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Pickleball Writer Reflects on Community

Updated 2026-07-24 17:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Comedy writer Sean Clements discusses his new film 'The Dink,' a heartfelt tribute to the growing pickleball community. The movie explores how the sport has become popular among older women and other enthusiasts.

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‘The Dink’ Writer Sean Clements on His Funny, Heartfelt Tribute to the Pickleball Community: ‘I Got Adopted by This Whole Crew of Older Women’

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in the last decade as a variation of tennis that’s easier on bodies and simpler to pick up for people who want to try something new. When comedy writer Sean Clements heard about a local turf war involving the low-impact sport, his brain started clicking. “A frie

2026-07-24 17:15 UTC