About Us
Keith Saito
Carpinteria, CA
Keith is a lifelong athlete and dedicated pickleball player who understands the impact that thoughtfully designed equipment can have on performance. As the former Head of Product Development for a leading equipment manufacturer, he led the development of more than 100 products from concept through production, working closely with designers, suppliers, and manufacturers to bring innovative ideas to market. Today, he applies that same attention to detail, commitment to quality, and passion for continuous improvement to every product created by SAYAS.
Michael Kubota
Santa Paula, CA
Michael brings a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary design background spanning industrial design, graphic design, user interfaces, marketing, and product design to SAYAS. Currently focused on systematizing B2B SaaS, he pairs rigorous structural thinking with a lifelong passion for racquet and court sports. Having started playing tennis at just six years old, he channels that deep-seated athletic foundation and sharp design eye into mastering pickleball, blending precision craftsmanship with functional, high-performance gear.