About Dink Report
Independent pickleball coverage. No pay-for-play rankings. No paddles rated based on sponsorship deals.
Who Runs This
Dink Report is a small site run by a pickleball player who got tired of gear reviews that read like press releases. I buy paddles, borrow paddles, and occasionally get them sent to me for review — but my ratings are never influenced by whether I paid for something.
Every paddle here is one I've actually played with, for weeks, across open play and league doubles. When I say a paddle is good at the kitchen, it means I dinked with it for weeks — not that a brand told me it was good there.
What I Cover
I started with paddle reviews and I'll always take those seriously. But pickleball is a full sport — rules, strategy, fitness, community — and Dink Report covers it all. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the very first time or you've been grinding for years, I write for you.
My Review Standards
- Minimum 4 weeks of on-court testing before publishing
- All ratings are independent of manufacturer relationships
- I disclose when products are sent for review
- I don't accept payment for positive coverage
Contact
Questions, corrections, or paddle recommendations? Reach out here.