Major League Pickleball’s (MLP) Trade Window #2 opened shortly after the Premier Level and Challenger Level drafts concluded. The official timing for Trade Window #2 is Tuesday, March 4th, and through Wednesday, July 16th, at 10pm ET. This is going to be the place where The Dink keeps track of all the Trade Window #2 … Read more
Rodney Adams was supposed to be starting a new career with the Ultimate Frisbee Association. Now, he’s got his sights set on pro pickleball. It’s exceedingly rare to be a professional athlete. When all is said and done, Rodney Adams could potentially say he had professional offers from three different leagues. Adams is a former … Read more
This weekend, the PPA Tour headed down to McKinney, Texas, for the CIBC Texas Open. It was a tournament filled with wind, sunshine, upsets, and standout fashion! Check out and shop the top looks from the weekend. Kate Fahey Photo Credit: PPA Kate not only took home the women’s singles silver medal but also served up great looks all weekend. She … Read more
Driven to make supplements people love, Be Amazing’s founders use Amazon data to craft innovative, crave-worthy flavors. Months after deciding to launch his own supplements business, Mike Yewdell developed a cough. He thought it was harmless, but when it didn’t go away, he went to his doctor. It turned out to be a rare form … Read more
The Courts of McKinney hosted the PPA Tour for the first time in history, and the event will be one to remember for a while! We had upsets galore in singles, women’s doubles got turned on its head, Gabe and Ben won gold for the first time, and Alshon won gold in back to back … Read more
In a world where kids are spending more time on screens than on sports fields, Malaysia is taking a bold step: using pickleball to get children moving. And they’re not just talking about it—they’re building the infrastructure to make it happen. Starting April 2, every primary school student in Malaysia will have free access to … Read more
Pickleball players talk a lot about gear—paddle weight, core materials, edge guards—but there’s one thing that often gets overlooked: the grip. You know, that thin, cushioned layer between your hand and the paddle that determines whether you’re in control or slipping mid-swing. So, how often should you swap it out? We asked the pickleball community, … Read more
For years, pickleball has dominated headlines as the fastest-growing sport in America. With its low barrier to entry, social appeal, and accessibility, it has expanded at a rapid pace. But there’s a new challenger on the court—padel—and it’s reportedly growing even faster worldwide. So, is padel a threat to pickleball? Or could these two booming … Read more
Zane Ford downed Ben Johns in the round of 16 by a scoreline of 11-8, 7-11, 11-3. Ford was the 17-seed heading into the PPA CIBC Texas Open while Johns was sitting at 2. Ford put the pedal to the metal from the beginning until the end. The 20-year-old has a very high tempo pace … Read more
The largest pickleball festival in the world returns to Farmers Branch, Texas, November 3-9, for the 2025 edition of the Pickleball World Championships. The 2025 edition marks the third consecutive year at Brookhaven Country Club and the event has experienced remarkable growth in each year. In 2024, more than 57,500 attendees enjoyed daily festivities on … Read more