Quang Duong Joins Sypik Pickleball: Nineteen-year-old Quang Duong has signed with Vietnamese paddle brand Sypik after parting ways with Selkirk. The announcement came on Thursday, one day after Duong shared on Instagram that his time with Selkirk had ended. Duong is currently ranked seventh in men’s singles on the PPA Tour.
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Duong’s Selkirk departure
On Wednesday, Duong confirmed the end of his partnership with Selkirk, a top pickleball paddle brand based in the U.S. He reflected on his international journey with Selkirk, saying,
“Thank you Selkirk for the support last 2 years. I was able to bring Selkirk around the world. From USA to Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Ha Long Bay, Mumbai and many other Asian countries. Let #pickleball continue to grow global. Thank you.” – (Duong)
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Sypik makes it official
Vietnamese paddle company Sypik welcomed Duong to its team on Thursday with a message full of national pride and high hopes.
“A historic handshake between a world-class Vietnamese athlete and a rising Vietnamese paddle brand shaking the global stage. Vietnamese pride when Vietnamese people affirm their class on the world pickleball map. Reaching international level, bringing Vietnamese aspirations to the world!” – (Sypik)
More paddle switches this week
Quang Duong wasn’t the only pro player to change paddle sponsors this week. Tina Pisnik moved from ProXR to Warping Point.
“With her elite experience and passion for the game, Tina joins us as we take Warping Point to next dimension. Let’s reshape the future of pickleball together!” – (Warping Point)
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Dylan Frazier also switched brands, leaving Selkirk to join Volair.
“One of the top players in the world is joining forces with us—not just to play, but to help build. Dylan will be deep in the development process, testing and shaping the next generation of pro-level paddles. Things are about to get real fun. We’re beyond hyped to have him in the lab and on the court with us.” – (Volair)
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What it means going forward
Duong’s move to Sypik highlights the growing global influence of pickleball and the rising role of Asian brands in the sport. It also brings more attention to Vietnamese talent on the world stage. As Duong continues to climb the PPA rankings, his new partnership with Sypik could help boost the brand’s profile internationally.
News in Brief: Quang Duong Joins Sypik Pickleball
Quang Duong has signed with Vietnamese paddle brand Sypik after leaving Selkirk. The move marks a major moment for Vietnam in global pickleball. Duong joins a growing list of players changing sponsors, including Tina Pisnik and Dylan Frazier. Duong is currently ranked seventh in men’s singles on the PPA Tour.
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