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Equipment
To play pickleball, you'll need a court - indoor or outdoor - a net, paddle, and ball. Find a nearby court here. Each player needs a paddle, with options in size, weight, and material. Pickleball balls vary for indoor and outdoor play. Before booking a court, practice with paddles, balls, and markers to understand the game and space.
Advwin Pickleball Paddles 4 Pack
All you need to kick off your pickleball career is a paddle and a ball, and you can get both in this affordable set from Advwin. Coming with four wooden paddles, four pickleballs and a mesh carry bag, it's all you need to have a hit and see if you like it. Wood is probably the least popular paddle material, but given pickleball was first played with wooden paddles, beginners will be well-placed with these. Best of all, the set only costs $28.
USAPA Approved Pickleball Set
Taking it from wood to fibreglass, these paddles are a little more sophisticated. Made with a hexagonal structure at its core, both sides of the paddle are made of high-performance resin-coated glass fibre. Lightweight and easy to handle, and includes balls and carry bag, this set will lift your game.
Hemizan Pickleball Balls 6 Pack
The jury is out on whether they're called 'pickleballs' or 'pickleball balls', but either way, you can get a set of six right here. 3 outdoor and 3 indoor balls. The ball in pickleball is quite specific, designed with holes in it that add to the challenge of the game.
Pteromys Portable Pickleball Net
This portable net meets the official pickleball guidelines, measuring just under seven metres wide, 91cm high at the sidelines and 78cm high at the centre. You can also use this one for other games – it's a great product to take camping on summer holidays, or have in the garage for weekend games.
Franklin Sports Pickleball Court Marker Kit
If you don't have access to a pickleball court, these markers will help you get familiar with the space you have to work with. If you're a more serious player, it's good to have these to help with scoring, so you can play without a referee.
