Our Story

At The Sweaty Pickle, we are pickleball enthusiasts (addicts) just like yourself. Our journey began in the summer of 2024 while on our seventh hour of playing pickleball for the day. There were no paddles on the court that stood out to us as bringing the ecstatic energy that we were experiencing even after playing pickleball for seven hours straight. Our idea was to create a paddle that's not only memorable, but something that can bring different picklers together. We came out with our first prototype, designed with the spirit and energy of The Sweaty Pickle, a few months later after planning out the idea further and people loved our paddle on and off the court.

Our Mission

Our mission at The Sweaty Pickle is simple: it's all about our community. We aim to inspire players to keep pushing their limits on the court, no matter how challenging the journey might be. You had the motivation to get yourself out on the court; we give you the motivation to keep pickling every step of the way. The best part of pickleball is the excitement and the drive you get when you experience one of the many "aha" moments on the court. Let's celebrate those with you—we want people to motivate each other to continue their journey, no matter what level they are playing at.

We want to be a brand that empowers people to have fun on the court while motivating them to keep trying, no matter what. Simply being on the court shows you are putting in the effort that you need, and we believe the longer you stay, the "sweatier" you become. Our goal is to foster a community where every player feels encouraged, supported, and part of something bigger.

Our Founder

Hi my name is Matt Loochtan and I am the founder of The Sweaty Pickle. I have been playing competitive sports my entire life and always chasing that next thing that gives you that feeling you get when you play a sport or activity that really resonates within you.

Once I picked up my first pickleball paddle, as most people do, I felt that passion come to life.

Most paddles on the market today boast high-end materials like carbon fiber and honeycomb cores designed to impress on the court. But here’s the thing: it’s not the paddles that are doing the sweating—it’s YOU. Every drop of sweat is earned through hustle, grit, and the drive to get better with every shot. Our paddles are here to support your game, but the real magic comes from your effort. You’re the one putting in the work, making those sweaty plays, and showing everyone what it means to truly Stay Sweaty on the court. The paddle might be your tool, but YOU are the one bringing the heat.

Unfortunately, the Sweaty Pickle Paddle is not ready for Official Tournament Play (Yet). This is coming with our second phase of products. We hope to eventually have some people in our community rocking the sweaty gear in many tournaments in the near future.