In This Week’s Edition:

• The world’s first floating pickleball court

• Pickleball inspired coffee blends

• Agassi Sports Entertainment To Go Public

• Redvanly Named Preferred Partner of Troon, Cliff Drysdale Tennis & Peter Burwash International

NEWS

A Pickleball Flotilla Arrives in Miami

nflatable Island Co. has delivered the custom-built court to Sole Mia, the large-scale waterfront luxury development in North Miami, creating a highly visual amenity that reflects the growing role of racket sports in destination lifestyle projects.

Installed on a floating platform within Sole Mia’s seven-acre Crystal Lagoon, the court transforms one of South Florida’s most recognizable residential water features into a playable pickleball venue. The project was developed through a collaboration between Inflatable Island Co., Sole Mia, and the development’s hospitality partners, positioning the installation as both a recreational attraction and marketing centerpiece.

The floating court utilizes Inflatable Island Co.’s proprietary marine-grade inflatable platform technology, designed to create stable, playable surfaces on water while maintaining portability and flexibility. Company executives said the project highlights the expanding demand for experiential sports installations that blend entertainment, social engagement, and destination branding. LEARN MORE

BUSINESS

Agassi Sports Entertainment To Go Public

Agassi Sports Entertainment has taken a significant step in its capital markets strategy, announcing that it has filed an application to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the proposed ticker symbol “AASE.” The move comes as the company seeks to accelerate growth across the rapidly expanding global racket sports sector, including tennis, pickleball, and padel.

Kitchen Line Coffee Co. Serves Up Its Summer Lineup of Pickleball-Inspired Coffee Blends

Kitchen Line Coffee Co., the pickleball-inspired coffee brand built for players, fans, and everyday coffee enthusiasts, has announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Lineup — a collection of specialty coffee blends designed to bring together great coffee with the pickleball community. In addition to growing its direct-to-consumer business through online sales, Kitchen Line Coffee Co. is actively expanding wholesale partnerships nationwide with pickleball facilities, pro shops, specialty sporting goods retailers, coffee shops, and select lifestyle retailers interested in offering a differentiated product aligned with the sport’s rapidly growing audience.

Clear Skies Hospitality Expands with Acquisition of New Orleans Pickleball Destination

Clear Skies Hospitality, the Chicago-based operator behind the SPF pickleball club brand, has acquired The Exchange Pickleball + Bar in New Orleans. The deal marks Clear Skies Hospitality’s first expansion outside of Illinois and brings one of the Gulf South’s most distinctive pickleball entertainment venues into its growing portfolio. Located in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District, The Exchange has established itself as the city’s first and only dedicated pickleball facility, blending competitive play with hospitality-driven amenities. 

Redvanly Named Preferred Partner of Troon, Cliff Drysdale Tennis & Peter Burwash International

Troon Partners Network announced REDVANLY, a premium performance apparel brand, as the company’s newest Preferred Partner. Through a multi-year partnership, REDVANLY will connect directly with Troon’s global audience of golfers and racquet sports enthusiasts through integrated marketing campaigns, digital engagement, exclusive opportunities and special event activations. Additionally, REDVANLY will support on-site retail programs and activations at Troon-managed facilities, as well as locations managed by Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Peter Burwash International nationwide.

UTR Sports and Little Mo Expand Membership Benefits for Junior Tennis Families

UTR Sports and Little Mo have announced a new partnership that brings expanded membership benefits and performance tools to junior tennis families across the United States. Under the agreement, players participating in Little Mo events will gain access to enhanced UTR Sports membership offerings, including player development resources, competitive analytics, training tools, and tournament-related benefits designed to support long-term growth both on and off the court. The collaboration connects one of junior tennis’ most established grassroots tournament organizations with one of the sport’s leading data and player-rating platforms.

New Ownership set to expand PaddleWar

PaddleWar announced new ownership and an ambitious national growth plan under Naples-based marketing executive and pickleball advocate Nannette Staropoli. The three-year-old organization, which operates team-based amateur pickleball leagues, revealed that Staropoli has acquired the company and will lead its next phase of development. PaddleWar currently operates or is expanding across nine states, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Texas, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey, with plans to reach 20 states by the end of 2026.

NOW STREAMING

‘RAFA’ now streaming on Netflix

Behind the titles, the records, and the victories, there is a story that has never been told. Netflix unveiled RAFA, a documentary series about Rafael Nadal, which premiered on Netflix on May 29. The series offers never-before-seen archival footage and exclusive access to the tennis champion, his family, and his inner circle during Nadal’s final year on the ATP Tour in 2024. Over four episodes, the series provides an intimate and deeply human portrait of one of the greatest legends in sport.