Tyson McGuffin is currently one of the top male pickleball players in the world. As of May 2022, he is the fourth-best player in the men’s singles category and the third-best player in the men’s doubles.
Like most of his fellow professional pickleball athletes, Tyson grew up playing tennis. He attended the Jon Newcombe tennis academy and went on to play tennis at his junior college.
The talented athlete later taught the game to up-and-coming players for a few years before he encountered the glorious sport of pickleball. It took him some convincing to try it, but when he finally did, guess what? He hated it!
That’s right. He found that adjusting to pickleball after years of playing tennis was very tricky. But after playing his first tournament, he realized that pickleball was winning him over.
It’s always challenging to learn something new, and even for an experienced tennis player, pickleball can still prove to be fairly difficult to learn.
This was the case with Tyson, but he never gave up. And just about six months later, he competed in the 2016 USAPA National Championships and came second in the men’s singles.
Tyson’s favorite version of the game is the singles, and he prefers playing outdoors (like most of us) instead of inside. Apart from racquet sports, Tyson also loves wrestling, which he competed in as a child and teen.
Tyson McGuffin’s Competition Performances
Let’s take a look at some of McGuffin’s major competitions and wins:
2016:
- USA (USAPA) Pickleball National Championships – 2nd in the Men’s Singles 19+ and Open events.
- SoCal Summer Classic – 1st in Men’s Singles
- International Indoor Pickleball Championship – 1st in the Men’s Singles
2017:
- USAPA National Championships – 1st in the Men’s Singles
2018:
- USA (USAPA) Pickleball National Championships – 1st in Men’s Singles Open
- Tournament of Champions – 1st place in the Men’s Doubles Open
- US Open Championships – 1st in the Men’s Singles Open
2019:
- US Open Championships – 1st in the Men’s Singles Open
- International Indoor Pickleball Championship – 1st in the Men’s Singles; 2nd in the Men’s Doubles with partner Morgan Evans
- USAPA National Championships – 2nd in Men’s Singles pro
2021:
- USAPA National Championships – 1st place in the Men’s Singles pro and Men’s Doubles pro with partner Riley Newman; 3rd place in the Mixed Doubles pro with partner Anna Leigh Waters
- US Open Championships – 2nd in the Men’s Singles; 3rd place in the Men’s Doubles pro with partner, Riley Newman
Tyson McGuffin Off the Court
The Washington native now resides in Idaho with his wife and children.
When he’s not on the pickleball court, Tyson might be coaching younger players in the sport, rocking out at a concert, hanging out with his family and friends, or having fun at the lakeside.
Tyson McGuffin’s Paddles
One of Tyson’s sponsors is Selkirk Sport, which has a range of pickleball paddles and gear. Tyson uses his signature McGuffin AMPED Invikta midweight paddle, which he co-designed with the brand.
This custom paddle features a comfortable, padded 4.25” handgrip that can be customized to the user’s liking.
The standard weight of the paddle is 8.1 oz., but this too can be tailored to suit the player. The 16mm polypropylene core provides increased control and power, and the 16 ½ “ fiberglass face makesfor a high-quality hitting surface.
Tyson McGuffin’s Net Worth
As of 2021, McGuffin has earned at least $84,075 in prize money from various pickleball tournaments.
Besides this source of income, he has several sponsors including Selkirk Sport, SaltStick, Tourna Pickleball, The VooDoo Lab, and, most recently, Skechers.
The pro athlete also has his own brand of merchandise called ‘TM’, and hosts pickleball training camps. We don’t know what his net worth is, but we know that pro pickleball players can surely make a living from the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paddle does Tyson McGuffin use?
Since he signed with Selkirk Sport, we’ve seen McGuffin using his custom-made signature paddle, the McGuffin AMPED Invikta (midweight).
How old is Tyson McGuffin?
Tyson was born on the 16th of Decemebr in 1989. This year he will celebrate his 33rd birthday.
How tall is Tyson McGuffin?
The pickleball star is 5’10” tall.
