Austin, clear your calendar. This Saturday, September 27 from 4–8pm, the Courted Series, powered by Buick, lands at Urban Pickleball Club and this one’s not just about pickleball, it’s about the vibes.Think of it as a social mixer with a paddle in hand: Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Say Goodbye to Sandbagging?
Pickleballers, rejoice! Sandbagging may finally be on its way out?We’ve all seen it. You sign up for a 4.0 division, grind through the draw, and then suddenly you’re facing someone who looks suspiciously like a 5.0 masquerading for medals. It kills the vibe. Read More The Dink Pickleball
PPA Sacramento Vintage Open Tournament Preview
This is a tournament preview for the PPA Sacramento Vintage Open, being held at the Life Time Arden, in Sacramento, California, from September 25 – September 28. This is a unique tournament in that the pros are playing with wooden paddles, provided by the title sponsor, PickleballCentral. Read More The Dink Pickleball
NPL Announces Major 2026 Expansion, Including New 40+ Elite Division
NPL is adding three new age-specific divisions, along with a new series of tournaments that will feature both professional and amateur players, Read More The Dink Pickleball
Selkirk Is Hosting a Pickleball Combine to Nurture Their Next Big Star
Twelve pro hopefuls are heading to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to see if they’ve got what it takes to go to the next level. Read More The Dink Pickleball
James Ignatowich Launches His Own Paddle Brand, RPM
The debut line, the Friction Pro, will prioritize spin and performance. “I specifically made it for higher level play,” James told The Dink. Read More The Dink Pickleball
UPA-A Announces Reduced Paddle Certification Fees, Transition to Non-Profit Status
Beginning in 2026, the annual feel for paddle certification at the pro level will be cut in half to $10,000. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Reports Significant Growth in First Full Season Post-Merger
The league announced “record-breaking season metrics” across the 13-event season, highlighted by ticket revenue, in-person event attendance, and YouTube views. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Best Dressed PPA Veolia Cincinnati Showcase
The PPA Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero took place at the newly renovated Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. With a beautiful backdrop of fresh courts and perfect weather, the pros brought out some of their strongest style moments. Here are our favorite looks from the weekend. Love Read More The Dink […]
The Kawamotos Win Their First Ever Gold – Cincinnati PPA Recap
The PPA Tour held the Veolia Cincinnati Showcase at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. This was a Slam level event, and this article recaps the top storylines of the event. Read More The Dink Pickleball