The Ultré, a brand-new hybrid shape in the 11Six24 lineup, is now live, joining the brand’s Power 2 series featuring industry-leading HexGrit surface grit Read More The Dink Pickleball
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11SIX24 Ultre Power 2 review: This is the brand’s best paddle yet
11SIX24 this week released a new shape in the Power 2 lineup called the Ultre. It’s a cross between a traditional hybrid and an elongated model, with a length of 16.35 inches and width of 7.65 inches. Our reviewers have spent a lot of time with the original Vapor Power 2 and think highly […]
Pickleballers Season 4, Episode 3: Hannah Johns on growing the PPA Tour and pro pickleball’s early days
In this episode of Pickleballers, Hannah sits down with Roscoe and Jared to pull back the curtain on the Johns family, the wild early days of the PPA, and what it really took to turn pickleball into a legitimate professional sport. It’s part origin story, part behind-the-scenes tour, and entirely worth your time. Hannah […]
4 Topspin Drop Fixes That Stop Your Third Shot Popping Up
The topspin drop turns your third shot from a liability into pressure. Coach Cori Elliott’s four fixes stop the pop ups for good. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Steps to Build Anticipation in Pickleball (and Stop Reacting Late)
Anticipation in pickleball is the skill that separates players who always look rushed from players who always look ready. Here are the three steps coaches use to build it. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Advanced Dinking Patterns That Win Points at 4.0 and Above
Advanced dinking patterns 4.0 pickleball demands are completely different from recreational play. It’s not about keeping the ball in, it’s about systematic pressure. This guide breaks down the four core patterns that separate good kitchen players from great ones. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Sharpen Your Two-Handed Backhand Volley: 6 Keys From a Pro Lesson
The two-handed backhand volley looks effortless when a pro hits it, then falls apart the moment you try. Here are six keys that fix the shot, starting with where the power actually comes from. Read More The Dink Pickleball
5 Pickleball Mistakes Beginners Make, and the Fixes That Work
After coaching thousands of beginners, the same pickleball mistakes show up again and again. Here are the five that cost you the most, and how to fix each one today. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Father’s Day pickleball gift guide (2026)
Father’s Day is right around the corner (June 21 this year), and if you’ve got a dad who plays pickleball and are looking to get him a new paddle or some gear this Father’s Day, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a list of great paddles as well as some accessories that every […]
Paddletek partners with MLP to host $25K One Point Challenge for amateur players this summer
Paddletek and Major League Pickleball are introducing a new high-stakes event this summer to bring amateur players into the pro pickleball spotlight. The first-ever Paddletek One Point Challenge will debut July 9–12 during MLP’s Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event will feature 128 amateur doubles teams competing in a one-point-per-round, single-elimination format, […]