JOOLA Pickleball Paddles Class Action Settlement
By Steve Levine
Image Credit: Adobe | Published: September 29, 2025
Claim Form Deadline: December 15, 2025
Payout: $150 - $300
Proof required: No
What is the JOOLA Pickleball Paddle Class Action About?
Do you play pickleball? You may be included in a new class action settlement with Sport Squad, Inc. (known as JOOLA). The pickleball class action lawsuit claims that certain “Gen 3” JOOLA pickleball paddles were marketed as approved by USA Pickleball when they were not.There has not been a decision as to whether JOOLA did anything wrong, and JOOLA denies the allegations, however the class action settlement has been agreed upon to pay consumers between $150 and $300 per qualifying Pickleball paddle.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount has not been made public yet. Class action payments will be issued per qualifying paddle purchase:• $300 cash with proof of purchase (Category 1) or
• $150 JOOLA gift code without proof (Category 2), after you return your qualifying Gen 3 paddle.
How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You qualify if you reside in the United States, currently own and possess a JOOLA Gen 3 paddle, and did not accept JOOLA's prior tender-and-return offer. Covered Joola pickleball rackets include:• Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 14mm
• Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 16mm
• Collin Johns Scorpeus 3 16mm
• Anna Bright Scorpeus 3 14mm
• Simone Jardim Hyperion 3 16mm
• Ben Johns Hyperion 3 16mm
• Ben Johns Hyperion 3 14mm
• Ben Johns Perseus 3 14mm
• Ben Johns Perseus 3 16mm
If you returned only some paddles earlier, you may still qualify for those you kept.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Category 1: $300 refund per qualifying paddle with proof of purchase from an authorized retailer, plus return of the paddle.
Category 2: $150 one-time JOOLA gift code per qualifying paddle with return of the paddle; no proof required.
How Do I File a Claim?
File online at the official settlement website or by mail by the deadline. After your claim is approved, you should receive a prepaid label via email with return instructions to return your pickleball paddle.What is the Claim Form Deadline?
The final deadline is December 15, 2025 for claims submitted online or postmarked by mail.What are the Important Dates?
• Deadline to Exclude Yourself (Opt Out): December 15, 2025
• Deadline to Object or Comment: December 15, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
• Claim Form Deadline: December 15, 2025
When is the class action settlement payment date?
Payments or codes, if approved, are issued after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. No specific payment date is provided. Typically this is 60 days or more after final approval if no appeals are brought to the Court.In some cases this can be several months or more than a year until payment is received by qualifying class action claimants.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Category 1: Yes, proof of purchase from a retailer may be required to receive $300 per qualifying pickleball paddle.
Category 2: No proof is required for a $150 gift card per paddle, subject to being required to returning the paddle some time after you submit the claim.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Official Notice
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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Your claim may be rejected if you submit false information. Only file if you truly qualify. If you are unsure, review the official settlement website or contact the administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a class action administrator or law firm.
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File Claim| Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement (Prelim. approved Aug 19, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Total Settlement Amount | Undisclosed / Per-paddle benefits |
| Claim Deadline | December 15, 2025 |
| Exclude/Object By | December 15, 2025 |
| Final Approval Hearing | January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Benefits | $300 refund with proof and return (Cat. 1); $150 JOOLA gift code with return (Cat. 2) |
| Settlement Website | File a Claim |