partner — all tactics that increase unforced errors. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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We ranked every durable grit paddle on the market
Long-lasting grit has quickly become one of the biggest innovations in pickleball paddles, helping players maintain top-tier spin for much longer than traditional raw carbon fiber surfaces. In this video, we rank the major durable grit technologies currently on the market based purely on how gritty they feel to the touch, from standard carbon […]
Major League Pickleball 2026 Week 5 Power Rankings
The Columbus Sliders were the talk of Major League Pickleball heading into this week’s event in St. Petersburg, Florida. Last weekend they made a blockbuster trade to acquire Tyra Black, giving them four starters (Parris Todd, Tyra Black, Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger) who are all Top 10 doubles players on the PPA Tour […]
How to Position Effectively in Pickleball Mixed Doubles
Pickleball mixed doubles strategy comes down to one thing more than any other: where you and your partner are standing. Get the positioning right (stacking, middle coverage, and transition zone movement) and you turn a two-person team into a single, coordinated weapon. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Pickleball Workout Routine Drills to Boost Agility
A focused pickleball workout routine is the fastest way to close the gap between where your game is and where you want it to be. These 5 agility drills target the exact movement patterns that win points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Covering the Middle in Pickleball: 4 Rules That End the Confusion
Most players think the forehand always takes the middle, but that is costing them points. Here is the real system for covering the middle in pickleball. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Pickleball Tips That Instantly Make You Harder to Beat
Five pickleball tips that intermediate players miss, from the split step to the middle shot. Each one fixes a specific habit that hands your opponent free points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
7 Pickleball Mental Strategies Pros Use to Clutch Up Through Pressure
Choking, the yips, and tournament nerves are not about talent. A mental performance coach who trains tour pros shares the pickleball mental game habits that keep you steady when it counts. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Pickleball Serves That Put Instant Pressure on Opponents
Most players hit the same flat pickleball serve every point. These three serves add power, height, and spin so you win the first ball more often. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Full-Send Body Bag: Why Pros Say It’s About to 10x
The full-send body bag is becoming one of the most talked about weapons in pro pickleball. Florida Smash’s Zoey Weil and Zane Navratil break down why it works, who it works on, and why it is about to get a lot more common. Read More The Dink Pickleball