Erik Pailet

Erik Pailet is a 26-year-old professional pickleball player from Burbank, California, who competes primarily in men's doubles and mixed doubles on the PPA and APP tours. With 44 professional tournaments and nearly 200 career matches to his name, Pailet has established himself as a consistent presence on the pro circuit. His resume includes appearances at the USAPA Pickleball National Championships, PPA Las Vegas Pickleball Cup, and numerous APP events, with his best results coming in mixed doubles where he's reached quarterfinals at multiple stops.

Pailet is also a regular in the Southern California open tournament scene, where he's racked up wins with partners like Alex Emery and Matt Baca. He and Emery won all four group stage matches at the Eagle Glen Pickleball Classic before reaching the finals, and he's competed in high-level 6.0+ rec play with players like DJ Young and Hayden Patriquin. Whether it's a PPA main draw or a local $4K open, Pailet shows up ready to compete.