PaddleSetups
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What paddle does CJ Klinger use?

Shoes
Pending

The short answer

The Adidas Adipower Pro-EDT 16mm is CJ Klinger's most likely reported paddle, although the PPA Tour profile text names the ADIPOWER RX PRO 16 and his exact current model remains unconfirmed. His playing weight, tape placement, grip build, and shoes are pending.

CJ Klinger is a left-handed professional pickleball player from Ohio who turned pro in 2023. His PPA Tour profile lists Granville, Ohio as his residence.

Current equipment

What is on the record now?

A sponsor deal or product page tells you the brand and model, not the exact match paddle, weight, or tape. Each field below shows its own source and date.

Paddle

Adidas Adipower Pro-EDT 16mm by CJ Klinger

via Pickleball Warehouse

Most likely Conflicting reports

The Kitchen's September 11 gear report names Pro-EDT 16mm. The PPA Tour profile text names RX PRO 16, but its product image and Buy This Paddle link point to the CJ Pro-EDT. Those signals make Pro-EDT the more likely reported model; no legible match frame or player statement confirms CJ's current match paddle.

CJ Klinger signature retail model and September 2026 gear-tracker candidate. Its retail specifications are not player-specific match paddle measurements.

Core Thickness
16mm
Stock Weight
7.8-8.2 oz, distributor retail range
Shape
Elongated
What paddles the top pickleball pros are using right now Article · updated Sep 11, 2026

Other reports

PPA Tour In the Bag, undated

Adidas ADIPOWER RX PRO 16 via Play It Again Sports (used, availability may change)

CJ Klinger - PPA Tour athlete profile Tour profile · checked Sep 29, 2026

The September tracker reports Pro-EDT, while PPA profile text names RX PRO 16. The PPA page's own image and buy link point to Pro-EDT, so its widget is internally inconsistent. The exact match paddle remains unresolved.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Shoes

Shoes

Pending

No current source found names an exact shoe model.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Insoles

CURREX PICKLEBALLPRO High

CURREX Athletes Brand page · checked Sep 29, 2026
Pending: Retail specs, handle, playing weight, weight added, tape placement, grip build, overgrip, apparel . Checked Sep 29, 2026
Retail specs

Pending

Two different paddle candidates remain. Retail specifications of the Pro-EDT are not CJ's match paddle specifications.

PB Adipower Pro-EDT Red 16mm by CJ Klinger Retail spec · checked Sep 29, 2026

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Handle

Pending

No player statement, tour report, or brand source found for this player-specific setup detail.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Playing weight

Pending

No finished playing weight found. The Pro-EDT retail range cannot be substituted for his match paddle weight.

PB Adipower Pro-EDT Red 16mm by CJ Klinger Retail spec · checked Sep 29, 2026

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Weight added

Pending

No player statement, tour report, or brand source found for this player-specific setup detail.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Tape placement

Pending

No player statement, tour report, or brand source found for this player-specific setup detail.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Grip build

Pending

No player statement, tour report, or brand source found for this player-specific setup detail.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Overgrip

Pending

No player statement, tour report, or brand source found for this player-specific setup detail.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Apparel

Pending

Adidas paddle association does not establish current apparel use.

Checked Sep 29, 2026

Tape placement for CJ Klinger's current paddle is pending. See the 9 other pros with sourced setups in the pro lead and tungsten tape guide.

Tournament record

Best recorded results, past 3 years

Official results with the event, division, partner or team, date and source kept together.

  1. GoldPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    PPA Tour tournament history, Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists gold in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; Finals date 2025-05-18.

  2. GoldPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Daytona Beach Open

    Men's Doubles · with Andrei Daescu

    PPA Tour tournament history, Daytona Beach Open Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists gold in Men's Doubles with Andrei Daescu; Finals date 2024-12-22.

  3. SilverPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    PPA Tour tournament history, Fasenra Sacramento Open presented by Zimmer Biomet Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists silver in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; Finals date 2026-04-19.

  4. SilverPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    PPA Tour tournament history, Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists silver in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; Finals date 2026-02-15.

  5. SilverPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    PPA Tour tournament history, Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists silver in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; Finals date 2025-11-09.

  6. SilverPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by Joola

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    PPA Tour tournament history, Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup presented by Joola Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists silver in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; Finals date 2025-10-12.

  7. SilverPPA Tour · Open Pro

    Veolia Milwaukee Open

    Men's Doubles · with James Ignatowich

    PPA Tour tournament history, Veolia Milwaukee Open Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists silver in Men's Doubles with James Ignatowich; Finals date 2024-11-17.

  8. BronzePPA Tour · Open Pro

    Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    Event ended

    PPA Tour tournament history, Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists bronze in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; event end date 2026-03-29 (bronze match date not separately listed).

  9. BronzePPA Tour · Open Pro

    The Carvana Masters Powered by Invited

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    Event ended

    PPA Tour tournament history, The Carvana Masters Powered by Invited Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists bronze in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; event end date 2026-01-18 (bronze match date not separately listed).

  10. BronzePPA Tour · Open Pro

    Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six Zero

    Men's Doubles · with JW Johnson

    Event ended

    PPA Tour tournament history, Veolia Lakeland Open presented by Six Zero Article · checked Oct 21, 2026

    Official history lists bronze in Men's Doubles with JW Johnson; event end date 2025-11-23 (bronze match date not separately listed).

Window: Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 2026. Selected verified results, ordered by finish and then date. This record may not cover every tournament appearance. Tournament results do not establish which paddle was used.

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