TUNDRA met-up with Petra Michael, CEO and Co-Founder of SKYblue Pickleball, a leading design firm on the pickleball x athleisure crossover scene, at the 2023 US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, FL. Michael came to our attention vis-a-vis her amazing designs as worn by Lupita "Lu" Curiel competing on the Senior Pro circuit at the tournament. Curiel had just finished competing, yet her athletic wear looked as if it were ready for lunch at the Four Seasons – SKYblue’s European-inspired designs, a waterfall of bold colors on chic patterns on lightweight and versatile fabric that integrates sunscreen as well.
SKYBLUE PICKLEBALL AMBASSADOR, CAROLYN WEI, WINS GOLD IN WOMEN'S DOUBLES & SILVER IN WOMEN'S OPEN SINGLES CATEGORY INTERNAZIONALI DI ROMA DI PICKLEBALL
The pickleball world is on fire with excitement as retired Boston area dentist, Dr. Ronald Plotak, has won the gold medal in the men's single category at the US Open Pickleball tournament in Naples Florida last Sunday! Not only did he secure the top spot in his skill level of 2.5/3.0/3.5 80+/85+, but he did it all while using his favorite pickleball paddle, Starstruck by SKYblue Pickleball.
SKYblue Pickleball is excited to announce the launch of their new Valentine's Day Pickleball Collection, which debut January 7, 2023 at the Bobby Riggs Social Tournament in Encinitas, California. The collection includes a range of stylish and functional pieces, including long sleeve shirts, capris, shorts, and matching accessories. All of the fabrics used in the collection are UPF 50+ to protect players from the sun's harmful rays.