Aireo Pro Team

The faces behind the aireo paddles
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Levi Daniel

Levi Daniel from Pismo Beach, CA, grew up playing basketball and racquet sports, inspired by his family's tennis legacy. In 2022, he discovered pickleball, quickly excelling and winning his first tournament that fall. By 2023, he secured his first 5.0 victory, fueling his pro ambitions and coaching career.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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Lorena Duknic

Lorena Duknic is a professional pickleball player competing on the PPA and APP Tours and a reputable pickleball coach. Originally from Croatia, Lorena was a Division I tennis player before transitioning to professional pickleball. When she’s not competing, Lorena is building the game she loves through Picklebitz Academy running clinics, camps, and travel experiences that take players from the courts of the U.S. to the beaches of Croatia and Puerto Rico. Her coaching has a reputation for making the complex feel simple and the hard work feel fun. Armed with her Cyclone, Lorena isn’t just playing pickleball. She’s growing it.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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Amber Policare

Amber Policare is a professional pickleball player from Long Island, New York, and a former Division I collegiate tennis player. After transitioning to pickleball, she quickly rose through the professional ranks and is now a Top 20 APP Tour player in both Singles and Mixed Doubles. In 2026, Amber earned a silver medal in Women's Singles and a bronze medal in Women's Doubles at her first PPA Challenger. She continues to compete on the APP and PPA Tours while expanding her presence in international competition.

Paddle of choice : AIREO NanoGraph Cyclone

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Janaye Sakkas

Janaye Sakkas is a competitive pickleball player based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a former Division I field hockey athlete who first picked up pickleball in college and quickly fell in love with the sport. Since then, she has won back-to-back Triple Crowns at the USA Pickleball National Championships and now competes on the PPA and APP tours.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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MJ Greiner

MJ Greiner, 13, from West Palm Beach, FL, is a rising pickleball star. A multi-sport athlete, he switched to pickleball at 12 and quickly excelled, winning gold at the 2024 PPA Junior Finals and 2025 US Open. Training daily, he competes nationally and aims to turn pro while growing the sport.

Paddle of choice : Titan Hawk-L16 Gen 3

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Matthew Finnerty

Matthew Finnerty is a professional pickleball player originally from Warwickshire England but now resides in New York. Finnerty began his pickleball career in early 2025 competing on the PPA tour having great success picking up 3 PPA singles titles in his first year of competing. To date Matthew has 9 professional Medals and holds a global ranking of 27 in singles on the PPA tour. He was also selected for the 2026 World Cup for Team England. Matthew continues to compete on the pro level.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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Kelly Chen

Since entering the professional pickleball scene in 2025, Kelly has established herself as one of the top elite players in the Bay Area. She is a 5.4 DUPR player, ranked in the PPA Top 150, and a two-time USAP Nationals Gold Medalist. Currently competing on both the APP and PPA circuits, her 2026 season includes multiple Round of 32 appearances at PPA Cups. Having competed internationally across four Asian countries, Kelly continues to expand her pickleball brand on a global scale.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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Julie Heitman

Julie, Myanmar’s former #1 tennis player, moved to the U.S. on a Stetson scholarship. She transitioned to pickleball in 2017, now thriving as a senior pro (DUPR 4.9-5.2). A certified coach and U.S. Open medalist, she won 2024 Nationals gold. Julie is dedicated to growing pickleball and inspiring others.

Paddle of choice: Titan Hawk-L16 Gen 3

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Justin Pagan

Justin Pagan is a professional pickleball player from Queens, New York, and a former NCAA Division I collegiate tennis player. After years of competing at a high level on the tennis court, Justin transitioned to pickleball in 2024 and quickly made an impact, capturing multiple 5.0 tournament titles in his first year. His rapid success fueled his pursuit of a professional career while also inspiring his passion for coaching, where he helps players of all levels elevate their game through competitive experience and proven techniques.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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Naomi Tran

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Naomi Tran came to the United States to play collegiate tennis at Mississippi State University before making the San Francisco Bay Area her home. After discovering pickleball three years ago, the sport quickly reignited her competitive passion and became much more than a hobby. As a PPR Certified Coach, Naomi is dedicated to helping players improve their game while continuing to grow the sport. She looks forward to competing in more PPA tournaments and proudly representing Team AIREO.

Paddle of choice : AIREO Nanograph Cyclone

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Kailas Shekar

Kailas shifted to pickleball in 2023 after a knee injury paused his tennis career. Initially dismissing it as a simplified version of tennis, he quickly embraced the sport’s strategic depth, applying his software engineering mindset to dissect tactics. He thrives on pickleball’s balance of fierce competition and welcoming community, coaching, sharing the game, and connecting through its challenges.

Paddle of choice: Titan Hawk-L16 Gen 3

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Lisa Tang

Lisa Tang, a former tennis champion, excels on the CPC-1000 pickleball circuit. In her 50s, she competes fiercely, sharing tennis-honed footwork, strategy, and mental toughness. Admired for victories and warmth, she embodies lifelong athletic spirit as an AIREO Pro Team member

Paddle of choice: Titan Hawk-L16 Gen 3

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