When a show becomes a cultural phenomenon like Hamilton, producers don’t necessarily need to seek out partnerships and collaborations.
“The Hottest Thing Ever”
“For many, many years, we actively did not seek partnerships,” said Maggie Brohn, executive producer of the Tony Award-winning musical. “And when [the show] was the hottest thing ever, we turned them down because we were just focused on: the show is the show.”
However, money seems to have certainly talked as Hamilton recently announced not one, but two partnerships: one with the pickleball brand Nettie for a limited edition paddle and another with gaming company Super League for a new Roblox experience.
Joyful Design Meets Revolutionary Musical
Nettie, the woman-owned brand creating high-quality pickleball gear with retro-inspired designs, and Hamilton, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical, released an exclusive, limited edition pickleball paddle together for National Pickleball Day on August 8th.
The paddle features Nettie’s premium materials and eye-catching design, emblazoned with Hamilton’s iconic line, “I am not throwing away my shot.” It is available for $99 on the Hamilton merchandise website and Nettie’s site.
“This is a collaboration between two game-changers,” said Catherine Baxter, Founder and CEO of Nettie. “At Nettie, we brought cheerful, thoughtful design into the pickleball space, fundamentally transforming what pickleball gear looks like to reflect the joy and diversity of players we see on the court every day.
Hamilton completely changed the game on Broadway and reshaped what a musical could look, sound, and feel like for an audience. We’re thrilled to release this paddle with the Hamilton team.”
Premium Pickleball Paddle Specs
CORE: Polymer honeycomb core (lightweight and powerful)
THICKNESS: 13mm (best for power and pop)
SURFACE: Carbon fiber face (durable and best for spin)
WEIGHT: 7.8 oz-8 oz GRIP: 4.25-inch octagonal grip
HANDLE LENGTH: 5-inch USA Pickleball Approved
About Nettie
Founded in November 2021 and based in New York City, Nettie is committed to bringing vibrant, joyful designs to premium pickleball gear for its growing community of players.
Nettie distributes products in major retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Free People, along with hundreds of independent stores. The brand has been featured on the Today Show and The Drew Barrymore Show and was recently named the best pickleball set in Women’s Health’s 2023 Fitness Awards.
This fun collaboration between Hamilton and Nettie brings together two revolutionary forces in their respective fields. Fans of the musical and pickleball will be eager to get their hands on this limited edition paddle embellished with Hamilton’s signature motto.
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