Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the past several years. But where exactly is that growth happening? DUPR recently pulled 12 months of new user growth to see which U.S. cities are seeing the biggest increases in participation. All areas of the country were represented in the Top 10 — […]
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JOOLA Says 7 Paddle Brands Have Settled Patent Cases, But There Are Holdouts
”Diadem has failed to respond to the litigation altogether. JOOLA is now asking the court to enter a default judgment against the company.” Read More The Dink Pickleball
UPA-A’s Case for Better Paddles: More Innovation, Clear Limits
“Better equipment does not inevitably require a higher price,” says UPA-A President Jason Aspes Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball Trash Talk: How to Brush It Off and Win Anyway
Pickleball trash talk works by stealing your attention, not by exposing a real flaw in your game. Here’s how to shut it down, reset between points, and know when it crosses into a rules violation. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Signs You’re Overthinking Pickleball Shots
Overthinking pickleball shots is a timing problem, not a caution problem, and it shows up as late feet and last-second paddle changes. Here are the three clearest signs it’s happening to you, plus the fixes that speed your decisions back up. Read More The Dink Pickleball
3 Pickleball Serve Return Mistakes That Cost You the Point Immediately
Most pickleball serve return mistakes cost you the rally instantly, not five shots later. Here are the three that do the most damage and the fixes that take one practice session. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball will break your heart. It’s designed that way.
“You’ll have fun!” “You’ll meet people!” “You’ll compete again!” All of those things are true about pickleball. But you also will get your heart broken. If you play long enough, it is inevitable. I’m a clinical psychologist and a competitive doubles player, and after years of playing this sport and studying relationships, I’ve come […]
Why Your Pickleball Drive Is Too Fast (And What to Do Instead)
Most players think a faster pickleball drive is a better drive. The truth is the opposite, and once you understand why, your whole attack game changes. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Put This in the Paddle Throw Hall of Fame
Troy Akin lost a tough singles match at PPA Mesa. Rumor has it he’s still looking for his paddle… Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Top 10 Fastest-Growing US Pickleball Cities, Ranked by DUPR Users
Here are the fastest-growing cities ranked by DUPR users over the last 12 months. Did yours make the list? Read More The Dink Pickleball









