Best Pickleball Training Aid
Franklin Sports Automatic Pickleball Launcher Machine
Allow Franklin’s ProShot Pickleballer to be your training partner when you regular playing buddy is busy. This automated pickleball launcher is designed to streamline your practice sessions by launching up to 15 pickleballs in intervals of 8-9 seconds, each with varying spins and speeds. The cool part is the device operates on battery power for fully wireless use anywhere.
Best Pickleball Duffel
Ogio Pickleball Collection Duffel
This duffel from Ogio is one of the smartest pickleball bags we’ve used. It features two side pockets that can quite literally hold four paddles to each pocket (so eight paddles total). There’s also a separate shoe compartment and a couple zippered compartments for small goods. The best part is you can use the attached straps and transform the duffel into a backpack, making it super versatile.
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Best Sunglasses for Pickleball
Oakley Oakley Holbrook
Oakley’s Prizm lens is hailed by many for its ability to absorb the right amount of light and create an ideal contrast between colors, which is especially helpful outdoors when striking a highlighter green ball on a blue-colored court. When looking for a timeless pair of shades that would translate well both on and off the courts, the Holbrook models prove to be the most suitable.
Best Pickleball Ball Grabber
Franklin Sports Pickleball Retrieval Tube
Bending over time and time again, especially during training, gets tiresome. This ball picker tube saves time, energy, and most important, your back. The tube will pick up to 12 pickleballs at a time, and it features a hook for attaching to a chain link fence for easy access.
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Best Accessory for Keeping Your Paddle Clean
CRBN Pickleball Paddle Eraser Cleaner
This soft rubber eraser ensures quick removal of ball residue, dirt, and minor scrapes and scratches. Use this to keep your paddle clean and pristine.
Best Paddle Covers
Cosmos Neoprene Pickleball Paddle Cover Case, Pack of 2
It’s definitely a great idea to protect your investments, especially when some paddles are pushing hundreds of dollars. This simple neoprene cover will protect your paddle from the elements and keep it fresh for play. Even better is the fact the cover has a netted pocket and comes in a set of two.
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Best Balls to Buy in Bulk
Franklin Sports X-40 Yellow Outdoor Pickleballs
You deserve optimal pickleball balls. This bucket of USAPA-approved balls from Franklin Sports is the most-reviewed multipack on Amazon, with over 13,500 five-star reviews. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal on quality balls anywhere.
Best Warm-Up Top
Outerknown Blanket Snap Popover
Whether you need a high-performance top that’s the perfect warm-up or something you can wear all match long on a brisk, cool day, the Snap Popover from Outerknown is the one you need. Made from airy organic cotton, this super soft pullover top is lightweight and breathable, providing just enough warmth. It’s roomy enough not to disrupt your paddle swing, but it may be beneficial to size up just in case. Once you’re done on the courts, it’s stylish enough to wear out to the bars, too.
Best Pickleball Gloves
Franklin Sports Pickleball Gloves (Unisex)
Turn up the heat on your game with these premium pickleball gloves. The gloves have a grippy leather makeup similar to a baseball batting glove, and the back of the hand features a breathable moisture-wicking mesh. Franklin cut off the finger ends to help minimize sweaty hands, and added padding to common wear spots (like the thumb).
Best Premium Paddle Cover
Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle Cover
Made with durable faux leather to cover the entire paddle, this built-up cover from Selkirk is a better option if you’re pushing one of the more expensive pickleball paddles on the market (think $150 and up).
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Best for On-Court Tunes
Bose SoundLink Max
The SoundLink Max is perhaps the most cost-efficient mid-sized Bluetooth speaker on the market right now. The sound capacity is incredible; powerful enough to power up and fill the multiple courts with great tunes–provided everyone wants to hear your music. Big sound, impressive design, and special EQ features all drive the excellence of the SoundLink Max. Take into account its 20-hour battery life (a nice touch for such a big speaker) and its IP67 water and dust rating, and you have Bluetooth speaker that’s ideal for any pickleball court.
Best Moisture-Wicking Sweatbands
Nike Dri-Fit Home and Away Doublewide Wristbands
Pickle like the pros and grab some sweatbands to help keep your hands and face dry during play. This Nike set is made with Dri-Fit tech, meaning you can count on the band to stay dry during even the longest matches.
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Best Smart Water Bottle
Hidrate Spark Pro Smart Water Bottle
There are water bottles, then there is the Pro smart water bottle from Hidrate Spark. Its list of smart features is vast: Tracks your daily water intake, lights up to remind you to drink, sends you push notifications to remind you to hydrate, provides a free app—also integrates with most major health apps—and sets a customizable daily hydration goal based on your specific hydration needs. So no matter how many hours you love to play pickleball in the hot beating sun, the Hidrate Spark ensures your hydrated and replenishing what you sweat out.
Best Cooling Towel
Mission Max Cooling Towel
A quality cooling towel is a must own for the active pickler. The Mission Max Cooling Towel is made from chemical-free material and has the remarkable ability to cool to 30 degrees below the average body temperature in less than thirty seconds when activated with water. Once activated, it maintains a refreshing coolness for up to two hours, according to the brand.
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Best Paddle Under $75
Head Radical Elite Paddle
Just to make sure you’re set to hit the courts, a pickleball paddle made to handle competitive play is in order. The Head Radical Elite is one of our best performance paddles you can get for well under $75.
Best Pickleball Paddle for Beginners
Onix Onix Z5 Graphite Pickleball Paddle
If you’re new to the game, this paddle from Onix is a good investment to make sure time spent on the court is enjoyable. The Graphite Z5 is a trusted pick that’s big on ball control and clean returns. The takeaway from the Z5 is that you get the best qualities of a graphite paddle for a price point of just under $100, which is an excellent value. Its Large sweet spot delivers solid power.
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Most Stylish Paddle Under $100
Recess Pickleball Camden Pickleball Paddle
For those who want an aesthetically pleasing paddle, Recess makes some of the most unique styles on the market. We are partial to its Camden color, which gives off chocolate-y vintage vibes. The paddle itself is made with a textured fiberglass surface and a composite inner material.
Best Overall Pickleball Shoes
Wilson Rush Pro Ace Pickleball Shoes
This pickleball shoe does it all. The performance on this shoe is superb, and the style promises a clean look that’s suitable for wearing in a country club environment. The comfort of the shoe—namely, the supportive arch and cushioned padding around the tongue and ankle—became the final selling point. Did we mention that it’s under $100, too?
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Best Budget Pickleball Shoes
Asics Gel-Renma Pickleball Shoes
Yes, you can get a solid performing pair of pickleball shoes for under $60. Just look at this pair from Asics. This pair uses synthetic leather overlays for solid durability and its signature Trusstic tech, which helps to enhance stability. It is lightweight at only 13.5 ounces, comes in nine color options, and they have excellent traction on hard outdoor courts.
Best Pickleball Socks
Newluck Pickleball Crew Socks 3 Pairs
Rep the sport with these funny socks with “pickle ballin’,” “big dill,” and “dink it” above the ankle. The moisture-wicking fabric and added support makes the great for game day and three color options means added style.