Tracking All the New Pro Paddle Deals in 2026

A new year means a ton of top pros are signing fresh paddle sponsorship deals – here's what we know so far

The calendar turning over signals a few things in pro pickleball: new PPA and MLP events (hello, Disney World), fresh partnerships, and a slew of new pro paddle deals.

One pending paddle deal has claimed all the headlines so far, and with good reason – the sport's winningest, most marketable player, Anna Leigh Waters, is officially done with longtime sponsor Paddletek.

And the pickleball world is on the edge of its collective seats waiting to hear where she'll land next.

While speculating is fun – and there are a ton of rumors flying around right now – a host of pros have announced moves of their own.

Here's what we know so far. We'll be updating this list on a rolling basis, so be sure to check back and see what's new.

Dekel Bar joins 11Six24 (more on that here)
Eric Oncins signs with Engage
Gabe Tardio is done with PIKKL
Quang Duong announces he's leaving Sypik
Rachel Rohrabacher and Selkirk Sport say goodbye
Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson part ways with CRBN
Chinese mega-brand Li-Ning enters U.S. pro market (more on this from Zane, below)