THE INSPIRATION
Vintage Matchbox Art. On a Pickleball Paddle.
Before social media, before the algorithm, India communicated in bold lines and vivid colour — on the fronts of matchboxes, sold by the million. That art style never went away. Smashkari puts it somewhere it's never been before.
The tiger and the elephant were chosen intentionally. Two energies every player brings to the court: explosive attack and grounded control.
Unapologetically Indian. Globally relevant.
TWO ICONS
Pick Your Energy
The Tiger — Play With Instinct
Coiled low, crouching, ready to strike. The Tiger is for the player who reads the court in fractions of a second and moves before the opponent decides. Fiberglass face, 12mm core — light, fast, punchy.
The Elephant — Play With Control
Crowned and unhurried. The Elephant belongs to the player who wins through placement and patience. 16mm core for deeper feel, better absorption, and a soft game that frustrates everyone on the other side.
THE COLLECTION
More Than a Paddle
The Smashkari tees bring the same artwork off the paddle and onto the court. Oversized, heavyweight cotton, built to be worn on court and everywhere after. The Tiger on cream. The Elephant in full ceremony.
- Naren Shetty
