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Gabriel Tardio Pickleball Paddle, Shoes & Overgrip

March 23, 2026
March 23, 2026
Gabriel Tardio professional pickleball player from Bolivia

Gabriel Tardio

Name
Gabriel “Gabe” Tardio
Height
187 cm (6’2″)
Country
Bolivia 🇧🇴
Birthday
Aug 29, 2005

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

Paddle

Gabriel Tardio's Facolos EliteX Pro Series pickleball paddle
Facolos EliteX Pro Series
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Brand
Facolos
Series
Pro Series
Face
Carbon Fiber
Approval
UPA-A Approved
Deal
Multi-Year (2026–2027)
Origin
Vietnam

Shoes

Gabriel Tardio's Stria Sport G1 Court Shoe signature pickleball shoe
Stria Sport G1 Court Shoe (Signature)
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Brand
Stria Sport
Model
G1 Court Shoe
Debut
PPA Orange County Cup, Jun 2025
Price
$130 USD
Features
Ankle Collar + Wide Base
Note
First Signature Shoe in Pro Pickleball

Overgrip

Gabriel Tardio'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
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Tungsten Tape (0.5g/inch, 1/2″ width)
Apparel Stria Sport apparel worn by Gabriel Tardio as part of his multi-year sponsorship deal
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Stria Sport Apparel
Accessories Facolos co-branded accessories used by Gabriel Tardio as part of his 2026–2027 sponsorship deal
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Facolos Co-Branded Accessories

References

  1. [1] Gabriel Tardio. @gabe_tardio — Instagram Profile. instagram.com. Gabriel Tardio’s official Instagram; primary source for current gear, tournament activity, and sponsor announcements.
  2. [2] Facolos Global Team. @facolosglobalteam — Instagram Profile. instagram.com. Facolos’s official global team Instagram confirming Gabriel Tardio’s paddle sponsorship and his use of the EliteX Pro Series in competition.
  3. [3] Getty Images. Gabriel Tardio — Competition Photography. gettyimages.com. High-resolution editorial match and tournament photos clearly confirming Gabriel Tardio’s Facolos EliteX Pro Series paddle, Stria Sport G1 Court Shoe, and Stria Sport match apparel.

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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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