Players of pickleball everywhere would certainly agree that the most vexatious game error is the net fault.Defining a Net FaultA net fault occurs when a returned ball sails into the netting or thwacks the net cord and fails to land into the opposing court. Unlike other potential faults, Read More The Dink Pickleball
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The Toughest Problem in Pickleball: Inside DUPR’s Quest for Accurate Ratings
When it comes to pickleball ratings, you’d think every player on the court moonlights as a data scientist. From Facebook forums to sideline chats, players love to debate how ratings work, how they should work, and why their own DUPR hasn’t budged despite a weekend full Read More The Dink Pickleball
The State of the Right Side — An Interview with Dylan Frazier
Midwestern sensation Dylan Frazier has changed how the right side is played. Pickleball teams need to provide offense and aggression from the right, and Dylan explains why. An Outgoing Philosophy of a Submissive Right-SideTraditional philosophy suggests that two right-handed players do not naturally share the court 50/50 because Read More The Dink Pickleball
APP Releases 2025 Champions and Masters Schedules
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced the 2025 event calendar for its AARP Champions and AARP Masters Divisions, for APP Tour professionals ages 50 and older. Read More The Dink Pickleball
2025 PPA Masters Tournament Preview
The 2025 PPA Masters is the first stop of the year for the PPA Tour. The Mission Hills Country Club is hosting the Slam level event. This is a full tournament preview. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Brave: Top Pro Takes Controversial Stance on Pickleball Drama
Standing up for what’s right, Will Howells takes risky stance on high stakes pickleball controversy. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pickleball’s Financial ‘Emergency’ Sparks Online Clash with UPA Executives Who Immediately Refute Claims
Pro player’s claims of impending UPA insolvency meet immediate backlash from executives across pickleball Read More The Dink Pickleball
PPA Daytona Beach Tournament Recap
The PPA Daytona Beach Open took place from December 17th – December 22nd. Leigh Waters made her first debut in women’s doubles in over two years and won gold with her daughter, Anna Leigh. Read More The Dink Pickleball
Nike Dink Awards 2024 Nominees
The full list of nominees for the Nike Dink Awards 2024 are officially here! Take a look at the full list below. Voting takes place on Jan 1 – Jan 14 at dinkawards.comNike Named Title Sponsor of The Dink Awards 2024Pickleball’s official fans’ choice Read More The Dink Pickleball
Pro Pickleball Players Are Out-Earning WNBA and NWSL Stars
Pro pickleball players are out-earning WNBA and NWSL stars with average salaries of $260,000 in 2024, thanks to major growth in the sport. Read More The Dink Pickleball










