The PPA Tour is back in action at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the Walgreens Open at the Las Vegas Strip from August 27-31, and this is a tournament preview. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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APP Leads New Global Alliance to Unite Professional Pickleball
The APP has announced a partnership with the CNPL, Australia’s NPL, Global Sports, Pickleball England, and Vietnam’s Pickleball D-Joy for the 2026 year, forming a global alliance of pickleball with more than 30 combined events throughout the year. Read More The Dink Pickleball
How to Play Your Way Through the Yips
Repeated failure to execute a simple pickleball shot, like the serve, can snowball into a crippling case of performance anxiety. Here’s how to conquer the yips and hit the court stress-free. Read More The Dink Pickleball
APP Announces Full 2026 Tour Schedule, Featuring 13 Nationally Televised Events and Expanded Circuits
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour has announced its 2026 Event Schedule for the APP Tour, APP Next, Selkirk Collegiate Qualifiers, and Showcase Events. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Columbus Sliders are the 2025 Major League Pickleball Champions
The Major League Pickleball (MLP) Finals took place at Wollman Rink in Central Park, in New York City, where the Columbus Sliders and Las Vegas Night Owls were crowned champions of the 2025 MLP year. Read More The Dink Pickleball
New Study: 30% of Pickleball Players Admit They Play Through Pain
Conducted by researchers from Saint Louis University, it analyzed 1,758 pickleball players ages 18-102 across the U.S. to better understand injury patterns beyond just emergency room data. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Tyra Hurricane Black: Five Tips to Elevate Your Pickleball IQ
Tyra’s cerebral approach to pickleball has helped her transition from tennis to one of the smartest – and most dominant – pros on tour. Read More The Dink Pickleball
APP Tour, NIRSA, Selkirk, and USA Pickleball Partner to Launch Collegiate Series
The APP Tour has announced it is partnering with NIRSA, Selkirk, and USA Pickleball to luanch the new APP Selkirk Collegiate Series for the upcoming 2025-2026 college pickleball year. Read More The Dink Pickleball
MLP Finals Preview – Who is Going Home a Winner?
The 2025 Doordash MLP Finals are taking place in the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York City, from August 22-24, 2025. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Ranking the Best Women’s Pickleball Shoes of 2025
Finding the best pickleball shoes for women in 2025 means looking at comfort, stability, traction, and durability. I tested five top-performing models from leading brands like Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Mizuno, and Selkirk to see which ones actually deliver on the pickleball court. Read More The Dink Pickleball