Playing against younger faster opponents comes down to pace control, not foot speed. Here’s how to use height, depth, and placement to make athleticism work against them. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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How to Play Well When You’re Teaching a Newer Pickleball Partner
Teaching a newer pickleball partner is less about handing out tips and more about running a system that keeps both of you in points. Here’s how strong players coach, cover, and communicate without taking over the court. Read More The Dink Pickleball
One Sport, One Paddle Standard? UPA-A’s President Calls for a Unified Certification
Jason Aspes says it’s time USA Pickleball and UPA-A combined forces—and give players one approved paddle list they can actually trust Read More The Dink Pickleball
Some Pickleball Clubs Are Struggling, But More Are Still Opening Nationwide
Six major pickleball chains grew from 145 to 199 locations between January and September. But more places to play doesn’t mean every club can pay the bills. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Everything you need to know about the recent Picklr bankruptcy filing
Pickleball received a hefty amount of mainstream media attention this week after The Picklr, an indoor facility chain with more than 70 locations throughout the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The news raised questions about what comes next for The Picklr’s clubs, and what it means for franchisees and members — and the […]
Expert review: Does the RPM Jade live up to the hype?
It’s been a long time since a paddle release has been discussed and hyped as much as the RPM Jade. When clips of RPM Founder James Ignatowich using the paddle started circulating over a month ago, the paddle world immediately started buzzing — Will this be RPM’s best model yet? Is the durable grit […]
Has the screaming gone too far in pro pickleball? Fans, pundits weigh in
A recent PPA Tour match has re-ignited a debate among fans and pundits about over-the-top celebrations and taunting in pro pickleball. The debate has been a constant topic of discussion among fans in The Kitchen Facebook Group for years, but a women’s singles match at last week’s PPA Tour Chicago Cup between Maria Ford […]
Pickleballers Season 5, Episode 2: Federico Staksrud on the chase for No. 1
In this episode of Pickleballers, Federico Staksrud sits down with co-hosts Roscoe Bellamy and Jared Paul for a casual, wide-ranging conversation about his journey from a software company desk job to the top of the sport. They cover his blockbuster MLP trade to the New Jersey 5s, his reunion with Hayden Patriquin in men’s […]
10 Things We Learned From Anna Bright & Kate Fahey’s Hilarious New Podcast
From broken paddles and bathroom haircuts to hot dogs and questionable bench presses, the debut episode of Let Her Cook delivered plenty of laughs. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Grit Wars: Why Volair Is Betting Big on 11SIX24’s HexGrit
While paddle brands race to develop the next great durable surface, Volair decided to do something different: Partner with a competitor that already figured it out. Read More The Dink Pickleball