Every sport keeps one shot that never makes the highlight reel, and in pickleball it is the dink, the soft drop that wins by refusing to fight. A court in Consolacion went ahead and named itself after that shot. That tells you nearly everything before you even park.
The name is a promise. Two courts sit in the open air of Purok Tulip, Barangay Casili, and on them the loud game goes to die a happy death. Consolacion has always moved at its own pace, and AC DINK fits the town like an old rubber slipper. Players who arrive swinging for the fences learn quickly that the net here rewards the wrist, not the shoulder. Watch a rally at the kitchen line long enough and you start breathing differently. That is the house style: soft hands, long points, and the quiet satisfaction of a ball dropped exactly where the other fellow is not.
Beginners get treated kindly here, partly because the dink is the great equalizer. You can borrow a paddle on site, which means the barkada member who came only to watch usually ends up on court before the day is done. Between games there are cold drinks to reach for, and the open-air setup lets the breeze do half the cooling. What stays with you is the sound. A court full of bangers is all percussion, but a dink rally is closer to conversation: tap and answer, tap and answer, until somebody blinks. In Casili, they seem to have decided this is the better way to talk.
The practical case is simple. Two courts keep the queue moving, there is parking when you arrive and a restroom when you need it, and morning rates run a little gentler for the early crowd, which in this purok means the truly early crowd. The deeper case is the philosophy. Everywhere else, life keeps asking you to hit harder and answer faster. AC DINK asks the opposite of you for an hour, and you walk out lighter for it. Tara. Book the court, bring the barkada, and learn what the name already knows: the soft game wins.
💡 Cheapest window: 6 AM to 5 PM at ₱300/hr, ₱50/hr less than peak.
The venue runs 24 hours, seven days a week, so early morning and late night sessions are both fair game.
Opening hours
What's on site
How booking works
From "tara, dula!" to confirmed slot in four taps.
- 🗓Pick a venue & time
Every court's live calendar is on its page — green means open. No calls, no waiting for a reply.
- ⚡Reserve the slot
Choose your hours (and extra courts for a big group). The exact total shows before you confirm.
- 💳Pay via GCash
Pay the venue directly and upload your reference as proof — it rides along with your booking.
- 🏆Show up & play
The owner confirms and the slot is locked to your name. Cancel or reschedule from your account.
A free Taradula account also tracks your pickleball bookings, credits and open-play sessions in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Answered with live data, not guesses.
How much does it cost to play at AC DINK?
Between ₱300 and ₱350 per court per hour (₱300 on the 6 AM to 5 PM window, ₱350 at peak). The exact total for your chosen slot is shown before you confirm.
What are AC DINK's operating hours?
Sun – Sat: Open 24 hrs.
Where is AC DINK located?
Purok Tulip, Barangay Casili, Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines, 6001, Casili, Consolacion. There is a pinned Google Maps location on the booking page.
How do I book a court at AC DINK?
Open the live calendar on Taradula, tap a green slot, choose your hours, then pay the venue via GCash and upload the reference as proof. The owner confirms and the slot is locked to your name. No membership needed, just a free account.