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Most players think in binary terms. Drive or drop. Aggressive or defensive. But the reality of modern pickleball is more nuanced. Enter: The Drip. If you've been stuck choosing between driving and dropping your third shot, there's a smarter option that most intermediate players don't know about – at at the very least aren't utilizing enough.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 15

The APP Tour Championships Wrap Up the 2025 APP Season

The Fort, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hosted the APP Tour Championships this past weekend - wrapping up the 2025 APP Tour season. As the last event of the season, this one meant a bit more, as it was also the last Major of the year, with prize payouts worth 1.5x the tour’s open level events.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 15

How Much Should You Drill vs. Play? A Top Pro Did the Math

Kyle Koszuta thinks he has the answer to one of pickleball's most persistent questions: How much time should you actually spend drilling versus playing?

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 14

'Cornering the Ball': The Real Reason Your Dinks Pop Up

Ever wonder why pros look like they have so much time? It's not some secret technique. It's footwork, positioning, and the willingness to move their feet instead of extending their arm.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 12

Tesla and Selkirk Made a Pickleball Paddle

Years in the making, the USAP-approved, limited-edition collab nobody saw coming drops today and comes packed with a slew of new tech and features If you

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 12

Straight to Jail: Diadem's New Paddles Make Playable Monopoly Board

We've seen a lot of pickleball paddle collabs in our day. But none quite like this. Diadem and Monopoly have joined forces to create a pickleball paddle set that comes together to form a playable version of the beloved board game.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 12

Dink Founder to Anna Bright: 'It's Not About Winning, That Part's Easy'

The singles match of the century goes down Saturday, Dec. 13 at The Dink's Courted Miami pickleball social event: Thomas Shields vs. Anna Bright. A 5.0 vs.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 11

Target Practice: Win More Points by Attacking the Right Spots on your Opponents

You can’t go to the same spot every single time you go on offense – eventually, your opponent will catch on. And make you pay for it. Despite the growth in pickleball paddle technology and the resulting increase in power and speed, location is still crucial in pickleball.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 11

Want the Ball, Hunt the Ball: How to Control the Middle Court in Pickleball

The middle is the most valuable real estate on the court, and controlling it isn't all about power — it's about awareness, positioning, and the willingness to hunt.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 10

UPA Terminates Contracts of Ignatowich, Fu & Glozman Following Participation in Unsanctioned Event

The UPA contracts of James Ignatowich, Vivian Glozman, and Ryan Fu have been terminated "effective immediately" following their participation in multiple unsanctioned events.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 10

The Unwritten Rules of Pickleball

Pickleball has a ton of rules. Spin serves. Headhunting. Nasty Nelsons. Hindrances. And let's not even get into the Non-Volley Zone. Complicating matters still is the fact that they're all subject to change.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 9

Modern Kitchen Strategy: 4 Offensive Tactics You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

Advanced pickleball isn't about hitting the same shot over and over. It's about reading your opponents in real-time and adjusting offensive and defensive strategy accordingly.

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 9

15 Quick Pickleball Tips to See Immediate Improvement: Expert Strategies for Every Skill Level

If you're looking to level up without completely overhauling your game, these tried-and-true tips are a solid starting point. You know that feeling when you're stuck at the same skill level, hitting the same mistakes over and over?

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 9

5 New Rules for Beating Bangers in Pickleball, According to Zane Navratil

Allow us to set a familiar scene. You're at the kitchen line, minding your own business, and suddenly your opponent winds up like it's Wimbledon '92. The ball comes screaming at you at what feels like 80 miles per hour, and your instinct is to just...

Pickleball News / The Dink / December 8