From professional tennis to building a women-owned pickleball brand, Simona Galik Moore's journey is a story of reinvention, determination and a lifelong love of sport.
THE STORY AT A GLANCE
From the Court to Entrepreneurship
Years of competitive experience shaped an athlete's eye for equipment and performance.
Founded a women-owned pickleball brand in October 2020.
Featured in Alibaba.com's “Same Player, New Game” Olympic campaign.
A NEW CHAPTER
A Champion's Transition
As a professional tennis player, Simona learned the value of discipline, strategy and perseverance. Those lessons stayed with her when she discovered pickleball and saw an opportunity to build something of her own.
In October 2020, she founded PBPRO Pickleball, bringing her experience as an athlete to the design and sourcing of equipment for players at different levels. The shift from competition to entrepreneurship required a new set of skills—but the drive to improve remained the same.
BUILT WITH PURPOSE
A Women-Owned Pickleball Brand
PBPRO was created with a simple belief: players deserve thoughtfully designed equipment that balances performance, comfort and value.
From beginner-friendly paddles to T700 raw carbon options for improving players, the brand has continued to evolve with the sport.
PBPRO also embraces color and personal style, making it easier for players to choose equipment that feels like their own.
SAME PLAYER. NEW GAME.
A Paris 2024 Milestone
In 2024, Simona was selected for Alibaba.com's “Same Player, New Game” campaign around the Paris Olympic Games, alongside other athletes who moved into entrepreneurship.
The campaign celebrated the determination it takes to reinvent yourself, bringing Simona's transition from professional tennis player to PBPRO founder to an international audience.
For PBPRO, the recognition was a meaningful milestone—and a reminder that skills developed in sport can carry far beyond the court.
Same Passion. A New Game.
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