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Why BANGER PICKLEBALL?

Because “Dinker Pickleball” just doesn’t sound right!

Meet BANGER PICKLEBALL, where the name is as punchy as our game! Founded by Dean Desiderio and Gary Coman—two long-time friends with a shared passion for racquetball and an uncanny ability to turn any hobby into an obsession—BANGER PICKLEBALL was born during the wild ride of 2020. While others were binge-watching shows and perfecting sourdough, Dean and Gary fell head over paddles for pickleball.

Picture this: our founders, seasoned racquetball players, made the leap into pickleball with the same energy you’d expect to see on the racquetball court. During one particular game, Gary looked at Dean and asked, “You know what they call people like us?” To which Dean replied, “What?” Gary, with a grin, said, “BANGERS!” And just like that, BANGER PICKLEBALL was born—because who doesn’t want to be a BANGER?

Today, BANGER PICKLEBALL is your go-to hub for everything pickleball. We’re not just slinging affordable gear with our snazzy BP branding; we’re revolutionizing game organization and turning newbies into seasoned pros. We also run an annual benefit tournament through our 501(c)(3), bangerpickleball.org, to support amazing causes like the Wounded Warrior Project. What started as a small gear shop has expanded into a full-fledged pickleball paradise with hundreds of new players joining our ranks!

Our vision? Simple. We aim to be every pickleball enthusiast’s favorite destination for gear, swag, tournaments, meet-ups, and a whole lot of fun—while spreading the pickleball love far and wide.

At BANGER PICKLEBALL, we’re not aiming to be the biggest. We’re just here to have the biggest fans. Let’s make some noise, play on, and play hard!