“It takes about two minutes, and everybody starts acting like we’re 12 again.” Every five years for the past four decades, a group of childhood friends has traveled from locales far and wide for a few days of food, drink, camaraderie, and some friendly competition on the bocce court or poker table. They hail from … Read more
Ready to upgrade your game on and off the court? We’re giving you the chance to win a brand-new Velotric Discover 2 e-bike, the ultimate ride for cruising to the pickleball courts in comfort and style. To sweeten the deal, the prize pack also includes 100 Komodo pickleballs built for durability and playability, plus two … Read more
In a significant move for professional pickleball, Zane Navratil has been elected President of the newly formed UPA Pro Player Committee. This role, established under the United Pickleball Association (UPA), the joint governing entity of the PPA Tour (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP), marks the most substantial effort to date toward unified player representation … Read more
In a move that signals just how fast professional pickleball is attracting non-endemic sponsors, performance footwear company SQAIRZ has been named the official footwear sponsor of the Chicago Slice, a Major League Pickleball (MLP) franchise with one of the most engaged fanbases in the league. The deal, announced in late June, marks SQAIRZ’s first major … Read more
Etienne Blaszkewycz and Travis Rettenmaier got into a heated exchange on Wednesday in a Round of 32 men’s doubles match at the PPA Select Medical Orange County Cup. The dispute was over, you guessed it – line calls. This is not a new issue for pro pickleball. In fact, Zane Navratil, Thomas Shields, and Federico … Read more
In a move to help define the sport’s global governance, the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF) are merging to form a unified international body under the WPF name. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, both bodies unanimously voted YES on a merger, multiple sources confirmed to The Dink. With this historic … Read more
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. As of today (June 3, 2025), the Black Ace LG is fully certified, having successfully passed all testing requirements, … Read more
In all, 179 matches were played during the event, which took place at Arch Pickleball and Badminton Club in Bridgeton, Missouri. The tournament featured fierce competition and an electric atmosphere thanks to hundreds of college students who traveled across city and state lines to cheer on their favorite school. “The best memory I had is … Read more
The designation comes on the heels of a comprehensive site visit to Sandals’ and Beaches’ pickleball facilities, with USA Pickleball contributing their expert guidance on layouts, design, materials and entertainment areas for future on-resort development. The partnership will also introduce USA Pickleball Approved Pickleball Coaches on-resort, going on to become the first resort company to … Read more
A self-published book claims the sport’s official history is all wrong — An Analysis Investigating Feature Every Sport Has a Genesis Myth—Pickleball’s Might Be Falling Apart You can visit the birthplace of basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts, where James Naismith nailed a peach basket to a gym balcony. You can stand at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, … Read more