Franklin Sports enters the pickleball shoe game with the ACV Pro. Breathable, durable, and built for players at every level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Egregious Hooks, Poor Conduct Earn Player 90-Day PPA Tour Suspension
Video footage posted to Instagram depicting the conduct of one player during a match at last week’s Charleston PPA Challenger has resulted in disciplinary action from the league and will force him to miss at least one upcoming event. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Eric Oncins Flipped a Coin, Then Went on to Win Back-to-Back PPA Asia Gold Medals
The most insane pickleball experience of Eric Oncins’ life happened halfway around the world, by sheer happenstance, in front of a crowd that would make most American tournaments jealous. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Playing More Pickleball Actually Improves Your Mental Health, New Study Finds
Players who hit the court three or more times per week, for at least two hours each session, scored significantly higher on mental wellbeing tests than those who played once or twice. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Avoid These 3 Deadly Mistakes to Master Aggressive Dinking
The aggressive dink isn’t about overpowering your opponent. It’s about creating pressure through placement, using deception to keep them guessing, and understanding when to attack versus when to reset Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Partners with The Dink Minor League Pickleball on Nationwide Event Activations
Under this new partnership, MiLP’s 2025 State Championships and Regional Showdowns will be amplified player experiences, providing real pathways, exposure, and momentum toward The Dink MiLP National Championship this December in Dallas. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The APP Tour AARP Open Tournament Preview
The APP Tour AARP Open is taking place October 9 – 12 at The Fort, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and this is a preview of the tournament. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Installed Just Days Before, AED Saves Young Man’s Life on Minnesota Pickleball Court
When Rory Bakke collapsed at the Miller Park pickleball courts in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, his girlfriend, Sunny Saengdara, didn’t hesitate. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Does This New Camera Angle Exonerate Zane from Vietnam Hooking Allegations?
’It’s hard not to be upset when people are delegitimizing an incredible win and there’s clear evidence out there,’ he said. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Push & Block: How to Play Smart Defense at the Kitchen Line
Rather than fight fire with fire when you’re outmatched at the kitchen line, the sounder approach is to calm things down and get back to neutral footing. Read More The Dink Pickleball