Parris Todd Pickleball Paddle: Truth Behind “Chrome” Aesthetic Innovation

If you’re searching for a Parris Todd pickleball paddle, you’re probably already familiar with the 26-year-old pro who's been making waves on the PPA Tour with her aggressive baseline play and lightning-quick reflexes.

Todd, who switched from one brand to another Sports in a high-profile multi-year deal announced in December 2024, has touted her partnership as a game-changer for the brand. Her signature paddle—the Parris Toad Tour Dynasty 12 Carbon Fiber model.

But recent developments raise questions about the originality of some aspects of this collaboration, specifically regarding this big brands newly released chrome-edge design paddles.

In a June 2025 appearance on pickleballers podcast, Todd presented herself as a creative force driving this brand toward innovation, notably through the introduction of chrome design elements:

“For me it’s like the creative process of like, coming up with the ideas to do something different, and like the chrome…. These are the grassroots and first steps of doing something different in pickleball. Like everyone does the same thing, the brands like copy each other, like I wanted Big Brand Name to be different.”

At first glance, this narrative is "like" compelling. However, further examination of the timeline indicates that chrome pickleball paddles were first introduced and popularized by Dope Pickleball Co. long before this big brand adopted the aesthetic. Todd herself promoted along side Dope’s original chrome paddle prominently ... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://dopepickleball.co/blogs/best-pickleball-news-and-updates-2025/parris-todd-pickleball-paddle-truth-behind-chrome-aesthetic-innovation