What’s in your bag, Xiao Yi Wang-beckvall?

Since picking up a paddle in 2022, Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall has been racking up the wins and now reps Team Selkirk on the pro circuit.

Sneak a peek inside her pickleball bag!

What’s in your bag, xiao yi?

Let’s start with your bag. What brand and why?

The bag I’m using right now is by Selkirk. I like that it has a lot of compartments and it’s comfortable to wear.

What shoes are you playing with?

I switch between the Adidas Avacourt 2 tennis shoes and the Selkirk Courtstrike Pro in light blue (my favorite color).

What paddle(s) do you use and why did you choose it?

I’m using Selkirk’s SLK HALO Pro Max paddle. I like that it has a good balance of power and feel for the ball.

Any accessories?

I wear the Adidas Superlite Visor and use an iGo wrist band, and if I’m playing outdoors I wear my Astes sunglasses.

What snacks and drinks keep you energized on the court?

My go-to drink before playing is a Sambazon Amazon Energy drink, the original acai version, but I just call it a ‘sambazon’. I really like how they taste, and it’s an added bonus that it’s pretty healthy as far as energy drinks go--it’s organic and has antioxidants in it.

Snackwise, lately I’ve been really liking Strawberry Yoggies. They’re a probiotic yogurt covered strawberry gummy, so it’s technically healthy as well, but I eat them because they taste good and are easy to eat on the court.

Any lucky charm or a quirky or sentimental item you carry with you?

I generally try to keep my bag as light as ossible and keep it to only the essentials, but I do have a jade dragon charm on my bag.

I was born in 2000, the year of the golden dragon. My mom gave me the dragon charm as a symbol of luck and protection so I wear that on my pickleball bag and take it with me on my travels.

What’s the one item you can’t live without on the court?

Definitely a towel. I sweat a lot, especially my hands, so a towel is a must for me.

Also, Liquid IV packets are another must because of how much I sweat, so these are essential to keep me hydrated and feeling good on the court even in tough conditions.