PLAYER PROFILE

Hayden Patriquin

World No. 4 · St. Louis Shock player · Six-time PPA champion

Hayden “Big H” Patriquin is 20 years old and 5 feet 9 inches tall, according to official listings reviewed in September 2026. The California native turned professional in 2022 and plays for the St. Louis Shock in Major League Pickleball.

September 6, 2026Evidence-backed revision
USA · ST. LOUIS SHOCK04
No. 4Men’s World Pickleball RankingObserved September 6, 2026

Six PPA titles · documented September 2026

California roots · professional rise

From baseball to the top of professional doubles

Patriquin was introduced to pickleball by family members, including his grandfather, at age 13. He had no previous racket-sport background and left baseball behind as he committed more time to training and competition.

Known as “Big H,” Patriquin has built his professional game around quick reactions, court coverage and confident doubles play. Away from competition, his official profile lists surfing, golf, mountain biking and other outdoor activities among his interests.

AGE AND HEIGHT

How old and how tall is Hayden Patriquin?

Hayden Patriquin was officially listed as 20 years old and 5 feet 9 inches tall when this profile was reviewed in September 2026.

Career timeline

A teenage start and a fast climb through the pro game

Discovered pickleball through family

Patriquin began playing after family members, including his grandfather, introduced him to the sport in Southern California.

Turned professional

He entered the professional ranks at 16 after shifting his athletic focus from baseball to pickleball.

An elite MLP regular season

Patriquin went 36–10 and won 53.87% of points as the St. Louis Shock earned the No. 2 playoff seed.

Won the PPA World Championships in men’s doubles

Patriquin partnered with Federico Staksrud to win the men’s doubles title at the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships.

A championship core in St. Louis

Patriquin helped the Shock win the inaugural MLP Cup in 2025, returned as a keeper in 2026 and reached another MLP Finals with the team.

PPA results through September 6, 2026

Six titles across men’s and mixed doubles

The PPA results database credited Patriquin with six career titles when this profile was reviewed: four in men’s doubles and two in mixed doubles.

Career titles
6
Men’s doubles titles
4
Mixed doubles titles
2
PPA finals
18
PPA semifinals
21
Major League Pickleball

A keeper at the center of the St. Louis Shock

2024 REGULAR SEASON36–1053.87% OF POINTS WON

Patriquin’s 2024 performance helped St. Louis earn the No. 2 playoff seed. He remained part of the Shock core that won the inaugural MLP Cup in 2025, returned as a keeper in 2026 and reached another MLP Finals.

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Dated equipment observation

What paddle was Hayden Patriquin documented using?

Franklin

C45 Dynasty 16MM

16mmDocumented September 6, 2026

The PPA Tour listed Patriquin with the Franklin C45 Dynasty 16MM when this profile was reviewed. Franklin’s signature Hayden series uses an elongated shape, a T700 raw-carbon surface and double-thermoformed construction designed to combine reach, spin, stability and pop.

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Mixed doubles final

Bright / Patriquin vs. Black / Alshon — Indoor National Championships

PPA Tour · January 26, 2026

Men’s doubles final

Johns / Tardio vs. Patriquin / Alshon — Greater Zion Cup

PPA Tour · March 29, 2026

Men’s doubles match

Johns / Patriquin vs. Alshon / Daescu — Tucson Open

PPA Tour · February 9, 2025

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Ranking, title totals, team membership and equipment are dated observations because each can change during a professional season.