In this week’s episode of Racket Sports Weekly, host Ian Rapport sits down with Tennis Channel founder and TYPTI creator Steve Bellamy to break down one of the most talked-about new sports in the racket sports industry.

After more than 30 years developing the concept, Bellamy officially launched TYPTI, a short-court racket sport blending elements of tennis, badminton, and pickleball. Viral social clips, impressive equipment sales, and growing interest from investors and brands have quickly pushed the sport into the industry spotlight.

In this conversation, Bellamy shares:

• The origin story behind TYPTI and why now was the right moment to launch

• How the sport spread so quickly across social media and the racket sports ecosystem

• Why building tournaments, rankings, and community infrastructure is the top priority

• His vision for brand partnerships in a “blank canvas” sport

• How TYPTI can grow alongside tennis and pickleball

With early backing from high-profile investors including Drew Brees, Tony Robbins, and Tiffany Haddish, TYPTI is positioning itself as one of the most intriguing new developments in racket sports.

If you want to understand where innovation in racket sports may be headed next, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.