Pickleball, a unique and rapidly growing sport, has taken the recreational world by storm. Combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, this game offers an exciting and engaging experience for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a complete beginner, here are five key things to know when you start playing pickleball. 1. Understanding the Basics Before you step onto the court, take the time to understand the basic rules and mechanics of pickleball. The game is usually played on a court that's smaller than a tennis court and is divided into s ..read more

KAYAA™ Sports is excited to be an official sponsor of World Pickleball Tour's San Francisco Pickleball Classic. World Pickleball Tour is an exciting, new breed of pickleball events with a strong focus on player/fan experience. The KAYAA Sports team will be on site at the event, with a full booth presence. If you plan to compete or spectate at the event, be sure to stop by the KAYAA Sports booth where you can pick up premium pickleball hats, shirts, water bottles, etc. See you there ..read more

KAYAA™ Sports is excited to partner with Monterey Bay Pickleball Tournaments to be the official sponsor of their 2022 Monterey Bay Pickleball Open. Scheduled from May 13 to May 15, the tournament will feature hundreds of players and will be taking place on the grounds of the beautiful and luxurious Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa. We will be hosting a booth at the tournament, showcasing new and existing products available for purchase. We will also conduct a few giveaways, so be sure to stop by if you're in attendance! For more information or to register for the t ..read more

After feeling less than impressed by the options out there, we decided to create our own line of pickleball accessories. The first release, of many to come, is our Ultralight "Pickleballer" 28 oz. aluminum sports bottle. Perfect to take along with you to the courts, or as a pickleball gift for friends or family.  Meant to be lightweight and compact, this is not your heavy, double-wall stainless steel water bottle. So if you're in the market for something heavy and vacuum sealed, this is not for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for a simple and sleek, ultra lightweight b ..read more

KAYAA Sports is excited to release the first of its kind. Do away with the ordinary, every-day pickleball paddles and step your game up with the KAYAA XD45 Tactical Paddle. Made with a battlefield mindset for those going to pickleball war, the XD45 Tactical Paddle is guaranteed to help you dominate your opponents.  Features include a proprietary AccuGrip 5000 grip which is designed to give you maximum accuracy on the picklefield. Recovering from a deep return? Not to worry, the built-in 10x scope with laser cut precision glass is sure to help you smash a perfect shot right between yo ..read more

Is there a pickleball emoji? At the moment, the answer is no. Believe it or not, there's a long list of other sports that have their own emoji, including: badminton, cricket, lacrosse and curling. However, the fastest growing sport in America does not have its own emoji! Well, we hope that changes soon.  The team here at KAYAA Sports is leading an initiative to lobby for a Pickleball Emoji! Pickleballers are people too, and we deserve the chance to express our sport on social media with an appropriate emoji! Joining the movement only takes a second. And feel free to leave a comm ..read more

Hi, my name is Reinel "Rei" Adajar and I'm the founder of KAYAA Sports. We are a small but mighty brand of Pickleball gear, clothing and accessories based in Danville, CA.  I once had a professional mentor give me some of the most valuable advice I've received: "Don't let perfect get in the way of progress." As we inch our way along a soft launch of KAYAA Sports, no other phrase better captures our current state of taking baby step after baby step to bring our Pickleball dreams to life. Things may not be perfect (yet). There may not be a grand opening event decked out in balloon ..read more