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2022 Founded

Los Angeles, CA

72% Winning Percentage

2025 Season

#1 Ben Johns

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Ben Johns

Laytonsville, MD

Ben Johns

Laytonsville, MD • Age 27

#1World Rank
180+PPA Titles
87%Win Rate
21Triple Crowns

The greatest of all time. 108-match singles win streak. First player ever to sign a lifetime paddle contract.

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Catherine Parenteau

MLP 2026

Catherine Parenteau

Montreal, Canada

Catherine Parenteau

Montreal, Canada • Age 31

Top 5World Rank
53Gold Medals
74%Win Rate
2Triple Crowns

2nd most decorated female in pickleball. MLP Championship winner with the Mad Drops.

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Max Freeman

MLP 2026

Max Freeman

Ashland, MA

Max Freeman

Ashland, MA • Age 27

Left-HandedPlays
2024Turned Pro
44%Win Rate
35+Pro Events

Rising star. Vanderbilt D-I tennis pro turned pickleball phenom. Left-handed with a two-handed backhand — beat Jack Sock in year one.

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Jade Kawamoto

MLP 2026

Jade Kawamoto

Maui, Hawaii

Jade Kawamoto

Maui, Hawaii • Age 29

Top 8World Rank
60+Pro Events
64%Win Rate
Left-HandedPlays

One half of the Kawamoto twins — the hottest team in women's doubles. Former D-I tennis at Dayton, turned pro 2021.

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Gabriel Joseph

MLP 2026

Gabriel Joseph

West Hills, CA

Gabriel Joseph

West Hills, CA • LA Native

Top 15World Rank
#4Career High
56%Win Rate
2020Turned Pro

SoCal's own. Career-high #4 in the world. Took gold at the 2023 Takeya Showcase with a headline win over Staksrud.

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Genie Bouchard

MLP 2026

Genie Bouchard

Montreal, Canada

Genie Bouchard

Montreal, Canada • Age 32

Top 10Singles Rank
2024Turned Pro
#5Tennis Peak
2014Wimbledon Final

Former Wimbledon finalist and world No. 5 tennis player. Transitioned to pro pickleball in 2024, already ranked top 10 in singles.

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