Updated: Which pro pickleball players have signed new paddle deals in 2026

Alex Lantz

Director of Content

Last Edited

Jan 26 2026

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News

Several big-name pro players have announced they are moving on from their previous paddle sponsor, and in some cases we know where they're headed.

In other instances, we're waiting for news to drop regarding their next equipment deal.

Below is everything we know about this month's game of paddle musical chairs, and we will be updating this list as new information comes out in the coming weeks.

ANNA LEIGH WATERS
Previous paddle sponsor: Paddletek
Previous apparel sponsor: FILA
Signed with: Franklin (read full story here) and Nike (read full story here)

RACHEL ROHRABACHER
Previous paddle sponsor: Selkirk
Signed with: Friday

JW JOHNSON
Previous paddle sponsor: Franklin
Signed with: TBA

JORJA JOHNSON
Previous paddle sponsor: Franklin
Signed with: TBA

DEKEL BAR
Previous paddle sponsor: JOOLA
Signed with: 11six24

GABE TARDIO
Previous paddle sponsor: PIKKL
Signed with: Facolos (read full story here)

CHRISTOPHER HAWORTH
Previous paddle sponsor: Babolot
Signed with: Luzz

ERIC ONCINS
Previous paddle sponsor: JOOLA
Signed with: Engage

YUTA FUNEMIZU
Previous paddle sponsor: Unsigned
Signed with: Diadem

BRANDON FRENCH
Previous paddle sponsor: JOOLA
Signed with: Combat Pickleball

QUANG DUONG
Previous paddle sponsor: Sypik
Signed with: TBA

KYLE KOSZUTA
Previous paddle sponsor: Selkirk
Signed with: Friday

JACK MUNRO
Previous paddle sponsor: ProXR
Signed with: TBA