FOUNDING FAMILY STORY 
On a sunny summer day in 1965, Joel Pritchard and his friends came back to his home on Bainbridge Island after a wonderful day of playing golf.

It was that day something magical happened - the game of Pickleball was born. We honor the legacy of the sport and creators Joel and Joan Pritchard with J.Pritchard, a heritage brand that combines classic style and modern comfort for those who play in life.

The Story Behind The Icon

Golf Ball & Tee

Golf Ball & Tee

The golf ball and tee reference the day the Pritchards came home from golf and invented pickleball.

The Founder's Initials

The Founder's Initials

The initials JP are a tribute to Joel and Joan Pritchard.

The Oar

The Oar

The oar points to the pickle boat that inspired the name pickleball.

The Pickleball Paddle

The Pickleball Paddle

A silhouette of the original pickleball paddle created by the Pritchards.

The Icon

The Icon

The combined mark brings together the elements that inspire the J. Pritchard brand.