A wave of innovation and growth

RADL Wire Recap - This week highlights a wave of innovation and growth across racquet sports. Selkirk Sport is setting a new standard in player development with the launch of its Selkirk Sparta Program and first-ever pickleball combine in Idaho, designed to test and train the next generation of pros. In tennis, Aceii One, the world’s first AI-powered hitting partner, is redefining practice by blending ball machine, coach, and competitor into a single on-court companion. Meanwhile, padel continues its meteoric rise in the U.S. with the grand opening of Xcel Padel’s flagship Westlake location, offering a luxury lifestyle experience around the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport.

• Stock up on customized swag for the holidays

• Selkirk’s Rising Stars Program

• Aceii, not your father’s Ball Machine

• Agassi captures Laver Cup

PICKLE & PADEL

Swinton Pickleball Serves Up a Friendly Reminder: Stock Up on Custom Pickleball Bags Before Year-end

Swinton Pickleball is serving up a friendly reminder to country clubs nationwide: secure inventory of the company’s best-selling pickleball sling bags and pickleball tote bags branded with your country club (or event) logo before the close of 2025. As pickleball continues its rapid growth as America’s fastest-growing sport, country clubs are seeing unprecedented demand for stylish, functional gear. Swinton Pickleball’s sling and tote bags are known for their modern, light weight design, durability, and personalization options. These neoprene bags have become a favorite among players seeking both performance and style on the court. Swinton offers country club and event branding, custom packaging, and product bundles tailored to your club’s size and style.  LEARN MORE

Selkirk Sport launches first-ever pickleball combine to identify future stars

Selkirk Sport is raising the bar for player development with the launch of the Selkirk Sparta Program — and its first-ever pickleball combine, taking place Sept. 22–24 at Selkirk’s headquarters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Over three days, 12 hand-selected athletes (six men and six women) will undergo next-gen performance testing — including agility, speed, strength, and skill assessments — plus professional coaching from Morgan Evans to evaluate their readiness for the pro circuit. The goal: identify and support pickleball’s next generation of stars.

Xcel Padel to Open Nation’s Largest Indoor Padel Club

Xcel Padel, the nation’s largest indoor padel club, where elite sport meets luxury lifestyle, debuted its flagship Westlake location September 19th with a high-energy grand opening celebration designed for all ages. Guests will step inside the future of sport and lifestyle, discovering why padel, the fastest-growing sport on the planet, is already hailed as the “Country Club of the 21st Century.”

Padel, a doubles racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, is fast-paced yet low-impact, making it as inviting for beginners as it is competitive for seasoned athletes. The sport already counts more than 25 million players worldwide, with global icons such as David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, and Leonardo DiCaprio among its enthusiasts.

TENNIS NEWS

Unleash Your Tennis: Aceii One, the AI Hitting Partner That Trains, Teaches, and Competes

For tennis players, one of the toughest challenges isn’t the sport itself—it’s finding the right partner, keeping up consistent practice, and affording quality coaching. Aceii One, the world’s first AI-powered tennis hitting partner, is here to change that.

Developed by robotics and sports-tech startup Aceii, Aceii One is more than a ball machine. It’s designed as a true on-court companion: a partner that rallies, a coach that guides, and a competitor that challenges. Earlier this year, Aceii One was demonstrated in Los Angeles and New York during the US Open period. Influencers, coaches, and players had the chance to test the machine, and feedback was unanimous: it felt closer to a real hitting partner than any traditional ball machine.

Captain Agassi Guides Team World to Laver Cup glory

Team World, captained by Andre Agassi, captured Laver Cup San Francisco 2025 in dramatic style, with Taylor Fritz sealing victory by defeating Alexander Zverev after his breakthrough win over Carlos Alcaraz the night before. The triumph marked redemption for Fritz, who fell to Alcaraz in last year’s decisive match, and set the stage for a champagne-soaked celebration. As the tournament looks ahead, Laver Cup announced its return to London’s O2 Arena from September 25–27, 2026—the first time the event will revisit a host city since its launch in 2017. The O2 famously staged Roger Federer’s emotional retirement in 2022, and organizers say demand from fans and sponsors makes London the ideal venue for fresh memories in the next chapter of the competition.

Two-Time Grand Slam Champion Coco Gauff Chooses flyExclusive to Be Her Premier Private Jet Travel Partner

flyExclusive, Inc., a leading provider of premium private jet travel services, announced today that two-time Grand Slam Champion and top-ranked American woman tennis star Coco Gauff joined the Company as Global Brand Ambassador.

With flyExclusive as her official private aviation travel partner, Gauff, her team and her family will travel exclusively on flyExclusive’s owned and operated private jet fleet to destinations along the WTA Tour and everywhere in between. LEARN MORE