Searching for the perfect pickleball gift? Scroll down for pickleball gift inspiration from accessories, paddles, clothing and more that are fun both ON and OFF the court.
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Pickleball bags
One of the key thing to think when buying a pickleball bag is the size.
To be honest, a small bag is GREAT in some situations, but if you’re headed to an all day pickleball event, you’ve got a lot of stuff in that bag.
So as you’re giving a gift to someone else (or yourself!) consider what goes into the bag, how many paddles you own, etc etc.
Fresh Pickle “Just Right” pickleball backpack
This Fresh Pickle Teddi backpack is my go to bag. Pictured above and below, this bag is VERY obviously made by a pickleball player. This is what I love about this bag:
- It has all the right pockets in the right places
- It fits 2 paddles
- It has a hook for the fence that can zipped away when not in use
- It’s “just enough style” and “just enough size”
- The backpack straps ZIP TOGETHER to create a single strap
See the latest price of the Teddi Fresh Pickle pickleball backpack and get 10% with code LOZADA10 by clicking here.
Learn 4 things to know about this backpack in the review video by clicking here or see below!
Trelle and Co backpack with a lot of STYLE and a lot of SIZE
Did someone say luxury? Trelle and Co is your go-to for being in style.
The Serendipity backpack doesn’t come with a small price point, but it does come well designed, well made and in luxury material.
The backpack is large enough to travel with (and holds a laptop). Check it out by clicking here.
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Create a PICKLEBALL GIFT BASKET
Not too sure about getting a single gift? You can’t lose with a combination of different products.
Items to consider (stuffed into a gift basket, a stocking, a pickleball bag or let’s be honest: an Amazon box)
- Fun and funny pickleball gifts
- Pickleball balls
- Sweatbands
- Cups or mugs
- Hats
- etc
Read on for some inspiration!
Fun and funny pickleball gifts
Let’s be real pickleball is fun – and if you’re able to laugh at yourself (whiffing a ball, hitting it into the net yet again, saving a ball that was clearly going out or whatever it is) then pickleball is also REALLY FUNNY.
Below is a round up of some fun and funny gift ideas…
Sometimes it’s about dinks, but more often… it’s about drinks. Pickleball coasters and drink holders can be super fun for that.
Baby paddle or “Spot trainer”
This can be a literal (great) gift or a funny gift. Baby paddles (or “spot trainers”) are great for training someone to hit the sweet spot of the paddle with a (literally) smaller paddle like these.
Or you can gift this to someone you play with who is just so da** good and annoying to play with, and it’s a nice little handicap. LOL.
Pickleball balls
If you’re new to pickleball or getting a gift for a pickleball player and are not a pickleball player yourself, you need to understand that saying:
“It’s just a ball. They’re all the same aren’t they? Who cares?“
Saying the above is more or less the same thing as saying “yes, I’m happy to drink bottom shelf alcohol”.
If you’re new to pickleball or don’t play, the person you’re gifting this for might care (a lot).
So make sure you get the right set of balls – because there is ALSO a difference between indoor balls and outdoor balls (namely: the number of holes and weight of the ball).
A great outdoor ball, for example, is the Franklin X-40. And yes, I’m aware that people will judge my choice. LOL.
Outdoor pickleball balls
If the person you are gifting this to plays at a proper pickleball club with “outdoor courts, but inside a building” (like this one) – they will use an outdoor ball.
Indoor pickleball balls
If the person you are gifting this for plays indoors, the balls below are for indoor places with GYMNASIUM flooring (i.e. pickleball nets setup over a basketball court like this).
And if you’re thinking “omg why does this matter” – just give them a receipt along with this purchase. Which btw, Dick’s has balls. I checked.
Pickleball Grip
A great item for a pickleball basket is either colorful grip, or unique kinds of grip for a pickleball paddle.
Many people love the Hesacore pickleball paddle grip because you can use the different grooves as holds for your fingers.
Grab 10% off these unique paddle grips by clicking here.
Another fun one is colorful handle grip like these ones from Bodhi (comes in a ton of colors)! Get 15% off Bodhi grips using code DVDM15.
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Sweatbands
Fun, colorful, functional pick your poison. Click on the photo for some favorite picks, or see all top selling sweatband on Amazon by clicking here.
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Pickleball Clothing and Jewelry
People who play pickleball tend to own AT LEAST one piece of clothing that screams “I play pickleball”.
*BUT* once you are gifted clothing (especially the nice stuff) that is comfy off the court, you’ll be screaming “I play pickleball 24/7”.
This happened to me when I discovered brands like Civile Pickleball Apparel.
Pickleball Clothing for Women
FYI if you’re glancing through the images below – I’m 5’2″ (on a good day), generally wear a size 4 pants and small top, and weigh 127lbs (on a great day).
Pictured on left: Civile Big Dink Energy Trucker hat, The PICS Muscle Tank (in small) with Centerline skort (in medium) with Joola paddle
Pictured on right: Civile The SMILE trucker hat, Pickled performance tee (in small), The Luminary skirt (in medium) with Bola paddle
Civile Pickleball Apparel
Modern pickleball attire that keeps you fashionable on and off the court. A female owned business with products made in the USA. I love rocking Civile clothing on and off the court.
Le Pickle Pickleball Clothing
Comfort, luxury, lifestyle. French culture in my mind is champagne and Le Pickle.
Get 15% off Le Pickle with code CHRISTINE
Centerline Apparel
If you’re looking for PERFORMANCE apparel, then Centerline is where it’s at. These products are made with the athlete in mind and one of my favorite things? How soft and sweat-friendly the clothing is.
Pictured on left and right: Centerline AirLite tank (in Medium) with Joola paddle
Pictured in middle: Centerline AirLite long sleeve (in small) with Navalora Fit Ballet Pink Maddie Full Pleat (in medium) and Joola paddle
Navalora Fit
I get compliments ALL day on my Navalora Fit Ballet Pink Maddie full pleat pickleball skirt. You’ll find all kinds of styles for pickleball skirts as well as fitness apparel tops and jackets by clicking here.
And don’t forget to score a 20% discount by using code Christine!
Pickleball Jewelry
From beautiful expensive pieces to wear on and off the court, to just fun accessories – below are a few ideas for pickleball jewelry.
Or if you’re looking for something custom, Etsy is a great place to find more unique pickleball jewelry.
Below is an example of a pickleball necklace.
See more unique ideas for pickleball jewelry on Etsy by clicking here.
Pickleball Paddles
If someone you know (of course it’s not you) is using one of the cheap pickleball paddle sets from Amazon, the right time to buy is a different paddle is IMMEDIATELY.
The top thing I hear is “I didn’t realize how different a REAL pickleball paddle is!” until I put my paddle in their hands.
FYI right now I’m playing with the Joola Hyperion (Ben Johns) paddle in a 14mm with an elongated handle. See it by clicking here.
Rally Republic
This is a great paddle for people stepping up their (previously purchased) Amazon paddle game. They’ve redesigned their paddles to not ONLY be fun with prints, but also be well-made.
Bola Pickleball Paddles
Bola paddles are near and dear to my heart. Created by a local Filipino family with a rockin’ 11 year old kid (Kyle Trinidad) who consistently and flawlessly kicks my butt EVERY SINGLE TIME ON THE COURT, this hybrid paddle has a good mix of power and control.
For those familiar with paddles – it’s a bit on the stiffer side, can give more power and at 16mm is on the “meatier” side at 8.1+ oz.
Score $10 off the Bola Hybrid paddle ($149 instead of $159) by using code BOLACL10 at checkout!
One more idea for a quick product that many players love? Pickleball paddle cleaner like this one. If you’re getting someone a new paddle, help them to keep it new looking!
Bottom Line
If you’ve gotten to the bottom of this list and you’re still NOT sure what to get someone, here’s a secret that I use:
I look at the top selling items, with the BEST reviews and I go from there. Or I see how far my money can go with sale or discounted products.