Pickleball gifts: useful ideas for someone who plays
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Giving a gift to someone who plays pickleball has a trap: almost everything that seems obvious (a paddle, shoes) is the most personal and the easiest to get wrong.
These are five ideas that rarely miss: almost none depends on size, on which hand they play with, or on which paddle they have.
1. A handle ball pickup tool
The SCOOP is a silicone piece that slips onto the end of the paddle handle, to pick up the ball without bending down.
Who for: someone who plays doubles several times a week, and above all someone with a delicate back or knees.
Heads up: it adds about 33 g (1.2 oz) to the handle and comes off in a second. We go into it in picking up the ball without bending down.
2. A paddle cover
The CARRY is a neoprene cover in two formats: the crossbody (cream, navy blue, teal and burgundy; 21 × 29 cm / 8.3 × 11.4 in, with a front zip pocket, adjustable strap and room for two paddles) and the zip cover with wrist strap (orange, gray, fuchsia and black), for a single paddle.
Who for: someone who goes to the court with just the essentials, and someone who wants a gift with a color to choose.
Heads up: the zippers aren't watertight, so it's not for heavy rain, and the zip ones hold only one paddle.
3. Insoles
The STRIDE are insoles for sports footwear. It's the closest thing to a practical gift for the feet.
Who for: someone who plays a lot and ends up with tired feet. They need to know their size, so this size guide helps.
4. An elbow sleeve
The ARC is a compression sleeve for the elbow, in sizes M, L and XL.
Who for: someone who plays often and already feels their elbow. It's sports comfort and support equipment, not a medical device.
5. An ankle support
The STABIL is an ankle support in breathable fabric, in sizes M, L and XL.
Who for: someone who plays a lot and wants their ankle more supported on changes of direction. Like the sleeve, it's sports comfort and support equipment, not a medical device.
How to choose among the five
| If the person… | Give |
|---|---|
| Plays a lot and is tired of bending down | SCOOP |
| Travels light | CARRY |
| Ends up with tired feet | STRIDE |
| Feels their elbow | ARC |
| Changes direction a lot and feels their ankle | STABIL |
| You know nothing | The cover, for its choice of color, or the SCOOP, which has no size |
And if you doubt the color or size
Customers in the EU and the UK have 14 days from receipt to return these products. For other countries, see our returns policy, which explains how exchanges work for defective or wrong items.
Frequently asked questions
What do you give someone who plays pickleball?
Something practical and sizeless, like a ball pickup tool or a paddle cover, or a specific support if you know they have an ache.
How much should you spend?
There are five options that work without spending a lot. If you want more, a backpack is a gift that always gets used.
