The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) today announced NOX Sport as its exclusive pickleball paddle, padel racquet, and pickleball & padel footwear partner. The agreement makes NOX the official on-court pickleball and padel equipment brand for RSPA’s community of certified professionals across the country. Alongside the announcement, NOX Sport named Marcos del Pilar, the architect of the RSPA’s padel certification program and one of the most influential figures in U.S. padel, as a NOX Sport Ambassador.

Born in Spain and worn by world No. 1 padel player Agustín Tapia, NOX has spent more than a decade engineering equipment for padel, pickleball and beach tennis, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted names in racquet sports. Every NOX pickleball paddle is USA Pickleball certified, and its racquets carry the Testea Padel quality seal, independently certified by the Universitat Politècnica de València. NOX is also the only pickleball brand to sponsor the American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), reflecting the brand’s commitment to player health and long-term performance on the court. The partnership brings that same performance standard to RSPA members, whose own certifications have guided the racquet sports teaching profession since 1927.

“NOX brings the same performance standard to the court that the RSPA brings to certification. Our members are the ones coaching the next generation of pickleball and padel players, and now they’ll be doing it with the same equipment the best players in the world trust,” said Tim Buwick, the RSPA’s Director of Business Development. “NOX’s full brand statement is, ‘Makes you improve. Our obsession is to get the most out of yourself on the court.’ The RSPA has been doing the same thing for teaching professions for nearly a century. That’s what I call perfect alignment!”

As the RSPA’s exclusive pickleball paddle, padel racquet and footwear partner, NOX will offer RSPA members an exclusive discount.

“The RSPA represents the professionals shaping the future of padel and pickleball in America, and we couldn’t be more excited to support their mission.” said Philippe Urreiztieta, CEO of 4040 LLC, the exclusive U.S. distributor for NOX Sport. “These certified coaches reach thousands of players every year and shape how the sport is taught at every level. For NOX, this partnership goes beyond equipment — it’s about becoming the brand that serious racquet sports professionals trust on the court. We’re proud to stand alongside the RSPA in that pursuit.”

Alongside the RSPA partnership, NOX Sport announced the signing of Marcos del Pilar as a NOX Sport Ambassador. Del Pilar built his career representing NOX in Spain before returning to the United States, where he became the architect of the RSPA’s padel certification program, Head Coach of Team USA at two World Championships, and one of the most consequential figures in the growth of padel in North America.

“For me personally, this partnership is especially meaningful,” said del Pilar. “I built my entire career in Spain proudly representing NOX, one of the most respected and innovative brands in the sport, and together we shared most of the important moments of my professional journey. Returning now as a NOX Ambassador, while serving the RSPA, is a true honor, a privilege, and feels like coming home. It brings together two organizations that share the same vision: growing padel through excellence, education, innovation, and a genuine passion for the game. I couldn’t be more excited to help strengthen this relationship and create new opportunities for coaches, clubs, and players across North America. Vamos!”

About the RSPA

The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly known as the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), is the world’s leading trade organization for racquet sports professionals. Since 1927, the RSPA has supported the growth and advancement of tennis, pickleball, padel, squash and platform tennis through certification, education and professional development. With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions across the United States, the RSPA develops professionals who lead with integrity, innovate in coaching and inspire participation across racquet sports.

Learn more at RSPA.net.

About NOX

NOX Sport is the world’s leading padel brand by market share in Europe and the fastest-growing premium padel and pickleball brand in the United States. Founded in Spain and worn by world No. 1 padel player Agustín Tapia, NOX has spent more than a decade engineering high-performance equipment for padel, pickleball, and beach tennis – built around a single obsession: making you better on the court. NOX pickleball paddles carry USA Pickleball certification, NOX padel racquets are independently certified by the Universitat Politècnica de València through the Testea Padel quality seal, and NOX footwear is developed in collaboration with leading podiatrists in Europe and independently lab tested by INESCOP, Europe’s leading footwear research and development laboratory.

In the United States, NOX Sport products are exclusively distributed by 4040 LLC.

Learn more at noxsportusa.com.

Media Contact

Collin Brazan

RSPA, Director of Marketing

Collin.brazan@rspa.net