6 Pickleball-Themed Gifts for the Enthusiast in Your Life

Pickleball has been so popular now and has taken the world by storm. Because more and more people started playing it, pickleball became a great way to connect with other people. You can use pickleball to bond with your friends or meet new people. 

Are there any special events coming up or do you just want to give away gifts to your pickler buddies? Check out our guide below for awesome pickleball gifts you can give your friends!

• Ideas for Pickleball Gifts
• Personalized Pickleball Paddle
• Pickleball-Themed Apparel
• Pickleball-Themed Jewelry
• Pickleball-Themed Home Decor
• Personalized Pickleball Bag
• Pickleball Party Decorations
• Frequently Asked Questions

Ideas for Pickleball Gifts

Personalized Pickleball Paddle

This is one of the best gifts for pickleball players who are very passionate about the sport. Getting someone you know a personalized paddle as a pickleball gift means you’re a very thoughtful person and they would appreciate it. Personalized gifts are very lovely and can hold sentimental value for the receiver. Here are some of the pickleball paddle brands that offer a custom option.

• Paddletek - Paddletek is a very famous brand and produces high-quality paddles. They also offer personalized paddles. Their paddles may be a little expensive, but with the quality and custom option, it’s very much worth the price.
• Go to the Paddletek official website and click on customize.
• Choose a paddle series (Bantam or Phoenix) and a specific paddle.

*If you’re not sure what to choose, you can check our comprehensive guide for pickleball paddles where we discuss the Paddletek paddles, including their different series.

• Choose a color. Now this is fun. You can choose from their colors (there’s even Anna Leigh Water’s color!) or your own (primary, secondary, and logo). You can also put custom text like the receiver’s name or a short message (a 20-character max).
• Choose the weight of the paddle. You may want to consider here what the receiver’s weight preference is since they will be the one to use it. Paddletek’s paddles have different weights depending on which you choose and they can range from 7.0 oz (Bantam TS-5) to 8.2 oz (Phoenix Genesis Pro).
• Choose from the standard or thin grip.
• Finalize and review. 
• Add to cart and check out.

• Recess Pickleball - Recess makes aesthetic designs so if you want cutesy gifts for pickleball players, this is the one for you. They have cheaper ready-made paddles, but the custom paddle is a little bit more expensive. They do offer discounts if you buy more. You can also mass-order for souvenirs or if you have a business. They offer a bundle order with a minimum of 25 paddles.
• Go to the Recess Pickleball official website and click on “Design Your Own Paddle”.
• Choose from their pre-made designs for the back and a background color for the front. You can also put text in the center (300 character-max) and top (60 character-max). You can also choose the font and text color.
• Once you’ve decided, add it to your cart and check out.

• Dink - Dink USA specifically offers customized paddles. They also have more budget-friendly paddles so if you’re a little tight on budget, this is the one for you.
• Go to the Dink USA website and click “Customize Your Paddle”.
• You can enter your own design or choose from their pre-made ones.
• Select a paddle type between composite, fiberglass, and carbon fiber.
• Select a color for the edge guard, band, grip tape, and grip end.
• Once you’re done, add it to your cart and check out.

Pickleball-Themed Apparel

It’s important to wear proper pickleball apparel on the court. It’s both for your comfort and safety. You can also take it to the next level. From stylish shirts to cute hats and socks, you can find them from different stores online!

• shop the courts - This shop has the best gifts for pickleball players. They have t-shirts, sweatshirts, socks, and hats with cute and witty pickleball prints. Their sock collections have fun colors and cute designs (there’s even a Christmas design if you’re already feeling the holiday spirit!).

• jojo+lo - This is a female-owned and run business. They don’t only make pickleball-themed clothing for women but for men and kids too. There are different styles and colors you can choose from, especially for women. They also have accessories like hats, visors, towels, and fence hooks for your pickleball bags.

• Pun With Pickleball - This shop has many choices for gifts for pickleball players. From the name of the shop itself, they put funny puns on their items. You can shop by pun, apparel type, body part, or from the ones fresh from the kitchen (get it? lol). If you want to give a witty and funny pickleball gift, this shop is perfect to buy from.

• Amazon, Pickleball Central, Etsy - These popular online stores also have pickleball-themed apparel. You can just search through their website and check for the designs you like.

Pickleball-Themed Jewelry

Do your pickler friends love jewelry? Good news! There are pickleball-themed pieces of jewelry you can give as pickleball gifts for your fashionista friends.

• Amazon, Pickleball Central, Etsy - these online shops have it all, don’t they? They also have pickleball jewelry from cute paddle and ball necklaces to colorful friendship bracelets to seal your bond. 
• Crosscourt Jewelry - This jewelry shop specifically makes pickleball-themed jewelry. If you’re looking for the perfect pickleball gift for your friends, this is the right place to check. They have cute necklaces, pendants, chains, earrings, bracelets, and watch bands. They even have “wear ‘n play” pieces of jewelry that are made from stainless steel that you can wear while playing. They are durable and won’t tarnish (although, wear them with care since you will be moving a lot).

• Born to Rally - This shop also specifically makes pickleball-themed jewelry. They have dazzling necklaces and earrings if you’re feeling fancy or charm bracelets if you want to go matchy-matchy with your bestie. They also have other designs you can choose from, ranging from simple to elegant designs. 

• Pickleball Belle - They make the perfect pickleball gift you know she’ll love. They make simple yet beautiful designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, charms, and keychains. If you want to give aesthetic jewelry as gifts for pickleball players, this is the shop to go to.

Pickleball-Themed Home Decor

Pickleball-themed home decor as pickleball gifts for your buds is a great idea so they can proudly show their love for the sport even at home. They can also be great conversation starters if there are any guests over.

• Pickle Ballers Hub - This shop has many pickleball gift ideas. They have signs that can be hung on the living room wall so it’s the first thing guests can see. They also have pickleball-themed towels and coasters that can be used or displayed. You can also buy a pickleball-themed apron and mittens if your friend loves cooking. Home decor isn’t the only thing that Pickleball Ballers Hub offers though, they have a wide range of pickleball-themed items you can choose from.

• shop the courts - We’ve mentioned this shop before as having pickleball-themed apparel. They also have home decor if you want to give them as pickleball gifts. They have cute decorative pillows, candles, and glasses. 

Personalized Pickleball Bag

• Marleylilly - This shop offers quality monogrammed clothes, bags, accessories, etc that you can personalize. They make cute pickleball bags that you can customize to your liking.
• Go to their website and search for pickleball. A backpack and tote bag will appear. Choose which one you want.
• Choose the font or design you want and enter the initials of the person you’re giving it to. Choose the color of the letters after.
• Add it to your cart and check it out. You can also have them gift wrap it for you for a fee and add a gift message for free.

*You can also choose not to personalize.

• BAGMASTERS - They offer customized bags, and this includes the perfect pickleball gift: a customized bag for a pickleball paddle. Not only that, they also offer personalized pickleball sets and paddle covers.
• Go to their website and search for pickleball. Choose the pickleball bag.
• Choose a color, type of order (customized), decoration, and location of the design.
• Enter the design you want.
• Enter the quantity and date you need the bags (if you need a rush order, they will have to check if the date is available).
• Add it to your cart and check it out.

• Mark & Graham -  This shop also offers aesthetic monogrammed bags, accessories, etc that you can give as gifts for pickleball players. 
• Go to their website and click on sport – pickleball.
• Choose the bag you like. Choose a color and personalize it for an additional fee.
• Choose the font or style and enter the text you want (3 characters max so it can be just initials). Choose the text’s color after.
• Add it to your cart and check it out.

• Etsy - this popular online store also offers personalized pickleball bags. Just search for personalized or customized pickleball bags and choose which one you like.

Pickleball Party Decorations

Is one of your pickleball buddies having a birthday soon? Throw them a pickleball-themed party! There are many places you can buy pickleball decorations from.

• Big Dot of Happiness - They offer party decorations for different events. You can get pickleball-themed party decors here. Choose from their pickleball (green) and pink pickleball options. 

• Amazon, Etsy, Target - As we already know, these online shops have EVERYTHING. Just search for pickleball party decorations and you’ll be able to find many choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are some unique and personalized pickleball gift ideas?
• Personalized pickleball paddles: Customize the design, color, weight, and grip.
• Pickleball-themed jewelry: Choose from necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or charms.
• Personalized pickleball bags: Add a monogram or custom design to a bag.
• Where can I find pickleball-themed apparel and accessories?
• Online stores: Amazon, Pickleball Central, Etsy, shop the courts, jojo+lo, Pun With Pickleball
• Specialized pickleball shops: Check for local stores offering pickleball-specific merchandise.
• What are some budget-friendly pickleball gift options?
• Pickleball-themed apparel or accessories: T-shirts, hats, socks, or keychains.
• Pickleball-themed books or magazines
• Pickleball-themed water bottles or coolers
• Gift cards to a local pickleball store or facility
• What are some creative pickleball-themed home decor ideas?
• Signs or wall art
• Towels or coasters
• Aprons or kitchen utensils
• Decorative pillows or candles
• How can I find pickleball party decorations?
• Online retailers: Big Dot of Happiness, Amazon, Etsy, Target
• Party supply stores: Check local stores for party decorations with a pickleball theme.
• What are some experiential pickleball gift ideas?
• Pickleball lessons or coaching sessions
• Membership in a pickleball club or facility
• Tickets to a professional pickleball tournament
• Where can I find unique pickleball-themed gifts for women or men?
• Gender-specific apparel: Look for stores that offer designs tailored to men or women.
• Jewelry or accessories: Choose pieces that match the recipient's style and preferences.
• Consider their playing style or level: Tailor the gift to their specific needs or interests.

Choosing what gift to give to your pickleball friends can be overwhelming sometimes. Luckily, there are many ideas for pickleball gifts now. Now, you won’t be stressed and you can strengthen your bond more by giving the best pickleball-themed gift.