The Mojo Energy Pouches Virginia Beach Open saw Kate Fahey leave with two gold medals, while Sofia Sewing, Elliott Schupp, and Jaume Martinez Vich all earned their first gold. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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PPA Australia Pickleball Cup Recap: Hunter Johnson, Gabe Tardio and Tyra Black Shine Down Under
The PPA Australia Cup was held at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, with a large contingent of US based players competing for 1,500 points, with Gabe Tardio and Tyra Black taking home double gold. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Best Dressed Pros at the PPA Virginia Beach Open & Walker Australia Pickleball Cup
Two stops, two continents, and twice the style. The best dressed pros from the weekend’s action in VA Beach and Australia. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Stop Saying Sorry for Being Good at Pickleball
A perfect drop shot deserves applause, not an apology. A plea to stop saying sorry for points you actually earned. Read More The Dink Pickleball
From family startup to industry juggernaut: How Six Zero became one of the top brands in pickleball
Almost exactly 4 years ago, Dale Young founded Six Zero Pickleball in his backyard workshop in Australia. At first the inspiration for wanting to make pickleball paddles was out of necessity: There were only a handful of brands that sold paddles in Australia at the time, and shipping costs made them very expensive for […]
Pickleball instruction: Change how you dink with this pro-trusted pattern
Most players like to dink crosscourt, sideline to sideline. It makes sense for a few reasons: The crosscourt dink travels over the low middle of the net and moves your opponent wide. But there’s a few ways this strategy can get you in trouble. When the ball has to travel a longer distance (sideline […]
Gabe Tardio discusses pressure of playing with Ben Johns
In a recent episode of Pickleballers, pro player Gabe Tardio discussed the decision in late 2024/early 2025 that changed the trajectory of his career: Partnering with Ben Johns in men’s doubles. Before the partnership was agreed to, Tardio wasn’t even planning to play PPA Tour events in 2025. He was in negotiations with a […]
5 Pieces of Bad Pickleball Advice a Pro Says to Ignore
Red, yellow, green. Hit it high, you die. Dink crosscourt. A pro coach explains why this classic pickleball advice is outdated and what modern players do instead. Read More The Dink Pickleball
PPA Tour 2026 Virginia Beach Open recap: With stars out, newcomers take advantage
Some of the biggest names on the PPA Tour skipped the Virginia Beach Open this week, including Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Anna Bright, Jorja and JW Johnson, Gabe Tardio, Hayden Patriquin and Christian Alshon. That left the door wide open for new contenders to pick up some big wins. Read next: Expert review […]
The Pickleball Pre-Point Routine That Keeps You Focused
A pickleball pre-point routine is a short, repeatable sequence you run before every rally to reset your attention. This guide breaks down a four-beat version you can build today and keep running when the score gets tight. Read More The Dink Pickleball