Wholesale
Partner with Thompson Pickleball
At Thompson Pickleball, every paddle is designed, built, and finished in Michigan. With our patent-pending TrueFeel™ Sidewall Technology and premium Toray T1100 carbon, our paddles are recognized among the highest-performing in the sport.
We’re looking for select retail partners who share our values of craftsmanship, performance, and growing the game the right way.
Why Partner With Us
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American Made – Every paddle is proudly built in our Northern Michigan factory.
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Premium Performance – Independent tests rank our paddles #1 and #2 for spin in the sport.
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Proven Demand – Consistently sold out through direct channels, now ready for retail shelves.
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Retail Protection – Enforced MAP policy + selective distribution to protect your margins.
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Quick Fulfillment – Most wholesale orders ship within 2–3 business days.
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Retail Support – Demo paddles, in-store displays, and digital marketing assets available.
Our Difference
The pickleball market is flooded with copycat paddles from overseas factories. That’s not who we are. At Thompson Pickleball, we design and manufacture every paddle ourselves — from raw materials to final finish — so we can innovate, test, and refine without compromise.
We’re not chasing trends. We’re building the finest paddles on the market, backed by real engineering, unmatched durability, and performance your customers will feel from the first swing.
Wholesale Program Highlights
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Opening Order: Starter pack of 12 paddles
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Reorder Minimums: Flexible to match your store’s needs
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MAP Policy: Required for all partners, ensuring margin protection
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Demo Program: Options available to help customers test before they buy
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Partner Commitment: We limit distribution to protect our retailers’ investment
Our Commitment to Retail Partners
We know what it means to invest in premium product. That’s why we built our wholesale program around protecting your business:
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No price wars. Our MAP policy keeps Thompson Pickleball paddles positioned as premium.
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No long waits. With fast in-house production, we fulfill quickly so you stay stocked.
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No compromises. Every paddle is built with the same precision and pride as the last.
Become a Retail Partner
Ready to bring Thompson Pickleball to your shelves? Apply today and let’s start the conversation.
