The 4 best Memorial Day deals for pickleball players this year

Memorial Day is one of the few major sales during peak pickleball season – and a great time to score real savings on paddles, shoes, nets, and more.

But here's the catch: A lot of brands only discount lower-tier or older gear. And with so much junk on the market, it's tough to know what's actually worth buying.

At Pickleheads, we've tested hundreds of paddles, shoes, balls, and accessories. We live and breathe this stuff – and we've pulled together the best Memorial Day deals on gear we've personally reviewed and recommended.

Let's get into it.

We've sifted through dozens of Memorial Day discounts to find the four that stand out most – for the price and the performance. These aren't just products we've read about. We've tested them on court and can vouch for their value. If you're only grabbing one thing this weekend, start here.

This is one of the strongest value paddles we've tested – period. At full price, the Pursuit V2.0 already competes with $200+ paddles for spin, control, and feel. For Memorial Day, it's down to just $100, which is wild.

It has the gritty surface, sweet spot, and versatility we look for in an all-court paddle. If you're ready to move up from beginner gear, this deal's a no-brainer.

If you want to learn more before you buy, read our Engage Pursuit V2.0 review.

This is another great paddle deal, but for a different type of player. If you play a spin-heavy or soft-touch game, this is a rare chance to get a high-end control paddle for under $200.

When we tested it, we loved how easy it was to shape shots and reset under pressure. It's not often this paddle drops this much in price – and it's worth a look if your style leans finesse over power.

Again, you can learn more before purchasing by reading my Diadem Edge 18k review.

Speaking of Diadem, these are the shoes we reach for every time we head to the courts. They're light, breathable, and ready to go straight out of the box – no break-in needed.

They usually sit around $150, but this Memorial Day deal brings them down closer to $100. If you've been meaning to replace your worn-out shoes, now's a good time.

It's long been at the top of our list of the best pickleball shoes. If you're looking for shoes, you might also consider the Squairz XRZ – another of our top picks. It's discounted by $20 (down to $138) for Memorial Day weekend.

We've set up and broken down a lot of nets. JOOLA's are the ones we trust when we want something that won't sag or fall apart after a few uses.

This sale covers several models, and while 20% off doesn't sound huge, it's rare to see this kind of quality gear go on sale at all. Great if you host games or run round robins. Some deals even come with a free ball caddy and 20 free balls.

Several of these make our list of the best pickleball nets.

There are plenty more Memorial Day deals across paddles, gear, and pickleball accessories. Here are the best of the rest, sorted by just how good a deal they are.

The Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta is a unique paddle with a thick 20 mm core that absorbs the pace of the ball without sacrificing pop. If you want a high-quality, fast paddle to boost your touch game, it's one of the best on the market. This is a huge 30% saving for Memorial Day, taking the price from $250 all the way down to $175.

The Volair Mach 2 FORZA is a top paddle, especially for players who prioritize defense and touch shots. It generates awesome spin and has good pop for a solid all-court performance. Get a $40 discount and a free gift with your purchase at JustPaddles.

Pickleball Warehouse is slashing prices on a wide range of pickleball shoes and pickleball apparel. You'll find big savings from ASICS, K-Swiss, Adidas, Fila, Nike, Babolat, Under Armour, and Yonex.

Save on a bulk buy of GAMMA Chuck Outdoor balls. With a 38-hole pattern (instead of 40), they claim to have the only "completely symmetrical hole pattern" for a true flight. This pack of 48 balls is ideal for training with, and GAMMA balls are some of the best pickleball balls.

The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta is one of the OG power paddles – lightning-fast and high-powered. This is a rare chance to get it for under $200.

With their pastel colors and retro designs, Recess paddles makes some of the best pickleball gifts. They're well built, too, and perform much better than generic budget paddles. Save 37% on a range of Recess paddles this Memorial Day.

Get great savings on a wide range of pickleball bags from top brand Wilson – backpacks, duffels, tour bags, string bags, and totes.

Save a big $52 on the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0, a powerful paddle with awesome spin, from one of the top brands in pickleball. This is one of Engage's premium paddles and is usually super expensive at $260.

If you want an affordable portable pickleball net, Pickleball Central has a big saving on the Franklin Portable Pickleball Net System with Wheels. Take the price from $180 down to $117.

Get discounts on 3, 6, 12, and 50-packs of Diadem's Official Pickleball – known for their bounce and durability.

All the deals above are currently live, so no need to wait. We'll keep on top of any new deals that get announced this week and will add them as they come in. The sales will last through Monday, May 26, and some will continue after.

I hope you find what you're looking for, whether that's a new paddle, some clothing or footwear for the courts, a pickleball net, balls, a bag, or accessories.

If nothing jumps out at you, don't fret. We have a ton of pickleball deals for our readers that run year-round. I'm sure you'll find something that's right for you.