Hunter Johnson

Profile

Hunter Johnson is an American professional pickleball player. A top talent who reached world No. 1 in PPA Tour men's singles, he took the singles No. 1 spot from Federico Staksrud and held it for about seven months.

Career and record

As the PPA Tour men's singles No. 1, he delivered top performances at multiple tournaments. He won singles titles at major events such as the Newport Beach Open and led the men's singles scene through the 2025 season.

Play style

His hallmark is high competitiveness specialized in singles. He excels at sharp shot selection and court coverage, and his strength is the steadiness to hold focus even in long rallies.

Paddle and sponsor

In January 2026 he signed a paddle sponsorship deal with HIT Pickleball. HIT Pickleball is an emerging brand co-founded by popular streamer Tfue (Turner Tenney) and entrepreneur Brandon Anandan, and Hunter Johnson is one of the first pro players to sign with it. He also serves as a brand ambassador for Picklebalm.

Latest developments

In the 2026 season he ceded the singles No. 1 spot with the rise of Christopher Haworth, but he continues to contend for top spots at each tournament as a top player.

📎 Reference: PPA Tour, Pickleball.com