Adidas Players Compete at the PPA Tour Daytona Beach Open

The PPA Tour Daytona Beach Open, taking place from December 16 to 21 in Florida, is one of the final major events of the season on the professional pickleball calendar. This week, adidas is strongly represented, with six players competing across singles and doubles draws.

As one of the most established stops on the PPA Tour, the Daytona Beach Open brings together a deep field of professional players and demands consistency, physical endurance, and adaptability over several days of competition.

What Is the Daytona Beach Open?

Part of the official Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour, the Daytona Beach Open attracts players from across the United States and internationally. The event is known for its competitive depth and for testing players’ ability to manage multiple matches across a packed schedule.

With matches spread over several days and disciplines, the tournament offers valuable ranking points and serves as an important benchmark late in the season.

The adidas Presence in Daytona Beach

Adidas continues to support players competing at the highest levels of pickleball, and the Daytona Beach Open reflects that ongoing commitment. This week’s field includes six adidas players, each bringing different levels of experience, playing styles, and competitive backgrounds. Meet the adidas players:

James Delgado (USA)

At 22 years old, James Delgado is one of the younger professionals in the draw, having turned pro in 2024. A right-handed player based in High Point, North Carolina, Delgado has already begun to establish himself on the PPA circuit.
He arrives in Daytona Beach following a second-place finish at the Raleigh PPA Challenger, a result that highlighted his ability to compete deep into tournament play against strong opposition.

Rafa Hewett (USA)

Rafa Hewett, now 31, brings several years of tour experience after turning professional in 2019. A left-handed player from Auburn, Alabama, Hewett has become a regular presence on the PPA Tour, particularly in doubles competition.
Coming off a third-place finish at the Raleigh PPA Challenger, he enters the Daytona Beach Open with recent podium momentum.

CJ Klinger (USA)

At just 19 years old, CJ Klinger continues to gain experience on the professional circuit after turning pro in 2023. A left-handed player from Granville, Ohio, Klinger has already established himself as a regular competitor at PPA Tour events.

Within the adidas pickleball range, he is represented by the adidas Adipower Pro-EDT 16mm by CJ Klinger Pickleball Paddle, a signature model that forms part of the current performance lineup available at All Racquet Sports.

Mari Humberg (Brazil)

Representing Brazil, Mari Humberg competes in the women’s professional draw at Daytona Beach. At 29, Humberg turned pro in 2023 and continues to build experience across PPA tournaments.
A right-handed player based in Boynton Beach, Florida, she brings consistency and adaptability to multi-day competition formats.

Jaume Martinez Vich (Spain)

Spanish professional Jaume Martinez Vich, aged 32, has been competing on the PPA Tour since turning pro in 2023. A right-handed player currently residing in Honolulu, Hawaii, Martinez Vich is a regular presence across Tour and Challenger-level events.

He is represented within the adidas range by two signature models:

• adidas Adipower Pro-EDT 16mm by Jaume Martinez Vich Pickleball Paddle

• adidas Adipower Pro-EDT C 16mm by Jaume Martinez Vich Pickleball Paddle

Both models form part of the adidas pickleball collection available at All Racquet Sports.

John Cincola (USA)

With one of the longest professional careers in the field, John Cincola turned pro in 2018. Now 45, the right-handed player from Austin, Texas brings extensive experience and match awareness to the Daytona Beach Open.
His continued presence on the PPA circuit highlights the depth of experience represented within the adidas lineup.

adidas Pickleball Equipment on Tour

While professional players may compete with customized or pro-stock equipment, the adidas pickleball paddles are designed around the same performance principles required for high-level competition. Stability, control, and reliability remain essential across demanding multi-day tournaments like the Daytona Beach Open.

With six adidas players competing across the draws, the Daytona Beach Open promises a demanding and competitive week. As matches progress, confirmed results and later-round matchups will shape the story of one of the season’s key PPA Tour events.

Through All Racquet Sports, we continue to follow major moments on the PPA Tour, highlighting player participation and tournament action while connecting the community with adidas pickleball equipment designed for competitive play.