The short answer
PPA lists Darrian (DJ) Young with the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm. His played colorway, weight, tape, grip, overgrip, and shoes are pending.
Darrian Young, also known as DJ Young, is a professional pickleball player who grew up in Burriana, Spain.
Current equipment
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.
via JOOLA model line; select 16mm (played colorway pending)
JOOLA's new Perseus Pro V retail shop offers 14mm and 16mm with different signature colorways. Select 16mm for the tour-listed model. The player's played colorway and personal build remain pending.
Pending
No player-specific source verifies an exact current shoe model.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
American Pickleball League (APL), per its ambassador statement
Pending
No player-specific source verifies individual paddle specifications.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies personal handle details.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies playing weight.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies added weight or its amount.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies tape placement.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies base grip or build-up.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies an exact current overgrip.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Pending
No player-specific source verifies an exact current apparel setup.
Checked Oct 3, 2026
Tape placement for Darrian Young's current paddle is pending. See the 9 other pros with sourced setups in the pro lead and tungsten tape guide.
Tournament record
Official results with the event, division, partner or team, date and source kept together.
Mixed Doubles · with Alexa Schull
Event ended
Official Winners Circle, Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw: Gold, Alexa Schull / Darrian Young. Event dates Apr 3 2026 - Apr 5 2026; the winners page does not date the final, so the event end is used.
Men's Doubles · with Tyler Loong
Event ended
Official history lists bronze in Men's Doubles with Tyler Loong; Finals date 2023-11-19.
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.
Questions fans ask
Darrian Young, also known as DJ Young, is a professional pickleball player who grew up in Burriana, Spain.