Hi, I’m Xan Hong, a lifelong multi-sport athlete turned competitive pickleball player and proud Royal Pickleball Ambassador. I come from a strong athletic background as a former Division I track athlete and personal trainer, with additional competitive experience in tennis and table tennis. Although I’ve been playing pickleball for less than a year, I’ve quickly grown into a 3.5+ rated player and am training with a commitment to becoming tournament-ready at a high level.
As someone who’s always been obsessed with performance and equipment—whether it’s golf clubs (I’m a 12-14 handicap golfer) or pickleball paddles—I bring a detailed, analytical approach to understanding how gear impacts the game.