Kyle Whatnall

Growing up in sunny southern California, Kyle Whatnall first discovered pickleball during the pandemic. Within a few years, he landed a sponsorship deal with a pickleball paddle company and began playing in tournaments across the country. In 2024, Kyle was drafted as the New Zealand Hustle's first pick in the maiden Major League Pickleball Australia season. Off the court, Kyle recently relocated to Seattle, WA, where he trains and also works for Selkirk Sport as the Senior Manager of PR and Athlete Marketing.