TrueSpin: Ryan Haile Reinventing Pickleball Training with Innovation and Fun

Photo of Ryan Haile By: Leah Hughes, Builtright Industries

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and for players looking to sharpen their skills while keeping practice fun, TrueSpin is leading the way. Founded in Pittsburgh, TrueSpin was born out of one player’s determination to solve a personal frustration. An athlete at heart, founder [Name] realized that mastering the “soft game”—those all-important dinks and drops—was the key to improving his play. But when existing training tools fell short, bouncing balls back unrealistically, he decided to build his own. With a 3D printer, countless prototypes, and the help of his friend and business partner Tony, Pickle Pops™ was born—a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind net-mounted target. What started as a personal project quickly grew into a community favorite, sparking the creation of their second product, Dink Off!™, a fun, competitive game designed to make practice more engaging.

Photo By: Max Mayone, BuiltRight Industries

Since then, TrueSpin’s mission has been simple yet powerful: to provide players with training tools that are effective, innovative, and fun. Their proudest moment so far? Getting those first prototypes into the hands of local players. The joy and excitement on the courts confirmed that these weren’t just products—they were tools to bring people together, fuel progress, and deepen a love for the game.

A day in the life at TrueSpin is part play, part hustle. Mornings often begin on the pickleball court, testing new drills or filming fresh content. The rest of the day is filled with the entrepreneurial grind—packaging orders, running their Shopify store, engaging with customers, and brainstorming what’s next. Every decision is made with passion and purpose, rooted in their love for the sport and dedication to the community they serve.

TrueSpin can be found online at truespinusa.com and on Instagram at @truespinusa. For those eager to support, spreading the word is the best way—whether that’s tagging them in your photos, sharing videos of Pickle Pops™ in action, or simply telling a friend. And as a thank-you to yawA readers, TrueSpin is offering free shipping with code “yawA.”

When asked about inspiration, the team points first to family—lessons of kindness, compassion, and perseverance remain at the heart of their values: humor, positivity, inclusivity, education, competitiveness, and adaptability. They also draw motivation from their business partner and mentor, Matt Beenen of BuiltRight Industries, who grew a side hustle into a nationally recognized brand, as well as lifestyle giants like YETI, who transformed simple products into a movement and community. With the same ambition, TrueSpin is on a mission to make pickleball training not just about improvement, but about fun, connection, and culture.

Ready to take your game to the next level? Get your Pickle Pops™ today at truespinusa.com and use code yawA for free shipping!