These days, everyone knows someone who’s obsessed with pickleball. Heck, that person might even be you. This year, you don’t need to stress about the perfect gift to give someone who loves playing pickleball. Let’s dive into the best pickleball gifts to give your friend, significant other, or even yourself.
1. pickleball apparel
Wear your heart on your sleeve, or at least your pickleball passion on your shirt with this cheeky ‘gone pickling’ graphic tee. The soft material is perfect to wear out and about, or when crushing it on the court.
For your friends who appreciate a more “low key” pickleball vibe, check out the pkl “find your sport” tees.
2. pkl hat
You can’t go wrong with a dad hat. It’s stylish and practical for blocking the sun when chasing after those lobs.
3. pickleball balls
There’s no such thing as having “too many pickleball balls.” After all, they do crack after enough play. It’s probably true that a pickleball player’s worst nightmare is not having a pickleball on the court. No ball = no game. Gift a colorful pack and your pickleball loving friend will be grateful for this thoughtful and practical gift. Just make sure you buy the right kind of pickleball depending on type of court your friend plays on, i.e. indoor or outdoor pickleballs.
4. pickleball paddle
Yes, everyone has a particular paddle brand they prefer. If you’ve heard your pickleball obsessed friend talk about Selkirk, Joola, Crbn, or Prokennex, you’ll make their day by purchasing them a paddle, or at least a trial paddle from their favorite brand (Hint, there’s no such thing as too many pickleball paddles). You can even contribute to their new paddle by purchasing a gift card from their coveted brand.
Wanting to buy a paddle for someone new to pickleball? There are a ton of options for beginners looking to get a start in the game.
5. grip tape
Grip tape is like a shoe lace- absolutely necessary. After enough time with one paddle, the grip eventually wears down. Paddles need to be re-gripped every so often in order to avoid any slippage during a major dink battle. The great thing about grip tape is that it comes in a wide range of colors!
6. pickleball net
Truly the gift that keeps on giving. Gifting a pickleball net is like giving candy to a baby- the ultimate dream. Your pickleball loving friend will be able to dink around anytime and anywhere with their very own pickleball net.
*Note- 3 additional players not included :)
7. pickleball marker kit
If you know your pickleball loving friend always talks about wishing they had lines on their makeshift courts, the pickleball marker kit is the best gift for them. You can create your court in minutes!
8. blenders
A personal brand favorite of ours. Blenders eyewear works as a great athletic sun protector for players with sensitive eyes. There are a variety of shapes and styles that are bound to delight any player dinking on the courts. They’ll also be extremely thankful for maximum sun protection.
9. apple watch
Yes, you MOVE when playing pickleball. Gifting an Apple Watch is a great gift for your friend who likes tracking their fitness since the watch now tracks pickleball play!
10. massage gun
Recovering from a few hours of pickleball open play is no joke. Anyone who plays pickleball will love this gift after playing a few games of pickleball. It’s important to stay loose and limber to avoid future injuries!
11. lessons with a pro
Need we say more? Gift a lesson to support the improvement of your friend’s pickleball game and pickleball strategy.
12. ball picker upper
A true classic. The ball picker upper is great for your friend who doesn’t want to constantly bend down to pick up pickleballs on the court.
13. pickleball shoes
Pickleball court shoes don’t last forever, even though we wish they did. After enough play, the grip wears down and becomes a slipping hazard when chasing the ball. Gift a pair of stylish court shoes to your special pickleball person.
14. pkl tote
Every pickleballer needs a pickleball bag to put in their paddle, balls, water, sunglasses, car keys, and more. This tote fits everything the avid pickleball player in your life will need to bring to the court.
No matter what you end up giving your pickleball loving friend, remember that it really is the thought that counts. Happy dinking! To check out pickleball branded apparel that gives back to the community, shop here.