I'm having trouble getting dashing to work consistently. I can double tap the d-pad, but that's a lot of extra inputs. So my question is; Does anyone have some tips to make it easier?

Like does the pro controller makes it much easier? I'd rather not buy one if it's only a little bit better. Maybe I just need more practice, but it's really annoying when you have to keep slamming the joystick left/right as hard as I can just to get him to dash.