Since the PPA Desert Ridge Open is an “Open,” the Progressive Draw is not in place. Here are some predictions for this year’s event. Read More The Dink
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New Leggings and Joggers Made Exclusively for Pickleball Players
Dedicated athletes and casual pickleball players alike demand gear that not only keeps up with their gameplay, but also complements their style. Enter AVI, the go-to athleisure brand with a mission to fulfill the needs of actual pickleball players with sport-specific features.Nowhere are those features more impactful than the Read More The Dink
Where to Play Pickleball in Las Vegas, Nevada
The best places to play pickleball in Las Vegas, featuring everything you need to know. Read More The Dink
China is ‘Taking Over Pickleball’
China is projected to have 10,000 twice the number of players in the United States within a few years. Read More The Dink
Register for the First Annual Pickle Bowl in Las Vegas!
Heading out to Las Vegas for the Big Game and want to squeeze in some pickleball for a good cause?Players and pickleball enthusiasts will be descending on The Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas Feb. 8-11 for clinics, amateur tournaments and the opportunity to watch athletes, celebrities and influencers showcase Read More The Dink
Riley Newman Won’t Accept Anything But First Place, and The Reason Isn’t Just Money
The Dink had the chance to talk with pro pickleball player Riley Newman about his sports background, his grip, and much more. Read More The Dink
From the Playground to the Pickleball Courts, High Schoolers Are Coming
USA Today says multiple high schools have introduced pickleball as a new student sports option in Maryland. Read More The Dink
2024 USAP Nationals Moves to Mesa, Arizona
For the second year in a row, a new location for USA Pickleball’s National Championships – this time, it’s Mesa, Arizona. Read More The Dink
NVZ Fundamentals Keep YOU in Control
Court position is the biggest advantage in pickleball. When you’re at the kitchen line at your opponent is stuck at the baseline, you have the advantage. To keep that advantage your volleys have to be a threat. The contact height determines how aggressive you can be with your shot. Read More The Dink
Pickleball’s Biggest Obstacle: People Taking it Seriously
You – almost assuredly a pickleball fan – likely read the above headline and thought, ‘what are you talking about?! I take pickleball VERY seriously.’But do you watch or attend pro pickleball events? Or are you more of a recreational-only fan? No judgement either way.Sign up Read More The Dink