In this week’s PicklePod episode, pro Zane Navratil and CEO of The Dink, Thomas Shields, discuss tanking, the battle of the sexes, and more with pro Travis Rettenmaier. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Major League Pickleball Premier Level Power Rankings
We’re approximately halfway through the Major League Pickleball season. Which teams have distanced themselves from the pack? We unveil our Power Rankings for Premier Level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
A Look Back At The Dink’s Memorable OluKai Aloha Pickleball Showdown
The Dink hosted the Aloha Pickleball Showdown at the Austin Pickle Ranch in Austin, Texas, in July. We recap the successful event and give a shoutout to our sponsors. Read More The Dink Pickleball
James Ignatowich the Latest Pro to Reveal His Lucrative Pickleball-Related Income
James Ignatowich is the latest professional pickleball player to reveal how much he brings in financially through the sport. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Twin Brothers Look to Set New Pickleball Guinness World Record
Twin brothers from Connecticut will attempt to set a pickleball world record later this month in an effort to raise money for charity. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Launches First-Ever Training and Development Academy
The APP announced that it will be launching the APP Academy at their future home at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, the sport’s first-ever U.S. and international pickleball training and development program. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The United Kingdom is Buzzing about Pickleball as the English Open Gets Underway
The English Open kicks off this weekerik with an astounding 1976 players registered from over 42 countries. Many top Americans are across the pond competing as well, including Megan Fudge and Jack Munro. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Previewing Major League Pickleball’s Second Waiver Wire Period
Major League Pickleball’s second waiver wire period kicks off Thursday. We examine the teams that could potentially make moves and the players potentially being picked up. Read More The Dink Pickleball
United Pickleball Association of America Takes Another Step In Paddle Testing With Interim Certification Program
In the latest development in paddle testing in pickleball, the UPA-A announced an Interim Certification Program, setting new benchmarks for paddle performance and consistency. Read More The Dink Pickleball
New Pairings and Opportunities on the Singles Side at This Week’s PPA Kansas City Open
With both Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns sitting out singles this week at the PPA Kansas City Open, the door is open for breakthroughs. We preview the event and share our predictions. Read More The Dink Pickleball