Lifelong youth sports advocate Mark Miller drew 484 kids to courts outside of Chicago – all for the love of the game, and totally free of charge. Mark Miller has been teaching kids to play tennis in the Chicago area for nearly 20 years. More recently, he’s added pickleball to his playbook. And this year, … Read more
In a major step toward building a true nationwide pipeline for competitive team pickleball, The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is now officially partnered with State Pro Leagues and The National Junior Pickleball Tour. That means some of the most talented, committed, and high-level amateur players in the U.S. will now have a clear path … Read more
Reddit just served us another gem in the “pickleball is officially everywhere” file—this time from a group of friends in Pakistan who built a court from scratch… on unoccupied farmland. The post, simply titled “No one plays here, so we made our own court,” features a photo of a DIY court painted by hand on … Read more
By By Drew Silverman – Red Line Editorial For the past decade, Jamie Elliott has served as a USA Pickleball Ambassador, sharing her passion for the sport with countless people. Much has changed in her life during that time. About seven years ago, doctors discovered a tumor on one of her ribs from chondrosarcoma, a … Read more
New York City is officially all-in on pickleball. In recent years, the city has welcomed a wave of state-of-the-art pickleball facilities catering to every kind of player. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, here are the top spots to play pickleball in NYC. Want to play pickleball with us in NYC? We’re hosting a … Read more
Pickleball has come a long way since I first picked up a paddle in 2013. What started as a casual game for older adults has grown into a fast-paced, professional sport. The game is evolving, but there are several changes I believe we need to make in order to continue its growth, especially as it … Read more
Nothing says “we’re having a baby!” like blasting a pink powder ball across the kitchen line. Yes, in the never-ending quest to make gender reveals louder, splashier, and somehow more viral, expectant parents are now taking it to the pickleball court. We don’t know who started it but we absolutely refuse to stop watching. If … Read more
USA Pickleball (USAP), the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States, and the European Pickleball Federation (EPF), Continental Governing Body for the sport in Europe, have announced an exciting partnership aimed at standardizing pickleball officiating practices and referee development in Europe and the USA. The agreement marks a major milestone in global … Read more
The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) is now competing on a global scale, with official tournaments taking place in over 15 countries across five continents. And the mission remains the same: bring team-based pickleball to the masses, and crown the best squad in the world this December in Dallas. Love pickleball? Then you’ll love our … Read more
Pickleball addicts (like myself) will wear down at least 3-5 pairs of shoes per year. So finding the right pair is crucial for your wallet and your game. To help my fellow players, I’ve ranked the best men’s pickleball shoes of 2025. I decided to go with some of the top brands: Love pickleball? Then … Read more