Several pros are moving paddle sponsors in 2026. We're tracking where they go
A new year in pro pickleball almost always means new paddle contracts and new paddle sponsors for some of the sport’s top talent.
2026 has been no different so far, so let’s take a look at some notable moves and departures.
The off-season's biggest development was undoubtedly Anna Leigh Waters switching her paddle sponsor from Paddletek to Franklin, a move that was announced Thursday morning.
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- Dekel Bar left JOOLA for 11SIX24.
- Eric Oncins left JOOLA for Engage.
- Gabe Tardio announced the end of his partnership with PIKKL.
- Rachel Rohrabacher announced the end of her partnership with Selkirk.
- Brandon French announced the end of his partnership with JOOLA.
- Thomas Wilson and Vivienne David announced the end of their partnerships with CRBN.
- Chris Haworth announced the end of his partnership with Babolat.
- Yuta Funemizu, Japan's top-ranked pickleball pro, signed with Diadem.
Expect more paddle news to break in the coming days as players prepare for the Carvana PPA Masters powered by Invited, the first tournament of the year scheduled for Jan. 12-18 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
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