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The Complete Pickleball Starter Kit: Paddles, Shoes, Apparel & Sun Gear
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items I picked up a paddle for the first time last year when a friend dragged me to an Pickleball Active Hub open-play, and got hooked within a week. What nobody warns beginners about is how fast "starter" gear falls apart once you're playing outdoors at 2...
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Pickleball Starter Gear (Noobie Edition)
Women's Pickleball Gear That Actually Fits Right (Not Just Shrunk Men's Sizes)
Pickleball Starter Gear (Noobie Edition)
Everything on this list is something a true beginner in the Philippines can actually buy this week, no need to import gear or guess at unfamiliar international brands. I've grouped it by what you'll need first — a paddle, shoes, something to wear — d...
This is the paddle most of my batchmates from the open-plays graduated to after their first month — a nice middle ground between beginner-soft and tournament-stiff.
Toby's Pro Ares II Elongated Pickleball Paddle
The "Beginner to Intermediate" label undersells it — forgiving enough for your first rally, but it doesn't feel like a toy once your shots get more controlled.
Hyperion Vision Pickleball Paddle
Selkirk's name carries weight even with players who've never touched one — this is the paddle I recommend when someone asks for "good, but not crazy expensive."
SLK Valkyrie Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk Sport - Widebody
If you're not sure pickleball is "your thing" yet, start here — it's what I hand first-timers before they spend real money on the sport.
Pickleball Paddle Kuikma Open - Blue - Decathlon.ph
Skechers is now the official shoe of Philippine pickleball athletes for a reason — the slip-in design is genuinely faster between games than anything with laces.
Skechers Viper Court Reload Blue Women's Pickle Shoes
These still grip when the court gets damp from an afternoon downpour — something I learned the hard way with a cheaper pair before switching.
adidas Court Pickleball 2 Shoes - White | Free Shipping with adiClub
Pricier, but the ankle support noticeably cut down on the rolled-ankle scares I used to get lunging for wide shots.
HEAD Men's Motion Pro Pickleball Shoes
Nothing fancy, but it actually dries between games, which matters more than any logo by your third match of the afternoon.
Men's T-Shirts
Deep enough pockets to hold a spare ball between points, which sounds minor until you're the one chasing a rogue ball across the court.
Men's Shorts
Overkill if you only own one paddle, but once you own three (it happens fast), the separate paddle compartments make a lot of sense.
Franklin Anna Leigh Waters Signature Pickleball Pro Series Bag
Buy more than one pack — outdoor courts here are unforgiving on balls, and you don't want to be the group that runs out mid-game.
Pickleball Paddle and Balls - Decathlon.ph
Turned our barangay covered court into a proper practice spot on weekends — takes about five minutes to set up and fold back down.
Portable Pickleball Net Metal Frame Freestanding Pickleball ...
I resisted these for months thinking they'd look silly, then wore a friend's pair during a midday match and bought two sets right after.
UV Protected Arm and Hand Sleeves running black
The only sunscreen that hasn't stung my eyes after two hours of sweating through a doubles match.
Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 50 Sunscreen 8oz
A visor over a full cap on hot days — keeps the sun off without trapping heat on top of your head.
Kalenji Running Visor Hat Cap Black Neon Orange Run Decathlon ...
Cheap enough to replace every few weeks, and a fresh one makes more difference to your grip than any paddle upgrade will.
Grips, overgrip and lead
Polarized ones cut the glare off the court surface during afternoon games — I couldn't track incoming shots properly without them.
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Women's Pickleball Gear That Actually Fits Right (Not Just Shrunk Men's Sizes)
The first section covers pickleball basics that work regardless of who's playing — this one is for the stuff that actually differs once you're kitting out specifically for a woman's game: proper pickleball-cut skirts instead of running shorts, sports...
The built-in shorts underneath are the whole reason to buy a pickleball-specific skirt instead of running shorts — no adjusting anything mid-rally.
Women's Tennis/Pickleball Quick-Dry Skirt Essential 100 - Black
A step up in fabric softness from the Essential 100 — worth it once you're playing multiple times a week and start noticing the cheaper fabric chafe.
Women's Soft Tennis/Pickleball Skirt Dry 500 - Black - Decathlon.ph
Pickleball’s lateral shuffling is harder on a regular bra than people expect — worth sizing up in support level even if you don’t for running.
Women's Sport Bras
Full range of motion for overhead shots without the shoulder bunching a regular gym tank gives you.
Tank & Sleeveless Shirt - Tops - DECATHLON® Singapore
Doubles as light coverage, so I’m not doing a full face of makeup before an 8am game and sweating it off by the second set anyway.
Belo Sunexpert Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++, 50ml
Noticeably less calf soreness the day after a long tournament day, which used to be the thing that kept me from wanting to play again the next morning.
Men's Sport Socks
A lighter option than full compression for casual games — still enough cushioning to notice on the balls of your feet after back-to-back matches.
Women Running Socks and leg sleeves
Kept my hair out of my face better than any hair tie alone ever has, and this range covers hijab-friendly options too, which most sportswear lists skip entirely
Decathlon Faces Threats Over Controversial Item 'Hijab De Running ...
My actual go-to over a backpack for casual games — one strap, in and out of the car in two seconds.
Tote and Belt Bag - Hiking and Trekking - Decathlon.ph
Thin enough to play in if an early morning game starts cooler than expected, and packs down small enough to just leave in the bag permanently.
Kiprun Women's Run 100 Windproof Running & Trail Jacket