JOOLA Gen 3 false advertising class action lawsuit settlement

Sport Squad agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that JOOLA falsely advertised its Gen 3 Paddles as being approved by the USA Pickleball Association.

The JOOLA settlement benefits consumers who own a JOOLA Gen 3 Paddle. This includes those who own a Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 14mm, Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 16mm, Collin Johns Scorpeus 3 16mm, Anna Bright Scorpeus 3 14mm, Simone Jardim Hyperion 3 16mm, Ben Johns Hyperion 3 16mm, Ben Johns Hyperion 3 14mm, Ben Johns Perseus 3 14mm or Ben Johns Perseus 3 16mm paddle.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim JOOLA falsely advertised its Gen 3 Paddles as being approved by the USA Pickleball Association. In reality, the paddles were not approved by the association.

JOOLA is a sports equipment company that sells pickleball paddles and other equipment.

Sport Squad has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive either a refund or a gift code.

Class members who can provide proof of purchase can receive a refund of $300. Class members who cannot provide proof of purchase can receive a $150 gift code to be used on joola.com.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 15, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the JOOLA settlement is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form and return their Gen 3 Paddle to JOOLA by Dec. 15, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who own and have in their possession a JOOLA Gen 3 Paddle are eligible for a payment from the proposed settlement when the funds are distributed. Those who accepted JOOLA’s prior offer to tender and return their Gen 3 Paddle are not part of the settlement class. However, if a Gen 3 Paddle holder has more than one Gen 3 Paddle and did not already return all of their Gen 3 Paddles, such purchaser may still be part of the class as to the remainder of the paddles that were not previously returned. The Gen 3 Paddles included in the settlement are the following models: Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 14mm, Tyson McGuffin Magnus 3 16mm, Collin Johns Scorpeus 3 16mm, Anna Bright Scorpeus 3 14mm, Simone Jardim Hyperion 3 16mm, Ben Johns Hyperion 3 16mm, Ben Johns Hyperion 3 14mm, Ben Johns Perseus 3 14mm, or Ben Johns Perseus 3 16mm.

Potential Award

A $300 refund or $150 gift code for no proof of purchase.

Proof of Purchase

Those submitting a claim as Category 1 class members must provide proof of purchase from an authorized retailer.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/15/2025

Case Name

Matus v. Sport Squad Inc. d/b/a JOOLA, Case No. 24-cv-60954-DSL, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Hearing

01/27/2026

Settlement Website

SportSquadPaddleSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Matus v. Sport Squad
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-621-6134

Class Counsel

Sigrid McCawley
Tyler Ulrich
BOIES SCHILLER FLEXNER LLP

Brad Edwards
EDWARDS HENDERSON LAW FIRM

Hallie Von Rock
AIMAN-SMITH & MARCY

Defense Counsel

Joshua A. Glikin
SHULMAN ROGERS

Simon M. Nadler
JOOLA General Counsel