New Jersey 5s Announce Multi-Year Partnership with Method Brand

The New Jersey 5s, the winningest team of the 2024 MLP regular season, are thrilled to announce a two-year sponsorship with method®, a leading personal care brand known for its transformational power and commitment to design and sustainability.

The partnership brings together two entities that embody optimism, vibrancy and a dedication to making a positive impact. The New Jersey 5s, co-owned by entrepreneurs Gary Vaynerchuk and Ryan Harwood, captured hearts and minds in 2024 with their exceptional on-court performance, securing the second overall spot in the league. The team boasts a roster of world-class players, including the world's #1 pickleball player, Anna Leigh Waters, and is celebrated for its infectious enthusiasm, family-like dynamic, fun-loving social content, and passionate fan base.

"We couldn't be more excited to partner with method," said Ryan Harwood, co-owner of the New Jersey 5s. "Their brand philosophy—that all it takes is a spark to inspire transformation of the ordinary into the extraordinary—perfectly aligns with the spirit of the New Jersey 5s. We're all about bringing energy, fun and a winning attitude to the pickleball court, and method's vibrant approach to elevating everyday practices into meaningful, transformative rituals resonates deeply with our team and our fans."

method's sponsorship includes a social content series with the team and the players as well as exclusive team meet-and-greets at select tournaments that offer fans unique opportunities to connect with their favorite players and the method brand.

“At method, we believe even the most routine moments have the potential to feel extraordinary,” said a representative from method. “That’s why we’re excited to partner with the New Jersey 5s. The team brings energy, optimism, and a fresh perspective to the court. Together, we’re celebrating the power of small transformations, whether it’s a standout play or a standout shower.”

This collaboration promises to deliver engaging content and exciting fan experiences, further cementing the New Jersey 5s' position as a dominant force in professional pickleball and amplifying method's message of transformation.

About method
method (methodproducts.com) creates home cleaning and personal care products designed to transform routine into ritual. With a bold, design-driven approach and a commitment to powerful scent and formulas designed with the future in mind, method brings a fresh perspective to the everyday. From its iconic packaging to its sensory-first approach, method challenges stale category norms — reimagining mundane spaces like the bathroom, kitchen, and beyond as spaces for creativity, confidence, and self-expression.

About The New Jersey 5s
The New Jersey 5s are a professional pickleball team co-owned by Gary Vaynerchuk and Ryan Harwood. As the winningest team in the 2024 regular season and finishing second in the league overall, the NJ 5s are celebrated for their exceptional players, including #1 ranked Anna Leigh Waters, their infectious enthusiasm, family-dynamic, fun-loving social content, and die-hard fans.