Pickleball Player Profile: Hayden Patriquin

D.O.B: 9/20/2006

Hometown: Yucaipa, CA  

Sponsor: Franklin

Pickleball Paddle: Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16

Instagram Handle: @hayden_patriquin

Fun Fact: Hayden’s one of the youngest male players to turn pro when he was just 16 years old. 

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About Hayden Patriquin

Hayden Patriquin knocked the doors down on tour in 2022 when he became one of the youngest male pros to enter the pro space at just 16 years old. A former baseball player, Hayden was introduced to the sport of pickleball by his grandfather in 2019. Hayden’s natural ability and competitive nature took it from there. One of the few players in professional pickleball with zero previous racquet sport experience, Hayden has become one of the most-watched players on tour, with a flashy personality and ability to match. 

Hayden’s Pickleball Paddle of Choice 

With Hayden’s aggressive and flashy play style, he needs a paddle that can withstand torture on the court. The Franklin Tour Dynasty will feature an elongated shape for players who want to generate more power. At 16 1/2'' in length, the whipping action along with added reach will allow for more power all over the court. Every model of the FS Tour Series will feature a unibody frame, by injecting high-density foam in the perimeter to maximize the paddle sweet spot, maintaining a true middleweight feel and adding long-term durability. Lined with a T700 Raw Carbon Fiber the FS Tour Series will provide a soft touch and allow players to create spin with a natural swing.  

• Weight: 8.5 - 8.8 oz
• Face Material: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
• Core Material: Polypropylene
• Shape: Elongated
• Core Thickness: 16 mm
• Length: 16 1/2"
• Width: 7 1/2''

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About Franklin

Franklin Sports got its start in 1946 as a regional brand of sporting goods products. Irving H. Franklin, who co-founded Franklin Sports with his brother Sydney Franklin, brought the innovative idea of centering a complete line of products on a single athlete - Joe Namath. Over the years Franklin has affiliated with the best in sports, including world-class athletes like Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, and Barry Bonds.

The breakthrough for Franklin and the batting gloves came when Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt and Irving Franklin teamed up to create the basic design that is still the preferred glove of most major league hitters. Irving Franklin went to Clearwater, Florida, to meet with Schmidt during spring training in 1983. Together, they worked tirelessly to make sure that the materials and design were perfected, so collaboratively the two were the first authors. At that time, most players wore no gloves. A few wore a single golf style glove, but no company offered a product specifically designed for the needs of professional players. Franklin today is the industry leader as the premier batting glove company, and custom fits batting glove for MLB players.

In 1982, when Franklin signed Mike Schmidt, Irving Franklin asked: "How can I get the name Franklin on the field at the Major League level?" Schmidt suggested putting the name on the back to maximize exposure and then helped to design the glove for lasting success at the major league level.