Top 20 Male Pickleball Influencers on Instagram (May 2026)

We found 51 pickleball Influencers
These influencers mention 'pickleball' in their Instagram bio. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
05/10/2026
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1. Tim Welch

United States

Dojo: @redhawkacademyaz Coffee: @redhawksjavahouse Podcast: @redhawkrecap Pickleball: @thepickledojo

@timwelchmt
@TimWelchMT
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Followers
337.5k
Fake followers
24.17%
Engagement rate
2.64%
Average Reel plays
170.5k
Audience gender
female
10.66%
male
89.34%
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Audience location by country
United States
62.92%
United Kingdom
8.78%
Canada
3.94%
Australia
3.66%
Ireland
2.47%
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2. Kyle Newacheck

United States

Family Man, Filmmaker, Emerging Pickleball Pro

@kylenewacheck
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Followers
205.7k
Fake followers
21.6%
Engagement rate
2.65%
Average Reel plays
112.1k
Audience gender
female
34.14%
male
65.86%
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Audience location by country
United States
79.26%
Australia
5.15%
Canada
5.13%
United Kingdom
2.81%
Mexico
0.87%
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3. Chris MJ

Malaysia

🦎:*cicak noise* 🎤:Host/Emcee est.2013 🎥:Creator @suduonthestreet ❤️:Travel/Pickleball 📨:Chris@suduonthestreet.com (Collabs)

@christhechindian
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Followers
98.9k
Fake followers
16.17%
Engagement rate
2.37%
Average Reel plays
154.7k
Audience gender
female
62.55%
male
37.45%
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Audience location by country
Malaysia
74.64%
Singapore
6.34%
Australia
2.53%
United Kingdom
2.39%
Indonesia
1.89%
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4. Valeri Aleksandrov

United States

COO @forestceramicco Handmade porcelain Pickleball obsessed Fremont, Seattle 🏠

@valeri_aleksandrov
@valerialeksandrov
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Followers
91.4k
Fake followers
23.57%
Engagement rate
2.17%
Average Reel plays
52.4k
Audience gender
female
80.73%
male
19.27%
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Audience location by country
United States
44.73%
Brazil
8.51%
United Kingdom
4.46%
Russia
3.56%
Canada
3.49%
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5. Nihal Sarin

India

Professional Pickleball Player | Amateur Chess Player for 🇮🇳 and @s8ul.esports | Sponsor @akshayakalpa

@nihalsarin
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Followers
79.2k
Fake followers
23.27%
Engagement rate
13.59%
Average Reel plays
266.1k
Audience gender
female
11.06%
male
88.94%
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Audience location by country
India
46%
United States
6%
Brazil
5.36%
Turkey
2.93%
Russia
2.5%
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6. bakrihafizhisham

A Dad, a Husband, a Son; Sometimes a Director/ExecProd/Photographer Usually found on a 🎾 or pickleball court @wsvs.studio

@bbaakk
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Followers
45.1k
Fake followers
21.88%
Engagement rate
3.15%
Average Reel plays
38k
Audience gender
female
67.87%
male
32.13%
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Audience location by country
Malaysia
84.1%
Indonesia
1.68%
Singapore
1.14%
Brazil
1.03%
United States
0.98%
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7. Christian Alshon

United States

God, Family, Pro Pickleball. In that order @paddletekpickleball @mizunousa 📩: Alshon.pb@gmail.com

@christian.alshon
@ChristianAlshon
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Followers
43.1k
Fake followers
15.82%
Engagement rate
3.95%
Average Reel plays
59.7k
Audience gender
female
48.76%
male
51.24%
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Audience location by country
United States
90.25%
Spain
1.33%
France
0.89%
Brazil
0.89%
United Kingdom
0.59%
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8. Gabriel Tardio

United States

Pro pickleball player Get my paddle and gear down below 👇

@gabe_tardio
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Followers
42.2k
Fake followers
12.63%
Engagement rate
3.09%
Average Reel plays
90.1k
Audience gender
female
31.46%
male
68.54%
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Audience location by country
United States
89.85%
Canada
1.31%
Mexico
1.31%
Brazil
0.98%
Bolivia
0.82%
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9. Rj Mack

United States

that mic’d up ref🎤 & pickleball player -🥒pb page: @rjmack_pb

@rj.mack02
@rjmack0
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Followers
25.5k
Fake followers
12.96%
Engagement rate
14.47%
Average Reel plays
5.7k
Audience gender
female
56.45%
male
43.55%
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Audience location by country
United States
97.7%
Japan
0.29%
Brazil
0.29%
Philippines
0.29%
Germany
0.14%
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10. Steve Nadler

United States

I play drums, pickleball, and cook food… just not usually at the same time. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

@steve_nadler
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Followers
21.9k
Fake followers
22.43%
Engagement rate
9.82%
Average Reel plays
22.1k
Audience gender
female
11.79%
male
88.21%
Top performing Reels
  1. I was glad to see Vinnie playing with Jeff Beck years back because the grooves on stage were just badass. @talmeastory just emerged on the music scene and was playing with masters and holding her own and then some. #drums #music #drummer #beats #vinniecolaiuta #groove #jeffbeck #talwilkenfeld Here they are playing Stratus, the classic Billy Cobham song.
    505.2k
  2. Here’s Vinnie telling the late great @global2dom how he won the Zappa gig. I went to a couple of cattle call auditions back in the 90s and it was very intimidating. #drums #music #frankzappa #zappa #vinniecolaiuta #audition
    315.4k
  3. Vinnie is famous for a lot of reasons, but what I’ve heard other musicians say more than anything about him is his ability to sight-read charts and nail a first take. Here he is kicking ass and taking names with J. Kimo Williams #drums #music #drummer #vinniecolaiuta #groove #studiomusician #musician
    281.8k
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Audience location by country
United States
39.84%
Brazil
11.32%
Indonesia
4.66%
United Kingdom
3.75%
Italy
3.49%

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11. Stephen Madonia

United States

Pro Pickleball Player➡️ @ppatour Team| @mizunousa @burnetti_pa @bodhi.pb @snbpickleball @wishfarmsberries

@smadonia
@stephenmadonia
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Followers
19.9k
Fake followers
6.83%
Engagement rate
17.54%
Average Reel plays
27k
Audience gender
female
59.47%
male
40.53%
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Audience location by country
United States
89.69%
Turkey
2.06%
Argentina
1.03%
Australia
1.03%
Azerbaijan
1.03%
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12. 🇹🇭🇲🇾

Malaysia

Your pickleball good boy 🏸🫶🏻 Sponsored by @hndrd.my @sportsclick Head coach 🏋🏻 @rev.asia

@kingsley_thong
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Followers
19.4k
Fake followers
14.74%
Engagement rate
2.17%
Average Reel plays
14.1k
Audience gender
female
76.6%
male
23.4%
Top performing Reels
  1. 🇲🇾100K肌肉男神胸肌太大吓坏Kaka‼️ 羽球健将速度惊人⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ 🔔MY 热血启动💚CHAGEE 清爽出击 2024 全马最 Fit 综艺🔥 #MY体育男神🔥 逢星期日至四晚上八点MY全网上线 你们除了有帅哥看还能赢奖金呢💰 请到 my.com.my 浏览详情 #MYXCHAGEE #CHAGEE #一起更好玩 #一起更Fit更好玩 @my.chagee @sohasohala @jieying_tha @kaka_emily_ @ansonyew_ @kingsley_thong 特别感谢场地赞助 @sunwaylagoonmalaysia
    383k
  2. 🇲🇾来到最后一集了😭 100K肌肉男神大派福利😍 化妆师心花怒放😂 🔔MY 热血启动💚CHAGEE 清爽出击 2024 全马最 Fit 综艺🔥 #MY体育男神🔥 逢星期日至四晚上八点MY全网上线 你们除了有帅哥看还能赢奖金呢💰 请到 my.com.my 浏览详情 @my.chagee @fitnessfirstmalaysia @underarmourmy @ansonyew_ @kingsley_thong @jasonchia_cjs @tanchisheng @derting123 @lizzchloe @hanxiiaoaii @mrbriansee @imphairstudio.imp @museartmakeup #MYXCHAGEE #CHAGEE #一起更好玩 #一起更Fit更好玩 #underarmourmy #ProtectThisHouse 拍摄： @elvinloew
    354.7k
  3. What’s your favorite sports?🤔 Comment below 👇 let’s play together 🤣 #sport #badminton #lifestyle #lifegoals #fitness #getfit #goodvibes #workout #discipline #fitnessmotivation #abs #motivation #hobby #goals #reels #smile
    120.3k
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Audience location by country
Malaysia
86.35%
China
2.29%
Taiwan
2.01%
Singapore
1.53%
Thailand
1.32%
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13. Hunter Johnson

United States

Pro Pickleball Player: @ppatour 2 Corinthians 5:7 Contact For Business Inquiries ⬇️

@hunterw.johnson
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Followers
18.6k
Fake followers
11.29%
Engagement rate
3.76%
Average Reel plays
33.1k
Audience gender
female
41.29%
male
58.71%
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Audience location by country
United States
88.09%
Australia
1.68%
United Kingdom
1.2%
Spain
1.08%
Canada
0.72%
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14. Aadil Bandukwala

India

🏝️ Serial Holidayer. ✈️ FrequentFlyer. 🎙️ Podcast Host: @thegreatindianmiles. 🏓 Amateur Pickleball Player. 🚀 Connoisseur of The Good Life 😀

@bandukwala
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Followers
16k
Fake followers
13.76%
Engagement rate
2.44%
Average Reel plays
20.6k
Audience gender
female
31.32%
male
68.68%
Top performing Reels
  1. Iceland in 2025: 8 Mind-Blowing Spots You Can’t Miss (Yes, Iceland on Points!) Planning Iceland soon? Here’s your shortcut to the jaw-dropping stuff: tectonic plates at Þingvellir, fairytale black-sand vibes in Vík, whale magic at Húsavík, drifting icebergs at Jökulsárlón, the raw Viking Village, electric-blue Stuðlagil Canyon, and the surreal Crystal Ice Cave. All real traveller picks, no fluff. Catch the full reel from The Great Indian Points & Miles Show for stories, tips, and how to make trips like this happen on your credit card points. ✈️🇮🇸
    7.9k
  2. HSBC just dropped the most insane luxury credit card offer in India! 🤯 Offer valid only before March 31st. Not a sponsored video. Just crazy math that needed to be shared! 💳 #HSBCTajCard #TajPalace #CreditCardIndia #LuxuryTravel #Falaknuma PointsAndMiles TheGreatIndianPointsAndMilesShow
    2.5k
  3. ₹5,000 + GST and one Etihad booking. That’s all it takes to score Etihad Gold. Here’s how! ✈️😀
    2.4k
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
India
81.69%
United States
4.64%
United Arab Emirates
2.19%
Australia
1.64%
United Kingdom
1.64%
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15. Travis Rettenmaier

United States

🏓Pro Pickleball Player @ppatour | @majorleaguepb 💥Owner of @floridasmash 🎙️Co-Host @badcallspod

@travisrettenmaier
@@badcallspod
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Followers
14.5k
Fake followers
11.54%
Engagement rate
3.17%
Average Reel plays
34.7k
Audience gender
female
28.88%
male
71.12%
Top performing Reels
  1. This serve wins points before the rally even starts. The screwball serve is all about deception, spin, and late movement, not power. It looks routine out of the hand. Then it breaks the opposite way at the last second. Why the screwball serve works: • Pulls receivers out of position • Forces weak returns or mishits • Disrupts timing and footwork • Sets up easy third shots • Works even without extra speed If you want to add variety to your pickleball serve, create free points, and keep returners guessing, the screwball belongs in your arsenal. #pickleball #pickleballserve #screwballserve #pickleballtips #pickleballtraining pickleballcoach pickleballstrategy pickleballdrills pickleballimprovement pickleballplayers pickleballcontent pickleballlife
    18.3k
  2. This is the new-age backhand flick in pickleball. It is not the traditional block. It is not a roll volley. It is a compact counter built for modern hands battles. This version uses a slightly western, frying-pan style grip to keep the paddle face open and accelerate the ball with almost no backswing. Why high-level players use it: • Generates pace with minimal motion • Works when you are late or jammed • Punishes body speed-ups • Adds deception in fast exchanges • Keeps opponents guessing at the kitchen This shot is niche for a reason. It requires control, timing, and discipline. Used correctly, it is a weapon. Used incorrectly, it pops up. If you want to upgrade your hands game, counter speed-ups with confidence, and add a modern option to your backhand, this is worth learning.
    3.5k
  3. This is one of the smartest ways to attack in pickleball. It is called attacking the triangle. When two opponents are at the kitchen, they naturally protect the lines. That creates a shared danger zone between them. That zone is the triangle. Instead of aiming wide, you attack: • The inside hip • The inside shoulder • The space between paddles • The feet where communication breaks down Why this works: • Both players hesitate • Responsibility becomes unclear • Blocks float instead of reset • Errors happen without extra speed This is not about hitting harder. It is about forcing indecision. The best attackers in pickleball do not look for winners. They look for confusion. If you want to win more hands battles, stop getting clean blocks back, and apply pressure with control, this concept matters.
    3.3k
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Audience location by country
United States
92.23%
Canada
1.31%
United Kingdom
0.87%
Italy
0.52%
Brazil
0.52%
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16. Igor Hiller

United States

@dinkdifferentpickleball is my pickleball account

@igorhiller
@igorhillerofficial
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Followers
14k
Fake followers
16.9%
Engagement rate
2.17%
Average Reel plays
36.9k
Audience gender
female
76.1%
male
23.9%
Top performing Reels
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Audience location by country
United States
57.98%
United Kingdom
8.14%
Canada
5.78%
Australia
4.05%
Germany
1.4%
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17. AJ Koller

United States

Pro Pickleball 3x PPA Champ🏆 CU Boulder alum 🦬 @churchillcontainer @ppatour

@ajkoller_pb
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Followers
10.4k
Fake followers
10.05%
Engagement rate
4.18%
Average Reel plays
34.4k
Audience gender
female
36.22%
male
63.78%
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Audience location by country
United States
91.69%
Canada
2.71%
Mexico
0.68%
India
0.51%
Brazil
0.42%
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18. Ojay Malala

United States

🇼🇸🇦🇸🌴 Dad to 2 boys/ Husband @maliaamalala 🥰 ▫️ Fitness Coach @f45_training_sandy 💪🏼 ▫️Pickleball Addict 🏓 ▫️Part time Dancer 🕺🏼

@_oj_juicee
@ojaymalala
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Followers
10.3k
Fake followers
22.76%
Engagement rate
2.54%
Average Reel plays
3.4k
Audience gender
female
68.79%
male
31.21%
Top performing Reels
  1. Happy Easter from my family to yours ❤️ Because of Him I can be with my family til eternity 🥹 He is Risen 🙏🏾 Apparel: @tanoahawaii
    50.9k
  2. Islanders are just never on time I swear 😭• #islanders #samoa #tonga #hawaii #fiji #tahiti • • • • • • • #Polynesian #Micronesian #Melanesian #Late #Tardy #NeverOnTime
    37.2k
  3. So grateful for the opportunity we had to come down to Las Vegas and perform at the @misssamoausa pageant! Definitely one for the books, ill always remember and cherish this experience with the usos! ❤️ Thank you @tofualofipo for having us and letting us fulfil our dream of performing and sharing our passion🙏🏾 To my Usos @scrumpchus, appreciate all of yall for your hardwork and dedication into performing for this event! This is only the beginning 🫡 #misssamoausa #misssamoa #pageant #lasvegas
    34.7k
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Audience location by country
United States
42.26%
New Zealand
24.59%
Australia
21.03%
Fiji
4.12%
Samoa
2.38%
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19. Rafa Hewett

United States

Pro Pickleball 🤝🏻@adidaspickleball @rivaura_wine @wicklespickles For inquires contact: David@godfatherpickleball.com

@rafahewettpb
@TheHewetts-e6m
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Followers
9.6k
Fake followers
9.45%
Engagement rate
2.76%
Average Reel plays
11.8k
Audience gender
female
53.78%
male
46.22%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
97.07%
Mexico
0.62%
Brazil
0.46%
United Kingdom
0.46%
Spain
0.46%
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20. Brant Weiss

United States

Lifestyle | Comedy | Fitness | Pickleball | ADHD @thecw 🎥

@bweisser_
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Followers
9.4k
Fake followers
14.2%
Engagement rate
3.19%
Average Reel plays
4.7k
Audience gender
female
47.18%
male
52.82%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
96.45%
Australia
0.61%
Mexico
0.37%
Nigeria
0.25%
Norway
0.12%
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