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Greenboro is set to become the 'Tournament Town' of North Carolina. Discover how this city plans to transform its sports landscape with a new 40+ court pickleball complex in today's edition of The Dink Pickleball LinkedIn Newsletter! The Dink Minor League's team format is transforming local courts by bringing a Major League atmosphere to communities around the world, with over 11,000 players, 138 events, and participation across 8 countries. Let's wrap up this edition of our newsletter by giving you tips from pro player and PicklePod co-host Zane Navratil on how you can predict your opponent's next shot! #pickleball #thedinkpickleball #newsletter #upyourgame

In May of this year, it was announced that?the?United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) would?compete against USA Pickleball?and serve as?the?new governing body for UPA events,?including paddle regulation. Initial rumors of UPA-A certification?pinned?the?cost at $100K annually for paddle companies.?Recent news from UPA-A outlining?the?paddle regulation plan for next year dispelled those rumors.?Please note that this certification only applies to pro-level?UPA events. Provisional Certification—Paddle manufacturers can apply for provisional approval that will last until March 31, 2025.?The?cost to apply for provisional approval is currently $2,000 but will increase to $3,000 after November 15, 2024. Full Certification—In 2025,?the?costs will go up. Full certification in?the?new year will cost $20,000 plus $5,000 for each model and $1,000 per variation. Additionally, MLP/PPA will require a licensing fee for paddle brands competing at?the?professional level. The?announcement indicates that funds will be used to build out?the?testing platform, including equipment and staff for on-site and laboratory testing. What amateurs need to pay attention to is?the?limits set on paddle performance. New standards set by?the?UPA-A could eventually influence future regulation of?the?amateur game.?The?limits set in place for?the?new paddle performance tests are: ?? A paddle may not exceed 2200 RPM on?the?spin test ?? Average Deflection Force?must meet or exceed 42 lbs Find more details on UPA-A paddle certification down below https://lnkd.in/eM83izjB

A celebratory moment turns violent at a recent pickleball match, where a paddle tap led to a startling knockout. Dive into the details of this unprecedented event in today’s edition of The Dink Pickleball LinkedIn Newsletter. The United Pickleball Association broke records at the World Championships. With over 55,000 attendees, 4,200 participants from over 30 countries, this year's event in Dallas has set new benchmarks in the pickleball world. Learn from Selkirk Sport - We are Pickleball Pro James Ignatowich as he breaks down the key strategies for choosing between topspin and slicing the ball. #newsletter #pickleball #thedinkpickleball #upyourgame #sports

Pickleball fashion on point at the PPA Tour Veolia Milwaukee Open. Hannah Blatt stunned in PB5star, Dylan Frazier kept it sharp with his Selkirk Sport - We are Pickleball fit, and Pablo Tellez rocked the court in Lotto Sport Italia Spa. Check out all the standout styles.?? #pickleball #fashion

Knowing when to use each drop shot can be the difference between winning the point or giving it away. Selkirk Sport - We are Pickleball James Ignatowich breaks down the strategy behind these shots and how to decide which one to use in the heat of the game. #pickleball #upyourgame #selkirksport

Scientific American?couldn’t resist?the?opportunity to inject some math into?the?game of pickleball. Yesterday, they highlighted some findings from?the?site?Pickleball Science. If?the?calculations in?the?75 Percent Rule?had you scratching your head then feel free to skip this section. What’s?the?fastest serve you’ve ever seen? ?? According to?the?calculations, with enough topspin (1,200 revolutions per minute), a?serve hit 65 mph is theoretically possible ?? “At that speed,?the?ball takes just 0.64 second to leave?the?server and hit?the?opposite far end of?the?court” leaving little to no time to adjust What fast hands really means ?? The?reaction time shrinks at?the?kitchen line where players have a mere?0.2?second to react to shots hit 45mph from 14 feet away ?? “That’s pushing?the?limit of conscious human reaction time, (Reflexes can be as fast as 0.08 second, but those signals do not have to go to?the?brain.)” How long does a lob hang in?the?air? ?? If a player “hits?the?ball from?the?baseline with an upward angle of 55 degrees and initial speed of 40 mph, with 1,200 rpm of topspin, it will reach a height of almost 20 feet and?will take four seconds to drop.” ?? Add another half second for?the?ball to bounce back up to height and that gives you about 4.5 seconds to run from?the?kitchen to?the?baseline to field a lob This segment is proudly brought to you by The Dink Pickleball Newsletter.

After a break-in at Wolfe Courts, the Camas-Washougal Pickleball Club is stepping up. They've lost paddles, balls, and crucial safety gear, but they're not giving up. Find out how they're tackling these challenges and how you can help in today’s edition of The Dink Pickleball LinkedIn Newsletter. Anna Bright just swept two gold medals at PPA Tour Milwaukee while Bobbi Oshiro took home two gold medals at the USA Pickleball National Championship! ?? Ever heard of Riley Newman's 'Pancake Shot'? It's not just for show—it's changing how the game is played. Get the inside scoop on this clever move that's flipping pickleball defense on its head! #pickleball #thedinkpickleball #newsletter #upyourgame #sports

98% of matches won have one thing in common. Curious what separates the winners from everyone else? Dave Fleming breaks it all down on the PicklePod. #pickleball #podcast #upyourgame

Last month, QVC,?the?home shopping network, just purchased?the?exclusive broadcast rights of USA Pickleball. But why? Did USA Pickleball appear on an unaired episode of Shark Tank and shake hands with Lori Greiner? ?? QVC is building out its streaming catalog and wanted to add a live sports offering, so why not America’s fastest-growing sport ?? They also launched a new brand platform called “Age of Possibility,” which reinforces QVC's mission to champion women over 50 to live their best lives and have?the?confidence to try new things ?? As part of?the?agreement, QVC will also become?the?Exclusive Retail Industry Partner of USA Pickleball Tune into QVC now to catch the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, happening live this weekend!

The USA Pickleball National Championships are showcasing cutting-edge technology with live match analytics. Check out what other innovations they're debuting in today’s edition of The Dink Pickleball LinkedIn Newsletter. Dive into our latest podcast episode as we catch up with pickleball personalities like Matt Manasse and Kamryn Blackwood at the United Pickleball Association pickle World Championships. Let’s wrap up today's edition of our newsletter, coming to you from Austin at the Pickleball Playbook. Check out his step-by-step strategies that will boost the power and accuracy of your serve! #pickleball #thedinkpickleball #upyourgame #sports #newsletter