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Pickleball Paddles, Tennis Racquets & Court Gear We Love
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items Pickleball took over our weekends a couple of years ago, and now half our friends meet at the courts every Saturday morning. I put together the paddles and racquets we play with, the balls, nets, and grips that keep games going, and the court shoes a...
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Pickleball Paddles & Tennis Racquets
Balls, Nets, Grips & Starter Sets
Court Shoes, Paddle Bags & Racquet Bags
Pickleball Paddles & Tennis Racquets
Paddles and racquets for beginners through competitive players, with the control and power we rely on.
My partner upgraded to the HEAD Radical Tour after our first season, and his game changed right away. The gritty face puts real spin on his serves and dinks, and it balances power with control better than any paddle we tried. It still feels solid aft...
HEAD Radical Tour EX Grit Pickleball Paddle
The Onix wide body paddle is the one I hand to every friend who wants to try pickleball with us. The oversized sweet spot forgives off center hits, so beginners actually get the ball over the net. I played with mine for my whole first year, and it is...
Onix Wide Body Graphite Pickleball Paddle
When I was ready to move past my starter paddle, the Franklin Signature Series was my first real upgrade. The textured face grabs the ball for spin, and the cushioned grip keeps my hand comfortable through long games. It gave me noticeably more contr...
Franklin Signature Series Pickleball Paddle
The Paddletek Bantam is the paddle I see most in the hands of the strongest players at our local courts. I borrowed one for a few games and loved how crisp it feels on soft dinks and resets. It is well made and tournament ready, and it is on my own w...
Paddletek Bantam Pickleball Paddle
I play most of my tennis with the HEAD Speed, and it has the balance of power and control I was looking for. It feels stable on volleys at the net and still generates good pace from the baseline. When friends ask me for an all around racquet for inte...
HEAD Speed MP Legend Tennis Racquet
I bought the Wilson Ultra for my mom when she decided to get back into tennis after many years away. The light frame and big head make it easy to swing and forgiving on off center hits. She was rallying with us within a week, and she loves how much e...
Wilson Ultra Tennis Racquet
My partner picked up the Wilson Fusion when he wanted a light, forgiving racquet for our weekend matches. The frame feels comfortable on every hit, and he still has plenty of control from the baseline. He says it made our weekly tennis fun again, and...
Wilson Fusion Tennis Racquet
We keep this Selkirk bundle in our car for friends who want to join us on the courts. The paddle is lightweight and easy to swing, with enough pop that new players have fun right away. For a first paddle from a respected brand, I think it is one of t...
Selkirk Sport Reflex Pickleball Bundle
Balls, Nets, Grips & Starter Sets
Outdoor balls, portable nets, and fresh grips that keep our games going all season long.
Franklin outdoor pickleballs are the balls our group plays with every weekend. They have a true, consistent bounce on hard courts and hold their shape longer than cheaper balls we tried. I always keep a spare pack in my bag, because someone in our gr...
Franklin Performance Outdoor Pickleballs
The Franklin portable net turned our driveway into a pickleball court for family gatherings. I can set it up in a few minutes without any tools, and it folds into a carry bag that fits in our trunk. My nephews and my parents now play together on it e...
Franklin Official Size Portable Pickleball Net System
I set up the JOOLA compact practice net in our driveway to work on dinks and serves between games. It is small, quick to assemble, and perfect for ten minute drills after work. Practicing a little every day with it has noticeably improved my soft gam...
JOOLA Compact Pickleball Practice Net
Penn Championship balls are the reliable, affordable tennis balls we buy by the case for our weekly matches. They have a consistent bounce and hold up well on hard courts. I pop open a fresh can before every big match with friends, and they always fe...
Penn Championship Tennis Balls
Tourna Grip is the overgrip I wrap on both my paddle and my racquet, especially on hot and sweaty summer days. Unlike most grips, it actually gets tackier as my hands sweat, so nothing slips. A fresh wrap makes my old paddle feel brand new, and this ...
Tourna Grip Dry Feel Overgrip
JOOLA Primo balls are our backup set for pickup games at parks and gyms. They bounce consistently and hold up well outdoors, and the bright color is easy for me to track against the sky. I toss a pack in our bag so we are always ready whenever friend...
JOOLA Primo Pickleball Balls
We gave the Franklin two player starter set to my parents, and it got them hooked on pickleball. It comes with two wooden paddles and balls, so they could head straight to the courts without buying anything else. Now they play twice a week and challe...
Franklin Two-Player Wood Pickleball Starter Set
These silicone ball retrievers slip onto the end of our paddle handles, so we can scoop up balls without bending over. After an hour of drills, my back and knees really notice the difference. The four pack means everyone in our group gets one, and th...
Silicone Pickleball Ball Retriever Four-Pack
Court Shoes, Paddle Bags & Racquet Bags
Supportive court shoes and roomy bags that make getting to and from the courts easier.
Switching from running shoes to the ASICS Gel-Renma made a real difference in how my feet and ankles feel after playing. They are built for quick side to side moves, and I feel stable when I lunge for a dink. The gel cushioning keeps me comfortable t...
ASICS Gel-Renma Pickleball Shoe
The ASICS Gel-Resolution is the tennis shoe my partner has worn for years of singles matches. It is stable and supportive during hard lateral moves, and the sole holds up well on our local hard courts. He tried other brands once and came right back t...
ASICS Gel-Resolution Tennis Shoe
The K-Swiss Express Light was designed for pickleball, and I noticed the difference in my first game. It is lightweight and quick at the kitchen line, and the grippy sole keeps me steady on dusty courts. They were comfortable right out of the box, wi...
K-Swiss Express Light Pickleball Shoe
My dad plays in the Skechers Viper Court Rally shoes and loves how cushioned they feel. The roomy fit gives his feet plenty of space, and the sole grips the court well during quick moves. For recreational players like my parents who want comfort for ...
Skechers Viper Court Rally Pickleball Shoe
The Wilson Rush Pro is the shoe I wear when I split my week between tennis and pickleball. It feels snug and stable during quick changes of direction, and the durable sole handles hard courts well. I have put a lot of miles on my pair, and they still...
Wilson Rush Pro Tennis Shoe
The HEAD Tour racquet bag is what my partner carries to his tennis league every week. It holds multiple racquets, his shoes, and all the extras, with compartments that keep everything organized. The padded straps make our walk from the parking lot ea...
HEAD Tour Racquet Tennis Bag
The Franklin sling bag carries everything I need for a morning at the courts. It holds two paddles, balls, my water bottle, and my keys, and the padded pocket keeps the paddles protected. The single strap is comfortable, so I can bike to our park cou...
Franklin Sports Sling Pickleball Bag