Updated: Which pro pickleball players have signed new paddle deals in 2026
Alex Lantz
Last Edited
Jan 06 2026
Category
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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