02/06/2026
đ Big News for Pickleball Players & Facilities đ
Weâre excited to announce a new partnership between Dinkmate and Sporfie!
Sporfie is already integrated at many pickleball facilities, giving players the ability to easily stream and replay their matches using mobile devices and installed cameras. With this partnership, Dinkmate builds on that foundation by adding what matters most: accurate, video-based performance ratings and analytics.
đ What this means for players:
-Replay your matches on demand
-Receive accurate VBR ratings
-Access deep performance analytics and stat breakdowns
-Get rated based on what actually happens on the court â from real game video
đ What this means for the sport:
By combining Sporfieâs live streaming and replay technology with Dinkmateâs video-based rating and analytics engine, weâre helping Dinkmate scale its platform and move closer to becoming the new standard for pickleball ratingsâwhere true performance matters.
đ„ About Sporfie
Sporfie is a simple, easy-to-use video platform that lets teams, athletes, and coaches live stream practices and matches anytime, anywhere. The platform includes built-in advertising and monetization tools, highlight clipping, and in/out AI line calling with visual verificationâwhile keeping live streams and highlights free for families, friends, and fans to watch live or on demand.
This partnership is a big step toward a smarter, more transparent future for pickleball.
More insights. Better ratings. Real performance.
Stay tunedâthis is just the beginning. đ„
01/26/2026
đ Weâre excited to announce our official partnership with the OFFICIAL NPLâą National Pickleball Leagueâą đ
DinkMate is now the official technology partner for over 5,000 NPLâą players nationwide supporting one of the biggest US pickleball league.
This partnership represents a major step forward in bringing objective, AI-driven performance analytics to competitive pickleball. Through video-based AI analysis, NPLâą players will gain access to instant, accurate skill ratings and deep performance insights â including shot quality, consistency, court positioning, and more.
đ What this means for the NPLâą community:
-Fair, data-backed player ratings
-Clearer competitive pathways
-Smarter training and development
-Games that truly count toward rankings
At DinkMate, our mission is to eliminate guesswork and subjectivity from player evaluation. Partnering with the NPLâą allows us to deliver the highest level of analytics ever introduced in pickleball â helping players, coaches, and leagues better understand performance and elevate competition.
Weâre proud to work alongside one of the most innovative and inclusive organizations in the sport, with additional features and enhancements launching soon to further support player development and matchmaking.
đ Learn more: Gordon Gerald Giles Gebert
12/24/2025
đ Merry Christmas from Dinkmate đ
Weâre grateful for the progress and partnerships built this year.
AI in pickleball is gaining real momentum, and itâs becoming clear how strongly it will influence the future of the game.
As we look toward 2026, our focus remains on sustainable growth, meaningful partnerships, and working with influential people across the pickleball ecosystem.
Wishing everyone a great holiday season.
09/18/2025
đ Pickleball is evolving â and so should ratings.
At Dinkmate, weâve spent 2 years pioneering something the sport has never had before: Vision-Based Rating (VBR).
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Not just wins and losses.
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Not just self-reported numbers.
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But how you actually play â shot quality, ball trajectory, consistency, teamwork, and 500+ performance features, all captured from video.
Why does this matter?
đ Players get precise, fair ratings.
đ Clubs unlock smarter matchmaking & balanced leagues.
đ Coaches and organizers can select teams using objective, data-backed insights.
Today, others in the industry are beginning to explore this space â but with two years of development and unmatched expertise, weâre proud to lead the way.
This is more than a rating system. Itâs the foundation for a new era of pickleball.
And the best part? You can try VBR for free.
đ© DM us to learn how VBR can elevate your game, your club, or your event.
09/18/2025
đ Pickleball is evolving â and so should ratings.
At Dinkmate, weâve spent 2 years pioneering something the sport has never had before: Vision-Based Rating (VBR).
â
Not just wins and losses.
â
Not just self-reported numbers.
â
But how you actually play â shot quality, ball trajectory, consistency, teamwork, and 500+ performance features, all captured from video.
Why does this matter?
đ Players get precise, fair ratings
đ Clubs unlock smarter matchmaking & balanced leagues.
đ Coaches and organizers can select teams using objective, data-backed insights.
Today, others in the industry are beginning to explore this space â but with two years of development and unmatched expertise, weâre proud to lead the way.
This is more than a rating system. Itâs the foundation for a new era of pickleball.
And the best part? You can try VBR for free.
đ© DM us to learn how VBR can elevate your game, your club, or your event.
09/17/2025
đŻ What does âtrue skillâ really mean in pickleball?
At Dinkmate, we believe it's more than wins & losses. That belief led us to build VBR â Vision-Based Ratings â and weâre proud to say weâre the ones setting the standard in the market.
Weâre constantly refining how skill is measured, and the response has been incredible â our growth has been nothing short of crazy đ.
In our new blog âBehind the Scenes of VBR: How We Measure True Pickleball Skill with Vision-Based Ratingsâ, we share how weâre redefining what âtrue skillâ means in pickleball.
đ Read here: https://www.dinkmate.ai/post/behind-the-scenes-of-vbr-how-we-measure-true-pickleball-skill-with-vision-based-ratings
If youâre a club owner, coach, or investor who wants to be part of this movement â letâs talk. Send me a message, Iâd love to connect.
Behind the Scenes of VBR: How We Measure True Pickleball Skill with Vision-Based Ratings
At Dinkmate, weâve always believed that ratings should reflect more than just wins and losses. Ratings should capture how you really play â your decision-making, your shot selection, your teamwork. That belief is what drove us to create VBR: Vision-Based Rating.If youâve played pickleball befo...
07/09/2025
Pickleball is blowing up â and so are the players who know their level.
đŸ 50 million+ are hitting the courts⊠but how many actually know their rating?
đ§ DinkMate uses AI to analyze your gameplay from video â and your first rating is completely free.
đ Tap the link in bio and find out where you stand.
06/26/2025
Discover the smarter way to gauge your pickleball level with Vision Based Rating (VBR)!
As pickleball continues to grow, itâs essential to know where you stand.
Check our latest blog post for insights and tips!
Read more at https://wix.to/BBMSMnY
Vision Based Rating (VBR): A Smarter, Easier Way to Know Your Pickleball Level
Pickleball is growing faster than ever, with over 30 million players across the U.S.âyet the majority still donât have an official rating. For many, traditional systems like DUPR and UTR-P are either too complex, require structured match play, or donât reflect true playing ability unless you'r...
05/28/2025
đ„ Vision-Based Rating (VBR) by Dinkmate â The Future of Pickleball is Here.
Forget guesswork. Forget outdated skill ratings.
With Dinkmate, weâve created a smarter way to track, rate, and elevate your game â all through AI-powered video analysis.
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No more bias
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No manual input
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Just play â and get your VBR automatically
Whether youâre a weekend warrior or tournament contender, our Vision-Based Rating system watches your matches, analyzes every move, and delivers a true reflection of your skill level.
đČ Subscribe now at www.dinkmate.ai
đ The camera doesnât lie.
Welcome to the most accurate rating system pickleball has ever seen.
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04/01/2025
Hello Pickleball Lovers! đ
Wanna know more about the founders of Dinkmate?
Meet Marcell Balogh â Our AI & Data Science Expert
Pickleball is evolving, and Marcell is leading the charge! With his expertise in AI and interactive software, heâs transforming the game through cutting-edge technology at Dinkmate. Read more in our latest blog post! đđ
đ Marcell Balogh â The Tech Visionary Behind Pickleballâs AI Revolution
Marcellâs journey into pickleball is just beginning, but heâs picking up the game remarkably fast. With his background in interactive software development and machine learning, he saw an opportunity to revolutionize the sport with AI-powered solutions. Having spent 5 years refining his skills in...