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

Alex Lantz
Director of Content

Last Edited

Jan 06 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 -- like in the case of Anna Leigh Waters -- we're waiting for news to drop regarding their next equipment deal (or deals).

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: TBA

RACHEL ROHRABACHER
Previous paddle sponsor: Selkirk
Signed with: TBA

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

GABE TARDIO
Previous paddle sponsor: PIKKL
Signed with: TBA

CHRISTOPHER HAWORTH
Previous paddle sponsor: Babolot
Signed with: TBA

ERIC ONCINS
Previous paddle sponsor: JOOLA
Signed with: Engage

BRANDON FRENCH
Previous paddle sponsor: JOOLA
Signed with: TBA

QUANG DUONG
Previous paddle sponsor: Sypik
Signed with: TBA

VIVIENNE DAVID
Previous paddle sponsor: CRBN
Signed with: TBA

THOMAS WILSON
Previous paddle sponsor: CRBN
Signed with: TBA

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