Our Story
Welcome to Beatnik! We’re a passionate group of friends united by our lifelong love for racquet sports—pickleball, tennis, squash, padel, table tennis, you name it. Beatnik was founded by pickleball enthusiasts Raul, Eric and Dave in Atlanta, Georgia. We’re also proud of our international footprint with Juan leading our European operations from beautiful, sunny Barcelona.
With our extensive knowledge of the European padel manufacturing industry, we recognized a unique opportunity to create the perfect pickleball paddle, and that’s how Beatnik was born.
What Drives Us
Though we come from different backgrounds, we share a profound connection to racquet sports and the joy they bring to our lives. Our mission is to make pickleball a sport for everyone—building community, fostering connections, enhancing self-confidence, and spreading happiness with every game.
Innovation at Our Core
At Beatnik, we leverage over 20 years of expertise in paddle crafting, blending cutting-edge technology with advanced composite materials to develop our signature pickleball paddles. The result? The perfect paddle collection for players of all levels, designed to elevate your game and enhance your experience on the court.

Local Passion, International Vision
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, we soon recognized pickleball’s global potential. Fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, we've expanded into Europe, establishing our base in Barcelona, Spain.
Join US
Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, we invite you to be part of the Beatnik community and share our love for pickleball. Together, let’s make every game an unforgettable experience.