Professional Pickleball Partners Announces Acquisition of Professor Pickleball

Acquisition expands P3’s growing portfolio of pickleball brands with popular accessories and instructional content designed to help players improve their game.

LEAWOOD, KS, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Professional Pickleball Partners (P3) is pleased to announce its agreement to acquire Professor Sports, LLC, the Florida-based company founded by Ryan Maya, behind the Professor Pickleball brand. The acquisition adds a recognized line of pickleball accessories and a popular educational content platform to P3’s expanding house of pickleball brands.

Known for its best-selling paddle grips, erasers, and player-focused accessories, Professor Pickleball has built a loyal following by combining practical products with engaging instructional content. Its tutorials, tips, and educational resources help players of all skill levels improve their performance and enjoyment of the game.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Pickleball to the P3 family,” said Marisa Lytle, President of Professional Pickleball Partners. “This is about more than adding a successful accessories line. Professor Pickleball shares our passion for helping people play better, enjoy the game more, and stay connected to the sport. We’re excited to build on the brand’s strong foundation and introduce it to even more players.”

A Partnership Focused on Growth
The acquisition complements P3’s existing portfolio, including CORE Athletics, Pro-Pickle, Ameriball, and Pickleball-U. Together, these businesses support pickleball through performance equipment, custom and wholesale products, U.S. manufacturing, collegiate merchandise, and player engagement.
P3 plans to leverage its product development, marketing, sourcing, and distribution capabilities to expand Professor Pickleball’s reach while preserving the brand’s established identity and commitment to its customers.

Ryan Maya, founder of Professor Pickleball, shared enthusiasm for the next chapter:
“Professor Pickleball was built around a simple idea: give players great products and the knowledge to get more out of the game they love. Joining P3 creates an exciting opportunity to take that mission further. With their resources and industry experience, we can reach more players, develop new products, and continue creating the educational content that has always been such an important part of our brand.”

Supporting the Growth of Pickleball
A key priority for P3 will be continuing and expanding Professor Pickleball’s instructional content, helping new and experienced players develop skills, build confidence, and stay engaged in the sport.

“We believe growing pickleball means doing more than selling equipment,” added Lytle. “It means helping people become better players and creating experiences that keep them coming back to the court. Professor Pickleball is a natural fit for that vision.”
The Professor Pickleball brand will continue its digital presence at www.professorpaddles.com, with opportunities for expanded product offerings and distribution.

About Professional Pickleball Partners
Professional Pickleball Partners (P3) is a growing family of pickleball businesses dedicated to supporting the sport through innovative equipment, accessories, manufacturing, distribution, and player engagement. Its portfolio includes CORE Athletics, Pro-Pickle, Ameriball, Pickleball-U, and Professor Pickleball.

About Professor Pickleball
Professor Pickleball, operated by Professor Sports, LLC, is a Florida-based pickleball brand known for its popular paddle grips, erasers, accessories, and instructional content designed to help players improve their game.

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