To celebrate the New Jersey Fives' 2026 Major League Pickleball championship victory, Franklin is offering fans a chance to win one of eight limited-edition ALW "The Fives" paddles. This exclusive gear is a special iteration of the signature C45 hybrid paddle used by the world’s top-ranked player, Anna Leigh Waters.
How to Enter the Giveaway
The giveaway is open until Wednesday, September 16, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Participants can increase their chances of winning by completing multiple entry actions, which stack to provide better odds. Here are the five ways to enter:
- Follow @franklinpickleball on Instagram: Completing this action earns you 5 entries.
- Follow @thedinkpickleball on Instagram: Completing this action earns you 5 entries.
- Visit The Dink on YouTube: Completing this action earns you 3 entries.
- Follow @FranklinSports on X: Completing this action earns you 2 entries.
- Follow @Pickleball on X: Completing this action earns you 2 entries.
The prize, which retails for $230 exclusively at Pickleball Central, is a 14mm double thermoformed hybrid paddle. It was developed specifically with Anna Leigh Waters, who recently secured the MLP title with the New Jersey Fives after the team defeated the St. Louis Shock at CityPickle in New York City’s Central Park.
Please note that no purchase is necessary to participate in this giveaway. Eight winners will be selected at random following the conclusion of the contest on September 16. This promotion serves as a tribute to Waters’ dominant 2026 season, during which she added the MLP championship to her extensive list of major pickleball titles.
