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Andrei Daescu Pickleball Paddle, Shoes & Overgrip

June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026
Andrei Daescu professional pickleball player from Romania

Andrei Daescu

Name
Andrei Dăescu
Height
193 cm (6’4″)
Country
Romania 🇷🇴
Birthday
Feb 28, 1988

Andrei Daescu’s equipment, including his paddle, overgrip, shoes, balls, and more (updated regularly for pickleball).

Paddle

Andrei Daescu's CRBN² TruFoam Barrage pickleball paddle
CRBN² TruFoam Barrage
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Brand
CRBN Pickleball
Core
TruFoam (Reactive)
Face
Carbon Fiber
Shape
Standard (CRBN²)
Launched
March 17, 2026
Approval
USA Pickleball Approved

Shoes

Andrei Daescu's Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 5 court shoes
Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 5
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Brand
Mizuno
Tech
Wave Plate + Mizuno Foam
Court
All Court (AC)
Sponsor
Confirmed via Instagram Bio

Overgrip

Andrei Daescu's JOOLA white pickleball overgrip
JOOLA Pickleball Overgrip (White)
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Color
White
Application
Wrapped High on Throat
Purpose
Thickness + Sweat Absorption

Other Gear

Ball Franklin X-40 outdoor pickleball used at PPA Tour events
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Franklin X-40 Outdoor Pickleball
Tape Tungsten tape used for pickleball paddle weight customization by Andrei Daescu
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Tungsten Tape (0.5g/inch, 1/2″ width)
Apparel CRBN Pickleball apparel worn by Andrei Daescu on the PPA Tour
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CRBN Pickleball Apparel
Bag CRBN Pickleball bag used by Andrei Daescu at PPA Tour events
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CRBN Pickleball Bag

References

  1. [1] Andrei Daescu. @andreidaescupkl — Instagram Profile. instagram.com. Daescu’s official Instagram; bio directly confirms @crbnpickleball and @mizunousa as current sponsors, and primary source for current competition gear and match-day equipment.
  2. [2] CRBN Pickleball. Andrei Daescu — CRBN Pro Team Page. crbnpickleball.com. Official CRBN athlete page confirming Daescu’s paddle sponsorship with the CRBN² TruFoam Barrage, his transition from Proton in March 2026, and his status as one of the top doubles competitors on the PPA Tour.
  3. [3] Getty Images. Andrei Daescu — Tournament Photography. gettyimages.com. High-resolution PPA Tour match and sideline photos confirming Daescu’s CRBN² TruFoam Barrage paddle, Mizuno court shoes, and competition apparel at PPA Tour events.

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Lim How Wei

Lim How Wei is the founder of EquipmentStack.com, a sports enthusiast who has been playing badminton for over a decade. His dedication to the sport goes well beyond the court as he studies past matches, tracks tournaments worldwide, and follows player interviews obsessively. That depth of passion and attention to detail is what inspired him to build the platform.

Beyond badminton, he has tried a wide range of other sports, including pickleball, sport climbing, jiu-jitsu, and many others, giving him a genuine understanding of what athletes need across many different disciplines. He also has a deep passion for music, having spent years following the instruments and gear setups of world-class musicians across genres, from guitarists and pianists to drummers.

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