Melanie Romero, a 54-year-old mechanical engineer and creative problem solver from Denver, Colorado, discovered pickleball about three years ago. Like many players, she was quickly drawn to the sport’s competitiveness, fun, and social connections.
Melanie became frustrated with the limitations of many popular pickleball bags she had bought and tried. Despite the appealing looks of well-known brands, she often had to dig to the bottom for small items like ChapStick, sunscreen, and other essentials. As a result, she set out to design a better solution.
The result was oktō, the ultimate pickleball backpack, offering over 20 more features than any other bag on the market.
Designed by a player for players, oktō features a combination of quick-access compartments and private storage areas. Essentials can be reached in seconds between games thanks to zippered openings that seal with magnetic closures, ensuring small items like ChapStick and sunscreen are always easy to find.
More information about oktō can be found at www.oktopickleball.com. As a small startup competing with industry giants, the company welcomes support, positive energy, and new customers.
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