Our Story
Born in Guelph. Built for players like you.
Slash is a small, Canadian-owned paddle brand from Guelph, Ontario. Premium performance, fair pricing, and a relentless pursuit of a better game.
Hey, I'm Adam.
Slash Pickleball began in Guelph, Ontario, when I couldn't find a paddle that offered great performance without the huge price tag. So I decided to create my own.
With the help of local players, hours of testing, and a mission to keep the sport affordable, Slash was born.
Today, our paddles are used in communities across Canada and the U.S., and every order helps support a small Canadian business built on passion, fairness, and love for the game.
Adam MurrayFounder & C.P.O. (Chief Paddle Officer)
Proudly Canadian 🍁
Canadian-owned, based in Guelph, and shipped from Ontario. When you order from Slash, you're backing a small Canadian business, not a big-box chain.
What we stand for
Premium performance
Performance, Pro and Blitz: three paddles for three kinds of players, so you can find the one that fits your game.
Fair pricing
No inflated brand markup. We keep the sport affordable so great gear stays within reach for players of every level.
Community first
Local players and hours of court testing shaped every paddle. We're players too, and we keep listening.
Every order comes with a handwritten note.
When you order from Slash, I write you a personal thank-you note by hand and tuck it in the box. It's a small thing, but it's a reminder that there's a real person behind every order.
And if you've ordered from us before, you might find a little surprise in there too.
Slash in the wild
Real players on real courts. Tag us @Slash.Pickleball to be featured.
Come play with us.
Thank you for choosing Slash. See you on the court!
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