Answer: Anyone playing in a USA Pickleball (USAP) sanctioned tournament must ensure that their paddle is USAP approved. This can be done… Read More Pickleball Magazine
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State Pro Leagues & Junior Pickleball Tour Now Feed Directly Into The Dink Minor League Pickleball Nationals
In a major step toward building a true nationwide pipeline for competitive team pickleball, The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is now officially partnered with State Pro Leagues and The National Junior Pickleball Tour. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Life Time Announces Open-Invite $50,000 Singles Tournament
The inaugural LT Open aims to crown pickleball’s best men’s and women’s singles players. And everyone is invited to prove they’ve got what it takes. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Chicago Suburb Sets ‘Unofficial World Record’ for Largest Pickleball Lesson
Lifelong youth sports advocate Mark Miller drew 484 kids to courts outside of Chicago – all for the love of the game, and totally free of charge. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Mastering High-Level Patterns
Advanced Pickleball Strategy for 5.0+ Players At the 5.0+ and professional levels, pickleball is no longer just about mechanics and… Read More Pickleball Magazine
What Type of Pressure Are You Dishing Out?
In pickleball, pressure is your best friend—when it’s applied strategically. But most players default to one kind: hitting hard and fast…. Read More Pickleball Magazine
Streaking in pickleball
Brad Bradshaw of Ponte Vedra, Florida, came to pickleball from tennis, and was the ATP Executive VP, Rules and Competition. In 2024, he… Read More Pickleball Magazine
MLP Dallas Event Preview
This is an event preview of the Advil Targeted Relief Major League Pickleball (MLP) Dallas event, taking place at the Pickler Universe, in Dallas Texas, from July 24 – 27, 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Shock go Undefeated in Their Hometown – Patriquin makes his case for MVP
This is a recap of the MLP St. Louis event that took place at the Chaifetz Center, in St. Louis Missouri, from July 17 – 20, 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Historic MLP Trade Sends Ben Johns to LA
The move was made possible thanks to an extended MLP trade deadline. Now, it’s upended the entire season and thrown the playoff picture into disarray. Read More The Dink Pickleball