DINKWELL GUIDES
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Plain-English guides to paddles, balls and grips, written for club and social players.
Pickleball kitchen rules explained: what you can and cannot do
You can stand in the kitchen whenever you like. You just cannot volley from it. Here are the kitchen rules in plain English, with a drill to stop foot faults.
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Pickleball paddle head shapes: standard, elongated or widebody?
Standard, elongated or widebody: what each paddle head shape does for reach, sweet spot and hand speed, and how to pi...
What paddle thickness means: 13 mm vs 16 mm
16 mm gives control and a softer feel. 13 mm gives more pop. Here is what paddle thickness changes on court and how t...
Indoor vs outdoor pickleballs: what is the difference?
Outdoor balls have 40 small holes and harder plastic. Indoor balls have fewer, larger holes and a softer feel. Here i...
How to put on an overgrip (and when to replace it)
A step-by-step guide to wrapping an overgrip on your paddle, the mistakes to avoid and the signs that it is time for ...
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