The PPA Tour Asia has officially partnered with Facolos, naming the brand as its official racket partner. This collaboration marks a significant step for the tour, bringing a high-performance racket manufacturer into the fold as pickleball continues to expand across the region.
“In addition to researching and producing high-quality product lines, Facolos always attaches importance to developing young talents, expanding and elevating the Pickleball community. This cooperation with PPA Tour Asia is an important step in Facolos’ long-term development strategy when it can both position the brand’s influence as well as fully support talented athletes,” said Vo Tran Quynh Trang, Co-Founder of Facolos Pickleball.
What Is Facolos?
Based in Vietnam, Facolos is known for its innovative paddle designs and precision engineering. It is set to provide top-tier equipment for players competing in PPA Tour Asia events. The partnership reinforces the tour’s commitment to elevating the game by ensuring access to cutting-edge gear that enhances performance on the court.
Facolos (Fashion – Active – Connection – Outstanding – Life Of Style) has a bold vision to blend sporting excellence and style and represents the rising power of Asian brands in the global pickleball marketplace. Having already served as an event partner for PPA Tour Australia, Facolos stands at the forefront of expanding pickleball across the Asia Pacific region. Through this partnership, they will provide their cutting-edge paddles to help outfit Asia’s emerging talent on their quest to the professional stage.
Partnering with the UPA Asia Trailbazers Program
The UPA Asia Trailblazers Program has also welcomed Facolos as an official Paddle Partner, bringing homegrown Asian innovation and design to support the development of the region’s top pickleball talent.
Trailblazers athletes will benefit from Facolos’ unique approach to paddle design during their three-month intensive training program in the USA. While receiving high performance coaching from elite professionals and competing in PPA Tour events, select participants will use Facolos equipment, enhancing both their gameplay and presence on court.
Upon completing the program, graduates will secure their place in the professional circuit through a 2025-2026 UPA Asia Touring Contract, featuring in both PPA & MLP Asia events throughout the region.
The Class of 2025 for the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program is set to be unveiled soon.
Moving Pickleball Forward
With pickleball’s rapid growth in Asia, aligning with a brand like Facolos signals a move towards greater professionalism and competitive excellence. Players can expect world-class equipment, while fans will see the sport evolve with the backing of an industry leader. This deal is another sign that pickleball’s presence in Asia is not just growing—it’s thriving.
