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Sponsor DeskSeptember 2026 · Page 98 of 112

The ten-plus brand sponsor board

Five sponsor types create a useful commercial map without turning the issue into a logo wall.

Core Takeaway: Five sponsor types create a useful commercial map without turning the issue into a logo wall.
Dink Digest Editorial DeskSeptember 20, 20262 min read
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CityPickle courts in New York CityCredit: CityPickle NYC

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Page 98 of 112

September 2026 / NY + L.A. Edition
Core Takeaway

Gear / JOOLA

Primary signal
The Situation

What the courts are telling us

The candidate board includes gear and balls (JOOLA, Selkirk, Franklin), footwear (On), apparel (Alo, lululemon, Centerline), food and delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats), social and community (Tinder, CityPickle), plus health, adaptive mobility, and court-finder categories.

The Analysis

Why this shift matters for players and organizers

These are independent concepts or public associations. Dink Digest has not contacted, booked, or received approval from any named brand.

Key Takeaways

Practical takeaways from the field desk

• Gear / JOOLA

• Footwear / On

• Apparel / Alo + lululemon

• Food / DoorDash + Uber Eats

• Social / Tinder + CityPickle

Dink Digest Editorial Takeaway

“Social / Tinder + CityPickle”

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JOOLA Pickleball R&D and Equipment Standards

Data window frozen September 20, 2026. Official organization: JOOLA R&D Lab.

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