Six Zero Pickleball smashes it globally
Six Zero Pickleball has put the Sunshine Coast on the international sporting goods map through its innovative paddle technology, world-class product design and rapid export growth.
Combining cutting-edge materials, precision engineering and a deep passion for the world’s fastest-growing sport, this homegrown success story develops and exports premium pickleball equipment to athletes, retailers and sporting organisations across the globe, all from its Sunshine Coast headquarters.
Pickleball is no longer a backyard pastime
What was a backyard game for bored kids has grown into a global industry worth billions of dollars. As participation continues to surge worldwide, demand for high-performance equipment has grown alongside it.
Founded on the Sunshine Coast in 2022, Six Zero Pickleball has grown from a garage-based start-up into a globally recognised brand. Today, the company exports to more than 100 countries and works with over 200 international wholesale partners, serving players across North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.
In 2026, the company’s international success was recognised nationally when it won the 2025 Australian Export Award for Emerging Exporter, acknowledging its rapid growth and global impact from its Sunshine Coast base.
Engineering the paddle of tomorrow
Innovation sits at the heart of Six Zero's success
The company pushes the boundaries of paddle performance through advanced composite materials, aerospace-inspired carbon fibre construction and proprietary surface technologies designed to optimise control, consistency and spin.
Every paddle is the result of extensive research, player feedback and rigorous testing. Research, prototyping and product testing are undertaken locally on the Sunshine Coast, reinforcing the region’s growing reputation for innovation and advanced manufacturing. In 2026 alone, hundreds of prototype paddles were developed as part of Six Zero’s ongoing commitment to innovation.
This focus on genuine research and development has earned the brand a loyal following among both professional and recreational players worldwide.
Built to export
If you can export from anywhere, why not paradise?
From its Sunshine Coast headquarters, Six Zero Pickleball reaches customers in more than 100 countries, proving that regional businesses can successfully compete on the world stage.
“We currently export globally. Anyone can buy from our website and get direct customer service.”
Tanya Young, General Manager and Co-Founder, Six Zero Pickleball
With the Port of Brisbane just over an hour away, international freight capacity available through Sunshine Coast Airport and direct connections to national road and rail networks, the region provides efficient access to international markets.
The company has also expanded its local footprint, opening a dedicated headquarters and showroom in Bokarina, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Sunshine Coast.
Live here. Work here. Win here.
There is something fitting about a pickleball company calling the Sunshine Coast home.
The region’s year-round climate, world-class beaches and active outdoor lifestyle provide the perfect environment for a business built around sport, movement and wellbeing.
Dale Young, Director and Co-Founder of Six Zero Pickleball, said:
“We could base this business anywhere globally, but we choose the Sunshine Coast for amazing lifestyle and business environment that can support us.”
The Sunshine Coast lifestyle is also a powerful talent magnet. Compared with larger metropolitan centres, the region offers exceptional amenity, outstanding schools and unparalleled access to nature, making it one of Australia’s most desirable places to live and work.
Many members of the Six Zero team are passionate pickleball players themselves, testing products on local courts and helping ensure authenticity in everything the business creates and ships around the world.
A sporting region on the world stage
The Sunshine Coast’s reputation as a sporting destination continues to grow as the region prepares to play a significant role in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Major infrastructure investments are underway, including the expansion of Sunshine Coast Stadium and development of the new Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre, helping position the region as a leading destination for sport, events and active lifestyles.
Tourism, sport and leisure is one of nine high value industries identified by Sunshine Coast Council, providing businesses like Six Zero Pickleball with access to a supportive ecosystem of sporting organisations, facilities, events and industry partners.
The company’s growing list of sponsored professional athletes and partnerships with elite players further demonstrates how a Sunshine Coast business can build a truly global sporting brand.
Connected to an innovative ecosystem
Six Zero Pickleball is not innovating in isolation.
The Sunshine Coast’s growing network of manufacturers, research institutions, entrepreneurs and technology companies supports collaboration across industries. Local universities provide a pipeline of skilled graduates, while export initiatives and business support programs help ambitious companies scale internationally.
This innovative ecosystem has helped create the conditions for businesses like Six Zero to grow rapidly while continuing to invest in product development and advanced manufacturing capability locally.
The Sunshine Coast playbook
Six Zero Pickleball proves you do not need a capital-city address to compete and win on the global stage.
From a family-run start-up founded in a Sunshine Coast garage to an award-winning exporter serving customers in more than 100 countries, the company’s journey demonstrates the innovation, connectivity and international opportunity available in the region today.
For businesses in sport, advanced manufacturing, technology or export-focused industries, the Six Zero story is a compelling example of what is possible on the Sunshine Coast.
Interested in establishing or expanding your business on the Sunshine Coast? Contact the Invest Sunshine Coast team to discover how the region can support your growth ambitions.
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