The 2025 Beer City Open is fully underway in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a closer look at the history of the tournament and the unsung heroes behind one of the best run pickleball tournaments in the world. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Ranking the Best Men’s Pickleball Shoes of 2025
Pickleball addicts (like myself) will wear down at least 3-5 pairs of shoes per year. So finding the right pair is crucial for your wallet and your game. To help my fellow players, I’ve ranked the best men’s pickleball shoes of 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Highlights: Anna Leigh Waters Gets Real on ESPN’s SportsCenter
Waters sat down with host Christine Williamson onsite from the MLP Mid-Season Tournament to address the pickleball haters, the pressure she feels as the world no. 1, and her Olympic dreams. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Win or Lose, Your DUPR Rating Could Now Take a Hit
DUPR’s new algorithm update rewards performance based on predictions – not just final game results. The reactions online are mixed. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Mid-Season Tournament Preview
The Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament is taking place at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in partnership with the Beer City Open, from July 9 – 13. Read More The Dink Pickleball
A Flood of New Pickleball Paddles Drop This Summer
Many of the sport’s top brands are dropping new models this summer, running the gamut from fresh shapes, fully foam cores, and surprising price points. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP New York Event Recap
This is an event recap of the MLP New York event that took place July 3-6, 2025 at Sportime Randall’s Island in New York City. Read More The Dink Pickleball
New Winners Shine at the APP Newport Beach Open – Tournament Recap
This is a tournament recap of the APP Newport Beach Open, which took place July 2 – 6, 2025 at The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, in California. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP New York Event Preview
This is a preview of the 2025 Major League Pickleball New York event being held from July 3 – 6 at Sportime Randall’s Island in New York City. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open (Major) Preview
This is a preview of the Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open (Major) that is taking place from July 2 – July 6, 2025, at The Tennis &Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. Read More The Dink Pickleball