About Tyler Loong

Tyler Loong is a professional pickleball player competing on the PPA Tour in men's doubles, mixed doubles, and men's singles. One of the few left-handed players on the professional circuit, Loong has earned the nickname \"The Erne King\" for his unmatched ability to turn nearly any ball into an Erne — one of pickleball's most exciting and difficult-to-execute shots.

Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Loong graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in sociology. Before turning pro, he worked as a sports manager in the higher education industry. His introduction to pickleball came through his neighbor, Tyler Sheffield, a top-ranked senior player who recognized Loong's natural athleticism and tennis background. From his very first game, Loong was hooked — and he quickly rose through the amateur ranks before turning pro in 2020. \"My neighbor had asked many times to play pickleball with me, and sure enough, once I was able to play even just once, I was hooked. I absolutely loved pickleball from the beginning — it was so much fun and I simply couldn't stop playing.\" — Tyler Loong