The United Pickleball Association (UPA) is moving forward with new player contracts that are a hybrid between the current guaranteed contracts and a prize money model. Read More The Dink Pickleball
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Best Dressed Players at the PPA Select Medical Orange County Cup
The PPA Tour is back in action this week for the Select Medical Orange County Cup at the iconic Life Time Rancho San Clemente — the perfect backdrop for high-level pickleball and standout summer style. Here are our top outfit picks from the weekend. Read More The Dink Pickleball
We Tried It: The SLK ERA Power
Available now, the SLK ERA Power features new Gen 3 core technology, an updated handle design and two new shapes – plus a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Read More The Dink Pickleball
adidas Pickleball and Federico Staksrud Part Ways
After five months, the global sports brand and world #1 have agreed to “mutually conclude” their partnership. Read More The Dink Pickleball
San Clemente Proves to be one of the Best Venues – PPA Orange County Cup Recap
This is a tournament recap of the 2025 PPA Select Medical Orange County Cup that took place from Tuesday June 17, through Sunday, June 22, at the Life Time Rancho San Clemente, in California. Read More The Dink Pickleball
The Internet’s Biggest Content Creators Hit VidCon and the Pickleball Courts
Pickleball made its debut at VidCon 2025 as creators like Lil Tay and Jools Lebron hit the court. A big moment for the sport and for internet culture. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Boiling Point: Pro Pickleball’s Line Call Problem Needs to be Addressed
There was another incident of poor line calls at the PPA Orange County Cup in a men’s doubles match between Etienne Blaszkewycz/Callan Dawson and Connor Garnet/Travis Rettenmaier. This article focuses on what the problem and what some possible solutions are. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Inside the IPF‑WPF Merger and Pickleball’s ‘Olympic Aspirations’ Ahead
On Saturday, June 14, 2025 the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and World Pickleball Federation (WPF) have officially merged. Read about how this affects the international pickleball scene and what steps are next. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Larger numbers of “Delusional” Pickleball players turning ‘pro’
Pickleball is the only sport on the planet where you can “pay to play” and then call yourself a pro. Entering professional events doesn’t make you a professional. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Select Medical PPA Orange County Cup Tournament Preview
This is a tournament preview of the PPA Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by Reign Storm, being held at the Life Time Rancho San Clemente in California, from June 16 – June 22. Read More The Dink Pickleball