7 Pickleball Gifts That Aren't Another Black Paddle

7 Pickleball Gifts That Aren't Another Black Paddle

Someone you love has gone full pickleball. They talk about "the kitchen." They have opinions about 16 mm cores. Here's what to get them.

1. An Art Series paddle ($89). The gift that gets asked about at open play. Tournament-legal, carbon fiber, and actually fun to look at.
2. A matching paddle cover ($19). The thing they've been meaning to buy for months. Neoprene, padded, protects the face in the car and the bag.
3. A 6-pack of outdoor balls ($16). Never a wrong answer. Balls crack; players always need more.
4. A sling bag ($39). Holds two paddles, balls, water bottle, keys. The upgrade from "shoving it all in a tote."
5. Overgrips ($9). Cheap, useful, and a nice stocking stuffer. Fresh grip = better feel instantly.
6. A paddle eraser ($12). Carbon fiber faces pick up ball residue; this restores the texture in seconds. The gift nobody buys themselves.
7. A Starter Set ($69). For the friend who keeps saying they'll try it. Two paddles, four balls, a bag — no excuses left.

Browse the whole list in our Gifts under $50 collection.

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