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🏆 SLYCE BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE WEEK: KIORA KUNIMOTO

From Challenger Champion to PPA Finalist. 📈

Kiora Kunimoto continues to prove she belongs on the biggest stages in professional pickleball.

At the PPA Tour Las Vegas Open, Kiora put together a statement run to the Women’s Singles Final, highlighted by a huge upset of No. 1 seed Kate Fahey — 11–8, 2–11, 11–5. 🔥

⚡ Defeated the tournament’s #1 seed
🏆 Advanced all the way to the Women’s Singles Final
📈 21 singles wins in 2026
🚀 Challenger Champion → PPA Finalist

And an important part of our Breakout series:

Kiora is not a SLYCE-sponsored athlete.

The SLYCE Breakout Player of the Week isn’t about sponsorship. It’s about recognizing players whose performances deserve attention—regardless of the paddle they play with or the brands they represent.

This week, that player is Kiora Kunimoto.

Congratulations, Kiora. 👏

The breakout continues.

BUILT FOR THE MOMENT. 🔥

Meet Edjuardo Santini — Team SLYCE.

Competitive. Consistent. Always working on a better game.

From the grind between points to the moments that demand everything, Edjuardo brings the same mentality every time he steps on court:

CONTROL. TUNE. PERFORM.

Passion. Discipline. Progress.

Because the best players don’t just play the game.

They make it their game.™

Welcome to Team SLYCE, Edjuardo. ⚡️

🏆 SLYCE BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE WEEK: WILLIAM HSIEH

Bronze ➡️ Gold. The breakthrough is here.

William Hsieh delivered at the Charlotte PPA Challenger, capturing the Men’s Pro Singles Championship and continuing an impressive rise through the Challenger ranks. 🥇

🔥 Charlotte Challenger GOLD
🔥 Defeated Edward Perez 11–3, 11–2
🔥 Allowed just 5 points across two games
🔥 Turned his Portland podium finish into his first PPA Challenger singles title

That’s exactly what the SLYCE Breakout Player of the Week is about—recognizing emerging players who are taking the next step and making the pickleball world pay attention.

Congratulations, William. 👏

Young. Hungry. Breaking Through.

Who should be on our radar next week? 👇

Your paddle might be the right one. The setup might need work.

SpeedCoins, SLYDR, and SpeedCap give you different ways to experiment with weight, balance, and feel—so you can find what works for your game.

Don’t replace your paddle. Tune it. 🎯

Which would you try first: SpeedCoins, SLYDR, or SpeedCap? Tell us below. 👇

The lights come on. The work starts.
4 habits PPA Tour pro Jace Morris brings to every night session:
01 Ready before the ball is. Reset to ready position after every shot.
02 Get low, stay low. Your power comes from your legs, not your arm.
03 Short memory. Miss, breathe, refocus. Only the next point matters.
04 Compete hard, respect harder.
Which one are you taking to the courts this week? Drop the number below.
Save this for your next practice and follow for more tips from the pros.
Team SLYCE. Built for speed.

The edge changes everything.

Most players never think about the rim of their paddle. That’s exactly where SLYDRs go.

Clamp-on edge weights that clip onto any paddle — no glue, no tools, no swapping paddles. Add mass right at the tip for more swing weight and more pop on contact, then slide it around until you find your spot.

Comment TUNE and we’ll DM you how to add SLYDRs to yours.

Your paddle. Your edge. It’s your game.

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We don’t make paddles. We make your paddle better.

Whatever paddle you play, the goal is the same: make it feel like yours. Dial in the weight, the balance, and the feel.

SpeedCaps add weight to the butt cap for more stability and control. SpeedCoins are solid brass test weights (5g to 25g) so you can find your setup before you commit.

Comment TUNE and we’ll DM you how to tune your paddle.

Your paddle. Your setup. It’s your game.

Shop at slycesport.com (link in bio)

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BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE WEEK: TRISTAN DUSSAULT 🏆 Tristan Dussault

Seeded No. 21 with Allison Harris at the APP Dillons Overland Park Open, Tristan battled into the mixed doubles final. Down 10–7 in the deciding game, they won the final five points to take gold—Tristan’s first APP Tour title. He also reached the men’s singles final. That’s a breakout week.

Who’s the next player we should watch? 👇

SLYCE Player of the Week celebrates standout performances; Tristan is not a SLYCE-sponsored athlete.

Your paddle isn’t the problem. It might just need to be tuned. 🎯

Where you add weight changes how your paddle plays.

⚡ Tune for faster hands
🛡️ Increase stability on off-center hits
🎯 Reduce twist and improve consistency
🔥 Dial in the feel that fits YOUR game

SLYDR™ clamp-on paddle weights let you experiment with weight and placement without committing to a permanent setup.

Move it. Play it. Feel the difference. Then dial it in.

TUNE IT. PLAY IT. OWN IT.

It’s your Game!™

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