Facolos, Paddletek, Franklin Headline PPA Tour Asia’s Official Paddle Partners
If you were paying attention to the Panas Malaysia 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia over the past weekend, you would have noticed lots of Facolos, Paddletek, and Franklin paddles being used at every level and in every category.
There’s a reason for that.
The PPA Tour Asia recently announced Facolos, Paddletek, and Franklin as Official Paddle Partners for the 2025 season, bringing comprehensive support from three premier brands to the inaugural tour.
The commitment from multiple premier brands solidifies the global pickleball industry’s recognition of Asia’s rise and their investment in supporting the region’s development. This collective backing strengthens PPA Tour Asia’s foundation as the premier professional circuit, elevating both the competitive landscape and spectator experience across all tournament tiers.
Each partner brings unique credentials to the tour:
Facolos
Headquartered in Vietnam, Facolos is redefining the future of pickleball with a bold vision for high-tech performance gear from Asia. Every paddle is designed with the region’s most advanced technology and premium materials, empowering players to unleash power, precision, and control. Trusted by professionals and certified for international tournaments, Facolos is more than just a paddle—it’s a statement of Asia’s emergence in the global pickleball arena.
Paddletek
Made in the USA since 2010. Family owned and operated brand leader with revolutionary innovations that have shaped modern pickleball. Superior quality and customer service remain the standard for over a decade. With the most major championships and world no. 1s in the sport, Paddletek remains dedicated to quality, performance, and American craftsmanship.
Franklin
Founded in 1946, Franklin is one of the largest privately held sporting goods companies in the world. The Franklin C45 Paddle Series is widely regarded as the gold standard in performance paddle technology. Franklin’s pro pickleball roster of PPA stars using C45 paddles include Hayden Patriquin, JW Johnson, Parris Todd and Jorja Johnson, to name a few.
“Having Facolos, Paddletek, and Franklin on board as our Official Paddle Partners reflects their belief in Asia’s pickleball potential and commitment to developing tournaments in the region. Their collective investment helps establish PPA Tour Asia as a world-class circuit while supporting the growth of pickleball at every level across the region.”
– Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia
PPA Tour Asia features a three-tier tournament structure—Slam, Cup and Open events—with points earned counting towards the PPA Tour Asia Rankings as players chase the prestigious no. 1 crown.
The Panas Malaysia Open held on 3–6 July 2025 marked the launch of PPA Tour Asia’s inaugural 2025 season.
