The Pickleball Gear Guide

Beginner Paddle Sets

Two paddles + balls for under $60. Perfect first buy — you'll want a friend to play with anyway.

Fiberglass Midweights

The $70–120 sweet spot: pop, forgiveness, and a paddle that lasts years.

Carbon Fiber Paddles

Spin, control, and touch for the 4.0+ game. Worth it once your soft game can feel the difference.

Outdoor Balls

Harder, heavier, wind-resistant. The standard for park and club play.

Indoor Balls

Softer with bigger holes — longer rallies on gym floors.

Bulk Packs

Hosting games or running tournaments? Buy by the dozen — balls crack.

Men's Court Shoes

Lateral support and grippy outsoles built for hard courts.

Women's Court Shoes

Same story: stability first, cushioning second, style third.

Indoor / Gym Shoes

Non-marking soles for gym floors — required at most indoor venues.

Pickleball Bags

Paddle compartments, ball pockets, a fence hook. Backpack or sling.

Overgrips & Tape

Cheap, transformative. Replace a slick grip and the paddle feels new.

Eye Protection

Fast kitchen exchanges + a hard plastic ball = wear the glasses.

Portable Nets

Regulation 22-foot nets that set up in minutes. Driveway, gym, tennis court.

Court Lines & Tape

Mark a full court (and the kitchen) on any surface in 15 minutes.

Solo Training Gear

Shirts & Tops

Breathable performance tees — including ones with dink jokes on them.

Shorts & Skirts

With pockets — you're carrying the second ball, that's the rule.

Hats & Sweatbands

Sun in your eyes loses points. Visors, caps, and wristbands.