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Looking for the perfect gift for that special pickleball player in your life?
Have you left it until the last minute, as usual?!
And what if your loved one already has every pickleball-related item you can think of?
Fear not because when it comes to finding perfect pickleball gifts, you need to look no further…
Welcome to our rundown of the top 23 gifts for pickleball players.
It has all the information you need, including the best pickleball gifts for beginners and advanced players, and ideas specifically for men, women, or children.
Let’s dive in!
Best Pickleball Gifts for Beginners
As pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America (according to The Economist), the sport has a lot of newbies!
The good news for you is that as they’re new to the sport, they don’t yet have the gear, so it’s a perfect opportunity to gift them something they can get great value from.
Here are four pickleball gift ideas for those budding pickleheads in your life.
1. Entry Level Pickleball Starter Set
This affordable set includes everything your loved one needs to start playing pickleball on their local court. Two lightweight paddles and four balls, all wrapped up in a durable carry case. What’s not to love!? Plus it’s one of the top-selling pickleball gifts on Amazon.
2. Super Stylish Pickleball Gift Set
If you’d like to splash out a bit more cash, how about this super funky paddle and ball set? With four colorful, retro-look designs, this pickleball gift set comes with two balls and two branded sweatbands to really make sure your beloved picklehead looks the part.
Photo by Playnettie
3. Portable Pickleball Net
The A11N portable net is an awesome gift for pickleball beginners. Finding a court isn’t always easy, but with this gift, they’ll be able to set up a game anywhere at any time.
Designed for durability and fully weatherproof, this net is regulation size but also lightweight for portability.
4. Pickleball Lessons
Once they have the gear, they’re going to need to learn the game, so what better gift than some pickleball lessons? Pickleball training is available in most areas, and most clubs have in-house coaches.
Don’t worry if you can’t find a coach locally, though, as there are some great online resources to choose from. Pickleball Max, for example, offers a beginner's course for $49.99, which includes 30 lessons and 10 video tutorials.
With that much tuition, your pickleball novice will soon be hitting drop-shot volleys with the best of them.
Best Pickleball Gifts for Women
Four in ten pickleball players are women, and those lady pickleheads in your life deserve the coolest equipment on the market.
Here are a few pickleball gift ideas for her, that she’s sure to love.
5. The Vera Bradley Pickleball Paddle
Behold, what must be the most stylish pickleball paddles on the market!
With three iconic Vera Bradley prints to choose from, these are not only gorgeous but also great midweight paddles with professional features.
Photo by Verabradley
6. Pickleball Bag
You’ve got to look your best on the way to and from the courts, right? Well, as they say, accessorize, accessorize, accessorize!
Check out this super-colorful pickleball bag or, for a more elegant look, try this offering by Sucipi. Both are designed specifically with pickleball players in mind.
7. Women’s Pickleball Clothing
Pickleball attire for women has become quite a trendy affair, with lots of brands jumping into the arena with their own stylish offerings.
Our favorite pickleball gifts for her to wear on the courts are the Pickleball Bella ‘Dink’ skort (that’s a mixture of skirt and shorts, FYI) and these super cool retro pickleball tank tops.
8. Pickleball Jewelry
Our absolute favorite pickleball gift geared towards women (but that would look great on anyone) is the “Calling the Lines” Pickle Court collection by Studiomargaret.
These are gorgeously understated pieces of jewelry that will be appreciated by anyone, whether they play pickleball or not. And the pickleheads in your life will be wowed by these for sure.
Photo by StudioMargaret
Best Pickleball Gifts for Men
The other six out of ten pickleball players are men, and there are plenty of pickleball gift ideas out there for them too. Here are our top three:
9. Sunglasses
Not necessarily pickleball specific, but definitely very useful on the court, sunglasses are always a great gift for pickleball players.
Nike makes this range of sporty, lightweight sunglasses that reviewers have agreed are ideal for pickleball. They’re non-polarized, which many believe makes for better peripheral vision, and the lenses are easily interchangeable in case of scratches.
10. Pickleball Polo Shirt
Men want to look their best when they’re dinking their way to victory too, so why not gift him a stylish polo shirt?
Selkirk sells a wide range of colors of their moisture-absorbing Regal Series tennis shirts.
For style, this shirt sports a modern, striking pattern. And for function, it has a unique material and four-way stretch to keep you comfortable and moving on the court.
Photo by PickleballCentral
11. Beverage Cooler
Now we’re not suggesting that men are bigger drinkers than women, just that they’re possibly more likely to bring along booze to a pickleball match!
An added feature of these Yeti coolers is that they can be used with non-alcoholic drinks too (apparently—we haven’t actually tried them). They also come in a dozen different colors to avoid cooler confusion on game day!
Best Pickleball Gifts for Kids
As we mentioned above, pickleball is suitable for all ages from about five years old up. Kids love the game, and all kids love the best gear, so we’ve singled out three awesome pickleball gifts for those ‘dinky’ pickleheads on your gift list.
12. The Helium Kids Pickleball Starter Set
This set contains two lightweight kids paddles in a handy drawstring bag. Suitable for ages 4 to 11. Add a dozen pickleball for the full package!
13. Kids Pickleball Clothing
We absolutely love this funny pickleball t-shirt, and we know the mini pickleheads in your life will too! It comes in a range of youth sizes, but don't panic, they also make them for us adults!
14. Pickleball Water Bottle
Keep those youngsters hydrated by buying them this cool pickleball water bottle! It’s sturdy, leak-proof, and keeps drinks cold for up to ten hours.
It can also be used for hot drinks to keep your little picklers warm on those frosty winter mornings.
Best Gifts for the Picklehead That Has it All
We all have that one person on our gift list who is practically impossible to buy for. You know the one, the person that already has EVERYTHING!
Well, with that one ‘special’ person in mind, we’ve put together a few pickleball gift ideas that are slightly more unique.
15. The Pickleball Ball Machine
They may have everything, but do they have one of these babies?!
Please welcome Simon X, the most powerful and advanced Pickleball throwing machine in the world. This pickleball gift is guaranteed to put a smile on their faces and give them endless hours of practice to hone their game.
This ‘military grade’ beast can throw balls up to 70 miles per hour and is made right here in the USA by true pickleball fanatics.
Photo by PickleballMachine
16. A Dedicated Pickleball Vacation
Photo by JW Marriot
When it comes to pickleball gifts for those pickleheads in your life who already have ALL the gear, what could be better than a pickleball experience?
Big chain hotels and resorts have responded to the huge demand for pickleball facilities, and a few are now offering dedicated pickleball vacations.
Combine their favorite sport with a luxurious getaway, by sending your pickleball enthusiast to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. This is pickleheads heaven, with 17 ultra-modern pickleball courts set inside the sprawling, lavish resort grounds.
The pickleball club offers lessons, social mixers, and the chance to play with a pro. Afterward, your lucky loved one can enjoy the full facilities of the hotel, including swimming pools, spa, salon, and fitness centers.
For those more adventurous pickleheads, Pickleball Getaways is an international tour company that takes players all over the world to explore new places while playing the sport they love.
Set up by pickleball champion Ben Johns, the #1 men's player in the world, the trips are led by world-class instructors. Prepare to improve your game while you take in some breathtaking destinations.
17. Pickleball Pro Lessons
"Pickleball Players" by TheVillagesFL is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Before they set off on their pickling holiday, why not give them the gift of pro lessons? They’ll love being able to show off their moves to fellow vacationers.
The Traveling Pickleball Pros are a group that offers pickleball clinics, private and group lessons, and training in locations all over the United States, and they’ll even come to you!
If you think your picklehead would prefer to learn from the comfort of their own home, there are some great courses available on the internet. For an awesome online course from a pickleball guru, try the Drop Shot Masterclass, which breaks down the most important shot in the game.
Best Personalized Pickleball Gifts
Whether your pickleball lover is starting their first-ever junior league or getting ready to jet off on their dedicated pickleball vacation, a personalized pickleball gift is a definite winner. They can impress their peers while never losing their gear!
Here are our top two personalized pickleball gifts:
18. Unique Pickleball Holiday Decorations
These fun pickleball racket-shaped Christmas tree decorations will put a smile on your loved one’s face next holiday season. They are hand-written, gift-wrapped, and come with a satin ribbon, to take pride of place on a pickelheads tree.
19. Personalized Pickleball Towel
A session on the court can get sweaty, and the last thing you want to do is mix up your towel with another player!
These personalized towels will ensure you keep your fluids to yourself, and their handy carabiner clips to your bag.
Best Pickleball Stocking Stuffers
Those last-minute stocking stuffers always come in handy. Here are our two favorite token gifts for pickleball players:
20. Pickleball Novelty Socks For Women & Men
Simply stuff a sock into a stocking, and your gifting is done for another year! These super bright, neon socks will be sure to dazzle the competition and brighten up any picklehead's morning.
21. The Pickleball Retriever
No, folks, we’re not suggesting you buy a specially-bred pickle dog, although that would be awesome!
These incredibly useful gadgets attach to the handle of any pickleball paddle and make picking up your pickleball so much easier.
Trust us, pickleball players will love you for buying them these, and they won’t break the bank.
Best Funny Pickleball Gag Gifts
Last, but certainly not least, we move on to the pickleball gifts that’ll tickle your picklehead humerus (say that ten times fast!).
22. Giant inflatable Pickle
In pole position, we have a giant inflatable pickle! Simple, blow-up fun for all the family. These are sure to go down a treat, and one of the Amazon reviews even describes them as ‘huggable’!
23. Pickle-themed Bandages
To wrap up our list of perfect gifts for pickleball players, and some invaluable courtside equipment (if you play as I do), a pack of pickle bandages!
Packaged in a cool pickle tin, these are an ideal gift for any pickleball lover and, despite being a gag gift, they’re also super practical.
Bottom Line
So that’s all from us for now, folks. We hope you’ve enjoyed our rundown of the top 23 pickleball gifts because we sure had fun making it! And most importantly, we hope this list comes in handy next time you’re trying to choose a gift for a pickleball player.
If you have any suggestions to add to our list please let us know! We’d love to hear about your favorite pickleball gifts and gadgets.
And if you buy any of these items for your nearest and dearest, let us know how they liked them!
