Riverside, Connecticut  ·  2026  ·  For Immediate Release

4Joy® Paddles: The Premium Pickleball Brand Playing for a Bigger Purpose

A female-founded, Connecticut-based brand is turning pickleball paddles into a platform for community, creativity, and giving back — one bold design at a time.

Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport, and 4Joy® Paddles is redefining what a pickleball paddle can stand for. Founded by Stacey Cleary — mother of two, artist, designer, and brain tumor survivor — 4Joy® was born in Riverside, Connecticut from equal parts resilience and creative passion. What began as a pandemic-era love of the game became a mission-driven brand committed to bringing more joy, community, and purpose to courts everywhere.

Where most paddle brands lead with technology specs, 4Joy® leads with heart. Each paddle in the lineup is designed by Stacey herself, blending high-performance construction with bold, vibrant artwork that sparks conversation and self-expression. The result is a paddle that players are proud to hold up — one that says something about who they are and what they believe in.

"Pickleball is a fun, joyous sport — the paddle should match that vibe. And if we can do some good in the world at the same time, that's what 4Joy® is all about."
— Stacey Cleary, Founder & Designer, 4Joy® Paddles

The 4Joy® paddle collection spans three distinct series — the flagship Premio Series, the high-tech Halo Series, and the accessible AMP4 Series — each crafted with premium materials and designed for a different player profile. Priced from $90 to $159, all three lines are available at 4JoyPaddles.com, on Amazon, and through select retail and resort partners.

At the heart of 4Joy® is a genuine commitment to giving back. With every paddle sold, a portion of proceeds goes to four health causes: Alzheimer's Research, the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen®, and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance. The brand's official partnership with Susan G. Komen® is embodied by the DinkForPink Series, which has rallied pickleball communities across the country around the fight against breast cancer.

4Joy®'s community is the heart of recreational pickleball: players who show up for the joy of the game, the friendships built on the court, and the healthy, active lives the sport makes possible. The brand celebrates players who play for love — always looking for a fun competitive game, improving their skills, and bringing more connection and community into their everyday lives.

Stacey Cleary's own journey is inseparable from the brand's story. After her brain tumor diagnosis and a long recovery, Cleary channeled her resilience, artistic vision, and love of the game into building something meaningful. 4Joy® is the result: a brand that proves sport can be a vehicle for healing, community, and purpose, all at once.

4Joy® Paddles is available at 4JoyPaddles.com, on Amazon, and through select retail and resort partners. Media inquiries, review unit requests, and partnership opportunities are welcome at joy@4joysports.com.

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Media Contact: Stacey Cleary, Founder  ·  joy@4joysports.com  ·  4joysports@gmail.com  ·  4JoyPaddles.com