BIZ BUZZ: Toby’s launches paddle collection
And speaking of pickleball, Toby’s Sports, the Philippines’ leading multi-brand sports retailer, is going all out to promote the sport that has caught the country by storm.
Last week, Toby’s Sports, founded by Philippine Retails Association president Roberto Claudio, introduced a premier line of pickleball paddles under its in-house performance brand, Toby’s Pro.
It is particularly proud of the ACP Ares, the flagship paddle co-designed with Anna Clarice Patrimonio, one of Asia’s top pickleball professional players.
“Clarice has excelled in the world of tennis and now pickleball. Her competitive spirit, athletic excellence and impressive achievements in the Asian pickleball scene made her the perfect partner for this project,” said Toby Claudio, President of Quorum International Inc., the parent company of Toby’s Sports.
He added that Patrimonio already won an Asian and World Pickleball Championship with the co-developed paddle, a testament that “we’ve come up with something really world-class.”
Patrimonio added: “This is more than just a paddle – it’s a reflection of my journey, my passion for the game, and my belief in where pickleball is headed in the Philippines.”
Toby’ Sports also developed the Pinnacle, Atlas and TCR, as part of the broader strategy to grow its in-house product development capabilities catering to the Filipino sports enthusiasts.
