Buying Guide for the Pickleball Enthusiast
Our Buying Guide for the Pickleball Enthusiast in your life it is going to focus on more specific items that will make great gifts for any occasion. There are great pickleball gift for all price points from items like mugs or a new paddle, possible a fitness tracker.
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Mugs and Cups
As both a coffee, tea and wine drinker, while I probably have too many of these mugs and cups I still feel like I could use more.
Fitness Trackers
One of the main reasons we play pickleball is to keep active in a fun and social way. Fitness trackers have become part of everyday life so it you know someone who does not yet have one they make a great gift. There are all types of activity trackers, some do steps only or steps and heart rate. Other can fully integrate into your technology life like Garmin or Apple products.
Paddle Upgrades
A paddle upgrade make as a great gift idea especially to someone who has recently started playing. Because most people start out with a beginner set or paddle, any intermediate or high level paddles will be a huge improvement. Paddles are a little more difficult to purchase for intermediate to high level pickleball players because they will typically already know what the want and need from a paddle. Unless you already know exactly what they are looking for in terms of a specific paddle or paddle components you may want to stick to a different gift. Here are a couple higher level paddles good for any playing the beginner to intermediate range.
Equipment Bags
Players of all levels can alway use a new equipment bag. Personally I like one that has a side pocket for my water bottle and a soft pocket for my phone and glasses. There are numerous options to choose form like single or double strap, small to large in overall size and of course color.
Novelty Gifts
There are so many novelty gifts that it is hard to narrow it down. Socks are always a winner in my eyes and you can never really have too many of them. A new towel is something every pickleball player can always use as well.
Insulated Water Bottles
Insulated water bottles are a must. Some are easier to clean than others but my big preference with them is the insulated metal / aluminum bottle. They keep the beverage cool for long periods of time compared to the plastic ones. The insulated plastic ones are slightly better than the non-insulated but I still find them difficult to clean especially when they have those sports tops that you have to squeeze. Here is great selection of insulated water bottles that you don’t have to spend a fortune on.