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The last Major League Pickleball (MLP) waiver period is upon us already, and we now have a clearer image of what players are available and which teams are choosing to utilize the waiver period.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 13

The APP Tour Solidifies Global Expansion in Pickleball

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour has announced a strategic new partnership and the continuance of another partnership in professional international pickleball.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 12

PXG, Pickleball, and the Golf Crossover You Didn’t See Coming

Big golf names like Invited and PXG are embracing pickleball. Will the other big honchos in golf soon follow suit? Traditional tennis brands like Head have long since made the foray into pickleball, and iconic names like Adidas are partnering with pickleball stars like Federico Staksrud .

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 12

APP Taps MUEV as Official Partner, Leveling Up the Staff Uniform Game

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is stepping up its style game. In a new multi-year partnership announced today, MUEV has been named the official apparel partner for APP staff through the end of 2026.

Pickleball News / PPA Tour / June 11

STORYLINES FOR THE SELECT MEDICAL ORANGE COUNTY CUP

JUNE 17-22, 2025 NO FAVORITE?: Men’s doubles features multiple teams that can win, with 4 different winning duos in the last 5 events. NO WAY: Anna Leigh Waters has not lost a singles match in over 12 months. NO JERSEYS: Which players will thrive without the unique pressures of the MLP season?

Pickleball News / PPA Tour / June 11

Draw Reveal: Select Medical Orange County Cup

The Select Medical Orange County Cup is kicking off on June 16th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 11

Ranked: The 20 'Hottest' Male Pickleball Pros

For an entirely subjective list that nobody asked for, Ranker has published a ranking of the most attractive male pickleball players, based on their "good looks and charm." We don't condone objectifying athletes – pickleball or otherwise – based on their looks, but here we are.

Opinion: Anna Leigh Waters Is More Dominant Than Serena Williams Ever Was

There’s been a lot of chatter about who the more dominant athlete is: Serena Williams or Anna Leigh Waters. First, it’s a ridiculous comparison, but it’s a comparison nonetheless, and I feel compelled to clarify that, in the smaller pond of pickleball, Anna Leigh Waters is a bigger fish than Serena Williams was at her peak — and it’s not close.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 10

The Complete List of Pickleball Brands Making Paddles in America

The term "Made in USA" is a loaded one–by the letter of the law, labeling a product as such means its final assembly occurred in the United States and

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 9

Upsets Galore - MLP Daytona Beach Recap

One of the biggest storylines headed into MLP Daytona Beach was the lack of parity from the top of the Premier Level to the bottom. The top eight teams were a combined 42-0 against the bottom eight teams. Well, Daytona Beach delivered.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 8

7 Tactical Tips for Playing Pickleball With a Weaker Partner

Pickleball is special because players of all skill levels can play a game and still have fun. But when you're paired with a particularly weaker partner, they can often get targeted on the majority of shots, leaving you scrambling against the putaways.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 6

Giveaway: Win a $2000 Pickleball Shopping Spree

Ready to upgrade your pickleball setup? We’ve teamed up with Midwest Racquet Sports to hook 13 lucky winners up with a share of $2,000 in gift cards to spend on anything from paddles to shoes, bags, accessories, and more.

Pickleball News / PPA Tour / June 6

Choosing nutrition that properly fuels your pickleball game

Is your body feeling exhausted and heavy midway through your afternoon pickleball session? Do you find yourself losing focus towards the end of your rec games? Nutrition is often the missing link in peak pickleball performance.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 6

15 Events, 1,000 Players: The Dink MiLP's Record-Setting Weekend

With more than 300 annual events across 12 countries, The Dink Minor League Pickleball is quickly becoming one of the sport's premier competitions. The DUPR-based format ensures gameplay is fair across teams and divisions, meaning the guaranteed matches at each event are as fun as they are competitive.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 4

DUPR Adds a Dose of Wellness with New Vita Bella Partnership

Pickleball meets performance medicine. DUPR has named Vita Bella its official health and wellness partner, marking a major move to support players beyond just ratings and rec play.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 4

Match Point: Pickleball Is the New Dating App

Pickleball is pretty much the perfect dating app … but brought to life. Think about it: You’re constantly meeting new people on the court, in person, who you automatically share a common interest with.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 4

Pickleball Partners—or Something More? This App Discreetly Blurs the Line

On the same day Tinder announced a controversial height filter, DiNKR, an app to help find pickleball partners and schedule games, unveiled its own head-turning feature.

Pickleball News / USA Pickleball / June 3

ProKennex 11mm Black Ace LG Paddle Officially Relisted on USA Pickleball’s Approved Paddles List

We are announcing today that, based on new testing, USA Pickleball (USAP) has reversed its decision to delist the 11mm Black Ace LG, which had previously been scheduled for removal from certification on July 1, 2025.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 3

Missing: The UPA-A's $60K Deflection Testing Machine

This is a developing story. Erik Tice contributed to the reporting of this article. Somewhere near Austin, TX, roughly 10 miles north of downtown, a large black case full of pickleball paddle testing equipment disappeared out of a moving truck and vanished into the night.

Pickleball News / USA Pickleball / June 2

USA Pickleball Partners with Musco Sports Lighting

USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, is proud to announce a new partnership with Musco Sports Lighting.

Pickleball News / The Dink / June 2

Dallas Flash Remain Undefeated - Edward Jones MLP Phoenix Recap

In the second of three back-to-back-to-back Major League Pickleball (MLP) events, the Dallas Flash reigned supreme. The Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, hosted the Edward Jones MLP Phoenix event that took place Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1.

Pickleball News / The Dink / May 30

Meet the UPA Asia Trailblazers

The UPA Asia Trailblazers are some of the best up-and-coming pickleball players throughout Asia. The 11 players in the inaugural 2025 season hail from eight different Asian countries.

Pickleball News / PPA Tour / May 30

Rallying Against Asthma: Emily’s Story

Sponsored Content This article includes the personal experiences of Emily G, an actual patient with asthma. Individual experiences may vary. This year’s CIBC Texas Open welcomed an Official PPA Partner, FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use, to provide education and show support for health both on and off the pickleball court.

Pickleball News / USA Pickleball / May 26

How to Develop a Strategy to Identify a Players Strengths or Weaknesses

Tip 1: Exploit your opponents’ weaknesses Find your opponents’ weaknesses and exploit them. In the beginning of every game, one of your first priorities should be to find your opponents’ weaknesses.