PBPRO SPONSORED ATHLETE

Anna Shirley

Professional pickleball athlete · PBPRO protective eyewear

Anna Shirley represents PBPRO at the highest levels of competitive pickleball. We are proud to sponsor Anna with PBPRO protective eyewear as she competes, inspires players, and continues an extraordinary journey built on resilience, heart, and performance.

Her story is about much more than results. It is about perseverance through a difficult season and continuing to rise.

PBPRO favorite: PBPRO Protective Eyewear

Read Anna’s Story

PBPRO ORIGINALS · SINCE 2019

Andy & Bonnie Melville

Part of the PBPRO journey from the beginning

Andy and Bonnie started with PBPRO in 2019 and have been part of our journey ever since. They have helped us test our paddle models over the years, sharing real on-court feedback as PBPRO evolved.

Their loyalty, support, and belief in PBPRO mean the world to us.

PBPRO favorite: PBPRO paddles through the generations

PBPRO LOYAL PLAYER · SINCE 2021

Paul Connifey

7½ years of pickleball—every single day

Paul has played pickleball every day for 7½ years without missing a single day—an extraordinary streak that may be one of a kind.

He began playing with PBPRO in March 2021 and celebrated his five-year anniversary with us in March 2026. Paul plays at Pictona at Holly Hill and is one of PBPRO’s most loyal customers.

Read Paul’s Story

PBPRO TEAM · 2026

Rod Garrett

Lifelong coach, competitor and PBPRO ambassador

Rod devoted his career to student-athletes as a high school basketball coach, athletic director, assistant principal and principal. At 85, he still loves to compete. His lifelong passion for sports includes more than 45 years of golf, along with tennis, badminton, croquet and table tennis—and he discovered pickleball five years ago.

Since joining the PBPRO team in 2026, Rod has shared his enthusiasm for PBPRO paddles through demonstrations and personal recommendations, helping more players discover equipment they can trust.

“PBPRO is pickleball’s answer!”

PBPRO TEAM · SINCE 2026

Tim Wilkison

Former World No. 23 · ATP champion, coach and mentor

Tim Wilkison competed in one of tennis’s most competitive eras, winning six ATP singles and ten doubles titles and reaching the 1986 US Open quarterfinals. Known as “Dr. Dirt” for his relentless work ethic, he earned victories over legends including Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

Today, Tim continues to shape the game through coaching, player development and the creation of high-quality tennis and pickleball facilities. He has been part of PBPRO since 2026.

PBPRO favorite: PBPRO Infinity Performance Eyewear

Read Tim’s Story