You may have first heard about PaddleSmash on TV — and you're not alone. Between a memorable Shark Tank pitch and multiple appearances on Good Morning America, the Today Show and The View, PaddleSmash has had more national media moments than almost any other backyard game out there. Here's the full story behind the buzz and what it actually means for the game.
Quick Answer: Was PaddleSmash on Shark Tank?
Yes. PaddleSmash appeared on Shark Tank Season 15, Episode 4, which aired on October 20, 2023, in front of Sharks Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin O'Leary. Co-founders Tim Swindle and Scott Brown walked in asking for $250,000 for 10% of the company — and left with a deal from Robert Herjavec and Mark Cuban for $250,000 for 20%. The game was also featured on Good Morning America and the Today Show. These appearances helped introduce PaddleSmash to millions of people across the country and put it on the map as one of the most exciting new outdoor games in years.
The Shark Tank Moment
Shark Tank is one of the hardest stages to earn in the consumer products world. Thousands of products pitch every season — very few make it to air. PaddleSmash did.
Co-founders Tim Swindle and Scott Brown stood in front of Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin O'Leary and pitched what makes PaddleSmash unique: a fast, competitive backyard game that combines pickleball paddles with a roundnet-style court, designed for 3 to 4 players and portable enough to take anywhere.
They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 10% of the company. By the end of the pitch, Robert Herjavec and Mark Cuban had partnered up and offered $250,000 for 20% — and the founders accepted. Two Sharks, one deal, and a national audience watching.
Whether you saw it live or are just discovering it now, the Shark Tank appearance was a turning point for PaddleSmash. It brought national attention to a game that was already building a loyal following, and it validated what the team had been building from day one.
Good Morning America & the Today Show
Beyond Shark Tank, PaddleSmash has been featured on both Good Morning America, the Today Show and The View — three of the most-watched morning programs in the United States.
These appearances weren't just PR moments. They put PaddleSmash in front of exactly the right audience: active families, outdoor enthusiasts, and people looking for the next great backyard game. When GMA, the Today Show or The View features a product, it means it passed a serious editorial bar — producers don't put things on national television that they don't believe in.
Why Media Moments Matter for a Game Like This
PaddleSmash is the kind of game that's infinitely easier to understand when you see it played. Reading about it is one thing — watching a rally happen in real time is another. That's why TV has been such a powerful platform for the brand.
Every Shark Tank rerun, every GMA clip shared on social media, every Today Show segment introduces PaddleSmash to a new wave of people who've never heard of it. And almost every single one of them has the same reaction: "I need to try that."
That's not an accident — it's what happens when a game is genuinely fun and visually exciting.
What This Means for You
If you found PaddleSmash through one of these TV appearances, welcome. You're part of a fast-growing community of players who discovered the game and couldn't stop talking about it.
And if you're still on the fence about whether it's worth buying — the fact that it's been vetted by Shark Tank producers, GMA editors, and Today Show hosts isn't nothing. These are people whose job it is to find products that are genuinely worth people's attention.
PaddleSmash passed that test more than once.
FAQ
What season and episode was PaddleSmash on Shark Tank? PaddleSmash appeared on Shark Tank Season 15, Episode 4, which aired October 20, 2023.
Did PaddleSmash get a deal on Shark Tank? Yes. Co-founders Tim Swindle and Scott Brown asked for $250,000 for 10% of the company. They left with a deal from Robert Herjavec and Mark Cuban — $250,000 for 20%. You can watch the full episode on ABC or Hulu.
Was PaddleSmash on Good Morning America? Yes. PaddleSmash has been featured on Good Morning America and the Today Show in addition to its Shark Tank appearance.
Where can I buy PaddleSmash after seeing it on TV? You can buy PaddleSmash at paddlesmash.com, Amazon, and Scheels.
The Bottom Line
PaddleSmash didn't end up on Shark Tank, Good Morning America, the Today Show and The View by accident. It got there because it's a genuinely great game with a real story behind it — and millions of people across the country have now seen exactly that.
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