Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer

Bourbon. Pickleball. Writing. Not necessarily in that order. Writer at The Dink - @Pickleball Owner at

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

@Pickleball @AnnaLeighWaters @geniebouchard @the5spickleball @OrlandoSqueeze @ZaneNavratil @federicostak Wow

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

Don’t call it a comeback

[St. Louis Shock® | Major League Pickleball @stlshockmlp]

She’s Back! ⚡ Welcome Home, Kate Fahey! ⚡️

With the #1 pick the St. Louis Shock are thrilled to draft Kate Fahey and bring her back to the squad for the 2025 Major League Pickleball season! 💪🔥

[Pickleball Chick @pickleballchic]

My first podcast episode is out with the one and only- Julie Johnson!!! Julie is a treasure in the pickleball world. Please listen and give me all of the feedback🥰

https://t.co/0vFhV7DyO2

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

Fact: the more you work inside #pickleball the less you get to play or watch pickleball.

What’d I miss?

[Thomas Shields @readmynewslettr]

100+ teams from 32 states and 7 countries will convene in St Louis this weekend

$50,000 is on the line at The Dink Minor League @pickleball National Championship

150 local tournaments & regional playoffs awarded nationals bids to 400+ competitors from across the US and internationally in 2024. Now the best amateur pickleball talent in the world will compete for the crown.

@DUPRpb 22 Division winners will earn a trip to Dubai to compete in the 2025 Pickleball World Series by Pickleball World Rankings. Players and fans can pick their best fantasy lineup of competitors via @FansplayG

Tune into to The Dink to catch the action starting Friday, with Championship matches streaming Sunday from the Missouri Pickleball Club 👀

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

If the Shock weren’t gonna do it, I’m so pumped @DallasFlashPB did it! Congrats!

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

Forget Miss Rachel, @the5spickleball fans are teaching my toddler how to count to 5 today.

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

Let em cook! @stlshockmlp

[Erik Tice @azetice]

MLP Update #3 - BIG UPDATE

With the 3-1 win over the Dallas Flash, the @stlshockmlp are officially the first team to clinch a first round bye in the @MajorLeaguePB playoffs!

The Shock have 49 points and have one more match against the AZ Drive. DC could only get 48 points if they won every match. The 5s could get as many as 55 points, so they seem like heavy favorites to earn the other top 2 seed with the Shock.

The Flash look like they are odds on favorites to get the 3rd seed, which puts them in prime position to be the top seed in the 1st round of the playoffs - which takes place in DALLAS.

Storylines from every match today! A few more intriguing matchups left!

[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

ICYMI-

- Quang Duong takes home his first PPA gold 🏆

- Waters/Parenteau take it over Bright/Rohrabacher in 5 nail-biters 👯‍♀️

- Kate Fahey achieves her SECOND gold in Women's Singles🥇🥇

Read more here:
https://t.co/PAONNbpOvO

[Brookes Jones @BrookesJones7]

Could this be the momentum bump mixed win Gabe/kate needed to start stringing some together?

[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

Thrilled to have Donald Young as the special guest on a new @pickleballpod dropping tomorrow morning 🎙️

We cover:
➡️ Young's historic final U.S. Open experience
➡️ How pro pickleball pay compares to pro tennis
➡️ The crucial tips that helped Young compete at the highest level

Watch the episode here: https://t.co/6qaFozzbT0

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

Happy WPD for all who celebrate. And according to DUPR, it’s a lot of you.

[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

How are you celebrating World Pickleball Day? We did it by digging into some @DUPRpb data about how pickleball is taking over the 🌎.

Discover the top countries with the most DUPR users, which countries have grown the most in DUPR usage and more: https://t.co/n8qgDm14XA

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

The next gen ain’t no joke.

[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

High school students in Western Massachusetts are embracing the region's first-ever pickleball league, with schools joining forces to create a competitive environment.

Could this be the start of a varsity sport? 👀

https://t.co/0QtWaP6GYT

[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

According to Ryan Luelf, the points leader in The Dink Minor League Pickleball, there are several strategies he uses to win more than anyone else:

👉 Success in MiLP starts with mastering the third shot drop. It’s not just about soft placement, but setting up your next move with precision.

👉 Communicating with your partner is key in MiLP. Consistent teamwork allows you to anticipate and capitalize on your opponent's weaknesses.

👉 Control the kitchen line by varying your pace. Mixing fast and off-speed shots can disrupt your opponents and open up more attack opportunities.

See all his tips here: https://t.co/Tb2PH6POTr

[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

Today is World Pickleball Day, and what better way to celebrate than to discuss pickleball's rapid rise around the globe?

Pickleball was once considered a niche hobby in the United States but has now become a worldwide phenomenon.

Thanks to data provided by @DUPRpb we now have a clearer picture of just how fast the sport is growing. https://t.co/nQ22tMmMa7

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

@franklyunaware @stlshockmlp @DallasFlashPB @MajorLeaguePB

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

With the @stlshockmlp and @DallasFlashPB not playing @MajorLeaguePB in NY, who should I root for? 🤷‍♀️

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

When you accidentally find the perfect pause spot doing research for an article.

🤔 should I add this to this morning’s @Pickleball Newsletter? 😂 @ZaneNavratil @readmynewslettr

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

The MVP of @PPAtour ATL is @closecallreplay these shots are unreal.

[Jason Flamm - #1 Pickleball Writer @JasonMFlamm]

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[The Dink Pickleball @Pickleball]

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