4 Pickleball Finds I Think Every Beginner Player Should Totally Get

Must Have Pickleball Gear For Beginners In Washington State

Pickleball gear was the #3 gift choice for Christmas in WA in 2025, and this year, the sport is getting even bigger. Newbies: Here's four must-have pickleball gear I think every player needs (besides a paddle)!

I wish somebody had given ME a list of essential pickleball gear before my daughter and I started playing a few years ago. These four items will help you not only look like a pro, but they'll also help you level up your pickleball game.

1. Pickleball Paddle
2. Pickleball Court Shoes
3. Indoor or Outdoor Pickleballs
4. Pickleball Sling Bag or Backpack

You have to have the right kind of sports shoes to play-make sure they are non-slip. Paddles are fun to search for online and in your local sporting goods stores.

You don't necessarily need to buy pickleballs because I guarantee people on the court have plenty and don't mind sharing, and having some kind of bag to keep your pickleball gear is just a smart thing to do.

There's one more thing that I feel will help you feel like a mini-Venus and Serena Williams (okay, wait, they aren't pickleball stars, but damned close to it): A sweet pickleball outfit!

That fit has got to be...chef's kiss!

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They'll Be Calling You "Hot Lips" on the Pickleball Court with this paddle!

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You don't have to join a pickleball club to get started, but once you get the hang of playing, you just might want to join one. Or at the least, find a bigger court to play in.

Did You Know: The largest reported indoor pickleball court in Washington State is the Side Out Tsunami Pickleball Center in Seattle?