The Evolution of the Dink: Why Ben Johns Is Quietly Changing the Men’s Game
Ben Johns’ new compact two-handed dink may reveal the next tactical evolution in professional pickleball, where disguise is…
World Pickleball Podcast: Caribbean MiLP, MLP Australia, PPA Finals and the Line-Calling Debate
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss Trinidad’s first Caribbean MiLP event, MLP Australia, the PPA Finals, line calling,…
When Does a Bad Line Call Become a Bigger Problem for Pickleball?
Zane Navratil’s latest discussion with The Dink highlights a deeper issue in professional pickleball: whether self-officiating can survive…
Why Trinidad’s First MiLP Event Feels Bigger Than Just Another Tournament
Trinidad and Tobago’s first Minor League Pickleball event is more than a tournament. It is a sign of…
MLP’s 2026 Season Is About More Than Expansion. It Is About Becoming a Real League.
Major League Pickleball’s 2026 structure is less about expansion and more about creating a coherent sports league with…
Théo Platel on Trust, Tactics and the Reality of Chasing Europe’s Pickleball Ceiling
Théo Platel joins the World Pickleball Podcast to discuss Ben Cawston, European pickleball, his US ambitions and why…
Europe’s Next Pickleball Challenge Starts With Teenagers, Not Adults
Italy’s Next Gen Pickleball Youth Tournament highlights Europe’s next challenge: building junior pathways before the United States pulls…
Waters, Johns and the End of One Season Before the Next Begins
The PPA Tour Finals closed the spring season with dominant doubles winners, Chris Haworth’s singles confirmation and a…
Record Crowds, City-Centre Spectacle and PickleVAR: Why Málaga Felt Different for European Pickleball
The Málaga Spanish Open combined major results, a city-centre showcourt and the debut of PickleVAR, offering a sharper…
The Week Tama Shimabukuro Stopped Looking Like a Novelty
Fifteen-year-old Tama Shimabukuro’s Atlanta breakthrough showed why native pickleball players are beginning to reshape the men’s professional game.
Staksrud and Garnett Headline Unsettled PPA Finals Semi-Final Picture
Federico Staksrud and Connor Garnett headline an unsettled PPA Finals semi-final picture as all five pro brackets move…
Why Tours Are Suddenly Fighting for International Pickleball Talent
The APP Tour’s latest signing wave reveals a deeper shift in professional pickleball, with international players now central…