JOOLA Brings World-Class Stage to PPA Tour Asia as Official Equipment Partner
UPA Asia vowed to not only discover the next wave of Asian pickleball stars, but also to bring world-class pickleball to Asia. That’s what the PPA Tour Asia is for, and part of fulfilling that vision is making sure the equipment used in this series of tournaments are top of the line.
Enter JOOLA, one of the most renowned brands when it comes to pickleball equipment.
JOOLA has announced it is set to power PPA Tour Asia in 2025 as its Official Equipment Partner. As part of this sponsorship, the global brand will be bringing their premium balls, nets, and flooring to every tournament in the tour as the sport accelerates its growth across the region.
Building on their early commitment as a Paddle Partner of the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program, JOOLA continues to champion Asian pickleball development from emerging talent to elite competition. Already serving as an official partner for PPA Tour in the USA and Australia, JOOLA now expands their global footprint by supporting Asia’s premier professional circuit.
JOOLA Brings World-Class Pickleballs to Malaysia
To launch the partnership, the Panas Malaysia Open from 3 to 5 July 2025 will feature an exclusive preview of JOOLA’s new HC-40 ball, offering players and fans the first chance to experience this latest innovation. Through a strategic partnership with PickleRoll, JOOLA will also provide the world’s leading portable court systems, ensuring optimal playing conditions at PPA Tour Asia venues without dedicated courts.
“To launch the partnership, the Panas Malaysia Open from 3 to 6 July 2025 will feature an exclusive preview of the new JOOLA HC-40 ball, offering players and fans the first chance to experience this latest innovation in hard court ball performance,” said Tom Nguyen, CEO of JOOLA Asia Pacific.
“JOOLA’s sustained support—from backing the Trailblazers to now equipping the tour—shows their long-term vision for Asian pickleball,” said Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia. “Having consistent, world-class equipment across all our events elevates the competitive standard and establishes PPA Tour Asia as the region’s definitive professional stage.”
PPA Tour Asia features a three-tier tournament structure: Slam, Cup, and Open events. Points are earned counting towards the PPA Tour Asia Rankings as players chase the prestigious No.1 crown.
The Panas Malaysia Open on 3–6 July 2025 marks the launch of PPA Tour Asia’s inaugural 2025 season.
