Paul Colbert Jr.

Paul Colbert Jr. was first introduced to pickleball by a military friend of his in August 2018. The friend knew that Paul had played Tennis for the United States AirForce and he mentioned that he thought Paul would probably do well with pickleball. Paul decided to try it out and was hooked from the first time; he even ordered his own pickleball paddle that evening after his first time playing the sport.

“Pickleball has brought back the competitive juices I had when I played tennis. I had to stop playing tennis after about five knee operations,” Paul stated.

To Paul, the sport of pickleball can feel like a full-time job sometimes. Between playing for fun, in tournaments often, and coaching pickleball, it sometimes seems that way to him, but it is not his full-time job. He is a full-time Financial Advisor, and Paul and his wife have been in business now for around 30 years.

Paul was born and raised in Maryland and still resides there. His only time spent away was from the years 1982 to 1987 while he was in the United States AirForce and traveling all over the world playing tennis. Paul noted that lately he has been using his ONIX Evoke Premier Raw Carbon Pickleball Paddle as well as the ONIX Malice DB. Paul explains that the Evoke Premier Raw Carbon gives him a little bit more control while also allowing him to be a little more creative throughout his pickleball play.

Paul goes on to say, “Pickleball has been a great sport that allows my wife and I as well as family members to play in larger groups and pickleball tournaments as well.” Paul has met new friends all over the country because of the sport. The coaching aspect has allowed him to give back to other local pickleball players and help them develop their skills and become more confident throughout their own pickleball play.

Paul plans on playing more Super and Super Senior tournaments during his pickleball career and he intends to make a serious impact at those levels. Throughout his pickleball travel, he has earned well over 50+ Medals in Mixed and Men’s Doubles along with a few National Championships.

We are happy to have Paul Colbert Jr. as a member of Team ONIX and thank him for his support! Be sure to shop Paul’s favorite ONIX products – the Evoke Premier Raw Carbon Paddle and the Malice DB Paddle.

Be sure to check out our Team ONIX lineup and the great list of players that represent us and we are proud to support.

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