Summer Equipment, Apparel, and Biz News

This week in RADL Wire, we spotlight major moves from brands shaping the future of racquet and paddle sports. Wilson serves up power and precision with the debut of the Ultra v5—the most versatile Ultra yet—already making waves on tour. In pickleball, Original Penguin and Miami Pickleball Club team up for a fashion-forward partnership following MPC’s MLP Challenger championship. adidas Originals and Edison Chen push creative boundaries with their latest CLOT collaboration, while the IAPPF expands its international padel footprint with new sponsor Mindspring Padel. Let’s dive in.

In The News:

• Equipment - Wilson Unveils New Ultra v5

• Apparel - The latest from Munsingwear, adidas

• Business Headlines

• ICYMI

EQUIPMENT

The Racket of Choice for Rising Champions: Wilson® Unveils Ultra V5

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced the debut of Ultra v5, the latest evolution of its acclaimed Ultra® franchise, engineered for players who demand dominating power and pinpoint accuracy. Built for intermediate to advanced athletes, Ultra v5 unlocks a broader range of shot potential, making it the most versatile Ultra racket Wilson has ever released. Already turning heads on tour, the Ultra v5 has been embraced by a growing roster of top talent, delivering the reliable, responsive performance that elite players count on.

In celebration of the launch, Wilson is also unveiling its first-ever, head-to-toe performance look inspired by a racket debut. Marta Kostyuk will be the first to showcase the full Ultra v5 look— including the Headliner Dress and Intrigue Tennis Shoe, styled to mirror the iconic Electric Indigo colorway of her racket.

A host of Wilson’s top athletes will be making the switch to Ultra v5, including Alex de Minaur, Qinwen Zheng, Maria Sakkari and Marta Kostyuk. LEARN MORE

APPAREL

Original Penguin and Miami Pickleball Club Double Down on Boldness, Style, and Success in 2025

Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International,  and MiamiPickleball Club (MPC) are proving to be a perfect match, on and off the court. As the official apparel partner of the 2024 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Challenger champions, Original Penguin has helped Miami Pickleball Club elevate its fashion and standing in the rapidly growing world of professional pickleball.

Now competing in MLP’s Premier Division for the 2025 season, Miami Pickleball Club is sitting in playoff position at the halfway point and turning heads, not just for its dynamic play, but also for its standout fashion. Known for their bold signature pink uniforms and sleek performance polos, the team continues to be the most stylish squad in the league, thanks to its trailblazing partnership with Original Penguin—the first apparel brand to align with an MLP team.

adidas Originals and CLOT by Edison Chen Release a Collaborative Collection with Heritage Classics, Reimagined

Adidas Originals and Edison Chen continue their groundbreaking partnership with the release of a new collaborative collection of footwear, apparel, and accessories, marking a bold evolution from traditional design to redefining the ideas of heritage, sport, and lifestyle, including a reimagined CLOT Stan Smith Espadrille and a unisex collection of club-ready apparel.

In a new campaign to coincide with the collection, the tennis icon Stan Smith and CLOT Creative Director EdisonChen join South Korean actress and model Hoyeon, British artist and skateboarder Blondey, awarded F1 driver GeorgeRussell, and social personality and model Jashlem. 

The new CLOT Stan Smith espadrille sees the Stan Smith, named after the tennis legend himself, undergo a transformative design process reflecting Edison Chen’s evolved philosophy of cultural fusion, one that speaks through material choice rather than overt symbolism. An espadrille sole represents a masterful deconstruction of the iconic tennis silhouette, reimagining it through the lens of seasonal craftsmanship and contemporary streetwear sensibilities.

BUSINESS

• RacquetDesk Announces Seamless Worldpay for Platforms Integration to Power Secure, Modern Payments for Racquet Sports Facilities - RacquetDesk, the leading club management software for racquet sports facilities dedicated to helping organizations maximize service to their clients and community, is proud to announce a powerful integration with Worldpay for Platforms. This integration enables RacquetDesk clients to securely accept EMV chip cards, PIN debit, credit cards, and mobile wallet payments using modern, PCI-validated payment terminals. 

• Jenius Bank Named Title Sponsor for 2025 Pickleball World Championships - The Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) are excited to announce Jenius Bank™ – the digital banking division of SMBC MANUBANK, a member of the SMBC Group – has joined as an official partner for the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball presented by DoorDash (MLP) throughout the remainder of 2025. Jenius Bank will also serve as the title sponsor of the Pickleball World Championships in Dallas, November 3-9, the biggest weeklong festival in pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport.

• IAPPF Welcomes Mindspring Padel as Sponsor to Boost Global Padel Growth - The International Association of Pickleball and Padel Facilities (IAPPF) announced that Mindspring Padel has joined the association as an official sponsor. This strategic partnership aligns IAPPF’s global network of facility stakeholders and industry suppliers with Mindspring’s expertise in developing and financing padel infrastructure, supporting the rapid growth of the sport in the United States and internationally.

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