ARTI Athletic Press Kit

Last updated May 16, 2026. For press inquiries, contact ken@playwitharti.com directly.

Fast Facts

Legal name:
ARTI Athletic Inc
Doing business as:
ARTI
Industry:
Pickleball equipment (paddles, balls, sets, apparel)
Established:
2024
Headquarters:
Dallas, Texas
Managing Director:
Kenny Chen
Website:
playwitharti.com
Contact:
hello@playwitharti.com · 469-623-1785
Brand promise:
Look better, play better.
Certifications:
USA Pickleball-approved (every paddle in current catalog)

What ARTI Makes

  • Premium paddles — Mastery Elite 1.0 (14mm T700 carbon, edgeless, $169.99) and State Collection (16mm T700 carbon, $159.99 each, in Texas, New York, California, Florida designs)
  • Designer paddles — Kristen & Kristy pop-art series (16mm T700 carbon, $129.99, 7 designs)
  • Starter paddle sets — Fiberglass two-paddle bundles with balls and bag ($79.99)
  • Pickleballs — ARTI-26 indoor (26-hole) and ARTI-40 outdoor (40-hole), USAPA-approved
  • Apparel, hats, and bags — paddle bags, hats, t-shirts, crewnecks

The Story

ARTI Athletic Inc is a Dallas-based pickleball brand established in 2024. ARTI was built around a clear read of the paddle market: every paddle on the shelf looked the same, and the brands that did invest in design didn't deliver tournament-grade performance. ARTI closes that gap — premium materials (raw T700 carbon fiber faces, polypropylene honeycomb cores, USAPA approval on every paddle) paired with original artwork on every paddle face.

"The paddle in your hand is the most personal piece of equipment in pickleball. It should perform like the best in the world and look like something you actually want to carry off the court. That's the standard we hold our products to." — Kenny Chen, Managing Director

Where ARTI Is Sold

  • Direct-to-consumer: playwitharti.com
  • Amazon FBA (Sold by ARTI)
  • TikTok Shop (@playwitharti)
  • UPA / PPA tournament stores
  • Deep Drive Pickleball (Malaysia distribution)

Notable Moments

  • May 2026 — CBS Mornings ARTI products featured as a retail partner of media commerce company Knocking
  • 2025 —, partnership ARTI lineup carried at pickleballcentral.com
  • 2024 — Launch Original Kristen & Kristy pop-art series + fiberglass starter sets debut

Press Materials

For high-resolution product images, brand assets, or interviews:

Email ken@playwitharti.com directly. Typical response time: 1 business day.

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