Paddle
Paddle
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
The short answer
John Cincola names Adidas as his paddle and apparel partner; TriggerGrip Pro also lists him as a grip-insert user. His exact current paddle, playing weight, tape, overgrip, and shoe model are pending.
John Cincola is a professional pickleball player and former University of Illinois-Chicago tennis player.
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.
Shoes
Shoes
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Thickness
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Grip build
TriggerGrip insert under the overgrip, per TriggerGrip Pro
Sponsors
Adidas paddles and apparel, per John Cincola
Pending: Retail specs, handle, playing weight, weight added, tape placement, overgrip, apparel . Checked Oct 17, 2026
Retail specs
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Handle
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Playing weight
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Weight added
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Tape placement
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Overgrip
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Apparel
Pending
Pending: no retained current player-specific source establishes this part of the setup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Tape placement for John Cincola's current paddle is pending. See the 9 other pros with sourced setups in the pro lead and tungsten tape guide.
Previous-era setup
Earlier setups, with dates
These setups are sourced but belong to an earlier paddle or sponsor, so they are not carried over to the current setup above.
VANGUARD Power Air Invikta, April 2023
April 2023 sponsorship announcement
Selkirk named this model in its April 3, 2023 announcement. Latest match use is not established.
Paddle
Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta via PlayBetter; retail model, Cincola's 2023 cosmetic and build pending
Tournament record
Best recorded results, past 3 years
Official results with the event, division, partner or team, date and source kept together.
- 8th placeAPP Tour · Open Pro
State Farm 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships
Mixed Doubles · with Allison Harris
State Farm 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships: Mixed PRO Doubles - MAIN DRAW, Final Standings State Farm 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships: Mixed PRO Doubles - MAIN DRAW, BracketOfficial final standings list rank 8 (eighth place). Official bracket records played wins over Jack Foster and Heather Nobler 15-10; Michael Loyd and Brooke Revuelta 15-11; Alia Brown and Kaden Seward 15-6; last match a loss to Martina Frantova and Brendon Long 14-16. All three counted wins are loser-bracket wins inside this main-draw division.
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
John Cincola setup FAQs
Who is John Cincola?
John Cincola is a professional pickleball player and former University of Illinois-Chicago tennis player.
Which paddle brand does John Cincola partner with?
Cincola names Adidas Pickleball for paddles and apparel on his own partner page, and the Adidas distributor includes him on its February 2026 roster. Neither source names his exact paddle; the April 2023 Selkirk setup below is historical.