Franklin Sports becomes Official Ball of Pickleball Australia

Pickleball Australia is delighted to announce it has signed a monumental multi-year partnership agreement with Franklin Sports, a leading manufacturer and retailer in the sporting goods industry.  As part of the agreement, Franklin’s signature X-40 and X-26 balls have become the Official Balls of Pickleball Australia via member associations, clubs, individual members, and sanctioned tournaments.

Pickleball athletes across the country will have opportunities to compete with Franklin pickleballs in sanctioned tournaments, leagues and recreationally at club events. Joining forces with Franklin Sports, Pickleball Australia is the most recent territory to select Franklin as an official ball partner, joining USA Pickleball, Pickleball England and earlir this summer, Pickleball Canada.

 “The announcement of our partnership with Franklin Sports is a significant moment for Pickleball Australia and one which will benefit our entire community across the nation,” said Brendan Lee, Executive Officer of Pickleball Australia. “Pickleball Australia looks forward to working with such a distinguished brand like Franklin Sports to help increase participation, nurture our growth and professionalize our sport across the nation”.

During the partnership, Franklin Sports and Pickleball Australia will focus on growth initiatives for the sport, supporting PAA’s member clubs and the grassroots efforts across the country to collaborate on ways to help pickleball athletes play recreationally at affiliated venues, and for those competing in Pickleball Australia’s pinnacle events the ability to play with the Franklin X-40 and X-26, which have always been the favored ball to use “down under.”

“The growth and popularity of pickleball continues to take over the sporting world, said Jared Franklin, Head of International Pickleball Expansion, Franklin Sports.  “We are proud to lead the charge globally with our amazing partners like Pickleball Australia, and our innovative pickleball products. The ability to bring our X-40 and X-26 signature pickleballs to athletes of all ages and backgrounds will provide countless opportunities for all to enjoy what the great game of pickleball has to offer. The Franklin and Pickleball Australia partnership will bring the sport to the next level, and we couldn’t be happier to be a part of this exciting growth story that’s only just beginning in Australia.”

Pickleball Australia look forward to working with Franklin Sports to enhance the game of pickleball across the nation and we thank Franklin Sports for their committment to pickleball growth, internationally. 

For more details on Franklin Sports please visit: franklinsports.com/pickleball.