Impact of Global Tariff War on Pickleball Equipment Prices: CRBN Paddle Prices Set to Rise
The USA Pickleball has recently approved 400 types of paddles for use, but the global tariff war is threatening to impact the sport’s equipment costs. As tensions rise between the US and China, the world’s largest manufacturer of pickleball equipment, prices are expected to soar.
China, a key player in the pickleball market, is facing retaliatory tariffs from the US, leading to a 145 per cent increase in paddle prices. This has put pressure on manufacturers like CRBN, a prominent paddle maker in Southern California, who are feeling the financial strain of the escalating trade war.
Despite the challenges, CRBN has vowed to hold off on raising paddle prices for now. However, with uncertainty looming over the future of trade relations between the two countries, the company may be forced to reconsider their stance in the long run.
As the pickleball community braces for potential price hikes, players and enthusiasts are left wondering how the sport will be affected by the ongoing trade dispute. With the cost of equipment on the rise, the future of pickleball in the face of global economic uncertainty remains uncertain.
