# Wika pickleball equipment launches in Vietnam

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> Updated: 2026-08-23T14:15:39.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Vietnamese sports manufacturer Wika has expanded its pickleball equipment offerings through collaborations with professional players.

In mid-August, Wika launched the Next-X paddle collection in Hanoi. Developed with professional player Nguyễn Đắc Tiến, the line features the Next-X paddle, which was designed to reflect Đắc Tiến’s powerful forehand drive. The product was intended to be a versatile option for various playing styles, including dinking and resetting.

Following this, Wika held a second collaboration event in Hanoi with Vietnamese-American player Quang Duong to launch the ‘Forged in Fire’ collection. This line includes the Wika QD Fire 2, focused on control and stability, and the QD Air 2, designed as an all-court paddle for both control and attack.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Quang Duong launches new pickleball collection in Hanoi

Pickleball player Quang Duong launched his “Forged in Fire” paddle collection with Wika during a fan event in Hanoi, highlighting his rise from tennis to international pickleball success.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quang-duong-launches-new-pickleball-collection-in-hanoi

### 2026-08-15: Wika launches Next-X pickleball paddle with player Nguyễn Đắc Tiến

Vietnamese sports brand Wika has launched the Next-X pickleball paddle collection in collaboration with professional player Nguyễn Đắc Tiến.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wika-launches-next-x-pickleball-paddle-with-player-nguyn-c-tin

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