Pickleball has had its fair share of celebrity crossovers, but JOOLA’s latest partnership with DJ Steve Aoki might be one of the most eye‑catching yet. The two‑time Grammy‑nominated producer, known for his high‑energy sets and creative world‑building, has teamed up with JOOLA on a limited‑edition HiROQUEST collection of pickleball paddles and table tennis rackets.
HiROQUEST is Aoki’s expansive narrative universe, blending music, art, and storytelling. It follows Hiro, a genetically enhanced meta‑human, and his nemesis Hyro across multiple worlds. The saga began with Aoki’s album HiROQUEST: Genesis and has since grown into graphic novels, manga, trading cards, and two more albums. Now, JOOLA paddles and rackets carry Hiro and Hyro’s imagery, merging Aoki’s creative universe with racquet sports.
“HiROQUEST has always been about building worlds people can step into,” Aoki said. “JOOLA has been part of my table tennis and pickleball life for years, so bringing Hiro and Hyro onto paddles and rackets feels like the perfect way to merge my love of storytelling, collectibles, and racquet sports.”
The HiROQUEST Collection
The collaboration features four limited‑edition pieces: two JOOLA x Steve Aoki Perseus Pro V 16mm pickleball paddles and two JOOLA x Steve Aoki Infinity Carbon table tennis rackets. Each design highlights Hiro and Hyro in signature red colourways, and every purchase includes a JOOLA x HiROQUEST collectible card.
Aoki has long been an avid pickleball and table tennis player, and his relationship with JOOLA stretches back years. The collaboration grew out of JOOLA’s earlier work with the Aoki Foundation, which supports brain science and regenerative medicine research.
“JOOLA has been in my corner for years now, on and off the court,” Aoki said. “They’ve always supported me as a player and as an artist, and that kind of relationship is rare. This collaboration means a lot to me because it’s not just a partnership—it’s with people I genuinely consider friends.”
JOOLA President and CEO Richard Lee added: “This collection grew out of years of friendship with Steve and his love for the games. Bringing HiROQUEST onto our table tennis and pickleball equipment felt like a natural next chapter for our partnership.”
This collaboration is more than a product drop—it’s a fusion of sport, art, and storytelling. For pickleball fans and Aoki followers alike, it’s a chance to hold a piece of HiROQUEST in hand while stepping onto the court.
