21 Best Pickleball Paddles and Gifts for the Avid Players in Your Life — Including Lilly Pulitzer's New Launch

This increasingly popular sport is fun for all ages — here are the best paddles and accessories for pros and beginners alike.

Jun 15, 2023 - 21:06

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21 Best Pickleball Paddles and Gifts for the Avid Players in Your Life — Including Lilly Pulitzer's New Launch

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By Lauren Gruber‍ 7:34 AM PDT, June 15, 2023

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If you're looking for a fun summer activity to do with your family, friends or significant other that doesn't involve staring at a screen for hours, you might want to look into taking up pickleball.

Pickleball has exploded onto the scene of court sports and continues to rise in popularity — it's even been dubbed "America's fastest-growing sport." Combining the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball is a great way to spend quality time together this season.

Of course, you'll need a bit of gear to play the ultra-popular game. So if you're just starting the sport, need a tool refresh, or are shopping for your pickleball partner or the pickleball lover in your life, you've come to the right place. There are now hundreds of different paddles you could choose from. From control paddles to all-court paddles and power paddles, you'll want to consider weight, grip, and shape.

Ahead, we've scoured the internet for the best paddles to try your hand at the sport this summer. Beyond the right paddle, we also found pickleball-related gift ideas for any pickleball pros in your life.

Best Pickleball Paddles

Lilly Pulitzer

Featuring Lilly Pulitzer's signature colorful patterns, these might be the cutest pickleball paddles we've ever seen. The brand's collab with pickleball pro Recess features a durable fiberglass surface and thick honeycomb interior for your best game yet.

$118

Amazon

This USA Pickleball Association-approved paddle set from Niupipo includes two pickleball paddles, two outdoor pickleballs, a honeycomb core, graphite face cushion, and a bag to store everything inside.

$85$60

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Amazon

Pickleball is a great game for the whole family. This set comes with four pickleball paddles, four pickleballs and a mesh bag.

$50$40

Dick's Sporting Goods

Renowned tennis racket brand Head also makes pickleball paddles for serious players.

$70

Anthropologie

If you're looking for the most adorable set of pickleball paddles, you'll want to check out this floral option from Anthropologie.

$64

Walmart

A cushioned grip makes this four-pack of paddles extra comfortable to play with.

$89

Amazon

This dueling set of paddles features a cool lightning bolt pattern and come with a set of cooling towels for post-game recovery.

$70$46

Dick's Sporting Goods

For more advanced players, this luxe paddle features an elongated shape for better reach and a ribbed core for durability.

$220

Amazon

Lightweight and beginner-friendly, this colorful wooden paddle set is great for families.

$49

Amazon

Made with a green checkboard design and an elegant non-slip handle, you'll look stylish on the court using this paddle.

$60

Dick's Sporting Goods

Beginner and intermediate players will hone their craft on these aspen wood paddles.

$35

Best Pickleball Gifts

Mark & Graham

Now they can dream about pickleball when they go to bed in these cute pickleball-print pajamas.

$89

Vinglancé

Engraved with a pickleball ball and paddles, this wine set comes with a wine cooler and two matching insulated wine tumblers.

$150

Tangerine

They can store their pickleball paddle and all their other essentials in this fashionable and retro pickleball bag.

$170

Etsy

This engraved cutting board would make the perfect wedding or housewarming gift for a couple that met on the pickleball court.

$71

Etsy

Show them you care with a personalized keychain that can also be used as a bag tag.

$11

Amazon

Using a play on words with a type of pickleball shot, this embroidered hat comes in a variety of colors.

$18

Recess

Pick from all kinds of gorgeous designs when you shop this gift from Recess. Along with a paddle, you'll get a convenient carrying case and three pickleballs.

$198$178