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What Is Padel? Meet the World's Fastest-Growing Sport (and après-padel)
What Is Padel? Meet the World's Fastest-Growing Sport (and après-padel)
Padel is taking over courts worldwide. Learn what makes it so addictive, how it compares to pickleball and tennis, and how après-padel is dressing the game. Read more...
Surprising Players with Free Pickleball Apparel at Santa Monica Pickleball Club
Surprising Players with Free Pickleball Apparel at Santa Monica Pickleball Club
The pickleball energy in Santa Monica is unmatched. The courts are filled with friendly competition, sunshine, and people who truly love the game. I spent the day at the Santa... Read more...
Pickleball Isn’t Just a Sport—It’s a Lifestyle
Pickleball Isn’t Just a Sport—It’s a Lifestyle
What started as a backyard pastime has quickly evolved into the fastest-growing sport in America. But if you’ve played even once, you know: pickleball is about way more than just... Read more...
Why Pickleball-Specific Apparel Makes a Difference
Why Pickleball-Specific Apparel Makes a Difference
Pickleball is more than just a trend—it’s a movement. And as the game evolves, so should what you wear to play it. Whether you’re a seasoned tournament player or a... Read more...
How to Host the Ultimate Summer Pickleball Party
How to Host the Ultimate Summer Pickleball Party
Pickleball and parties go hand in hand—especially in the summer. Whether you’re planning a casual backyard tournament or an all-out themed event at your club, bringing people together through pickleball... Read more...
Summer Pickleball Style: What to Wear On and Off the Court
Summer Pickleball Style: What to Wear On and Off the Court
Summer Pickleball Style: What to Wear On and Off the Court Pickleball is heating up—both in popularity and temperature. As players across the country head outside for summer matches, finding... Read more...
Become an après-pickle Pickleball Ambassador
Become an après-pickle Pickleball Ambassador
Love pickleball and stylish performance apparel? Join the après-pickle Ambassador Program and earn commission every time someone shops with your unique referral code. What’s in it for you: ✅ A... Read more...
Master the Third Shot Drop—in Style
Master the Third Shot Drop—in Style
The third shot drop is one of the most important—and most strategic—shots in pickleball. It’s all about touch, control, and court positioning. Mastering it takes practice, but we’ve got a... Read more...
après-pickle: Where Pickleball Meets Community
après-pickle: Where Pickleball Meets Community
Pickleball doesn’t end when the last point is played. après-pickle is about the moments after—celebrating wins, making connections, and embracing the social side of the game. Whether you’re cooling down... Read more...
Stay Cool and Protected on the Pickleball Court
Stay Cool and Protected on the Pickleball Court
Pickleball players spend hours in the sun, making UV protection essential for performance and skin health. Lightweight, breathable apparel with built-in UV protection, like après-pickle’s dip dye performance tees, helps... Read more...
Empower Pickleball
DILLY LIFE X Empower
The kitchen - the 7-foot non-volley zone near the net - is where strategy and skill take center stage. It’s the spot that keeps the game fun, fair, and full... Read more...
HOW To Stay Cool on the Pickleball Court by INTO PICKLEBALL
HOW To Stay Cool on the Pickleball Court by INTO PICKLEBALL
    Summer is just around the corner.  It’s time for frozen drinks, afternoons spent at the lake or beach, and, of course, sweaty, scorching pickleball matches.  For pickleball players... Read more...
How to Host a Thanksgiving Pickleball Tournament for Your Family
How to Host a Thanksgiving Pickleball Tournament for Your Family
Looking to make this Thanksgiving unforgettable? Host a family pickleball tournament! It’s a fun and active way to bring everyone together, create lasting memories, and add a fresh twist to... Read more...
Cool, Colorful Pickleball Clothes (That Block UV Rays!) by The Dink Media Team
Cool, Colorful Pickleball Clothes (That Block UV Rays!) by The Dink Media Team
Dilly Life is doing something different for the pickleball community with their colorful, comfortable clothing. Whether you're battling it out on the court or enjoying a leisurely day off, Dilly... Read more...
Trademarked après-pickle Collection
Trademarked après-pickle Collection
Pickleball is more than just a sport; it’s a community, a culture, and for many, a way of life. At DILLY LIFE, we set out to capture the social spirit... Read more...
DILLY LIFE Pickleball Apparel Debuts in Style at PGA Show in Orlando
DILLY LIFE Pickleball Apparel Debuts in Style at PGA Show in Orlando
The highlight of the event was the presence of pickleball legends Tyson McGuffin, Ben Johns, and Donald Young Jr., who captivated the audience with exhilarating demonstrations of skill and finesse... Read more...
The Dink Newsletter X MLP
The Dink Newsletter X MLP
Dilly Life is reinventing how pickleball apparel looks, feels and performs. With moisture-wicking materials, UV protection, and an ultra soft fleece collection, Dilly Life embodies the PB lifestyle while setting... Read more...
DILLY LIFE X MLP San Clemente
DILLY LIFE X MLP San Clemente
Experience the electrifying atmosphere of Major League Pickleball San Clemente with Dilly Life. Read about the outrageous fans, competitive players, and the launch of their partnership with The Dink Media.... Read more...
MLP TOURNEY DATES
MLP TOURNEY DATES
Hope to see Dilly Life on the court near you? We figured we'd share the upcoming Major League Pickleball tournament dates just so you can get these dates and locations... Read more...
WHERE TO PICKLE
WHERE TO PICKLE
Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in the United States, and it's easy to see why. This hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping pong is perfect for players of all ages... Read more...
DILLY X MLP Daytona
DILLY X MLP Daytona
Dilly Life founder Brian Guttman with VP Ashley Hemming at the 2023 Major League Pickleball Event in Daytona Beach Read more...