"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!

Nice place with quality staff. Chris does an amazing job setting you up. The equipment works well…read moreand the environment is clean.

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 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.

Very nice and spacious courts, friendly staff and great way to demo multiple different paddles…read more Only downside is anyone can sign up for any level open play which mixed beginners and intermediate players into the high intermediate open play making games unevenly matched.

Very nice PB courts and they added some noice absorbing foam on the walls. The staff are super nice…read moreand helpful.

Had to have surgery on my knees due to a injury. had paid for another season cannot play due to…read moremedical reasons submitted a letter explain to the owner was told under no circumstances can I get a refund do not pay ahead of time. They will not refund. Other places offer a refund I will go there instead.

Nice facilities, people there are nice. My friends and I…read moreare from Queens and we have came to play twice on weekends since we found out about this club about a month ago! We practically like the new club they just opened. Bigger with more courts. Can't wait to book again after the holidays.

I don't normally post reviews, but I'm so happy The Pickle Club in Syosset has a new coach that…read moreruns a boot camp twice a week. Rebecca is a truly amazing instructor! She has this great ability to break down the game into smaller concepts that can be worked on outside of her clinic, whether it's social play, team play, etc. Her only goal is to help you grow and become a better, smarter, strategy-oriented player. Plus, she is the type of person that lights up a room when she walks in - always smiling, is so kind and passionate about the sport. Her attitude and demeanor is infectious, and is exactly the type of coach needed at the Pickle Club!

Beautiful courts, awesome management, clean facility. Best indoor courts in Worcester county.read more

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