AJ Koller

AJ Koller: The Powerhouse of Professional Pickleball

AJ Koller is a professional pickleball player on the PPA Tour, competing in Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles. He has established himself as a notable competitor in the rapidly growing sport of professional pickleball.

Quick Facts

• Hometown: his days on the tennis court
• Paddle: JOOLA Pickleball
• Tour: PPA Tour
• Divisions: Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Background & Early Career

Koller found pickleball in Las Vegas in 2018 after moving there for a job and began playing pro tournaments in 2019. Known for his crab walk along the kitchen line, lightning-fast hands, and lanky stature, Koller is an imposing threat at the net but also one of the best defenders in the game. He describes his game as “all wrist” and attributes his wrist strength and dexterity to his 16-year hockey career. Never spotted on-court without rolled-up sleeves and a backwards hat, Koller is a man of few words.
Koller’s self-professed favorite shot is the lob and has helped the shot gain traction and popularity— a shot he transferred over from his days on the tennis court. He began playing pickleball because he felt that he never committed himself fully to tennis. For Koller, pickleball is a way of proving what he could or couldn’t do in a racquet sport after quitting tennis after high school.
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Playing Style

Known for his crab walk along the kitchen line, lightning-fast hands, and lanky stature, Koller is an imposing threat at the net but also one of the best defenders in the game. He describes his game as “all wrist” and attributes his wrist strength and dexterity to his 16-year hockey career.

Career Highlights

• Koller found pickleball in Las Vegas in 2018 after moving there for a job and began playing pro tournaments in 2019.

Off the Court

For Koller, pickleball is a way of proving what he could or couldn’t do in a racquet sport after quitting tennis after high school. He went to University of Colorado: Boulder where he played ice hockey all four years. He graduated with a degree in civil engineering and worked in construction project management for 8 years, including handiwork as part of the “Tiny House Movement.” Now, AJ is a full-time touring pro on the PPA Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AJ Koller on the PPA Tour?

Yes, AJ Koller is a professional pickleball player competing on the PPA Tour.

Where is AJ Koller from?

AJ Koller is from his days on the tennis court.

What divisions does AJ Koller play?

AJ Koller competes in Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles on the PPA Tour.

Where can I watch AJ Koller play?

Check the PPA Tour schedule for upcoming events featuring AJ Koller.

What paddle does AJ Koller use?

AJ Koller plays with a JOOLA Pickleball paddle.

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