Several high-profile professional pickleball players have recently announced changes to their paddle sponsorships, marking a significant period of movement within the sport’s equipment landscape. With multiple contracts ending and new partnerships being revealed, the past few weeks have resembled a game of “paddle musical chairs,” as brands and athletes realign ahead of the upcoming competition calendar. Leading the list of confirmed moves is world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters, who has parted ways with Paddletek as her paddle sponsor and FILA as her apparel sponsor.
