Professional pickleball players Tina Pisnik and Dylan Frazier have made unexpected changes to their pickleball paddle sponsors, shaking up the pro scene. Pisnik is leaving ProXR, a well-known brand, for Warping Point, while Frazier is departing Selkirk for Volair. These moves are raising eyebrows in the pickleball community.
Tina Pisnik Joins Warping Point
Tina Pisnik, a former WTA World #29 and powerhouse on the pickleball scene, had been using a ProXR paddle for the past 15 months. She had even signed a long-term deal with the brand in January 2024.
However, in a surprising twist, Pisnik has switched to Warping Point, a brand-new company that has yet to make a name for itself. Pisnik is their first-ever professional player, making her move a big gamble for her and the company.
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Dylan Frazier Moves to Volair
Dylan Frazier, a top player on the pro pickleball tour, has also made a surprising paddle switch. After two years with Selkirk, where he had his own signature paddle, Frazier quietly moved away from the brand. He was later spotted using the JOOLA Magnus 3S, leading to rumors. The big news came today when Frazier announced that he would officially be signing with Volair, a paddle company that debuted in 2022.
Volair has previously focused on the amateur scene but is now returning to the pro spotlight with Frazier as their new face. Fans are curious whether Frazier will have his own signature paddle with the brand in the near future.
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The Impact of These Moves
Pisnik and Frazier are active on the PPA Tour and in Major League Pickleball, so these paddle changes will be closely watched. If their new paddles improve their performance, it could signal a shift in the market, with newer, lesser-known brands challenging the long-established names in pickleball. While only time will tell if these moves were the right choice, the excitement surrounding the sport’s paddle wars has certainly been reignited.
News in Brief: Tina Pisnik and Dylan Frazier
Tina Pisnik and Dylan Frazier have made surprising paddle brand changes. Pisnik left ProXR for the new Warping Point brand, while Frazier moved from Selkirk to Volair. These unexpected switches have raised interest in the pickleball community, and their performances in upcoming tournaments will determine the success of these new partnerships.
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