May 3

May 3 Get Your Game On: Essential Accessories for Every Pickleballer

Ever wonder what pickleball accessories players have in their bags, or are you looking for gift ideas for the pickleball player in your life? We’ve got the skinny on must-have pickleball gear and the best pickleball accessories every player needs.

Paddle Cover

Pickleball paddle covers are an optional accessory but many players like their look as they show off the paddle brand or their personal style while protecting their paddle. A paddle cover can protect from damage during transportation, preventing scratches, dents, and other types of wear and tear that can occur when you're not using it. There are tons of colors and patterns to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:

Pickleball Bag

A pickleball bag is an essential piece of gear that is designed to store and transport all of your pickleball equipment. This can include everything from water bottles, paddle grips, absorbent wristbands, and sun visors. A new pickleball bag is a great gift for the picklehead in your life!

A pickleball backpack, duffle bag, or sling bag is a convenient way to keep everything organized and in one place, making it easy to grab your gear and go. Some bags even come with additional compartments for storing personal items like keys, eyewear, headbands, or sweatbands, and even areas for wet or dry clothes. Many include a fence hook so you can hang your bag from the chain-linked fences usually found at pickleball courts.

Some of our favorites include

Grip Tape

Having a roll of tacky over-grip tape or pre-cut tape is handy as grips get dirty with sweat, dirt, and oils from our hands. Pickleball overgrip tape helps improve your grip on the paddle, which directly affects your control and power. Different types of grip enhancers are available, including wraps and tapes, so you can choose the best one for you.

Court Shoes

Finding good pickleball shoes is a must. They should provide good traction and stability, which can help to prevent slips and falls on the court. The punishing surface material on most courts acts like sandpaper and can grind the soles of any normal footwear.

Durability is the hallmark of any good shoe. Breathability is particularly important during the warmer months, and well-ventilated shoes keep feet from forming blisters. Here are our top pickleball court shoe picks that have the key attributes necessary to carry you on the court.

Socks

A cushioning sock supports the foot during play. You want socks that are engineered with padding that protects your toes, instep, and heel. They should have breathability with moisture-wicking fibers and a comfortable toe-seam. Here are some of the best pickleball socks on the market:

Pickleball Balls

If you’re playing outside, you’ll need an outdoor pickleball as they are more sturdy and have 40 holes. Indoor pickleball balls are smoother and will have 26 holes. There are endless choices when buying balls, and more and more players are looking for balls with greater durability. Some of our favorites include:

Pickleball accessories are important to enhance your game and can make a huge difference in terms of comfort and control on the court. However, if you or your loved one have all of the basic pickleball accessories and you are still looking for unique pickleball gifts, try a portable pickleball net or a pickleball machine so you can have fun playing pickleball from anywhere.