Proton Sports Teams Up With Trailblazers as Paddle Partner
| March 18, 2025
Proton Sports is set to power Asia’s pickleball talent as an official Paddle Partner for the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program.
As a leader in pickleball innovation, Proton Sports engineers cutting-edge paddles that push the boundaries of performance. Through this partnership, they will equip Asia’s rising stars with the tools and support needed to reach the top of the sport.
Athletes selected for the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program will spend three months in the USA, training with expert coaches at world-class facilities and competing in PPA Tour events. Participants will also receive personal mentorship from top U.S. pros and media training to help shape them into the sport’s next global ambassadors. A select group will be outfitted with Proton Sports paddles, ensuring their playing experience is backed by performance-driven technology.
Graduates of the program will earn a 2025–2026 UPA Asia Touring Contract, opening doors to professional competition in PPA Tour & MLP Asia events.
The Class of 2025 for the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program will be unveiled soon.
For partnership opportunities and to be part of the future of pickleball in Asia, contact us at info@upa-asia.com.
