We are proud to introduce Lingwei Kong as an IANONI brand ambassador — a competitor whose drive on the court mirrors everything we build into our gear.
IANONI is thrilled to welcome Lingwei Kong to the family. A professional pickleball athlete with a proven competitive record, Lingwei represents exactly the kind of relentless, precision-first mindset that IANONI stands for. To celebrate the partnership, we look back at one of her standout appearances of 2024 — the Select Medical Orange County Cup, held June 25–30 in San Clemente, California.
Tournament Focus: Orange County Cup 2024
Played at the Life Time Rancho facility in San Clemente, the Orange County Cup drew a strong professional women's doubles field. Competing alongside Marcela Hones, Lingwei entered the Women's Doubles bracket and delivered a commanding opening performance.
A 11–5, 11–1 win in the opening round showcased the power-and-control game that defines her style — and the same composure we want behind every IANONI product. The run ended in the Round of 32 against a toughest seeded pair, but the tournament confirmed Lingwei's place among the tour's rising contenders.
Why Lingwei, Why IANONI
Lingwei's path — from ITF tennis courts to the top tier of professional pickleball — is a story of reinvention and hard work. That same spirit lives in IANONI's design philosophy: engineer gear that performs when the moment matters, then prove it where it counts.
As our ambassador, Lingwei will help shape product feedback, appear at IANONI events, and bring the voice of a touring pro to our community. The Orange County Cup was just one chapter — and we're only getting started.
