How is a pickleball paddle different from a Ping-Pong paddle? It’s larger, slightly square and made of high-tech materials. Since the game is so much fun, your paddle should be too, say the founders of Recess. They offer colorful Pickleball Paddles, as well as how-to guides for players new to the sport. $86 each, recesspickleball.com What’s larger than a tennis ball and heavier than a whiffle ball? That’s a pickleball, which is made of a thick polymer and has anywhere from 26 to 40 holes. There are slight variations in outdoor and indoor versions. Franklin Sports X-40 Outdoor and X-26 Indoor Pickleballs, $18 per six-pack, walmart.com Knock opponents’ socks off when you sport Pickleball Colorful Balls Pattern Sneakers or Pickleball Green White Love Sneakers, which give a nod to ball-playing grandpas. $58, 84hoods.com Forget fumbling with your pockets. The I’ve Got Balls! Belt keeps those spare pickleballs handy. $15, pickleballcentral.com For fashion-minded picklers, try a fun-in-the-sun pattern, like the Palms 1 Drop Pleat Skort. $70, pickleballbella.com Dress like the pros with the moisture-wicking Kyle Yates Elite Pro Hat, named after one of the top players in the world. $30, pb1965.com We love the Pickleback Performance T-Shirt made by a company that creates collegiate-inspired athletic wear for every level. $30, varsitypickle.com For the novice eager to get into the game, the Nettie Set Double Pack comes with two paddles, two balls and two sweatbands so you and a partner can be volleying in no time. $150, playnettie.com Keep your essentials stowed away—fashionably—with this retro-style Paddle Racket Bag. $195, tangerinepaddle.com When bad weather won’t stop you, pull the easily stored Champion Packable Rain Jacket out of its front kangaroo pocket and keep on pickling. $60, pinkpickleball.com
