Featured Products

Facolos Nexx 16mm Pro Series Paddle

The Facolos Nexx Pro Paddle has just been launched in 2026. It has a unique Air Tube System (carbon air-channels), a hollow carbon tube inside the paddle that gives enhanced spin, explosive power, cleaner impact, and far less vibration.

AIR TUBE SYSTEM - Carbon Air-Core

Explosive power with an ultra-connected ball feel.

SURFACE SHIELD PRO - Triple-Layer Carbon

Deeper spin, sharper slices and unmatched durability.

ELASTICPP HONEYCOMB

Lightweight, elastic, and power-efficient for flicks & slices.

EVA SUPPORT RING

Cleaner impact, enhanced solidity, total control.

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Facolos Elite X Pro Series Paddle

The EliteX model is one of Facolos’ best-selling and flagship paddles. It has been on the market for nearly a year and is highly popular across multiple countries.

The paddle features one of the grittiest surfaces available on the market today, while still complying with international competition standards and being approved by the UPA-A and USA Pickleball.

The gritty surface delivers exceptional spin, making the EliteX a top choice for player who rely on shaping the ball with heavy topspin.

The paddle is designed to offer a good balance between control and power, making it versatile and suitable for a wide range of players.

T700 Raw Carbon

The T700 Carbon surface technology provides high roughness, which enhances spin and precise ball control on the shot.

DUAL THERMAL COMPRESSION

Dual heat pressing technology increases durability and optimizes force distribution.

ELASTICPP HONEYCOMB

The core technology is made of high-elastic Polypropylene material that provides shock absorption, vibration reduction and a stable, smooth ball feeling.

OPTIMISED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

The technology optimally distributes the weight between the Facolos Elite X and the handle, making it easy for players to flexibly switch from offensive to defensive situations.

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Gabe Tardio

World No. 1 men’s doubles player Gabe Tardio is sponsored by Facolos, a Vietnamese brand that will be entering the U.S. paddle market in 2026.

As part of the deal, which runs through 2027, Tardio will use Facolos’ flagship Pro Series paddle, the EliteX, which is “engineered for exceptional grip, spin and precise control.” Facolos and Tardio will also collaborate on a co-branded collection that includes paddles, accessories and pickleball apparel.

“I’m truly honored to partner with Facolos for the next chapter of my career,” Tardio said. “When choosing a brand to partner with, paddle performance was my top priority — and I found exactly what I needed in Facolos’ Pro line, especially the EliteX. Beyond that, Facolos stands out for its strong focus on research, development and rapid product innovation tailored to players’ needs. Their commitment to sustainable growth also resonated deeply with me. I’m excited about what we can achieve together — both in my career milestones and in helping drive Facolos’ disruptive development on the global stage.”

In addition to the Tardio deal, Facolos will also be a paddle sponsor for the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball moving forward.

“Facolos is committed to a long-term development strategy in which partnering with world-class athletes plays a pivotal role,” said Võ Trần Quỳnh Trang, Vice General Director of Facolos. “This collaboration is a strategic investment to elevate product quality, raise performance standards, and strengthen the position of Asian pickleball on the international stage. Gabriel Tardio is a young, exceptionally talented athlete with an impressive competitive record and a deep passion for the sport. He is constantly driven to reach new heights in his professional career. That mindset perfectly aligns with Facolos’ vision of supporting players at every level of development.”

Trang said Tardio was a great fit for the brand because the 20-year-old Bolivian can be a bridge between Asian pickleball and the game globally. She said his style and influence will be popular in a fast-growing market and envisions the partnership as a long-term development plan.

There were multiple other companies rumored to have made offers to Tardio, but Facolos ultimately was the best fit, he said, crediting the paddle’s performance as well as the brand’s strategy for the next several years.

In 2025 Tardio partnered with World No. 1 Ben Johns to win 9 gold medals on the PPA Tour, and also won a gold medal with Tyson McGuffin at the Australia Pickleball Open. In mixed doubles he won 3 medals with Jessie Irvine (2 silver, 1 bronze) and also won two singles titles last year.

His partnership with Johns is expected to continue throughout 2026, and he will be teaming up with Catherine Parenteau in mixed doubles moving forward.