I've taken private lessons as well as participated in clinics run by Scott and his team…read more Scott is great at coaching, explaining various techniques and making adjustments in my form, he is very experienced, patient and encouraging. I've made great progress in a short period of time. Scott and his team are all highly qualified and have years of coaching experience as well as pickleball teaching qualifications. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to learn or improve their game

They are excellent teachers . Very professional and they make learning the game fun . So happy with…read moremy clinics and classes ! I'm glad someone is doing this and reaching to all of us who want to learn a new game and sport , at any age . It's a great family sport !

So I was a bit hesitant about enrolling my 9-year-old in a weekly tennis camp seeing as she's never…read moreplayed before. Well, all my doubts were thrown out the window after seeing her reaction - SHE LOVED IT! She said the instructors are nice, the other kids were fun and she made a few new friends to boot. I'm currently talking to them about private instruction and can't wait to enroll her in the fall/winter programs. I would definitely recommend this place.

The staff at this tennis club is indeed the best on Eastern Long Island. Bobby, the manager, is so…read moreknowledgeable about the sport and is a terrifc teacher with a fabulous, outgoing, chereful, positive, witty personality. Mitchell is wonderful at teaching clinics as well as private lessons, too. Ruth is a wonderful front desk person - always smiling and most helpful. Wen is perfect with teachign the little ones. Pam has been there there the longest now, and is THE BEST MATCHMAKER ever!! She really knows how to make up a great tennis game or match, singles or doubles, as she knows all the players - 100's of them. If you want a game here, you will get a good one. This warm, friendly, professional club is well worth any price. Check it out!! It is so well run and you will certainly improve your game! Check out the weekend Round Robins first!!

"And I think it's gonna be all right Yeah, the worst is over…read morenow The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball" (The Cyrkle) Pickle balls aren't red. They're either pink for practice or yellow for games. And they aren't made of rubber, they are plastic polymer whose chief characteristic is that it doesn't bounce very high. If you drop it from over your head, it will barely bounce to knee level. Learning (and remembering that fact about low bounces) is just one of the many things you'll need to master if you want to take up the sport. Pickleball was launched in the mid-1960s and is played on a smallish court with a modified tennis net, using a paddle and those perforated polymer balls. I'd best describe the game as the love child of tennis, ping pong and badminton. When you hit the ball, it sounds more like a thud than a ping! Similar to tennis, your goal is to hit the ball over the net and into your opponent's side while adhering to a myriad of rules about serving and counting bounces and staying away from a zone in front of the net that reminded me of the goalie's cease in hockey. Dill Dinkers has 20 locations across ten states. There is just one Connecticut location. Yesterday, we took our very first pickleball lesson at Dill Dinkers in Simsbury, in a space previously occupied by Borders Books. We joined a beginner's class with about 20 rookies and interacted with three exceptional and very patient coaches who gave us lesson time, practice drills and embryonic game play with instant feedback on performance and the rules (which I consistently violated). For the third year in a row, Pickleball is the country's fastest growing sport, and their courts are taking over empty shopping mall space across the country. After one lesson, I am looking forward to charting my "progress" over the next three weeks. I'm not very optimistic about that!

As someone who's played in several difference places in different states, I can say this Dill…read moreDinkers location is by far the best pickleball facility I've ever played at! The courts have a great aesthetic and have really good quality surfaces. My favorite part is how much space there is between the baselines and the fences. Not once did I have to worry about hitting the barriers, and that allowed me to play much more freely. We encountered a technical difficulty during a tournament that caused us to play an opponent out of order, slightly messing things up which was a little frustrating in the moment. But the tournament organizer did a great job resolving it, and went above and beyond to offer some compensation in the form of free court time and some waived fees which is a huge testament to their customer service. I really appreciated that gesture. Will definitely be back here!

So glad Molly's operating The Downs again!! Great pros and great courts - the best tennis in…read moreMontauk is wherever Molly's in charge.

Such a fun atmosphere and run by an amazing staff making your tennis experience unforgettable.read more

I went for a pockleball lesson with a friend. We learned a lot, and our instructor, Bree, was…read moreawesome! Now off to start a fun new hobby and get a workout, too! Highly recommend!

This place is ok. Except there isn't enough room on each court. Also the netting is awful and…read moredangerous. I Attended a thrive tournament. It was absolutely horrible. I genuinely disliked Gus. Would not recommend anything with Gus. Probably 2.5 stars for pickleball hall. 0 stars for thrive and Gus.

I'm a member at the Smithotwn location but have dropped in on occasion. It's well run, friendly…read morestaff and clean. As a franchise the clinics and lessons have made me confident in my game where I can take it anywhere and compete.

I've started playing pickleball a year and a half ago (Nov '23) and took a beginner clinic at the…read moreNesconset location. Ian S was the instructor and he has elevated my game as I continue to sign up for drill sessions and lessons with him and then put my newly acquired skills into practice in the numerous scheduled open play and special events (tournaments, holiday themed parties and their excellent "Play with the Pros" sessions) The facility and staff (Andrew, Eric and the front desk) are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share their considerable expertise. I've played at most of the facilities on the island and always look forward to playing at Pickle N Par due to the space, cleanliness and most importantly, the people!

This is a great place to play pickleball in Rhode Island! They have 5 indoor courts and 2 outdoor…read morecourts. The courts are nice and you need to reserve in advance on their calendar. There are different options for open play by levels or you can reserve a full court.

Perfect place for pickleball! Came here with friends on a Saturday afternoon--there are two outdoor…read morecourts, one of which we played on because it was a beautiful day. They provide paddles and balls if you don't already have them. There are also chairs to sit on the side if you are resting/waiting to play. Highly recommend!