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Selkirk's Boomstik ST goes on sale November 10 for $350, and The Dink is running a free contest for three of the paddles. Here is what was announced and how entries work.
November 5, 2026 · Vara Performance · Source: The DinkRight-handed Ben Johns hit a series of lefty forehands against Brandon French at PPA Worlds. In a post-match interview he tied the habit to his tennis days, when he liked having two forehands.
Vara Performance · Source: The DinkThe 2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships run November 2–8 in Farmers Branch, Texas, with 3,000 ranking points for each champion. Here are the key matchups, the TV plan and what it means for rec players.
Vara Performance · Source: The DinkTeam USA beat Latin America 3-0 in the final of the first MLP Nations Cup, held in Farmers Branch, Texas. Eight regional teams took part, and many international players got their MLP debut.
Vara Performance · Source: The DinkPickleball Union argues that players should step into the non-volley zone for short dinks instead of stretching from behind the line. Here is the rule, the footwork and a simple drill.
Vara Performance · Source: Pickleball UnionThe Dink, citing coach Kyle Koszuta, says dashing to the kitchen after every drop leads to pop-ups. Here are the one stop and two stop patterns and how to time your split step.
Vara Performance · Source: The DinkMajor League Pickleball says Houston is getting a team in 2027, with an ownership group headed by Hugh Zhang. Here is what the league shared and how it could matter to everyday players.
Vara Performance · Source: Major League Pickleball
