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Alex E. Weaver

Alex is The Dink's Digital Content Manager. (Have a tip? Hit him up.) His passions used to include hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. Now all he does is play pickleball.

Pro Paddles Are Still Failing Onsite Testing — Repeat Offenders Could Face $50K Fines

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Pro Paddles Are Still Failing Onsite Testing — Repeat Offenders Could Face $50K Fines

by Alex E. Weaver on October 23, 2025

Don't Drop from Deep Behind the Baseline: 'Drive Yourself Out of Trouble' Instead

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Don't Drop from Deep Behind the Baseline: 'Drive Yourself Out of Trouble' Instead

by Alex E. Weaver on October 22, 2025

Pickleball Eye Injuries Are Growing at an 'Alarming Rate' — With a Few Caveats

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Pickleball Eye Injuries Are Growing at an 'Alarming Rate' — With a Few Caveats

by Alex E. Weaver on October 21, 2025

Get in the Holiday Spirit with Lifetime's 'A Pickleball Christmas'

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Get in the Holiday Spirit with Lifetime's 'A Pickleball Christmas'

by Alex E. Weaver on October 20, 2025

The Backhand Decision Tree: One Pro's Real-Time Strategy for Cooking at the Kitchen

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The Backhand Decision Tree: One Pro's Real-Time Strategy for Cooking at the Kitchen

by Alex E. Weaver on October 20, 2025

The Survivor Drill: How to Defend the Overhead Smash Like a Pro

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The Survivor Drill: How to Defend the Overhead Smash Like a Pro

by Alex E. Weaver on October 16, 2025

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