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May 2, 2025
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In a major win for Asian pickleball, Vietnamese racket brand Facolos has been named one of only three official racket partners for the UPA Asia Trailblazers Program—an elite training initiative under the PPA Tour Asia, the region’s most prestigious pickleball competition. Sharing the spotlight with global heavyweights like Joola, Facolos proudly takes its place as the sole Asian representative, marking a defining moment for the brand and Vietnam’s growing presence on the international pickleball stage.
Breaking New Ground with UPA Asia Trailblazers
The UPA Asia Trailblazers is more than just a training program—it’s a launchpad for Asia’s top 12 pickleball athletes to train intensively in the United States with some of the world’s top-tier tennis and pickleball professionals. Athletes are split into three teams, each exclusively backed by one of the selected racket brands. Facolos will mentor four elite athletes, supplying them with advanced equipment designed to elevate their game to the global level.
“In addition to researching and producing high-quality product lines, Facolos always attaches importance to developing young talents, expanding and elevating the Pickleball community,” said Vo Tran Quynh Trang, Founder of Facolos. “This cooperation with PPA Tour Asia is an important step in Facolos' long-term development strategy when it can both position the brand's influence as well as fully support talented athletes.”
Game-Changing Gear: Facolos FPro Gen2 Balls
In a further vote of confidence, the FPro Gen2 pickleball from Facolos has also been selected as the official training ball for the Trailblazers program. Its sibling, the F-Pro Advanced, has been recognized by the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) as the official ball for all Asian tournaments in 2025—a major milestone that highlights the brand’s commitment to innovation and performance.
This endorsement is significant: athletes in the UPA Trailblazers program are required to use gear selected by the organizers, placing Facolos' products shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world.
Building the Future of Pickleball in Asia
Facolos is not just building equipment—they’re building a movement. Through their Facolos Global Team, the brand is investing in homegrown and international talent alike, including standout players like Nguyen Anh Thang, rising star Sophia Phuong Anh, seasoned competitor Ly Minh Tan, and Mitch Hargreaves, Australia's No.1 pickleball player.
To nurture the sport at the grassroots, Facolos has also forged partnerships with youth-focused clubs such as Baby Shark Club and Black Panthers Club, ensuring that the next generation of players gets the support and training they need.
A Vietnamese Brand on the Global Map
The selection of Facolos by the PPA Tour Asia reflects more than just athletic gear quality—it’s a testament to the rise of Vietnamese excellence in international sports. From technological innovation to athlete development, Facolos is positioning itself as a trailblazer in Asia’s pickleball revolution.
With its eyes firmly on the future, Facolos is set to expand partnerships with global sports organizations, support young talent, and advance product innovation—solidifying its place not only as a Vietnamese success story, but as a pillar of Asian pickleball’s global ascent.
