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PLAYER PROFILE

Zoey Weil

College tennis alumna · PPA Tour professional · California Black Bears player

Columbus native Zoey Weil moved from Washington and Minnesota college tennis into professional pickleball, becoming a PPA top-50 player and a midseason addition for California in 2026.

September 10, 2026Evidence-backed revision
USA · CALIFORNIA BLACK BEARS46
No. 46PPA Women’s World RankingObserved September 9, 2026

PPA Women’s World Ranking · September 9, 2026

College tennis · rapid transition

From the Pac-12 and Big Ten to the PPA Tour

Weil played college tennis at Washington from 2019 through 2022, graduating cum laude in geography, before joining Minnesota as a graduate transfer pursuing a Master of Public Policy.

She began pickleball in 2023, turned professional in 2024 and developed into a PPA top-50 player. California acquired Weil from the Florida Smash on July 13, 2026.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

How quickly did Zoey Weil reach professional pickleball?

Weil began pickleball in 2023 after competing for Washington and Minnesota in college tennis. She turned professional in 2024 and reached the PPA women’s top 50 before joining California in 2026.

Career timeline

College tennis, graduate study and a fast professional rise

Washington tennis

Weil competed for Washington and graduated cum laude with a geography degree.

Minnesota graduate transfer

She joined the Gophers while pursuing a Master of Public Policy and reached No. 44 in the ITA doubles rankings.

Started playing pickleball

Weil’s official profiles date her introduction to the sport to 2023.

Turned professional

She began competing as a professional one year after taking up the sport.

Traded to California

Florida sent Weil to California in exchange for Mya Bui and cash considerations.

Competitive snapshot

Current rankings and DUPR ratings, documented by date

Rankings and ratings below were observed September 9, 2026.

PPA Women’s World Ranking
No. 46 · September 9, 2026
PPA women’s singles
No. 35
PPA mixed doubles
No. 39
PPA women’s doubles
No. 48
DUPR doubles rating
5.783 · September 9, 2026
Major League Pickleball

A deadline move from Florida to California

JULY 13, 2026CALACQUIRED FROM FLORIDA

California acquired Weil from the Florida Smash in exchange for Mya Bui and cash considerations.

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Dated equipment observation

What paddle was Zoey Weil documented using?

PIKKL

Vantage Pro 14mm

14mmDocumented September 2026

PIKKL’s official athlete profile lists Weil with the Vantage Pro 14mm. Accessories and footwear were omitted because current first-party evidence was not established.

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PPA and MLP match footage

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PPA women’s singles

Kiora Kunimoto vs. Zoey Weil

PPA Tour · Greater Zion Cup

PPA women’s doubles

Waters and Bright vs. Weil and Truluck

PPA Tour

Major League Pickleball

California Black Bears vs. Brooklyn Pickleball Team

Major League Pickleball

Verified player accounts

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Primary evidence

Rankings, ratings, roster membership and equipment are dated observations.

01PPA Tour player profile↗02Pickleball.com profile and statistics↗03MLP: 2026 Trade Window #2↗04Minnesota tennis biography↗05Washington signing record↗06PIKKL athlete profile↗07DUPR official rankings↗