Paddlesmash on Shark Tank

Name: Paddlesmash
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Paddlesmash is an outdoor paddle game in which players use paddles to hit a ball off a central target toward opponents. It is designed for backyard, beach and tailgate play by families and groups of friends.

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Price range $5.99-$259.99 checked Oct 2026

⏱ Paddlesmash in 30 seconds

The ask$250K for 10%Valued at $2.5M
In the tankDeal: $250K for 20%With Mark and Robert
After the showDeal fell throughDidn't close after taping
TodayStill in businessSold at Dick's, Scheels and Academy Sports + Outdoors

Paddlesmash Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $250,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $2.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $250,000 for 20%
Deal valuation: $1.25M
Sharks: Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec
Founders: Scott Brown and Tim Swindle
From: -
Aired: Oct 20, 2023

Asked

$2.5M

Got

$1.25M

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The pitch

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Scott Brown and Tim Swindle pitched Paddlesmash in Shark Tank Season 15, Episode 4 (aired Oct 20, 2023). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $2.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec: $250,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $1.25M, 50% below what they originally asked for.

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What happened to Paddlesmash after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

PaddleSmash is a backyard game that blends Spikeball and pickleball, invented by Utah father Joe Bingham and bought and launched in October 2022 by Scott Brown and Tim Swindle. On the October 20, 2023 episode, Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec offered $250,000 for 20%, which the founders accepted on air. They later declined to finalize it after reviewing the contract terms, according to the Standard-Examiner. The game is sold at Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheels and Academy Sports + Outdoors, and revenue approached $2 million in 2023.

⚠️ The on-air deal did not close after the show.

Update: Sold at Dick's, Scheels and Academy Sports + Outdoors

Timeline since the show

2022-10
PaddleSmash launched after Scott Brown and Tim Swindle bought the game from Utah inventor Joe Bingham
2023-10
Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec offered $250,000 for 20% on air
2023
Founders declined the deal after reviewing contract details; revenue neared $2 million for the year, per the Standard-Examiner

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Frequently asked questions

Did Paddlesmash get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Paddlesmash got a deal with Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec for $250,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in Paddlesmash?

Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec invested in Paddlesmash on Season 15 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Paddlesmash still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), Paddlesmash appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and sold at Dick's, Scheels and Academy Sports + Outdoors.

What season and episode was Paddlesmash on Shark Tank?

Paddlesmash appeared in Season 15, Episode 4, which first aired on October 20, 2023.

Where can I buy Paddlesmash?

You can buy Paddlesmash from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Paddlesmash's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Paddlesmash at $2,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,250,000.