Collin Johns
Collin Johns is a USA professional pickleball player known for a control / high iq game. Born in 1997, Collin is around 29 years old and hails from Laytonsville, MD. Collin is ranked #5 men's in singles and #1 men's doubles (2024). Collin plays with the JOOLA Scorpeus and is sponsored by JOOLA. Collin stands 5'11" (180 cm).
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Hometown
- Laytonsville, MD
- Age
- ~29 (born 1997)
- Height
- 5'11" (180 cm)
- Playing style
- Control / high IQ
- Singles rank
- #5 men's
- Doubles rank
- #1 men's doubles (2024)
- Paddle
- JOOLA Scorpeus
- Sponsor
- JOOLA
About Collin
Ben Johns's older brother and the analytical mind behind pickleball's most celebrated doubles partnership. Collin's precise dinking and elite court positioning made the Johns brothers nearly unbeatable in men's doubles for years.
Career highlights
- ›2024 PPA #1 Men's Doubles ranking
- ›Multiple Triple Crown appearances alongside Ben Johns
- ›The strategic backbone of the most dominant doubles team in pickleball history
Fun fact
The Johns brothers split their doubles partnership heading into 2025–26 to explore new pairings — a storyline the entire pickleball world watched closely, like Federer and his coaching changes but for a doubles team.
Collin Johns — frequently asked questions
How old is Collin Johns?+
Collin Johns was born in 1997, making Collin around 29 years old (Collin is from Laytonsville, MD).
What paddle does Collin Johns use?+
Collin Johns plays with the JOOLA Scorpeus, as part of a sponsorship with JOOLA.
Who sponsors Collin Johns?+
Collin Johns is sponsored by JOOLA.
How tall is Collin Johns?+
Collin Johns is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
What is Collin Johns's ranking?+
Collin Johns is ranked #5 men's in singles and #1 men's doubles (2024) on the pro tour.
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