Our Story
We’re Santhosh and Mac — founders, engineers, and competitive pickleball players.
Speedup Pickleball started with a simple goal: design high-performance paddles from first principles, not by copying what already exists. We approach paddle development the way we approach engineering problems — through iteration, testing, and real-world feedback.
We came to pickleball after years of playing competitive racquet sports. What stood out wasn’t just the level of play, but the community around it. That mix of competition and accessibility is what drew us in — and what made us want to build.
Why We Started Speedup
As competitive players, we tested nearly every paddle on the market. The pattern was clear.
Many paddles were expensive without delivering meaningful performance gains. Others felt good initially but didn’t hold up under heavy play. Innovation was slow. Marketing often mattered more than engineering.
We believed players deserved better — paddles that were engineered, durable, and fairly priced.
So we built our own.
Designed by Engineers. Built for Players.
Both of us are engineers, and both of us compete.
Santhosh is a professional pickleball player with international medals across Australia, Japan, India, and Vietnam. He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and brings a deep focus on manufacturing systems, quality control, and consistency.
Mac is a 5.0-rated player and a gear obsessive. As a computer engineer, he approaches paddle design analytically, focusing on feel, balance, swing dynamics, and durability.
Every design decision reflects both perspectives — performance on court and rigor in how products are built.
How We Build
We work closely with our manufacturing partners and stay involved throughout development.
Each paddle goes through multiple design cycles, extensive prototyping, and on-court testing with competitive players. Professionals are involved early, and feedback is incorporated before release.
If a paddle doesn’t perform reliably under match conditions, it doesn’t ship.
Proven in Competition
Speedup paddles are built for tournament play. They have been used to win:
- Multiple APP titles
- Several regional professional championships
- An MLP Australia championship
We share results as evidence — not as marketing.
What We Believe
Performance and Innovation
We continuously refine our designs. The game evolves, and our paddles evolve with it.
Integrity to the Customer
We stand behind what we make. If there’s an issue, reach out directly. All new paddles purchased in 2026 are backed by a 1-year warranty.
Accessibility of Pickleball
We compromise on nothing in construction, but we work hard to keep pricing fair. Performance paddles should be accessible to players at every level.
Why We’re Here
Speedup Pickleball exists to build paddles we would choose to play with — designed carefully, tested thoroughly, and priced responsibly.
We’re still players.
Still engineers.
Still improving.
— Santhosh & Mac