Pickleball Growing Health & Wealth

RADL Wire Recap - Pickleball and padel continue to fuel some of the most dynamic stories in the racquet sports world this week. From Pickleball Kingdom’s bold vision to transform America’s fastest-growing pastime into a thriving business opportunity, to Commvault stepping onto the padel stage by sponsoring global star Agustín Tapia, the momentum is undeniable. Adding to the excitement, Conquer Padel advances its U.S. expansion with a new flagship club in Lehi, Utah, showcasing the sport’s growing footprint and community appeal. Together, these stories highlight how health, wealth, and innovation are converging across racquet sports at a rapid pace.

• Industry News

• Premier Padel Player Agustín Tapia Signs New Sponsor

• The Future of Health and Wealth: Pickleball

• Tennis Travel

INDUSTRY NEWS

SQAIRZ and Centerline Athletics Announce Footwear & Apparel Partnership

SQAIRZ, the leader in performance-driven pickleball footwear, has partnered with Centerline Athletics, the official apparel provider of USA Pickleball, to bring athletes a fully integrated approach to court performance. Built to create a cohesive system designed for competitive players, this partnership pairs SQAIRZ’s advanced footwear engineering with Centerline’s high-performance apparel. An interactive Outfit Builder will launch on the SQAIRZ website, making it easy for players to visualize head-to-toe looks featuring the SQAIRZ XRZ™ Pickleball Shoe and Centerline’s GripTek™ apparel. Customers can use the tool to shop the look and save, trusting that the technology within both brands meets their shared commitment to high-performance standards. The partnership will feature joint marketing initiatives and athlete activations, designed to meet the evolving needs of pickleball athletes.

RacquetXclubs City Series Heads to Austin on October 12

The RacquetXclubs City Series comes to Austin on October 12, offering a full day of panels and networking for racquet sports leaders at Austin Country Club. The program includes sessions on marketing with Tom Webb (APP Tour), facility innovation with Matt Rineberg (PickleTile) and William Boyce (Padel39), leadership strategies with Fred Viancos (USTA Texas) and Jon Sarosiek (Simard Enterprises), technology and data tools with Pablo Carro (Playtomic), and multi-sport growth with Yev Supeko (Colonial Golf Club). The event opens with Robyn Duda (RacquetX) and Meredith Geiger-Walton (Austin Country Club) and concludes with a networking reception, with additional speakers and details to be announced.. LEARN MORE

CentHER Court: The Ultimate Women’s Tennis Experience

Get ready for a game-changing, women-only tennis conference built to uplift, inspire, and connect. Hear from leading voices in the industry like Dr. Nicole Lavoi, Emma Doyle, and Dr. Sheila Walker! This event offers networking opportunities and incredible panel discussions to boost your professional growth. Space is limited and early bird pricing ends September 25—don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible weekend. LEARN MORE

PADEL

Premier Padel Player Agustín Tapia Welcomes Commvault as a Sponsor for the 2025-26 Season

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced its sponsorship of Agustín Tapia, the joint top-ranked male padel player in the world. Tapia is famous for his unbreakable resilience on the court. Called the ‘Mozart of Padel,’ this title reflects the 26-year-old Argentinian’s ability to orchestrate complex plays under pressure, turning potential defeats into victories through masterful preparation and execution. 

Conquer Padel Submits Permitting Applications for Signature Club in Lehi, Utah, Advancing U.S. Expansion Amidst Capital Raise

Conquer Padel announced today it has submitted permitting applications for its new signature club in Lehi, Utah, following the signing of a 10-year lease on a prime 30,000-square-foot property. The 30,000-square-foot venue will feature seven state-of-the-art padel courts with 30-foot-high ceilings, premium wellness amenities including saunas, cold plunges, a Pilates area, recovery zone, lounges, and community-focused programming. This move marks a key milestone in Conquer Padel’s nationwide expansion, with the club opening planned for the first quarter of 2026.

PICKLEBALL

Pickleball Kingdom Opens the Door for Entrepreneurs to Cash In on America’s Fastest-Growing Sport

America’s fastest-growing sport is no longer just a hobby, it’s becoming one of the most exciting business opportunities of the decade. With an estimated 36.5 million Americans having played pickleball at least once, more than 1 in 10 people in the U.S., and communities across the country scrambling to meet demand, This surge in demand has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity for entrepreneurs to build businesses around the sport. Pickleball Kingdom is leading the way, with a franchise model.

PickleRage Expands into Arizona and Illinois with Six New Franchise Agreements

PickleRage announces six newly signed franchise agreements, fueling the brand’s rapid national expansion and mission to deliver premium indoor pickleball experiences to communities nationwide. With these signings, PickleRage is entering Arizona and Illinois for the first time, while further strengthening its presence in Alabama, Florida, Ohio and South Carolina.

TENNIS TRAVEL

Relaxation, Energy, and Balance: The Wellness Side of Marriott Bonvoy’s All-Inclusive Resorts

Today, travel means more than discovering new destinations, it’s also an opportunity to care for oneself, reconnect with personal essence, and find balance in paradise. At The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, which was just announced to become an all-inclusive resort soon, wellness and physical activity are central to the guest experience. It’s one of the few hotels in the destination offering modern facilities for pickleball, padel, and tennis, ideal for training, friendly matches, or organized sessions. These activities promote not only fitness but also social connection and outdoor enjoyment. The resort complements this with its WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, healthy dining options, and the Heavenly Spa, perfect for unwinding after an active day.

New Indoor Racquets Dome Elevates the Experience at the Club at Forest Ridge in Oklahoma

The Club at Forest Ridge has showcased one of the best of the best golf courses in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area for some time, and it will soon have one of the best racquet facilities, too. The club, which is managed by Bobby Jones Links – a premier manager and developer of private, public, and resort clubs – is set to open Phase 1 of a new climate-controlled Indoor Racquets Dome in September with other phases to follow. In the end, the club will have a completely new indoor tennis and pickleball center, complete with a pro shop and fitness center. For now, Forest Ridge will open a new dome that includes two indoor tennis courts as well as four pickleball courts to go with the club’s existing lighted outdoor amenities that include six tennis courts that are also lined for pickleball.