Maddle Competitors

Employee-owned NRS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance inflatable boats and SUP boards, and of rugged, innovative gear for anyone seeking adventure on the water. Born in a college professor’s garage in 1972 as Northwest River Supplies, NRS has become a major force in the outdoor industry, inspiring and equipping countless paddlers and anglers in the U.S. and around the world.

Wind, paddle or wave power: Starboard is the world-leading natural watersports brand covering windsurfing, standup paddle boarding, surfing and apparel. Across these sports, Starboard sets the trend with innovative board shapes and technology, and a reputation for performance backed by the most successful team of watermen. By designing and manufacturing the best equipment in the industry from one end, and promoting watersports to the general public on the other, Starboard strives to get as many people on the water as possible.

Paddletek began with an intense passion for Pickleball and a vision to create innovative high performance Pickleball paddles. Superior quality and performance remains the standard with every paddle we craft today. Since being founded in 2010, Paddletek has grown to become a brand leader in the sport with revolutionary innovations that completely changed the pickleball paddle market by enhancing performance and the Pickleball experience. Paddletek technology can be found in over 80% of the premium paddles sold today. Team Paddletek crowds medal stands at professional Pickleball tournaments all over the world. Family owned and operated, Paddletek continues to innovate with three main priorities: performance, quality and customer service.