Prolite has been designing pickleball paddles from New Berlin, Wisconsin since 1984, when it produced the sport’s first composite paddle, a shift away from plain wood that the brand credits with changing the equipment landscape entirely. Every paddle is still designed and manufactured in Wisconsin, built around the company’s be a leader, not a follower philosophy: models like the Stealth GS1 and K2 Power use raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, thick foam cores, and the brand’s No Sweat Diamond Grip, engineered for players from beginners to touring pros. The Team Prolite Ambassador Program gives players a welcome kit, personal discounts, and commission on referral sales, while free community clinics reflect the brand’s stated commitment to growing the sport at every level. The company’s office runs weekday hours, 8 to 4 (Fridays to 3), and closed weekends.